Navy Considers Renaming Doris Miller Carrier | Lubbock News

The U.S. Navy may be reconsidering the name of its newest aircraft carrier, CVN-81, originally slated to honor Doris Miller—the first Black enlisted sailor to receive the Navy Cross for his heroic actions at Pearl Harbor. Born in Waco, Texas, Miller’s legacy symbolized courage and sacrifice during WWII. Now, whispers suggest President Trump’s name is under discussion as a replacement, sparking controversy—especially in Miller’s hometown. While the Navy has quietly referred to the ship by hull number and is reviewing naming policies, no official decision has been made. The future USS Doris Miller remains the official designation—for now. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e58ee3a666bd1254