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Navy Considers Renaming Doris Miller Carrier | Greenville News
The U.S. Navy may be reconsidering naming its newest aircraft carrier, CVN-81, after Doris Miller — the heroic Black sailor who bravely fought in the Pearl Harbor attack and became the first enlisted African American to earn the Navy Cross. Though honoring Miller was a historic milestone, whispers suggest internal discussions are underway to rename the ship, with former President Donald Trump reportedly being considered as an alternative. The Navy hasn’t confirmed any changes, but the debate is heating up — especially since Miller’s legacy includes being killed in action just two years after…
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