U.S.S. Gerald Ford?

[DanMa1156]

Oh, I don't know...how about being the Commander in Chief? Just stating the obvious but I agree, not a carrier-worthy President.

If that's the case, why doesn't every President have a carrier named after him? Even though the President is the Commander in Chief, he's still a civilian. My point is with what you agree with me, I don't think Gerald Ford deserves to have a carrier named after him. Why didn't Andrew Jackson get one? The guy was a war hero and President (either very good or very bad depending on your point of view) but no carrier for him? Just my $.02.

 

[phrogdriver]

Better than the USS Rosa Parks.

Brett

I hope to god that's a joke.

The ship naming system went to political hell many years ago. I think it was Adm Rickover who, when asked why submarines were no longer named after fish [makes sense, right] said,"Fish don't vote." So now cities', states', and politicians' names take a majority of ships.

Frankly, Gerald Ford is a great American, but I'm not sure he rates a ship. I'm a Republican, but even I don't think Ronald Reagan is in George Washington/Abe Lincoln company. We should go back to the original guidelines for ship name by class of ship. Also, before naming a ship after a person, that person should be dead for at least 10 years. It helps to have a little perspective before we go crazy over someone in a fit of appreciation.

 

[MasterBates]

How many ships are named for people who are alive as of this moment?

 

[Gatordev]

I belive it's none. The Reagan was the first. And no, the McCain isn't named for the Senator.

 

[DanMa1156]

I belive it's none. The Reagan was the first. And no, the McCain isn't named for the Senator.

Well, the George H.W. Bush will be... and isn't there a sub called the USS Jimmy Carter?

Edit, answered my own question here.

 

[Harrier Dude]

USS Smackdown
USS Skim
USS WE RULE THE SCHOOL
USS VILLAGE PEOPLE (they did write a song for us)
USS DESTRO
USS BOO-YA

How about renaming ships after NASCAR drivers? LHD-2 (Essesx) could be Rusty Wallace. LHD-3 could be named for Dale.

 

[zuggerat]

USS Beer thats my final offer:icon_zbee :icon_king

 

[skim]

How about renaming ships after NASCAR drivers? LHD-2 (Essesx) could be Rusty Wallace. LHD-3 could be named for Dale.

OR NHRA, USS JOHN FORCE anyone?? (about as big as his smile)

 

[macattack]

Hmmm....so if we went back to battles, would we be seeing things like the USS Fallujah, USS Tora Bora, USS Medina Ridge, etc?

 

[AllAmerican75]

Hmmm....so if we went back to battles, would we be seeing things like the USS Fallujah, USS Tora Bora, USS Medina Ridge, etc?

I would hope so.

 

[A4sForever]

.....Frankly, Gerald Ford is a great American, but I'm not sure he rates a ship....

I'm sure ... and he doesn't. At least not a carrier.

 

[nittany03]

Hmmm....so if we went back to battles, would we be seeing things like the USS Fallujah, USS Tora Bora, USS Medina Ridge, etc?

As discussed above, though, those would likely be cruisers.

 

[FLYMARINES]

How about renaming ships after NASCAR drivers? LHD-2 (Essesx) could be Rusty Wallace. LHD-3 could be named for Dale.

How about the USS Ricky Bobby? Anyone seen that preview, looks hilarious.

 

[Fly Navy]

Constellation, Hornet, Midway, Independence, etc should be continued on.

Was there ever a Jefferson?

 

[Gatordev]

Well, the George H.W. Bush will be... and isn't there a sub called the USS Jimmy Carter?

Edit, answered my own question here.

Good call on the Carter. Forgot about her...er...him...er...it.