BOSTON (NNS) -- Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus announced today the next Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carrier will be named the USS John F. Kennedy. The selection John F. Kennedy, designated CVN 79, honors the 35th President of the United States and pays tribute to his service in the Navy, in the government, and to the nation. "President John F. Kennedy exemplified the meaning of service, not just to country, but service to all humanity," said Mabus. "I am honored to have the opportunity to name the next aircraft carrier after this great Sailor and inspirational leader, and to keep the rich tradition and history of USS John F. Kennedy sailing in the U.S. Fleet."
Well, guess that explains why no response from SECNAV to our petition submitted to name the next CVN "Enterprise." Going to start a new one and add the signatures from the previous one. This fight's not over. - SJS
I think JFK is a suitable and honorable name. great post.
Posted by: Vicky | November 22, 2011 at 15:37
So many other names out there to choose from. Oh well.
Posted by: S. White | September 16, 2011 at 08:15
There'll never be another Arizona but one JFK is enough. Give us back our traditions, Enterprise, Ranger, Lexington, Hornet, and one of my favorites, Bourbon, a frigate, launched in 1783 but not completed.
Posted by: SoCal Pir8 | July 17, 2011 at 08:46
Ahhhh.. ok who's the Jack Wagon who came up with this idea? Couldn't they name it something a little more epic and respectable?
Posted by: Jack Napiare | June 19, 2011 at 06:18
So much for the legacy of the Enterprise!
Now I have to wait for Capt. Kirk to be born for the next one!
Posted by: F4Jock | June 06, 2011 at 15:38
As it has been said in many different ways, it could have been worse: USS Lyndon B. Johnson, USS William J. Clinton.
"So let us begin anew..."
USS Enterprise CVN-80. Period.
Posted by: Ken | May 31, 2011 at 09:07
Lord please help us all!
JFK is not a bad name.
But it is to so to reuse it.
I am afraid to see what the next ssn's are named. I hope that somebody get's a clue.
Barry Goldwater ain't an answer either.
Lexington, Enterprise, or Arizona is what I
would like to see!
Posted by: Thunder | May 30, 2011 at 12:56