Modern USN ship naming, more examples of politicization of the military

[crusader377]

Although I was in the Army, I have always been a lifelong student of military history and do have a strong interest in naval history as well. I wanted to mention what I think is the shameful naming of modern US Navy warships. I think it is a reflection of the politicization of the military under Obama and sheer political narcissism.

Here are a few recent examples:

USS John Murtha
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_John_P._Murtha_(LPD-26)SS John Murtha
Although Congressman Murtha was in the Marines, there are countless Marines with more distinguished records who were not corrupt politicians who spent the later part of their careers slandering the service of members of the military.

USNS Cesar Chavez
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USNS_Cesar_Chavez
Chavez only spent 2 years in the Navy as a deckhand and painter and was a labor leader. I don’t think his military qualifications are deserving of a ship named after him.

USS Gabrielle Giffords
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Gabrielle_Giffords_(LCS-10)
Giffords spent no time in the military and only real distinction as congress women was being shot in the head by a madman.

[maximus83]

When they name a future destroyer something like "USS Maya Angelou", I will become physically ill.

[MarkG]

Couldn't agree more...

[LowSpeed_HighDrag]

Name the USNS ships after stupid shit, who cares. Leave the Warships to those who deserve it. I cant imagine serving on the "Gabrielle Gifford", the "Hillary Clinton", or the "Ruth Bader-Ginsburg". Ive served on 3 ships, one was a San Antonio class named after a popular city, one was a big old Wasp named after a bad ass battle, and the good ol boy Im on now, named after our nation's battle cry. Politicians+military= USS Gabrielle Giffords and women on the front lines. LOL.

[ralph]

When they name a future destroyer something like "USS Maya Angelou", I will become physically ill.

That or the USS Nancy Pelosi:bad:

[crusader377]

That or the USS Nancy Pelosi:bad:

Or they can make a class of ships celebrating gays in the military. They can do the USS Barney Frank or the USS Harvey Milk or perhaps they can combine with city names a commission a USS Gay San Franciscan.:(

[FromMyColdDeadHand]

That or the USS Nancy Pelosi:bad:

Is that the name they'll give the old BB New Jersey after it has a bunch of cosmetic work done?

[nobody knows]

That's sickening beings that we have modern metal of honor recipients.:mad:

[Spiffums]

Or they can make a class of ships celebrating gays in the military. They can do the USS Barney Frank or the USS Harvey Milk or perhaps they can combine with city names a commission a USS Gay San Franciscan.:(

They can play In The Navy by Village People during the launch.