Navy’s Next Ford-Class Aircraft Carrier to be Named Enterprise

U. S. Department of Defense ^ | December 1, 2012 | Office of Assistant Secretary of Defense - Public Affairs

[ronnietherocket3]

I think Hornet’s Nest would be more appropriate.

[HChampagne]

We don’t need any more of these big ships. They were great in their day but we need a new paradigm for projecting power.

[BCW]

The Enterprise has been with us since the beginning - she needs to stay with us - it’s our history and if we are to remain a country - ships such as her need to be ready - and for the sailors that fought so hard and the pilots that launched from her decks later on...she’s a mainstay in the US Navy....and this is coming from a Army guy!

[Rodamala]

I believe there are a few exceptions:

[skeeter]

Yes, it is traditional to name destroyers, frigates, etc after MOH winners, etc. But those aren't capital ships.