[B-Chan]

As an ENTERPRISE sailor, I obviously agree. However, I don't want the proud name attached to just any old carrier. CVN-65 was a revolutionary vessel, and the name should be reserved for an equally-revolutionary successor, like the first space battleship or something.

In the meantime, let's go back to giving carriers kickass names. You know, something like USS MANIFEST DESTINY or USS MAILED FIST -- something with an air of real menace.

B-chan
Former MM3
USS ENTERPRISE (CVN-65)
GONAVY

[magslinger]

IMHO CVs should be named after places where naval aviators made their names shine. Battlefields or other carriers are OK, too. Got a war hero or a dead politician to honor? That's what destroyers are for. They should never have named CV-42 after that dead commie.