[SilentServiceCPO]

I am no fan of Jimmy Carter, in fact, the first vote I ever cast was for Ronald Reagan. However, I can understand why the Navy chose to honor him with a namesake boat. Jimmy Carter was the only US President to have been "Qualified in Submarines", and that is a big deal in my book. In addition, he was an active member of the Navy Nuclear Power program from the beginning and he relied on his knowledge and training in this area during the Three Mile Island crisis. His position brought prominence, recognition, and funding to the Submarine community, and this is the Navy's way of recognizing that part of his life.
If I was assigned to the USS Jimmy Carter, I would do as I expect every Sailor on board her to do, serve with pride and honor, quietly bear the jokes with good natured humor, and work hard to make the Jimmy Carter the best boat in the fleet.

[ASA Vet]

Very well said.

All joking and teasing aside I believe all here on FR share the pride in all of our service people.
We are glad they have been provided the newest and best tools to perform their vital mission.

[sneakers]

As the mom of a new sailor (going to his first duty station - a destroyer - in two weeks), I have to agree. Well said, and thank you for your service sailor.

sneakers

[Yasotay]

Three Mile Island was Carter at his best, the US is lucky to have had him making that call. Your post is very well written.