Aircraft carrier to be named after Pearl Harbor hero

[@100forks]

Military ships should be named after military heroes, rather than politicians. That way they begin service with a heroic legacy to uphold.

[@regret81]

I LOVE this idea. I'm always mindful of the value of incentives and how they motivate people to think and act differently than how they might otherwise. What you stated is such a profound concept in this same vein.

[@Valor_73737]

Most politicians are the LAST thing ANY thing should be named for!

[@Ray19888]

Most politician were in the military, and some were even heroes.

[@Valor_73737]

@@Ray19888 No, not most! Many, yes! But not most! The names of those that have not served would far outnumber those that have.

[@Valor_73737]

@Michael Spot on! If a Demo-rat brings up Trump not serving I remind them they have no problems with both Clinton and Obama didn't serve either! At least Trump attended some sort of military academy!

[@eolafan100]

A real American hero who absolutely deserves this honor.

[@billsargent3407]

He was a boxing champ and just a kind man

[@normanbraslow7902]

Eolafan100 absolutely wrong, wrong, wrong. Only presidents. ONLY. This is a disgrace!

[@SSN515]

@@normanbraslow7902 Famous American Battles, not Presidents.

[@normanbraslow7902]

I must modify my response. Indeed, some carriers are named after battles, such as the Saratoga, and some after prior ships, as the Wasp (although the current Wasp is really an amphibious assault ship). For persons, the proper ships are destroyers, One exception was the Nimitz class carriers. Face it, this individual, no matter what he allegedly did at Pearl, is not in the slightest the same as Nimitz. Does it matter? Indeed it does. Naval tradition is vital, and must not be subject to political correctness. Name a destroyer after him, that's fine, but NOT a carrier.

[@frankmill5172]

@@normanbraslow7902 naw a war hero is a war hero better than naming a US Carrier after a 7 time Draft dodger USS Doris Miller sounds much better then USS Bone Spurs

[@colefulks4807]

The Navy is naming a ship after a fighting sailor. Steady as she goes.

[@Valor_73737]

YES!

[@aldamane7753]

The cook or cookie. He was never taught combat. This is really a true honor. Thank You to the US Navy for such treasure. 🇺🇸

[@colefulks4807]

Alda Mane actually, he was sent to a secondary gunnery school at Great Lakes, to act as a loader. He watched the gunners, that’s how he was able to act when the time came.

[@aldamane7753]

@@colefulks4807 That's not what I read. Blacks were segregated even in the military. They were not allowed to learn combat. Mostly chore or cooks. Doris Miller is a true American hero.

[@colefulks4807]

Alda Mane I know blacks were segregated, but they were armed when needed. Read up on the Battle of the Bulge. The all-black tank destroyer unit, the Red Tail Squadron, the all black navy escort destroyer. Doris Miller was a hero, and his service record is public information. He was discriminated against, but he fought for his ship.

[@pauliusiv6169]

'USS Doris Miller' actually isn't even a bad name for a warship

[@lovelydiva06]

Even if it was so what, he deserved this

[@Nasty_J]

@@jeffrutt5292 what? Lol

[@johnmagill3072]

@@jeffrutt5292 A Carrier is a warship.

[@seth1422]

Let’s call the carrier after Miller’s the USS Earnest E. Evans. Evans is one of the greatest heroes of American naval warfare, leading the destroyer he captained in a suicidal (but successful) attack against a line of Japanese battleships at the Battle off Samar to save the lives of thousands of American soldiers trapped in vulnerable transports. And he was a Native American from Oklahoma.

[@dennisdonald9573]

Constipated thinker

[@travisjett424]

As a black man who is signing his navy contract Tuesday this makes me proud I hope to serve on it ⚓️

[@cajunsheepdog5025]

After 30 yrs in the Army, 68-98, I am VERY proud to have had a man of this stature, in our military & as a hero ! WORD !!!

[@georgewbush43]

Thank you hope you stay safe all love Sincerely George W Bush

[@travisjett424]

I’ve signed and I’m going to ask commander to serve on it once build ⚓️

[@kevinm3751]

Thank you for your service Travis, be safe brother!

[@stevehuffer6108]

@DOE John ALWAYS REMEMBER.....it's people like us who keep your Safe Space , SAFE . So RACIST SNOWFLAKES like you can spew your Hated without fear. TRUMP 2020

[@keithdaniels5918]

Manning a weapon was NOT his job....the man picked up a weapon and fought on for those who couldn't. This is one Marine that would be proud to stand with this Sailor to defend our Nation. SEMPER FI !!

[@bonecrusherhenriques7260]

keith daniels best said

[@patriotic_car5944]

SEMPER FI!!!

[@davidxrod]

Stfu.. u sound stupid

[@ScarletGuts]

D XD tf u talking about idiot

[@northernrebel7480]

And this is one Navy Veteran who would be proud to stand by this Sailor to defend our Nation! SEMPER FORTIS!!

[@rebelndirt8830]

The USS Dorie Miller will have the most honorable name of all of our carriers.

[@qpwodkgh2010]

The US Navy has a different view. Every one of their named ships has equal standing for honor.

[@Chilly_Billy]

With no disrespect to Doris Miller, there is USS Enterprise (CVN-80). There is no more honorable name in American naval history.

[@tobyihli9470]

Rebel N Dirt Agreed

[@rebelndirt8830]

@@Chilly_Billy The Enterprise (CV-6) from WWII was by far the most valuable ship we had at the time and was very much the reason we were able to win the war in the Pacific. It was too bad she was unable to be there for the final ceremonies as she was laid up being repaired at the time.

[@rebelndirt8830]

@@qpwodkgh2010 You are correct. The ship is not the same as the man being named for though. Not all the men who's names are on our ships or carriers for that matter have done the same feats of valor or service to our country. I served onboard the Truman and the Stennis and I am proud to have been a part of each ship's crew!

[@i-tiyahman6519]

Big honor for a American hero

[@1legomaster]

Marcus Summers “Black States of America” well it’s not America but there’s a place called Africa. If you hate America so much you are more than able to pack your things and leave.

[@1legomaster]

Marcus Summers Not at all what I meant, I meant it’s the UNITED States of America, idiot. Clearly you are the racist. Black, white, whatever color you are you are welcome here but clearly you don’t like that which is why I said if you want to live amongst solely blacks you can move to Africa.

[@1legomaster]

Marcus Summers Actually the slaves did form their own country it’s called Liberia. If you were intelligent you’d know that instead of barking up the wrong tree.

[@wanted556]

And everytime the carrier group deploys, "It's Miller time!".

[@annettecoleman314]

Lol 😆 I like that..."Miller Time"

[@thunderbird1921]

I believe the ship's motto should be "Ordinary People Doing the Extraordinary". For that is exactly what Miller was, along with countless sailors throughout America's history.

[@marquissummers7230]

Imagine that every wake up lol! The standard beer is a Miller Lite lol.

[@raymonds3429]

Great Saying!!!!!! And when in port it will be MIller Time!!!! LOL When it's time to fight, it's Miller Time !!!!

[@JBoogie1977]

That's hilarious.

[@petis1976]

It's not just that he was African American to active duty Sailors, Veterans and retired Sailors like me. Dorie Miller is the first enlisted man to EVER have a carrier named after him, it's a big deal to every enlisted Sailor who ever served.

[@thunderbird1921]

Indeed, this is a tribute not only to him, but every patriotic enlisted sailor that's ever served the Navy of this country.

[@michael-gb3rn]

@Kabuki Kitsune he did say carrier not ships,

[@waynefletcher9884]

Kabuki Kitsune but that ship wasn’t an Aircraft Carrier! And a aircraft carrier is a whole lot more substantial and respect to all enlisted sailors!

[@petis1976]

@Kabuki Kitsune Technically there have been about fifty ships named after enlisted men, but LIKE I SAID ORIGINALLY, this is the first Aircraft Carrier named for an enlisted man.

[@SgtMajorSkull]

Yea, the only American to have their own holiday is MLK... good job, oyu're so "virtuous" the rest of the world laughs at you. Believe me, I've been around the world from Egypt to Japan and they can't comprehend how some people in the USA are embracing their replacement and are purposefully being made a laughing stock by the oligarchy which controls the people who make MLK day the only American person with a holiday. I don't find it funny being an American but the rest of the world does.

[@kineticstar]

As a Navy man, I am proud of the recognition of a hero from the enlisted ranks from my home state of Texas.

[@conalotoole5862]

About time

[@dallasyap3064]

I am also proud of him of his bravery and courage in that face of intense enemy fire.

[@mont7481]

And we are proud of you both.

[@lawrencecarr4973]

thank for your serves

[@DaRoyaleWCheese]

“The stars at night, are big and bright . “

[@blankslate6590]

She thought she was having a girl but was surprised to give birth to an aircraft carrier. Very shocking.

[@spreadeagled5654]

Blankslate , After all, ships are known by their female pronouns, “she” and “her” in maritime seafaring tradition.

[@tk9839]

lol...thought they needed a midwife but could've used a midshipman as well.

[@matthewgaines10]

@@tk9839 Well played.

[@phndr]

😂

[@tombeer9]

She went to give birth at a dry dock

[@so3683]

He's a hero don't care what color or who is parents were. Hero is what counts.

[@mokooh3280]

I was in the hospital in Guam /68. I was not shot. I layed there with other soldiers who were, I served in nam 67/68. I noticed we all bleed red. I take my hat off to this soldier hoo/rah nmcb 3 delta company I core

[@txsraappraiser]

That is what i was trying to type also. Why the race thingy?

[@mokooh3280]

Bob Shep: Hatred, unwillingness to accept any indiferance

[@johnbanning8156]

You're so right about that he is a hero I don't know why we Name aircraft carriers after presidents who never even serve in the military⁉️👍🏻🇺🇸😎

[@robertoarkenburg6652]

Bob Shepherd Because Mr. Miller served in a segregated Navy where black men were not allowed into or taught combat roles. Mr. Miller served as a loader but in the chaos of the attack on Pearl Harbor he defied the rules to take control of a heavy machine gun and shoot at Japanese planes. There is a “race thingy” because his role in the Navy was defined by his race, but he didn’t follow those unjust rules to do the right thing and defend his country (regardless of how it treated him as a Black man) against a foreign enemy.

[@mreyn17]

When she quotes her grandmother, "My son, is a Hero" Yes ma'am, he was.

[@raymonds3429]

Yes he was and I understand the point!!!

[@irongeneral7861]

I just like the fact that he was a common sailor. It's not often an enlisted man, doing his duty to the fullest, has one of the most powerful warships ever produced, named after him.

[@Robert53area]

First time a carrier has been named after a sailor. All prior sailors were named after continental battles then ww2 carrier battles then nuclear were named after presidents and senators who effected the navy

[@rodgerkitchens7183]

@@Robert53area There are 2 exceptions to naming nuclear carriers after presidents. The USS Enterprise (CVN-65 and CVN-80 under construction) and the USS Nimitz (CVN-68). The Nimitz was named after a sailor, with a slightly higher rank than Dorie Miller. It was Fleet Admiral Nimitz who presented Miller with his navy cross. Also, some of the presidents with carriers named after them were heroes before they became president. Theodore Roosevelt was the only president to be awarded the Medal of Honor. General of the Army Dwight David Eisenhower was a hero from World War II. George Washington was our commanding general during the Revolutionary War.

[@DaGahbageMan]

If we want to keep this theme going, I believe "Reuben James" is currently unused.

[@benn454]

@@rodgerkitchens7183 Don't forget Carl Vinson

[@SgtMajorSkull]

The Only enlisted person to have a carrier named after them, just like the Only American to have their own holiday is MLK... great

[@RobertLeBlancPhoto]

"Rather than the man who climbs a huge mountain, with the world helping him up, greater admiration should go to the man who climbs a small hill, with the world pushing him down." -Unknown

[@timbibbs9101]

Rob L. Very wise words my friend 💙👍🏾💙

[@imperiumgrim4717]

Preach

[@americantrucker2452]

Well said

[@DerBraun]

My god Rob, that is deep. Thanks fir finding this!!!!!

[@CinimodNorton]

Truth.

[@adrianm.8278]

A hero is a hero, we all bleed red. I’m American and proud of it because of people like mr. miller, thank u all who served. God bless America

[@f.palmero5010]

Koop

[@Briselance]

@IL NGR "Name a nation better than us." This "we are better than anyone else" mentality is what makes people so loathsome. "All of Europe is populated by communists, nazis, or fence sitters. " Have you ever been to Europe? Have you ever heard reliable, unbiased first-hand account from multiple sources? Have you not? Then start documenting yourself about what European countries are like.

[@gochickengo2599]

Communism is at least better than a nationalistic country that's been injected with tons of capitalism

[@noble6339]

GoChicken go so starvation is better than capitalism execution is better than capitalism damm I need to check up on my morales

[@krashd]

@@noble6339 Communism is nothing to do with starvation and execution, you are simply taking dictatorships that state that they are communist to be actual communists. Do you also think that North Korea is a democratically-led people's republic? I mean that is their full name so I guess they must be...

[@richardmockmore1114]

RIP Miller and thank for your service it is cool that a aircraft carrier is being named after him

[@hevendor958]

sad thing is that he passed away when the Aircraft Carrier he was aboard on, the USS Liscome Bay was Torpedoed by a Japanese submarine, he unfortunately didn't make it

[@mattdarcy6975]

I’ll be in my 60’s when the USS Dory Miller is launched and put into service, but if I were a young man when that happened, I would be proud to join the Navy and serve aboard that ship. Very proud.

[@shootingbricks8554]

He not only manned the anti aircraft guns, he risked his life by exposing himself to enemy fire while taking on superior enemy air power. If he had done 'only his job' he would have just evacuated.

[@chuckbuckbobuck]

He also pulled the captain of the ship out of harm's way though he was dead by that time.

[@gratius1394]

He risked his life like hundereds of others on his ship and thousands more in the fleet. And no, he couldn't just "evacuate", all members of the crew have their assigned action stations and they can't abandon them without direct orders to do so.

[@boobyqueen]

@@gratius1394 Dorie Miller risked, and ultimately lost, his life for a country that would not recognize his worth as a human being. Due to racist policies, African-Americans could not man guns, only be messmen and do menial labor. The fact he, too, decided to risk his life was, and is, an example to us all. He showed extraordinary bravery even in the midst of the enemy, both domestic and foreign. His duty was to be obedient and servile to his white officers, but he went above and beyond by attempting to save their lives on his own volition. Dorie is a hero among heroes, in my opinion.

[@gratius1394]

@@boobyqueen That's all well and good but what does it have to do with an aircraft carrier being named after him? There are [or at least were] strict regulations about ship naming and Miller as an enlisted man simply doesn't quilify to be a namesake for a capital ship, no matter of his race or deeds. And it's not like he didn't received any recognition for his bravery, there was at least one ship {a destroyer} named after him before. What you're advocating for is nothing but "affirmative action" move so, basically, he'll be a namesake for a CVN because he happen to be black, not because he deserves such honor more than other possible candidates. If that's not preferencial treatment based solely on one's race, I don't know what is.

[@henryvagincourt]

Wear the uniform, serve the country, respect from an Ex Royal Navy man.

[@genebohannon8820]

Nice to hear from the true navy

[@gordonilaoa1275]

That's a Navy with probably the richest history.

[@lawrencecarr4973]

thankful for your serves

[@briangarrow448]

Well done, Navy. Well done.

[@skildude]

An honor well deserved.

[@johnallen9439]

I too come from Waco and have no problems with Doris Miller. However, he did nothing on the 7th of December that hundreds of other sailors and marines did. He manned a gun and returned fire. He was awarded the Navy Cross so that the Navy could use him to recruit more blacks. A poster boy to show others that here's a black man who became a hero and you can too. Does he deserve any of this ? Doris miller was hero who served his country honorably. But his actions did not rise up to the criteria in which the Navy Cross is generally awarded and the naming of this ship for him is a little bit too much as well.

[@applesucks2633]

john allen Spoken like a true liberal John! Can’t just let a happy moment be can you? Hope you feel good about yourself

[@darthslackus499]

@@johnallen9439 Actually John, his job was shining shoes and serving coffee. He was never trained to use or even allowed to touch a battleship artillery. So yeah, he went beyond the call of duty! These little things have to be recognized. Do you think without it, the US military is where it is today? That blacks and women can serve?

[@carlosi7026]

Just by having that name it already inspires to defend it to your last breath... Respect from Mexico.

[@SteveGT0]

"Just did his job?". Every person in the military is just doing their job. Only some get the opportunity to stand out. Doris Miller certainly Stood out.

[@thomasrawls4555]

Every person in the military doesn't just do there job idiot. He died for a cause that didn't believe in him because of his color. I was in the Army for 8 years and I've had to help lazy ppl do their jobs. You must be a kid?

[@dallasyap3064]

He was not even given arms training.

[@HusseinDoha]

@Sunny Quackers Everyone on the ship had training. Except the working folks who were predominantly blacks, and unlike the army which had segregated units, the Navy couldn't have separate ships. I'm black. I wouldn't name the ship after one guy in a low ranking position. I would just call it USS Pearl Harbor. BUT this guy did achieved notoriety (back then blacks enlisted on ships were assigned working roles because of Jim Crow laws), leaping into the battle and carrying wounded sailors. This guy was awarded with the Navy Cross medal by General Nimitz of all people, on a deck of a ship in 1942. An unheard of event for a man of his background. Still, I wouldn't call an entire carrier after him. Maybe a battleship.

[@Dweller415]

Well said.

[@sartiwitt4892]

That was not his job,yet he took off his chains and did what a free sailor would do.

[@mrmrso228]

RIP Doris Miller. Thank you for your service. God bless you and your family.

[@syeclements3158]

Amen.

[@CombatIneffective]

Speaking as an Army veteran here, this man more than deserves this honor. That name is on your ship, you will know the history of the man and you will fight for that ship until you can't fight any more. He was one of the first heroes in a long list of men and women that fought during WW2. It is a fitting honor that his ship will be around after the carriers and the carrier class of the man that ordered he get the Navy Cross and the man that pinned it on.

[@rocdaneweracap]

This is a honor may you rest in peace brother 🙏🏿

[@jamesmartin9401]

GEEK ALERT: Years ago, I named my first little patrol escort ship in Star Trek Online the U.S.S. Doris Miller. I had hoped at that time that one day maybe I'd hear of a Destroyer or Missile Cruiser so named, but I am gratified to learn that they went all the way to the top to honor this doubly brave sailor.

[@slopadoodle]

Good job, James. "As is your faith, so be it unto you!" And sure enough, according to your faith, we now see hope! In Jesus' Name!

[@ghostmost2614]

😳

[@Robert53area]

@Andrew Carter is correct it was already a ship named after him it was commissioned in the 70s and retired in the 90s this is the first carrier named after a medal of honor recipient.

[@Pats0c]

There actually already was an existing USS Doris Miller, a destroyer escort that was decommissioned in 1995.

[@hevendor958]

and that James is the greatest line you ever said

[@Adrian-hh7ys]

USS Miller. Sounds pretty sweet!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@ilotitto]

@Clinton Pachingel and it will have a big Trump sign in gold letters on the top of the island.

[@MrSpy13011]

@Clinton Pachingel Not related to the original comment what's so ever....

[@JoseGarcia-mi4ig]

@Clinton Pachingel No one asked to be ruined Trumpster

[@mishaalrahman2977]

Jose Garcia I think he meant it as a Joke USS trump sounds funny

[@mishaalrahman2977]

Jose Garcia instead of food there will be McDonald’s

[@robertbishop5357]

As a father of a son who served 4 years in the Corp I think it's so appropriate to honor this veteran in such an awesome way. Totally deserves it and it should have come sooner. God bless his memory and thank u to him and his family for his service and sacrifice.

[@AblazeFPS1]

Without those type of brave heroes. We wouldn’t be watching KZbin nowadays.

[@mrfester42]

I am a 61 year old white man and this piece brings tears to my eyes. If this isn't another long awaited step towards the as yet unattained American ideal then I don't know what is and to those who have a problem with the naming of this ship after the American hero Doris Miller, all I have to say is that you have yet to attain your full measure of humanity.

[@ubtv3261]

Being a black, at that time, and having a girls name. Couldnt even imagine, how tough hes life was back then.

[@someguy7723]

had alot of anger to let go off lol

[@brndonlu9635]

I wonder how he will react to our time?

[@i-tiyahman6519]

Like the Johnnie Cash a boy named Sue

[@teddyhailey3035]

Almost like the J-Cash song a boy named Sue...where did he learn how to operate the machine gun if he wasn't allowed to bare arms as a Porter and keep proficient?

[@FlexBeanbag]

@@i-tiyahman6519 kzbin.info/door/-VY81cp3P3vWVxT5o-MTxA

[@brianphillips7696]

About damn time they stopped naming all the new carriers after politicians. Carriers used to be named after previous famous ships like Enterprise and Hornet or after battles like Yorktown. I don’t have a problem with long dead political figures who were truly great like Lincoln or Washington. But I do not think recent often living politicians like Reagan, Carter, Ford, or Bush should have a capital ship named after them. I am glad a real service hero should get at a shot at such an honor.

[@loganbaileysfunwithtrains606]

I think the Aircraft Carriers should be for the Presidents, and I do agree need to not name them after “all” presidents, the Carter is fine because Jimmy Carter was a nuclear engineer in the Navy so I feel like it’s very appropriate to have a nuclear carrier named after him

[@brianphillips7696]

Romans 13:4 they didn’t get the honor for their military service, they got for being part of the political elite. I think no ship should be named for anyone who hasn’t been dead for at least ten years.

[@LuckyBaldwin777]

I agree. I think the worst example of this is the Stennis. A senator that was never in the military gets an aircraft carrier named after him? At least Ford and Reagan were in the military.

[@brianphillips7696]

Romans 13:4 I saw it. I was just emphasizing my point and two of the reasons for it

[@brianphillips7696]

Romans 13:4 Word, amen, etc....

[@workoutlui]

Respect. As a former Navy Mess- Management Specialist (MS) aka “Cook”, I’m proud and honored Doris Miller was given the recognition to have his name on a Carrier. What a brave and humble man.

[@afolabiidowu570]

Dorie Miller is a man of honour... his name will never be forgotten in history of war ship attack.

[@stevenmamba2464]

3:30 "It didn't even mention the name Doris Miller" Couldn't hold back tears

[@WilliamSlayer]

Happy to hear about this. Thanks for making this piece!

[@mah4769able]

It's been long overdue. I am so proud of the U.S. Navy. Go Navy!!!!

[@josephfitzhenry245]

A man that is a National treasure and source of National pride. As a veteran myself, I say RIP brother, slow salute. And damned glad that ship will carry your name for 50 years!

[@robertmendez2548]

Best respect the Navy can show for such a sailor as Doris "Dorie" Miller. I would always ask myself who he was and does anyone remember him, well now the world will remember him. For what he was a real HERO.

[@volkswagenleases]

Never heard his story until now. Great man may God bless his soul!

[@Eveningbreeze721]

I don't know how often there are new carriers, from now on I think all of them should be named after heros like this sailor!

[@deedeewinfrey3181]

My native American friend Eddie Bent Box the spiritual leader of the Southern Ute indian tribe was in the navy durning World War 2, he told me that he wasnt allowed to drink alcohol because it was against the law for native Americans to drink alcohol back then, he was afraid of being punished so he drank milk at the clubs. He could fight for us but he had no rights as an American sailor. He said was treated better overseas than by his own country. Miss you Eddie.😑❤

[@larrysouthern5098]

Good for you you got to know him!!!

[@StandingUpForBetter]

I am sorry for what Eddie Box had to endure but rest assured that he and others like him helped to pave the way for the military we have now that shows that bravery is not dependent on your skin color because true patriots bleed red white and blue.

[@Valor_73737]

It wasn't just blacks and "Native Americans" who were mistreated during WW 11! I have always been angered by the treatment of Japanese Americans during that war! Their constitutional rights were denied beyond description! No, I'm not Japanese, or related to any! That just was NOT RIGHT! The treatment of blacks, Indians, Japanese and other ethnic groups should be a lesson to ALL Americans! We can never take for granted our government will stand up for our rights, up to and including NOW!

[@JeffSpehar-ov1cn]

@@Valor_73737 Get over it.

[@Valor_73737]

@@JeffSpehar-ov1cn Let's see if YOU get over it when the government denies YOUR liberties, dolt! Or will you even know it?

[@calroach1]

While a member of the US Navy stationed in Millington, TN 1982, we ate in a mess hall named in his honor!

[@gerryetheridge7480]

So his heroism is never forgotten. Deservedly so.

[@Valor_73737]

I think this is one of the finest things the Navy has done in a long time! SALUTE!

[@liamtaggart57]

It’s a great event when an ordinary person is honoured for bravery in defending his brothers and sisters.Love and respect from Ireland 🇮🇪

[@randomdudewithagun928]

He's not a ordinary person, he's a hero

[@theonebrewster]

“In some not too distant tomorrow the radiant stars of love and brotherhood will shine over our great nation with all their scintillating beauty.” MLK Jr...….

[@Ityttik]

He deserves it and so much more RIP Doris “Dorie” Miller

[@slick4401]

A wonderful, well deserved tribute. Well done, Navy!

[@capt.stubing5604]

Ain’t it great how far we’ve come. Great tribute to a hero who gave his life.

[@tsimmons1974ts]

FINALLY 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽One proud African American sailor right here A - Men. Go Navy!!!!!

[@shecandance9500]

Thank You for your service!! Godspeed to you!!

[@theodoreackerson1442]

This is so beautiful. Adversity brings out the best in humanity.

[@meligoth]

You can imagine the honor today's sailors will have in serving on such a mighty ship named after their own.

[@kevinh891]

Outstanding! A well deserved honor. And thank you for your service sir!!!!

[@Lawomenshoops]

This is the second ship named for Doris Miller. USS Doris Miller was launched in the early 70's and decommissioned in the early 90's!

[@Robert53area]

Correct, this is the first carrier named after him though

[@richinoregon]

@@Robert53area And the first carrier to be named after an enlisted man.

[@Waringpro_Ci]

Our Navy honors it's heros. Look at the USS Lenah H. Sutcliffe Higbee

[@Robert53area]

@@richinoregon first Cartier to be named after a sailor period. Most carriers were named after battles of the revolution, or ww2 battles. Think it was the cvn that started getting named after presidents and senators

[@richinoregon]

@@Robert53area I always felt that those who faced the bullets should be the ones honored.

[@larrysouthern5098]

Great story .... I had two uncles that served in WW2 and they would have been proud to hear of this!! May they Rest in Peace! The first time I remember learning about Mr Miller was an old b/w movie called (VICTORY AT SEA) He only got about 5 seconds in the movie!!!! I did more research and it is awesome what I found!! ..And don't forget about "The Tuskegee Airmen!!.!Thank you Sirs for your service!!! Long may you Hail!!!

[@redle0pard]

"And don't forget about "The Tuskegee Airmen!!".........Seriously? The Tuskegee air-boys were a drop in the bucket compared to other allied squadron's / pilot's records in the European Theater. Contrary to afrocentric propaganda, the area of operations in Europe where they did their missions was pretty much void of the Luftwaffe and the Regia Aeronautica ie AXIS Aircraft. That's why they never lost a bomber when they escorted them on their missions; no aerial opponents or threats. There was both a British and Russian Pilot that were both aces who by themselves each had more aerial kills than all of the red-tail boys combined. Same goes in the Pacific Theater where non-black pilots and squadrons made "your ebony heroes" look like flight school trainees. Too Bad that "amerika" these days has deliberately forgotten and thrown away their European and Russian Roots in-favor of "diversity - multiculturalism and revised & fabricated histories. Lets face it; since the1960s, America has done more to "Divide / Polarize & Conquer" itself to death than any enemy nation and power could ever have hoped for.

[@larrysouthern5098]

Thank you for your insight!!!!

[@PsyphaX09]

@@redle0pard Racist much?

[@stephallan2543]

As an indigenous Native American Indian...this is a monumentally huge appreciation, honor and respect to a courageous man who also loved and desired to protect our Beloved Country! God Bless and Congratulations to his Beautiful Family Members. 🙇🏻‍♀️🤔🙏🏽🔍❤️🇺🇸

[@Psyrecx]

As another Native American, I don't get your association in this.

[@stephallan2543]

Psyrecx Historically and then as a minority it’s Great that the courageous man received recognition. What Federally Recognized Tribe are you a member of?

[@Psyrecx]

@@stephallan2543 So... You're one of those people who just associates yourself with everything you possibly can. Doesn't matter how far you're grasping to do so. It's none of your business. BTW. Though, 'Federally Recognized Tribe' shouldn't be capitalized. It's not an official title.

[@noway57]

Yall got your due, code talkers

[@stephallan2543]

My Tribute to another Great individual has seemingly become a competition...Wow I’m an Tribal Elder of my Tribe, not certain how others prefer to them..but my culture demonstrates honor and values it immensely. Once Again, this was a gesture of encouragement and tribute. 🤔🔍🇺🇸🙇🏻‍♀️🔥

[@warrenlehmkuhleii8472]

Warships should be named after heroes. Truly a man who went above and beyond what was was expected of him, God rest his soul.

[@robertmarzano9189]

More than he deserves... He deserves every bit of this honor...

[@irishmermaid4]

Miller still resonates today. So grateful he was not lost to us by a then bigoted military. Your namesake will do you proud.

[@kokobuscador12]

Tremendous news, and congratulations to this great hero !!! He is a great inspiration to all members of the armed forces (and of course to the NAVY), and is a GREAT RECOGNITION to those who do their duty regardless of rank. BRAVO!!!

[@3dfreak2000]

Bravery doesn't have color. Well deserved honor to an amazing WW2 hero.

[@pennyprivate120]

I'm so proud of Dorie Miller. I am glad they are naming the ship after him.

[@dennisshumake143]

So glad to see this. It is about time that a ship is named after an enlisted man. We are the back bone of the Navy. Well deserved Petty Officer Miller. May you be a bright star for all enlisted men/women. May you have smooth sailing for eternity.

[@Idahovandal4ever]

All Americans should be proud! Hope and healing for our future nation dear Lord.....!

[@wanderbread4217]

A TRUE AMERICAN HERO. WELL DESERVED

[@ronburgundy7127]

Absolutely correct All American should be proud but as you can tell 40 American aren't proud of this man well you already know why

[@wanderbread4217]

@@ronburgundy7127 If they dont honor and respect this then they do not matter.

[@ronburgundy7127]

@@wanderbread4217 sad thing is the one you say don't matter are the one the voting

[@wanderbread4217]

@@ronburgundy7127 LOL he made it. hes named after an Aircraft carrier done deal. He won. The End

[@warrengeti5493]

I'll like to thank JET magazine for publishing this known American History fact to me first when I was a kid.🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸💯

[@warhawk83]

That photo of Admiral Nimitz pinning the medal on Cook Assistant Third Class Doris Miller brought me chills. Two men, the top Admiral of the Navy and a Enlisted young man both from Texas would never have thought to have a US Aircraft Carrier named after each other. Just amazing.

[@DiviAugusti]

They're both from roughly the same area of Texas too.

[@redshark9537]

Like Audie Murphy, he was a true Texan.

[@kobegene4962]

Been in a merchant navy for several years..i only encountered this kind of helm order only in american waters..never tried from another countries..this command i liked the most "steady as she goes"

[@redshark9537]

@@kobegene4962 I think the British may use it as well. Not sure.

[@swordlogic1157]

Texan through and through

[@kman-mi7su]

I'm not a Texan, but I agree. I've read some things about Audie Murphy and I didn't know if Dorie Miller was fortunate in this respect, but Audie Murphy survived the war of course but his family and friends said he suffered horribly with PTSD for the remainder of his life until he died in 1968.

[@ivettek3190]

RIP Doris Miller🙏

[@kimberlycornelius7911]

I just know his family so proud I know I am ! I just learned his story, tears

[@joejoser7218]

Doris was a hero !!!! Put his name on it!!! He deserves it.🇺🇸

[@dobypilgrim6160]

Except his name was Doris. Sounds like a man's name to me.

[@dodgerblue7381]

Thank You for your Service. RIP and hats off to the Navy

[@BenjaminIce2003]

6:40 Many respect to this lady.

[@philokevetch8691]

I believe Mr. Miller's greatest gift to all of us is the realization to never discount the potential contributions and talent of anyone and everyone. A posthumous medal of honor, as already mentioned, would also be appropriate.

[@AntonioCostaRealEstate]

CBS is cresting nice pieces of editorial content and choices of subject. Amidst all the doom and gloom and the chatterboxes prevailing on today’s the media with all the experts and attention seekers , it’s refreshing seeing a string of feel good annedoctal short pieces on stream and, I suppose , broadcast. Good idea for Sunday morning. It’s a break from the conventional and repetitive stuff , the pieces are short to handle today’s viewer attention span, they have a narrative, the subject choices are curiosity peaking , the reporters and hosts don’t get in the way of the flow , almost like novel. Good job. Keep it up.

[@kiturselassie9693]

Rest in love sailor miller

[@JayKayKay7]

I learned about Dorie Miller when I was stationed at Clark AB, P.I. in the Air Force. I ended up living in Waco for thirty years. The name just gets bigger over time. I agree. Good choice.

[@Davidm89]

Deserves the Medal of Honor.

[@GraceWhip]

The fact it's being named after an enlisted soldier in the first place is a big deal. Even better that it's being named after a man who wasn't treated equally even though he was a hero. The mistreatment can't be undone, but he can be honored now and respect can be given to his family.

[@davidhernandez9985]

May, the good lord preserve his soul RIP, SailorDorieMiller. May the sun be on backs & the sun on the faces happy safe sailing of the crew #USSMiller!

[@neylonjb]

My personal opinion is that he should have been awarded our Nations highest honor--the M of H

[@jackkuhrt5240]

I think a carrier named after him is as good as M H

[@demanischaffer]

@GunslingerXXI I believe he had no training to operate in the AAA role And he may have been glossed over because he was black

[@rebelndirt8830]

@GunslingerXXI The Destroyer may have the name Miller but it was not named for Dorie Miller. The DD-535 is named after James Miller. As for why the actions of Dorie Miller were important is that he had no training, no experience and if he had never touched that machine gun mount no one would have said or done anything about it as it wasn't his job or duty. That last part of what I said was the key as to why he should have been honored before, and it being so now. He went above and beyond his duty to help his ship and fellow sailors and in the process even downed a couple of enemy planes.

[@rebelndirt8830]

@GunslingerXXI So I see. I have learned something new today. The FF-1091 has long since been sent to scrap... er sunk in an exercise... It was good of the Navy to honor him with the destroyer/frigate and also once again with the carrier. I have a soft spot for the carriers, as I served on 2 of them in my time with the Navy.

[@Robert53area]

Unfortunately his actions do not rate the medal of honor. His action while above and beyond the call of duty he had received AA training and went to naval gunnery school. But his actions A did not have a single handed outcome of a battle. 2, did not save lives while maintaining his own composure. While yes probably did save lives he did not put himself in direct harm's way to do so. The two classifications required to receive the medal of honor. You also cannot be injured prior to saving lives. See the many many corpsman who received the navy cross which is the highest navy award. For this as an example. Most notable john Bradley who is in the joe Rosenthal photo of mount suribachi He received the navy cross because he received mortar injuries prior to treating and dragging marines to the beach.

[@tminus543]

Wow look at all these so called “Americans” who say they love America disliking this American hero being honored.

[@devildog6899]

This guy was a stone cold Hero period as a Marine all I see is green Semper Fi hero

[@eschdaddy]

Amen brother! Amen!

[@eschdaddy]

@juscurious: I humbly disagree with your assessment. My first thought resembled Your’s. But the more I thought about it, the more I realized he did much more. He went against his training, mandates and disobeyed orders to perform a duty that could’ve killed him. So, he risked his life, just to go risk his life. If he was white, your statement makes sense. Add to his era of bigotry and it completely changes its relevance.

[@jamesvickers9476]

Their all coward racist hypocrites

[@matthewgaines10]

@ Funny being that Congressional Medals of Honor have been given to men who have actually disregarded their own safety and even orders to defend their fellow soldiers and sailors. He was under no standing orders to defend the ship. In fact, he had standing orders (as did all black sailors at the time) not to defend the ship. He did not evacuate the ship when he could've. He took up a post that wasn't his and fought. He was denied honor which would have been bestowed upon because of racism. More than than, he fought despite the disrespect his country paid to him. Aircraft Carriers haven't always been named after presidents. The Navy has a tradition of naming Carriers for Naval personnel and revolutionary war events. Forrestal and Nimitz were also naval nersonnel. Carl Vinson was named after a congressman who never served in the US armed forces. The John C. Stennis was named for a senator who also never served. Yorktown, Princeton,Valley Forge were historical places of the revolutionary war. Kitty Hawk was a place of historical note to aviation. How quickly the Presidential presidence falls apart.

[@MM-yf3im]

What an Honour for Dorie Miller & now his family, his name when the carrier deploys will be carried the world over, possibly men & women whom aren’t even born yet will serve on the carrier & be not only proud to serve but be proud to know the person for whom their ship is named after, as humans, we are here for a blink of the eye, but names can live on in history for ever more

[@chr0min0id]

*It’s not strange to name a ship after a man who did the most badass thing possible*

[@davidatkinson8515]

Thank you Doris "Dorie" Miller for your service.

[@galahadgarza6905]

Watching the story of Doris “Dorie” Miller-learning that a carrier will be named in his honor and that he gave his life in defense of our country-I am reminded of the poem “Requiem” by R. L. Stevenson: Under the wide and starry sky, Dig the grave and let me lie. Glad did I live and gladly die, And I laid me down with a will. This be the verse you grave for me: Here he lies where he longed to be; Home is the sailor, home from sea, And the hunter home from the hill. RIP Dorie Miller. Thank for your service.

[@redle0pard]

"he gave his life in defense of our country"...….As did many; what's your point? Oh I know...…..the reason this sailor is getting all of this praise & worship is because he was black. Most of you HYPOCRITES posting here don't give a D*MN about anybody in America and their contributions, bravery and sacrifices unless they are a "person-of-color...especially if they are black". You all keep going on about "how awful America was / is to non-whites and women but yet these two types of people have more rights and freedoms than anywhere else in the world from the past to present. Kinda of a Big Irony for a nation that people like you "claim" is controlled & ran by "evil racist whites".

[@galahadgarza6905]

J. Forgione I’m sorry if I insulted you, your sensibilities, or your definition about what constitutes an American hero by posting a poem. I hope you too, J. Forgione, one day has an aircraft carrier named after you. I will be the first to honor your patriotism.

[@larrysouthern5098]

Thank you for sharing this.....

[@redle0pard]

@@galahadgarza6905 I'm retired military and have fought in two campaigns, but there are those more worthy than myself to have a ship named after them. But thanks for your honest and well-written reply.

[@Sentimentalgal05]

@@redle0pard Thank you for your distinguished career in the military and for serving in two campaigns. I know that it's extremely difficult serving in two Wars. May I ask you a question? Did you read up on what Doris Miller did on the USS West Virginia at Pearl Harbor? I am aware of many who have served and sacrifice so much in our military. I am proud to be the wife of a retired Army Sgt. My husband served in the Army for 18 1/2 years. His family is served going all the way back to the Civil War. My family has served going all the way back to World War I... There's nothing more sacred then someone serving in the military and willing to risk their life for the greater cause. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doris_Miller

[@somehow6839]

USS Enterprise got the nickname Big E, I wonder if that nickname will be adopted for the USS Doris Miller? Big D would be a fitting name for a ship that is part of the largest class of warships ever built in terms of displacement.

[@Excalibur_86]

The Big D? How about the BBC? Lol big bad carrier

[@krashd]

"..but I just don't understand that if her name is USS Doris Miller then why is her nickname Anaconda?"

[@st.jamesdean5941]

God bless this man. Thank you for your service brother.

[@lonnyfuller7830]

Knowing the times this is an honor long overdue and without question. More than earned and deserved.

[@kevinmcclainsr.853]

It’s about time! 🇺🇸

[@teachbearcop]

Who would have the nerve to give this story a thumbs down!?!

[@mikevaluska7313]

A sheet wearing mouth breather

[@johncuervo3019]

They haven't even started building the ship yet

[@johnbanning8156]

I'd like to say congratulations to Mr. Miller and thank you to his family this is a long time coming and it's well deserved ❗👍🏻👏👏👏🇺🇸😎

[@Robert53area]

This is the first time a carrier has been named after a sailor, his name has been used before in the navy for 20 years from 1970 to 91 on a Knox class destroyer escort.

[@ntro1943]

Salute to this brave man, who deserves to be called sir, hero and 1st class citizen.

[@olfatskootch]

This is the way it should be. Mr. Miller didn't flinch, he manned a gun and fought back against the rules and at his own peril. Makes one very proud!

[@rolandomota1192]

I am proud to be an American. I am so proud of the United States Navy. Things like this make it the most powerful fighting force on the planet.

[@MikeJ2023]

Rolando Mota The US government is being destroyed from the inside in a crazy and pathetic civil war of politics.

[@ffjsb]

Miller already had a frigate named after him, so this will be the second ship named after him. The frigate was decommissioned back in '91.

[@jamesbutterson5218]

RESPECT!

[@frankmccann29]

Finally a heroes name. The sailor was amazing. Read his vet bio at va hospital. About time. About time.

[@j.w.matney8390]

So proud of the U.S. Navy. OS3 USN 1974-1978