President Biden Announces Names of CVN 82 and CVN 83
Washington, D.C. – President Joe Biden today announced the names of the next two aircraft carriers, CVN 82 and CVN 83. CVN 82 will be named the USS Doris Miller, after the African American sailor who was awarded the Navy Cross for his heroism during the attack on Pearl Harbor. CVN 83 will be named the USS Robert Smalls, after the African American Civil War hero who escaped slavery and became a pilot and politician.
“These names are a testament to the diversity and courage of our armed forces,” said President Biden. “Doris Miller and Robert Smalls were both trailblazers who broke down barriers and fought for their country. Their stories are an inspiration to us all.”
CVN 82 is currently under construction at the Huntington Ingalls Newport News Shipbuilding shipyard in Virginia. It is scheduled to be commissioned in 2028. CVN 83 is scheduled to be laid down in 2025 and commissioned in 2032.
The names of the aircraft carriers were selected by Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro. He said that he wanted to choose names that reflected the diversity of the Navy and the country.
“Doris Miller and Robert Smalls were both extraordinary individuals who made significant contributions to our nation,” said Secretary Del Toro. “Their names will serve as a reminder of their courage and sacrifice for generations to come.”
The announcement of the names of the two aircraft carriers comes at a time when the Navy is facing increasing challenges from China and Russia. The addition of these two new aircraft carriers will help the Navy maintain its dominance at sea.
About Doris Miller
Doris Miller was born in Waco, Texas, in 1919. He joined the Navy in 1940 and was assigned to the USS West Virginia. During the attack on Pearl Harbor, Miller manned an anti-aircraft gun and shot down several Japanese planes. He was later awarded the Navy Cross for his heroism.
After the war, Miller continued to serve in the Navy. He retired in 1948 and died in 1968.
About Robert Smalls
Robert Smalls was born into slavery in Beaufort, South Carolina, in 1839. He escaped slavery in 1862 and joined the Union Army. He later became a pilot and helped to transport troops and supplies to Union-held territory.
After the war, Smalls was elected to the South Carolina House of Representatives and the U.S. House of Representatives. He served in Congress for 12 years.
Smalls died in 1915. He is buried in Beaufort National Cemetery.
Statement from President Biden Announcing the Names of CVN 82 and CVN 83
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