Sam Nunn (DDG 133) | Honoring the namesake and ship sponsor
History on Display | DDG 141 named after first Native American to receive Medal of Honor
The future Flight III Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer DDG 141 will be named after Ernest E. Evans, the first Native American in the Navy to earn the Medal of Honor and one of only two World War II destroyer captains to attain it.
History on Display | DDG 139 named for only Filipino to receive Medal of Honor
The future DDG 139 will be named USS Telesforo Trinidad in honor of Fireman 2nd Class Telesforo De La Cruz Trinidad. Trinidad was the second service member and only Filipino in the U.S. Navy to ever be awarded the Medal of Honor.
NSC 11 named after Elizebeth Friedman, America’s first great codebreaker
The Coast Guard’s 11th Legend-class national security cutter is named to honor Elizebeth Smith Friedman, an American cryptanalyst. Born Aug. 26, 1892, Elizebeth was America's first great codebreaker. Over the course of her career, she worked for the U.S. Treasury, Coast Guard, Navy and Army, as well as the International Monetary Fund.
City of Pascagoula receives national recognition for WWII efforts
The City of Pascagoula was recently designated as an American World War II Heritage City by the National Park Service. The program honors the contributions of local towns, cities, counties, and their citizens located across the country who stepped up to join the workforce during World War II.
History on Display | DDG 131 named after Korean War veteran George M. Neal
The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer honors George Milton Neal (1930 –2016), a Korean War veteran and prisoner of war who received the Navy Cross. George M. Neal (DDG 131) will be the seventh ship of the Flight III series.
Namesake: DDG 129 named after Jeremiah Denton Jr., war hero and former U.S. senator
The Arleigh-Burke class destroyer Jeremiah Denton (DDG 129) honors the Alabama war hero and former U.S. senator of the same name. Born in Mobile, Denton was a rear admiral and naval aviator in the U.S. Navy who was taken captive during the Vietnam War.
History on Display | LPD 30 named after capital of Pennsylvania
Named after the capital city of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg (LPD-30) will be the U.S. Navy’s 14th San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship and the first Flight II in the class.
Read about the namesake of USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28)
As the 12th ship in the San Antonio-class, the USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28) is a major part of the Navy’s 21st century amphibious assault force and is being commissioned by the U.S. Navy Saturday, July 30th. At 684 feet long, the LPD 28 can reach speeds of up to 22 knots and carry a crew of up to 650 service members.
Read about the namesake of Bougainville (LHA 8)
Bougainville (LHA 8) is the second ship named for the Bougainville campaign, a series of land and naval battles on the South Pacific island of the same name.
Read about the namesake for the 10th National Security Cutter Calhoun (WMSL 759)
The 10th National Security Cutter Calhoun (WMSL 759) is named for Charles L. Calhoun (1925-2002), first Master Chief Petty Officer of the U.S. Coast Guard.
History on Display: Printable Posters
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Celebrate the christening of Jack H. Lucas (DDG 125) by reading about the namesake
Celebrate the christening of Jack H. Lucas (DDG 125) by reading about the namesake
Celebrate Women’s History Month by reading about Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee
Ingalls-built U.S. Navy Aegis guided missile destroyer, Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee (DDG 123), is the second ship named for Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee (1874-1941), the first woman awarded the U.S. Navy Cross.
WATCH: History on Display
For nearly 84 years, Ingalls Shipbuilding has built and delivered ships to our U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard customers. Our customers give each ship a name to identify it in the fleet. While we don’t decide the names, we recognize their significance. The names given to the ships we build are the first pages in that ship’s story. The name gives each ship a legacy to carry on long after it leaves the berths at Ingalls Shipbuilding. This year, we will share with you some of the remarkable namesakes for the ships we are currently building. Throughout the year, watch for banners in the shipyard and articles on the app and in our other publications.
Celebrate Black History Month by reading about Frank E. Petersen
Ingalls-built U.S. Navy AEGIS guided missile destroyer, Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG 121) is named for Lieutenant General Frank E. Petersen Jr.
