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New Destroyer Named

By Bull Nav

While I have a problem with some of the naming conventions we have chosen for our ships, submarines, and aircraft carriers, and with some of the individual names chosen of late, I have never had a problem with naming a combatant after MOH or Navy Cross winners. Which is why I was happy to see this yesterday:

You can read the whole article here.

One team--the Navy-Marine Corps team. ADM Arleigh Burke said upon the commissioning of the lead ship of the class bearing his name, "This ship was built to fight. You better know how." I think the crew will take it to heart. I would be honored to serve on it (even if I am a submariner).

March 26, 2007 03:09 AM Navy ~ One Team One Fight ~ The Long War

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Great post! In deference to heritage, Surface Warriors serve "in" ships and "on" shore. I too would be honored to serve in her.

Steve Wickerson · March 26, 2007 05:13 PM

Cpl. Dunham is another fine example of this country's very best. He served with honor knowing the mission. He gave his life for his fellow Marines. Let his bravery serve as a reminder for all to see. As a testament of courage under fire, he deserves this nation’s gratitude for all eternity.

I think it is only bestowing that the Dept of the Navy name a destroyer in his honor.

Cpl. Jason L. Dunham USMC ~ Metal of Honor ~ http://www.mcnews.info/mcnewsinfo/moh/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ John 15:13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.

SFC Bing Michael Yee (Ret.) · March 31, 2007 11:46 PM

Semper Fi. I am truly touched by this story. Dunham - A fine Marine and a true example of what a leatherneck is made of - - Steel and a lot of heart.

dmac · April 1, 2007 10:11 PM

CPL is a true inspiration for all who follow: May God Bless him.
Army Tough and Semper FI.

don stockton · April 2, 2007 05:31 PM

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