BEAST Posted August 4, 2013 Share #1 Posted August 4, 2013 This was announced on the local news last night at what may be the final survivor's reunion. http://www.wthr.com/story/23040096/2013/08/04/navy-makes-request-to-name-next-combat-ship-uss-indianapolis The announcement of a request to name the next Navy combat ship the USS Indianapolis received a standing ovation from those who survived the sinking of the ship of the same name in 1945. Rear Admiral Rick Williamson, Commander Navy Region Midwest, made the announcement at the 68th reunion of survivors of the USS Indianapolis. Williams spoke on behalf of the Secretary of the Navy, reading a letter dated July 29 that says they are making a request for the next Littoral Combat Ship to be named the USS Indianapolis - pending approval and appropriations from Congress. Of the 317 brave men who survived the sinking of the USS Indianapolis in 1945, there are 38 living today. This year's reunion is especially significant since it is expected to be the last formal reunion for the USS Indianapolis. The reunion will continue on Sunday with a memorial service at 9 a.m. honoring the entire crew of the USS Indianapolis - those surviving, those who died after 1945 and those 880 men who were lost at sea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack's Son Posted August 4, 2013 Share #2 Posted August 4, 2013 If the survivors applauded the gesture, that good enough for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEAST Posted August 4, 2013 Author Share #3 Posted August 4, 2013 If the survivors applauded the gesture, that good enough for me. They seemed pretty pleased with one vet stating he'd like to serve aboard her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter Posted August 4, 2013 Share #4 Posted August 4, 2013 I think that is an excellent idea.To bad they didn't do this years ago.So if they go by how ships are named now the next USS Indianapolis will be a LSD, Dock Landing Ship.It could be a SSN, Nuclear Attack Sub, but I'm not sure if their making them anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SergeantMajorGray Posted August 4, 2013 Share #5 Posted August 4, 2013 This was a comment left by someone on the article. The legendary heavy cruiser was followed in 1977 by USS Indianapolis SSN-697, a Los Angeles class attack submarine. She was decommissioned in 1998. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter Posted August 4, 2013 Share #6 Posted August 4, 2013 This was a comment left by someone on the article. The legendary heavy cruiser was followed in 1977 by USS Indianapolis SSN-697, a Los Angeles class attack submarine. She was decommissioned in 1998. So Guess it's going to be an LSD then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Adams Posted August 4, 2013 Share #7 Posted August 4, 2013 I believe the letter states that it will be a Littoral Combat Ship LCS. LCS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pzjgr Posted August 6, 2013 Share #8 Posted August 6, 2013 A more fitting name than the USS Gabby Giffords.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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