Thomas Bledsoe
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“The best outcome would be not to rename it, so that way the generation currently that is in the 60s and 70s would be able to see it actually launch under the Doris Miller's name,”
Thomas Bledsoe · said 2026-08-21 · reported 2026-08-21
Thomas Bledsoe explained why he believes the ship should retain Doris Miller's name.
“Learning of this possibility of the name change comes as a shock to not only myself but my family as well, and we are hoping that this doesn't come to fruition. However, we did hear that in addition to the name change, they may name a different carrier after him,”
Thomas Bledsoe · said 2026-08-21 · reported 2026-08-21
Thomas Bledsoe responded to reports that the Navy may rename the USS Doris Miller.
“We are hoping that if it is renamed, there still is the opportunity for another carrier to be named after Doris Miller, as both would be an honor and something that we would take with great pride either way,”
Thomas Bledsoe · said 2026-08-21 · reported 2026-08-21
Thomas Bledsoe expressed hope that another carrier could be named for Doris Miller if the current ship is renamed.
“It would come at a disappointment if there isn't -- if the name has changed currently, and it would definitely a disappointment that there is no other ship that would be named after him.”
Thomas Bledsoe · said 2026-08-21 · reported 2026-08-21
Thomas Bledsoe discussed the disappointment the family would feel if Doris Miller's name is removed.
“comes as a shock”
Thomas Bledsoe · said 2026-08-21 · reported 2026-08-21
Thomas Bledsoe reacted to discussions about stripping Doris Miller's name from an aircraft carrier.