Secretary Carlos Del Toro continued his streak of naming ships, as his tenure because the Navy’s high civilian involves an finish.
Del Toro dubbed the Medium Touchdown Ship the McClung class, with USS McClung (LSM-1) because the lead ship. The vessel is called after Marine Corps Maj. Megan McClung, a public affairs officer who was the primary feminine Marine officer to be killed in Iraq and the primary feminine graduate of the Naval Academy to die in fight.
“The Touchdown Ship Medium (LSM) might be an asset to the Marine Corps’ amphibious capabilities, designed to enormously improve operational flexibility and fight readiness,” Del Toro stated in a Navy information launch. “I’m honored to call the primary ship on this class after Main McClung, a selfless chief and hero who embodied the best beliefs of service, honor, and loyalty to our nation.”
The LSM program is stalled resulting from a mounting price ticket and the Navy canceled the request for proposal on the finish of final 12 months after receiving bids from business that have been too excessive, USNI Information just lately reported. Earlier this month, the Navy issued a brand new request for info for a “non-developmental touchdown ship.”
Del Toro additionally introduced that two John Lewis-class fleet oilers could be named after Joshua Goldberg and Thomas Parham Jr., in line with a Thursday Navy launch.
USNS Joshua L. Goldberg (T-AO-215) is called after Goldberg, the primary Jewish rabbi to volunteer for naval service throughout World Battle II and the primary to be promoted to an O-6 rank. USNS Thomas D. Parham Jr. (T-AO-216) is called after Parham, the primary African American sailor to be promoted to an O-6 rank.
Parham was additionally a Navy chaplain, and Del Toro introduced the 2 ship names throughout video remarks for the Navy chaplain corps.
“Our Navy Chaplains are extra than simply spiritual figures—they’re beacons of hope, resilience, and unwavering help within the demanding world of naval service,” Del Toro stated in his remarks. “These ships will carry ahead their spirit of selfless service and can endlessly be a recognition of the invaluable contributions of Navy Chaplains.”
Together with the three named at present, Del Toro has named 12 ships this week and a complete of 19 this 12 months.
