| ID |
First Name |
Last Name |
Comments | Veteran? | Service |
| 1 |
Andrew | Niemyer |
Let us restore some shred of dignity to the naming of our ships of war. | Yes | U. S. Navy 1972-2003 |
| 2 |
Kevin | Kelley |
| no | |
| 3 |
Will | Dossel |
Carriers should be named for things we all have in common; they are a reminder of the great ships and men who held the line when the odds were against us. | Yes | Navy |
| 4 |
C. Dwight | Cardwell |
Enough all ready. The Navy is losing its traditions and heritage to the politicians. The Navy should never be without Kitty Hawk Enterprise, Hornet, and Ranger. | LCDR | USN/Ret |
| 5 |
Rex | Darling |
The practice of naming carriers after politicians is the height of demeaning silliness. We should return to the traditions that have historically served the US so well and name carriers after famous battles like Coral Sea, Mid-Way, etc.,or earlier Revolut | Yes | USAF |
| 6 |
Byron | Audler |
There must always be a major ship of the US Navy named Enterprise | No | Military Contractor |
| 7 |
Robert | Dunning |
| Yes | US Navy |
| 8 |
Greg | Harris |
Name her right. | Yes. | USN |
| 9 |
Kenneth | Schoeni |
Member, Tailhook Assoc. since 1986
Member, U.S. Naval Insitute since 1986
Member, U.S. Navy League since 1988 | | |
| 10 |
Douglas | Helmer |
May her name live on! | | |
| 11 |
Tommy | Thomason |
| Yes | U.S. Army |
| 12 |
Eric | Shiffman |
Stop with the politicians already! Enterprise is the way to go. | Yes | U.S. Army |
| 13 |
Beth | Schietzelt |
Please, enough with the politicians! | No | |
| 14 |
William G. | Schultz |
Sirs,
Really, the practice of naming US Naval warships -- esp[ecially aircraft carriers -- has a long set tradition. Please continue the naming of these great vessels after famous battles, or famous warships. | Yes, Sir! | United States Navy |
| 15 |
Deborah | Aylward |
Although living in Canada, surely there could be no finer name for a new aircraft carrier than USS Enterprise to carry on such a fine tradition of excellence. | | |
| 16 |
Michael | Stansfield |
It is tradition that there be a ship named Enterprise in the U.S. Navy. Please do not break this tradition. | no | |
| 17 |
Emilio | Desalvo |
Too bad you cannot call it the Giuseppe Garibaldi, as he was forced to refuse the offer from President Lincoln to fight in the US Civil War.
It would have been interesting to have two carriers with the same name nearby... | No | |
| 18 |
Charles | Diehl |
| yes | USN |
| 19 |
C | Faulkner |
| Yes | Royal Navy |
| 20 |
Vincent | Robinson |
| No | |
| 21 |
Jeffrey | Massey |
I served on Big E, from 2000 to 2003.
I was the Enterprise UnderSea Warfare Officer and Tactical Action Officer.
My father served on Enterprise as squadron AT assigned to VA-97. He deployed during 1973-1977 on Big E including evac of Saigon. | Yes | Navy |
| 22 |
Donald | Miller |
Enterprise is the only name this fantastic new carrier should be named! Keep the tradition going! God Bless the US Navy! God Bless the USA! | No | |
| 23 |
Terry | Ryan |
Enterprise is a historic and venerable name. It is time to stop naming ships after politicians. | Yes | U.S. Navy |
| 24 |
Dan | Bense |
My son served as a dvision officer on the Big E when she embarked the first Carrier Air Wing to simultaneously perform in two theaters of operation...Iraq and Afghanistan. He is now preparing to leave 2nd Flt. and return to sea on the Linclon as a Lcdr/DH | No | |
| 25 |
Michael | Mykytyn |
| N0 | |
| 26 |
Karl | Newman |
| Yes | US Navy |
| 27 |
David | Durham |
| Yes | Navy |
| 28 |
George | Wisnieski |
Enough of the politician class. Bring back the great historical names! Enterprise, Hornet, Lexington, Constellation, Coral Sea, Midway, etc! | Yes | Navy |
| 29 |
Keffer | Rhodes |
| Yes | USN |
| 30 |
Paula | Conan |
| | |
| 31 |
Ken | Rehor |
CVN-79 Should be christened the USS Enterprise | Yes | US Navy |
| 32 |
Chris | Maxwell |
Make it so. | No | |
| 33 |
Thomas | Feeks |
Make it so! | YES | CAPT USN (Ret.) |
| 34 |
Jeffrey | McGarry |
I can think of no better name for an Aircraft Carrier. | Yes | US Navy |
| 35 |
Don | Asher |
| Yes | Army |
| 36 |
Christopher | Irvine |
The name "Enterprise" belongs on the next carrier. It gives our enemies pause and our allies assurance. The name is synonomous with the elite carrier in the navy. It should stay that way. | Yes. | United States Marine Corps. |
| 37 |
Nancy | Maresca |
| No | |
| 38 |
Matthew | Hill |
This naming of our nation's best ships after politicians has to stop. Enterprise, Lexington, Saratoga, Independence, Constellation, Hornet, Wasp, Bunker Hill, Essex...all worthy names. | | |
| 39 |
Darren | Rogers |
Stop politicizing the names of Naval vessels and go back to the traditional naming patterns of the past. | Yes | US Navy |
| 40 |
Brett | Bell |
| Yes | USN |
| 41 |
Timothy | Pannone |
Naming naval vessels after presidents is one thing. Naming them after congressmen and senators is another matter entirely. Please stop and go back with tradition. | Yes | USCG/USCGR |
| 42 |
Timothy | Kindred |
US Navy Capital ships have a long and storied history. I cannot fathom a better name for a CVN than that of "Enterprise". Please do whatever is needed to make this so. | Yes | US Navy |
| 43 |
Robert | Williams |
Scrap naming ships for politicians. Name CVN-79 USS ENTERPRISE | Yes | USN |
| 44 |
Eric | Daw |
No more second=rate politicians! Aircraft carriers should be named traditional ship names, naval battles or after Navy heros or possibly Presidents. No more Carl Vinson or John C. Stennis. | Active Duty | USN |
| 45 |
Bruce M. | Legg |
I did 30 years (1968-1997) in the USN and served 10 ships. There was always the "Big E", and there always should be a "Big E"!
V/R B.M. Legg EMCM(SS/AW) USN Ret | Yes | US Navy |
| 46 |
Robert | Schodroski |
I support naming the next CVN the USS Enterprise. | USN (Retired) | Navy |
| 47 |
Benjamin | Ulfers |
| | |
| 48 |
Gary | Ranno |
| Yes 31 years | NAVY |
| 49 |
Jim | Daniels |
Keep the Big E rolling along! | ACTDU currently | USN |
| 50 |
Giuseppe | Briotti |
great name, great history, great past, great future! | No | No |
| 51 |
Steve | Tranzow |
It is time we return to honoring the ships and battles that shaped our country, rather than play politics by naming our new Navy after politicians of any stripe | | |
| 52 |
George | Scott |
Totally agree with recommendation | Yes | 31Years, Navy |
| 53 |
Christopher | Nutting |
| | |
| 54 |
Pete | Fanning |
Please consider continuing the tradition of this fine ship name in the fleet, considering it's place in history. As a carrier veteran myself, I would consider it a high honor to serve aboard this vessel and implore you name CVN-79 USS ENTERPRISE. | Yes | Navy |
| 55 |
Shawn | Mc Cully |
| | |
| 56 |
Andrew | Johnstone |
| | |
| 57 |
Stephen | Brooks |
The ship name Enterprise is an honorable one, and should not be discarded. | Yes | U.S.M.C. Vietnam |
| 58 |
Robert | Antenucci |
| Yes | USNR |
| 59 |
Michael | Connors |
This is an unquestionably fitting idea - few ships in the USN evoke such a memorable image. Name her ENTERPRISE, and allow the name to live on another fifty years! | Yes | Navy |
| 60 |
Lucien | Gauthier |
I can think of no other name that fits a Ship than ENTERPRISE. I would gladly sail in her. | Yes | USN |
| 61 |
john | bock |
| yes | USMC |
| 62 |
Marvin | Hank |
| yes | USN (SW) |
| 63 |
Thomas | Jackson |
| | |
| 64 |
Carey | Keneer |
| | |
| 65 |
Joe | Hamlet |
| Yes | Army |
| 66 |
John | Mahaffy |
Much as I may respect the Goldwater name, I respect the traditions of the Navy more. USS ENTERPRISE should be her name. | 20-year vet | USN |
| 67 |
Carroll | LeFon |
Name the ship for a veteran war fighting vessel! | Yes | USN |
| 68 |
Timm | Adams |
| Yes | Navy |
| 69 |
Brad | Lena |
does it make sense to name ships after politicians that do not subject themseleves to the laws this pass? Doing so insults every service man or woman. | no | |
| 70 |
David | Transou |
It would be a horrible travesty to have a US Navy without a USS Enterprise! | Yes | USN |
| 71 |
James | Fehr |
| | |
| 72 |
Thomas | Harnish |
| Yes | Navy |
| 73 |
Ron | Snyder |
Keep the Enterprise alive and honor the memory. | yes | USAF |
| 74 |
Morten | Torstensen |
Please keep the name ENTERPRISE on the seas forever! | No | Army, 3 years |
| 75 |
Frederick | Parkin |
| Yes | US Army |
| 76 |
Paul | Carrier |
Warships should never EVER be named for politicians, especially living ones. | Currently Serving | Army |
| 77 |
Scott | Hann |
A Navy is run by it's traditions - A U.S. Navy without an Enterprise lets slip those traditions!! | Yes | U.S. Army |
| 78 |
Addison | Ingle |
| Yes | US Navy |
| 79 |
Paul | Druce |
| | |
| 80 |
Brian | Harlow |
Just as long as it's NOT a Politician! | Yes | RAF |
| 81 |
Matthew | Sbonik |
Go back to our rich naval heritage and leave politicians to name streets or something after themselves. | | |
| 82 |
Jeff | Shultz |
Quit naming ships after politicians! Go back to the old naming conventions. | Yes | US Army |
| 83 |
Ronald | Fox |
History shows that those honored in the present day often prove to be unworthy, and that those who are ignored in their life are found to be most honorable in the future. Remember that we are a country of ideals, not men, and name our ships that way. | No | |
| 84 |
David | Ratcliffe |
"Enterprise" has been a proud name in the U.S. Navy. CVN-79 should carry on the tradition. | no | |
| 85 |
John | Carmichael |
Naming Ships after Political Wonks needs to cease! Please, the Navy is a service that needs to retain some tradition! We should ALWAYS have a USS ENTERPRISE!
JC, Editor, Tailhook Daily Briefing (Life Member Tailhook Assn.) | no | |
| 86 |
Jeremiah | Cushman |
| No | |
| 87 |
Richard | Stoll |
Great idea. There should _always_ be an Enterprise serving in the US Navy. | | |
| 88 |
Brandon | Ambrose |
My father served on the Enterprise (the eighth). | No | None |
| 89 |
Robert | White |
| Yes | Army |
| 90 |
Matthew | White |
Let them name toilets after the politicians and leave warship names alone. | Yes | Navy |
| 91 |
Rick | VanHouten |
| Yes | U.S. Navy |
| 92 |
Brian | Reischl |
| no | |
| 93 |
Larry | Etter |
| Retired | Navy |
| 94 |
Curt | Middlebrook |
Our capital ships should not honor politicians, but honor the Nation. Keeping the history alive in naming our most visible vessels that defend us is more appropriate. | Yes | US Navy |
| 95 |
Tad | Lyon |
An honored and time proven tradition should be continued. Naming carriers after politicians is wrong. | Yes | U S M C |
| 96 |
Nathan | Feuerstine |
Please consider retaining this piece of our country's history. It is time for an end to the practice of naming ships for politicians. | No | N/A |
| 97 |
Eric | Elsam |
| Yes! | USAF |
| 98 |
William | Simpson |
There should always be an Enterprise in the US Navy | YES | US Navy |
| 99 |
David | Casey |
Keep the name Enterprise alive! | Yes | US Army |
| 100 |
Daniel | Carrillo |
Keep the name USS Enterprise in honor of our "brothers in arms" | yes | U.S.M.C. Vietnam |
