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Navy to possibly replace Waco native Doris Miller's name from new aircraft carrier with Trump's name instead
Summary by Waco Editorial Desk Chantale Belefanti , as published by KXXV
· August 21, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Miller's great-niece, Salena James, describes him as selfless, noting that he gave his life to the Navy.
Doris Miller, a war hero, was to be honored by the Navy with the naming of an aircraft carrier after him. However, the Navy may now name the ship after President Trump instead. Miller's great-niece, Salena James, describes him as selfless, noting that he gave his life to the Navy.
Residents have strong feelings about the possible change. Yeonne Mooney considers Miller a national hero, not just a notable figure from his hometown. Further details about the potential renaming and the reactions to it are available from the source.
The potential replacement of Miller's name with President Trump's has sparked discussion among those who admire Miller's service and legacy. More information can be found through the original report.
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Category: Local Published: August 21, 2026 Source: KXXV Reading time: 1 min
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