Washington, March 16 -- Congressman Rob Wittman issued the following press release:
Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) sent a letter to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth urging that the next United States Navy nuclear-powered aircraft carrier (CVN-84) be named the USS Yorktown in commemoration of the 250th anniversary of American independence.
"An aircraft carrier represents more than a warship - it is a forward-deployed symbol of American presence, deterrence, and global leadership. In 1781, the Continental Army's decisive victory at the Battle of Yorktown secured our American independence. In 1942, USS Yorktown fought with extraordinary courage at the Battle of Midway, helping secure victory in the Pacific during World War II. The next ...