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Phillip Reeder: Removing Doris Miller's name from aircraft carrier is an insult
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: PHILLIP REEDER Guest columnist , as published by Waco Tribune-Herald
· August 22, 2026
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Key points The opinion is that a war hero's name would be a better fit. The opinion piece mentions Doris Miller and Phillip Reeder, but does not provide additional context on their roles or the specific warship in question.
A decorated war hero's name on a warship is considered more representative of the U.S. military's ideals. This is compared to a ship named after a politician who received a draft deferment. The opinion is that a war hero's name would be a better fit.
Further details on this matter are available from the source. The source expresses a strong view on the naming of warships, emphasizing the importance of honoring decorated war heroes.
The opinion piece mentions Doris Miller and Phillip Reeder, but does not provide additional context on their roles or the specific warship in question. For more information, readers can refer to the original source.
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Published: August 22, 2026 ·
Source: Waco Tribune-Herald ·
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