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USS Doris Miller 1st ship to be affected by Trump order on steam-powered catapults
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· August 17, 2026
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Key points It is the fourth ship in this class and has the designation CVN-81. The USS Doris Miller, a ship in the Gerald R.
The USS Doris Miller, a ship in the Gerald R. Ford class, is undergoing alterations. It is the fourth ship in this class and has the designation CVN-81.
This ship is the first to be affected by a particular order. The order pertains to steam-powered catapults, but further details are not provided here.
For more information on the alterations to the USS Doris Miller, readers can refer to the source, the Waco Tribune-Herald.
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Published: August 17, 2026 ·
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