USS J. William Middendorf explained

USS J. William Middendorf (DDG-138) is a planned guided missile destroyer of the United States Navy, the 88th overall for the class.[1] She will honor J. William Middendorf, a former Secretary of the Navy and US Ambassador to the Netherlands. The name was announced 10 June 2022.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: [{{Naval Vessel Register URL|id=DDG138}} J. William Middendorf (DDG-138) ]. . 19 May 2022.
  2. Web site: SECNAV Names Future Arleigh Burke-class Destroyer USS J. William Middendorf. navy.mil. 10 June 2022. 13 June 2022.

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