USS Thad Cochran explained

USS Thad Cochran (DDG-135) is a planned guided missile destroyer of the United States Navy, the 85th overall for the class.[1] She will be named in honor of Republican U.S. Senator represented Mississippi, William Thad Cochran, who was a U.S. Navy ensign during 1959–1961, he also served as numerous subcommittees during his time in United States Senate.[2] Fabrication of the ship began on 13 November 2023.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: [{{Naval Vessel Register URL|id=DDG135}} Thad Cochran (DDG-135) ]. . 13 November 2019.
  2. News: Navy to name ship after the late Sen. Cochran of Mississippi. Associated Press. 13 November 2019. 13 November 2019.
  3. HII Begins Fabrication of Destroyer Thad Cochran (DDG 135) . 16 November 2023 . hii.com . Huntington Ingalls Industries . 3 December 2024.

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