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The Navy Is Naming a Ship for Gabrielle Giffords

category:Clubs and Organizations website:More Info posted:February 10th, 2012
Although there's apparently a bit of controversy (these type of ships are generally named after cities), Navy Secretary Ray Mabus announced today that a new Littoral Combat Ship set to be built in Mobile, Alabama will be named for Gabrielle Giffords: “Giffords and the ship’s sponsor, Roxanna Green, are sources of great inspiration and represent

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