U.S. Navy names newest ship in honor of Cherokee Nation

The Cherokee Nation is being honored by the United States Navy.

On Wednesday, the Cherokee Nation and the U.S. Navy gathered in Louisiana to see early construction of the USNS Cherokee Nation.

Organizers say one of the Navy’s newest towing, rescue and salvage ships is being named ‘The Cherokee Nation’ to honor the service and contributions Cherokee citizens have made to the Navy and Marine Corps.