Navy names new ship class after Navajo people

The U.S. Navy this week named a new class of towing, salvage and rescue ships after the Navajo people to honor the contributions of the tribe to the U.S. military.

“The Navajo people have fought and served our armed forces with honor and valor in nearly every major conflict since the birth of our nation, so it is fitting and right to name a new class of ship in their honor,” Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer, said in a statement Tuesday.

“The Navajo class of Towing, Salvage, and Rescue ships will serve our nation and continue the legacy of the Navajo people, and all Native Americans,” he added.