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We the undersigned Veterans, family and friends of the USS MCCLOY (DE/FF-1038) respectfully wish to submit this petition to the honorable Secretary of the Navy for consideration in naming a new Constellation-class guided missile frigate (FFG) as the next USS MCCLOY (FFG ###).
The original USS MCCLOY (DE/FF-1038) was named in honor of Lieutenant Commander John C. McCloy, who was TWICE awarded the Medal of Honor for his service to the Nation. The original USS MCCLOY served with distinction over the course of three decades as a frontline fighting ship of the United States Navy and was named "Best ASW Ship in the Atlantic Fleet" for the period of 1 October 1980 to 31 March 1982 by Commander Naval Surface Force, Atlantic Fleet. Among those who honorably served aboard USS MCCLOY was former Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Vernon E. Clark who served as her Commanding Officer from 1979 to 1981. The USS MCCLOY produced defenders of the Nation and leaders for the Navy.
The legacy of Lt. Cmdr. John McCloy and the heritage of the ship named in his honor, and that of those who served aboard the USS MCCLOY, represent the most noble of the Navy's core values of HONOR, COURAGE and COMMITMENT.
As the Navy embarks on bringing a new class of frigates into the Fleet we believe that no finer show of honor and respect to Lt. Cmdr. John McCloy and the Sailors of USS MCCLOY (DE/FF-1038) who proudly wore the uniform, served the nation and defended its principles of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness could be demonstrated than to bestow the worthy name of MCCLOY onto a vessel of the next generation of frigates that will defend our Nation and carry forward the best traditions of the United States Navy.
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October 14, 2020
I have been hearing stories from so many shipmates who served on the McCloy and remember what it meant to stand on that deck. Your memories keep fueling my resolve during the letters and outreach I am currently handling behind the scenes.
October 14, 2020
Seeing this steady tide of support for the McCloy name has been deeply moving for those of us who spent our best years on her decks. Your commitment to keeping this legacy alive proves that the spirit of our ship and the bravery of Lieutenant Commander John McCloy still resonate today.
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1038 was a great ship. Lcdr McCloy should continue to be honored by having his name on a new FFG.
A two time Medal of Honor recipient who's legacy should be carried on in the Navy. The previous DE/FF named after him was well decorated and deserves the right to once again sail the seas.
Best ship and crew that I have served on.The Mc Cloys name should remain in the FLEET.
I had the honor and privilege to serve on the USS McCloy FF-1038 from 1987 to 1990. I think the name should live on in the Navy as a FFG in the Constellation class.
A great ship to have served on. There definitely should be another USS McCLOY in today's Navy.
This Country needs another ship named after a GREAT HERO.
1975 -1979
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Status: Closed — this petition is no longer accepting signatures.
Final supporters
We the undersigned Veterans, family and friends of the USS MCCLOY (DE/FF-1038) respectfully wish to submit this petition to the honorable Secretary of the Navy for consideration in naming a new Constellation-class guided missile frigate (FFG) as the next USS MCCLOY (FFG ###).
The original USS MCCLOY (DE/FF-1038) was named in honor of Lieutenant Commander John C. McCloy, who was TWICE awarded the Medal of Honor for his service to the Nation. The original USS MCCLOY served with distinction over the course of three decades as a frontline fighting ship of the United States Navy and was named "Best ASW Ship in the Atlantic Fleet" for the period of 1 October 1980 to 31 March 1982 by Commander Naval Surface Force, Atlantic Fleet. Among those who honorably served aboard USS MCCLOY was former Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Vernon E. Clark who served as her Commanding Officer from 1979 to 1981. The USS MCCLOY produced defenders of the Nation and leaders for the Navy.
The legacy of Lt. Cmdr. John McCloy and the heritage of the ship named in his honor, and that of those who served aboard the USS MCCLOY, represent the most noble of the Navy's core values of HONOR, COURAGE and COMMITMENT.
As the Navy embarks on bringing a new class of frigates into the Fleet we believe that no finer show of honor and respect to Lt. Cmdr. John McCloy and the Sailors of USS MCCLOY (DE/FF-1038) who proudly wore the uniform, served the nation and defended its principles of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness could be demonstrated than to bestow the worthy name of MCCLOY onto a vessel of the next generation of frigates that will defend our Nation and carry forward the best traditions of the United States Navy.
Updates
October 14, 2020
I have been hearing stories from so many shipmates who served on the McCloy and remember what it meant to stand on that deck. Your memories keep fueling my resolve during the letters and outreach I am currently handling behind the scenes.
October 14, 2020
Seeing this steady tide of support for the McCloy name has been deeply moving for those of us who spent our best years on her decks. Your commitment to keeping this legacy alive proves that the spirit of our ship and the bravery of Lieutenant Commander John McCloy still resonate today.
24 Comments
Great Ship, with Great values.... let us continue to Honor those who served this Nation we all call Hhome!
1038 was a great ship. Lcdr McCloy should continue to be honored by having his name on a new FFG.
A two time Medal of Honor recipient who's legacy should be carried on in the Navy. The previous DE/FF named after him was well decorated and deserves the right to once again sail the seas.
Best ship and crew that I have served on.The Mc Cloys name should remain in the FLEET.
I had the honor and privilege to serve on the USS McCloy FF-1038 from 1987 to 1990. I think the name should live on in the Navy as a FFG in the Constellation class.
A great ship to have served on. There definitely should be another USS McCLOY in today's Navy.
This Country needs another ship named after a GREAT HERO.
1975 -1979
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Great Ship, with Great values.... let us continue to Honor those who served this Nation we all call Hhome!