Q&A · 3:00:23-3:01:35

Bringing back Lexington and Saratoga as ship names

Lexington and Saratoga could return on carriers or ballistic-missile submarines.

Question

Which prestigious ship names should return, and on what classes?

Short answer

Lexington and Saratoga, with carriers and ballistic-missile submarines as possible recipients.

Notes

Many prestigious American names are already in service or under construction, including Washington on a Virginia-class submarine. Lexington and Saratoga appear not to have returned since their last carriers. Clarke would like Lexington on another aircraft carrier, while a guest suggests ballistic-missile submarines as another possibility.