The USS Jesse L. Brown was launched as the first U.S. naval ship named in honor of an African American naval officer. Jesse L. Brown was a pioneering aviator and the first African American to complete U.S. Navy flight training. His legacy was cemented with the launch of this Knox-class frigate, symbolizing progress and recognition of African American contributions to military service.
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