U.S. Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro announced that a future Constellation-class guided-missile frigate will be named USS Lafayette, to honor the Marquis de Lafayette and his service during ...

The USS Lafayette is named to honor American Revolution major general at Mount Vernon. by Maggie Rickerby. Mon, July 3rd 2023 at 5:03 PM. Updated Mon, July 3rd 2023 at 5:37 PM. 3. VIEW ALL PHOTOS ...

Lafayette was made an honorary citizen, posthumously, in 2002. The frigate will be the fourth ship named in honor of Lafayette. Lafayette is expected to commission in 2029, according to the release.