Which of the following ships has been named after enlisted Sailors?

The USS Sullivans is named to honor the five Sullivan brothers—George, Francis, Joseph, Madison, and Albert—who served together in the United States Navy during World War II. Their sacrifices became a significant part of Navy history when they all tragically lost their lives when the USS Juneau was sunk in 1942. This particular naming is significant as it pays tribute specifically to enlisted personnel, differentiating it from other ships named after notable figures, events, or other types of recognition.

In contrast, the USS Constitution is named after the historical legacy of the ship itself and symbolizes the founding of the United States Navy. Similarly, the USS Independence and the USS Missouri are named after the state of Missouri and the concept of independence and freedom, respectively. Therefore, the USS Sullivans stands out as the only ship in this list that directly commemorates enlisted Sailors themselves.