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For 36 of USS FORRESTAL's 38 years, the ship's nickname "FID" meant "First in Defense." The ship was the first super carrier built after World War II and was named after the first Secretary of Defense, James V. Forrestal. In the ship's final two years, the nickname informally took on a new meaning:
Fidelity, Integrity, Dignity.
FIDELITY
Demonstrating a profound and overriding sense of what is right, just and appropriate; and undying loyalty and faithfulness to one's duty and obligations.
INTEGRITY
Possessing and displaying at all times a quality of
incorruptibility; one's every action governed by a strict adherence to the highest possible moral code and values.
DIGNITY
The quality of being esteemed, honored, and worthy of the highest respect; stately reserve in appearance, actions,
accomplishments and demeanor.
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