Navy Solves Budget Woes By Selling Ship Naming Rights, Launches USS Ford F-150

WASHINGTON, DC — Faced with looming budget cuts that could cost three aircraft carriers as well as a host of other ships, the U.S. Navy has been courting corporate sponsorships to pay for its fleet, sources confirmed.

Navy Secretary Ray Mabus first hit on the money-making idea in a staff meeting.

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