The Navy has officially changed the name of the USNS Harvey Milk to USNS Oscar V. Peterson, as announced by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. This change reflects a broader policy shift at the Pentagon, which is moving away from naming military vessels after political figures. The ship will now honor Medal of Honor recipient Oscar V. Peterson, known for his heroic actions during the Battle of the Coral Sea. Milk, a significant figure in the gay rights movement, was previously honored for his contributions before being forced out of military service due to his sexual orientation.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced that the Pentagon would no longer name ships after political figures, renaming the USNS Harvey Milk to USNS Oscar V. Peterson.
Hegseth emphasized that people should feel pride in their ships and described Peterson's heroic actions during WWII as aligned with Navy traditions, not political activism.
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