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The USNS Harvey Milk has been renamed the USNS Oscar V. Peterson as part of the Trump administration's efforts to remove 'woke' or politically motivated names from military vessels, emphasizing a move away from honoring civil rights figures like Harvey Milk to instead honor military heroes like Oscar V. Peterson.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the renaming of USNS Harvey Milk to USNS Oscar V. Peterson, removing the activist's name and honoring Medal of Honor recipient Peterson for his heroism during WWII, emphasizing a non-political approach to ship naming.
The U.S. Navy is considering renaming the USNS Harvey Milk, a ship named after the late gay rights advocate and Navy veteran, following a directive from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. This move is part of a broader review of ship names linked to civil rights and human rights figures, with several other ships under consideration for renaming. Renaming Navy ships is rare and typically requires high-level approval, reflecting ongoing efforts to align military assets with contemporary values and historical considerations.