U.S. Navy Renames Vessel Amid Controversy Over Harvey Milk's Name
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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.
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