USNS Harvey Milk to be renamed after Medal of Honor recipient
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The Pentagon announced it will rename the USNS Harvey Milk to honor WWII sailor Oscar V. Peterson, removing Milk's name amid efforts by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to eliminate names honoring diversity and inclusion, aligning with a broader political agenda during Pride Month.
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