A Change of Name for a Navy Ship

The USNS Harvey Milk, a Navy ship, is getting a new name.

• New Name: USNS Oscar V. Peterson
• Decision By: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
• Reason: Remove politics from ship names

Honoring a Military Hero

Hegseth shared the news in a video on X, explaining that the new name honors a brave Navy man.

• Oscar V. Peterson: Chief Watertender
• Medal of Honor: For heroic actions during World War II
• Saved Lives: During an attack on the USS Neosho in 1942

Previous Name and Controversy

The ship was originally named after Harvey Milk, a famous gay rights activist.

• Previous Administration: Chose names based on politics
• Hegseth's Belief: Ships should honor military heroes instead

Broader Effort to Focus on Military Values

This change is part of a broader effort to focus on military values.

• Goal: Celebrate those who served and sacrificed
• Navy's Next Steps: Still working on the details of this change

Public Opinion

People have different opinions about this decision.

• Some Agree: With honoring military heroes
• Others Disagree: Think the original name was important

Ship Details

• Class: John Lewis-class replenishment oiler
• Purpose: Supply other ships at sea
• Launched: December 2024
• Renaming Process: Ongoing