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SECNAV Renames John Lewis-class Fleet Replenishment Oiler after Navy WWII Medal of Honor Recipient Chief Petty Officer Oscar V. Peterson

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    The Navy renamed USNS Harvey Milk as USNS Oscar V. Peterson, citing a mandate from the president and defense secretary. The new name honors a World War II Medal of Honor recipient.

    June 27 statement opening paragraph

    Navy removes Harvey Milk's name from a replenishment ship · Existing ship renamed USNS Oscar V. Peterson