The US Navy has officially changed the name of its ship honoring slain gay-rights icon Harvey Milk to the USNS Oscar V. Peterson in commemoration of the WWII Medal of Honor recipient.

Long after Walker’s death, her act of resistance was rewarded: President Jimmy Carter formally reinstated her Medal of Honor in 1977.

Navy tanker named after Harvey Milk, California's first openly gay politician, will be renamed for Oscar V. Peterson, who sacrificed his life saving others in World War II.

The concert will honor and pay tribute to the heroism, sacrifice and dedication of our Medal of Honor recipients will feature the participation of living recipients.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Friday that the Navy will rename the USNS Harvey Milk to the USNS Oscar V. Peterson, a Medal of Honor recipient who served in World War II.

More than 3,500 Medals of Honor have been awarded as of 2024. Over 60% were given posthumously, a sobering testament to the valor required to earn this distinction.

Fort Gregg-Adams has been redesignated as Fort Lee, honoring Private Fitz Lee, a Buffalo Soldier and Medal of Honor recipient. Private Fitz Lee, born in Dinwiddie County, served in the ...

The USNS Harvey Milk will be stripped of its moniker, which honored a slain gay rights activist who served during the Korean War.

Fort Gregg-Adams has been redesignated as Fort Lee, honoring Private Fitz Lee, a Buffalo Soldier and Medal of Honor recipient. Private Fitz Lee, born in Dinwiddie County, served in the Spanish ...

The USNS Harvey Milk will be stripped of its moniker, which honored a slain gay rights activist who served during the Korean War.