The name of Navy Medal of Honor recipient Oscar Verner Peterson, who gave his life to save his ship in World War II, will replace Harvey Milk, a gay civil rights activist.

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

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a Navy oil tanker named after gay rights leader Harvey Milk will be renamed after Medal of Honor recipient Oscar V. Peterson.

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.