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Senate, House defense bills seek to prevent renaming of US Navy vessels

A section of the FY27 NDAA includes a provision that the Navy secretary may only change the name of a ship with the consent of the Senate.

By Claire Barrett

6 weeks ago

Navy to commission ship named after Medal of Honor recipient

USS Harvey C. Barnum Jr. will honor a Marine Corps veteran for his service during the Vietnam War.

By Cristina Stassis

5 months ago

USNS Cesar Chavez will keep its name after worries of change

Navy Secretary John Phelan announced the ship's name will remain unchanged in an August memo addressed to lawmakers.

By Riley Ceder

11 months ago

Hegseth reveals new name for USNS Harvey Milk

The U.S. Navy renamed the USNS Harvey Milk to the Oscar V. Peterson in an effort to take the "politics out of ship naming," SecDef Pete Hegseth said.

By Riley Ceder

13 months ago

Thousands of LGBTQ+ vets were promised pardons. Only 4 have succeeded.

Former President Joe Biden pledged to use his clemency powers to right ‘an historic wrong.’ Why did it fall so short of its promise?

By Leah Rosenbaum

13 months ago

White House taps nominees for VA’s top benefits, technology roles

Karen Brazell currently works as a senior VA advisor and would serve as the department's next Under Secretary for Benefits.

By Leo Shane III

14 months ago

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