U.S. Navy's newest replenishment oiler to honor Black civil rights activist Sojourner Truth

U.S. Navy's newest replenishment oiler to honor Black civil rights activist Sojourner Truth

The U.S. Navy on Saturday plans to christen the future Sojourner Truth, a John Lewis-class fleet replenishment oiler that honors a Black woman, in San Diego.

US Navy to Christen Future USNS Sojourner Truth

From the Navy Offoce of Information, 25 April 2025 SAN DIEGO—The U.S Navy will christen the future USNS Sojourner Truth (T-AO 210) during a ceremony on April 26 at 8 p.m. (PDT) at General Dynamics NASSCO. Dr. Brett Seidle, performing the duties of the Under Secretary of the Navy, will deliver the principal address followed by remarks from Vice Adm. John Wade, commander, U.S. Third Fleet; Capt. Micah Murphy, commander, Military Sealift Command (M…