The US Navy's decision to rename the USNS Harvey Milk, a ship named after the prominent gay rights activist and navy veteran, comes at a controversial time during Pride Month. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's order is seen as an alignment with current military objectives aimed at reestablishing a traditional warrior culture. Named during the Obama administration in 2016, Milk's legacy as one of the first openly gay politicians in the U.S. is now under scrutiny. The Navy plans to rename additional vessels with ties to historic American figures, signifying broader changes within military naming conventions.
The US Navy is set to strip the name of navy veteran and gay rights activist Harvey Milk from a ship, as ordered by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
The decision to rename the USNS Harvey Milk amid Pride Month has been interpreted as a move to align the Navy with the current administration's warrior culture objectives.
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