US Navy Ship Honoring Harvey Milk Faces Potential Renaming Amid Pride Month Controversy

The USNS Harvey Milk, named after a prominent gay rights activist and Navy veteran, is facing a potential name change under the current administration. This decision, announced during Pride Month, has ignited a firestorm of debate. A Pentagon spokesperson, echoing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's sentiments, stated that military assets should reflect "the Commander-in-Chief’s priorities, our nation’s history, and the warrior ethos." This statement has been met with criticism from LGBTQ+ rights advocates who point to Milk's legacy of service and activism. "It's a slap in the face to Harvey Milk and the LGBTQ+ community," stated one activist, expressing the widespread outrage. The video shows the ship and highlights Milk's contributions to the LGBTQ+ community and his service in the US Navy during the Korean War. Currently, there is no official confirmation on the ship's new name, leaving the future of the USNS Harvey Milk uncertain.

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Navy ship honoring gay rights icon Harvey Milk is being stripped of his name

The former Navy officer, who resigned over questions surrounding his sexuality in 1955, is having his naval recognition revoked under new Pentagon le…