Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has ordered the renaming of the USNS Harvey Milk, a vessel named after the gay rights icon and civil rights activist. The decision comes during Pride month and is part of a broader initiative to reconsider vessels named after civil rights figures. Hegseth’s efforts include purging Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives and conducting a review of military library materials related to race and gender. The renaming aligns with Hegseth's commitment to eliminating perceived divisive concepts within the military's culture.
Hegseth's order to rename the USNS Harvey Milk reflects a larger push against diversity initiatives within the military, particularly during Pride month.
The Navy's renaming plans are part of a broader initiative to reconsider vessels named after civil rights figures, signaling a shift in military values.
The planned renaming of ships like USNS Harvey Milk illustrates the current military leadership's intention to move away from honoring figures associated with social equity.
Hegseth's actions, including a review of books addressing diversity in military libraries, suggest a concerted effort to eliminate what he sees as divisive concepts.
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