The US Navy's oiler ship, the USNS Harvey Milk, named after the first openly gay elected official in the U.S., is facing renaming orders from Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. This decision aligns with a larger narrative of re-establishing a 'warrior culture' within the military, and its announcement has been seen as intentionally provocative given its timing during Pride Month. The memo justifying the renaming suggests alignment with the current administration's objectives, marking a significant departure from Navy tradition, which typically renames ships only under specific circumstances such as those involving Confederate figures. Nancy Pelosi criticized this action in a statement highlighting the military's need for inclusivity.
In a controversial move, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has ordered the USNS Harvey Milk to be renamed, reportedly timed to provoke during Pride Month.
The decision to strip the ship's name is justified in a memo as aligning with current leadership's objectives to reestablish a 'warrior culture'.
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