Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the renaming of the USNS Harvey Milk, a ship named after the gay rights activist, as part of efforts to reestablish a warrior culture in the military. This follows Hegseth's broader criticisms of diversity initiatives at the Pentagon, including ending observances of identity celebrations. Reports indicate that the renaming may extend to other ships, including those named after notable justices like Thurgood Marshall and Ruth Bader Ginsburg. The Pentagon and US Navy have not commented publicly on these developments, which have sparked criticism from figures such as Nancy Pelosi.
"In line with Hegseth's purported goal of reestablishing a warrior culture in the US armed forces, the order to rename the ship was reported."
"Hegseth eliminated diversity initiatives at the Pentagon and ended celebrations of identity such as Black History Month, arguing against diversity in military culture."
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