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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, according to a memo seen by Military.com, has ordered the Navy to rename the USNS Harvey Milk, a fleet replenishment oiler named after the slain gay rights activist and Korean War veteran. This could be the first of many name changes coming for a class of ships named for civil rights leaders and prominent women.

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, according to a memo seen by Military.com, has ordered the Navy to rename the USNS Harvey Milk, a fleet replenishment oiler named after the slain gay rights activist and Korean War veteran. This could be the first of many name changes coming for a class of ships named for civil rights leaders and prominent women.

The renaming directive was issued through a memorandum from the Office of the Secretary of the Navy, stating the move aligns with President Donald Trump and Hegseth's objectives to "reestablish the warrior culture" within the military. An official also said that the announcement was intentionally timed to happen during Pride Month.

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The renaming directive was issued through a memorandum from the Office of the Secretary of the Navy, stating the move aligns with President Donald Trump and Hegseth's objectives to "reestablish the warrior culture" within the military. An official also said that the announcement was intentionally timed to happen during Pride Month.

Milk served as a Navy diving officer from 1951 to 1955 during the Korean War before being forced out with an "Other Than Honorable" discharge after being questioned about his sexual orientation. He later became one of the first openly gay elected officials in U.S. history.

Milk served as a Navy diving officer from 1951 to 1955 during the Korean War before being forced out with an "Other Than Honorable" discharge after being questioned about his sexual orientation. He later became one of the first openly gay elected officials in U.S. history.

The Navy is also considering renaming other ships in the John Lewis class, including vessels honoring Thurgood Marshall, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Harriet Tubman, Cesar Chavez, Dolores Huerta, Lucy Stone, and Medgar Evers.

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The Navy is also considering renaming other ships in the John Lewis class, including vessels honoring Thurgood Marshall, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Harriet Tubman, Cesar Chavez, Dolores Huerta, Lucy Stone, and Medgar Evers.

Democratic leaders including U.S. Rep Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and California Gov. Gavin Newsom condemned the renaming as "shameful" and "spiteful." But some conservatives defended the move, with critics citing allegations about Milk having inappropriate personal relationships.

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Democratic leaders including U.S. Rep Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and California Gov. Gavin Newsom condemned the renaming as "shameful" and "spiteful." But some conservatives defended the move, with critics citing allegations about Milk having inappropriate personal relationships.

The renaming represents part of Hegseth's broader campaign to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion programs from the Pentagon, including his January directive titled "Identity Months Dead at DoD" that banned official recognition of heritage months.</span

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The renaming represents part of Hegseth's broader campaign to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion programs from the Pentagon, including his January directive titled "Identity Months Dead at DoD" that banned official recognition of heritage months.

The renaming directive was issued through a memorandum from the Office of the Secretary of the Navy, stating the move aligns with President Trump and Hegseth's objectives to "reestablish the warrior culture" within the military.</span

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The renaming directive was issued through a memorandum from the Office of the Secretary of the Navy, stating the move aligns with President Trump and Hegseth's objectives to "reestablish the warrior culture" within the military.

Harvey Milk served as a Navy diving officer from 1951 to 1955 during the Korean War before being forced out with an "Other Than Honorable" discharge after being questioned about his sexual orientation, later becoming one of the first openly gay elected officials in U.S. history.</span

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Harvey Milk served as a Navy diving officer from 1951 to 1955 during the Korean War before being forced out with an "Other Than Honorable" discharge after being questioned about his sexual orientation, later becoming one of the first openly gay elected officials in U.S. history.

The Navy is also considering renaming other ships in the John Lewis class named after civil rights leaders, including vessels honoring Thurgood Marshall, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Harriet Tubman, Cesar Chavez, Dolores Huerta, Lucy Stone and Medgar Evers.</span

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The Navy is also considering renaming other ships in the John Lewis class named after civil rights leaders, including vessels honoring Thurgood Marshall, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Harriet Tubman, Cesar Chavez, Dolores Huerta, Lucy Stone and Medgar Evers.

Democratic leaders including Nancy Pelosi and Gavin Newsom condemned the renaming as "shameful" and "spiteful," while some conservatives defended the move, with critics citing allegations about Milk's personal relationships.</span

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Democratic leaders including Nancy Pelosi and Gavin Newsom condemned the renaming as "shameful" and "spiteful," while some conservatives defended the move, with critics citing allegations about Milk's personal relationships.

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Stripping Harvey Milk's name from this ship is pure bigotry disguised as military reform. Milk was a decorated Korean War veteran who served his country with honor before being forced out for his sexual orientation. This erasure of LGBTQ+ history weakens our military's commitment to equality.

Stripping Harvey Milk's name from this ship is pure bigotry disguised as military reform. Milk was a decorated Korean War veteran who served his country with honor before being forced out for his sexual orientation. This erasure of LGBTQ+ history weakens our military's commitment to equality.

For Pride Month, homophobe Hegseth orders Navy to strip Harvey Milk's name from ship

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This renaming corrects a misguided decision that honored someone whose personal conduct was questionable. The military should focus on warrior culture and traditional values rather than political correctness. Milk's documented relationship with a minor makes him an inappropriate namesake for a naval vessel.

This renaming corrects a misguided decision that honored someone whose personal conduct was questionable. The military should focus on warrior culture and traditional values rather than political correctness. Milk's documented relationship with a minor makes him an inappropriate namesake for a naval vessel.

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