The U.S. Defense Department has decided to rename the USNS Harvey Milk, a Navy ship named

The U.S. Defense Department has decided to rename the USNS Harvey Milk, a Navy ship named after the late gay rights activist and Korean War veteran. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth instructed the Navy to remove Milk’s name as part of a broader effort to restore the "warrior culture" within the military. This decision has been met with criticism from LGBTQ+ advocates and Democratic leaders, who see it as a politically charged move to erase the legacy of a key civil rights figure. The renaming is set to be announced during Pride Month, a time to honor the LGBTQ+ community and its contributions.