US Navy Renaming USNS Harvey Milk Ship Amid Criticism
ReutersJune 5, 20252 min8,234 views
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- 🚢 US officials confirmed the Navy plans to rename the USNS Harvey Milk, an oil tanker christened in 2016.
- 🏳️🌈 Harvey Milk was a Navy veteran and the first openly gay politician elected to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors.
- 🏛️ A Pentagon spokesperson stated Defense Secretary Pete Hegsath is committed to ensuring military names reflect the commander-in-chief's priorities, national history, and warrior ethos.
Criticism of the Renaming Decision
- erasure of the LGBTQ community and their contributions to history and culture.
- 🗣️ San Francisco residents and officials have criticized the decision, with one stating, "The message is homophobia is alive and well in 2025."
- ⚔️ Some argue Harvey Milk was a greater warrior and hero than Pete Hegsath.
Broader Military Policy Context
- 🏳️🌈 This renaming is seen as part of a broader military initiative under Hegsath to remove diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
- 🚢 It is anticipated that other tankers honoring civil rights and human rights leaders may also be renamed.
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