Mid-Pride Month Scuffle: Hegseth Orders Rename of Marine Warship Honoring Gay Icon
Navy officially removes gay politician's name from its ranks due to personal disagreements
Get ready for some hot tea! Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, known for his conservative views, has stirred up a storm by ordering the renaming of a US Navy ship named after Harvey Milk, a trailblazing gay rights activist. This juicy piece of news comes just in time for Pride Month—all eyes on Hegseth!
The ship, christened in 2021, took its name from Milk, a queer activist and Marine veteran who was booted out of the military due to his sexual orientation. More info on this maritime drama is trickling in, but according to CNN, the name change is set to take place this June. Where the hell are they aiming to rename it, you ask? Your guess is as good as ours, bud!
The marine vessel, serving as a logistics support ship in larger naval groups, isn't exactly a frontline combat vessel. Yet, the timing of the move during Pride Month has raised some eyebrows, as it symbolically taps into the history of the Stonewall Riots and the struggle for LGBTQI+ rights.
Ships in the Monkey Wrench
The USNS Harvey Milk isn’t the only vessel feeling the heat. Insiders reveal that the Navy might be mulling over renaming several other ships in the John Lewis class, such as the Thurgood Marshall, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and Harriet Tubman. Yup, you heard that right! These heavyweights have served on the Supreme Court, and Tubman, a black abolitionist, is a heroine who battled for the abolition of slavery and aided the escape of slaves from the Deep South. The women's rights advocate Lucy Stone is also on the list for a name change.
Renaming Navy ships ain't exactly traditional business, folks. As per CNN, the last time a ship got a new moniker was back in 2023 due to connections between the honoree and the Confederate states' Civil War party.
Hegseth's Military Makeover
Since he's taken charge, Hegseth has been flexing his muscles to transform the Pentagon and the military into a "warrior culture" that targets inclusivity, diversity, and equality programs. High-ranking military brass have been shown the door, and military bases are poised for a return to their controversial namesakes linked to Confederate generals.
Stay tuned for more developments on this unfolding story! Some are cheering Hegseth on, while others view it as disrespect toward veterans and civil rights icons. Like always, folks love to dish out the drama, so expect this to be a hot topic in water cooler conversations!
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