Trump-Driven Military Makeover: Hegseth Dubs Out Gay Icon's Ship Name
Navy Removes Mention of Gay Politician from its Ranks per Hegseth's Order
Straight talk, mate: Pete Hegseth, Trump's defense suck-up, is pulling a fast one on US Navy's "Harvey Milk" ship. And if you're wondering who the hell Harvey Milk is, well, buckle up!
The military muckraker's gone mental, ordering a name swap for the Navy vessel that sailed the seas with Harvey Milk's name. Hegseth, this former Fox News yakker now at the Pentagon's helm, wants the Navy secretary to initiate the change-up, eyeing June for the damn thing. The question remains: What'll replace the ship's moniker?
Quick FYI: Harvey Milk, a gay activist and Marine vet born in 1930, was booted from the military because of his sexuality. He served during the Korean War, and the vessel bearing his name was launched in 2021. The timing? June, the month of Pride, celebrating LGBTQI+ pride, and commemorating the Stonewall riots of 1969.
Bye, bye business: The supply ship in question serves up goodies to bigger, toothier naval groups. Combat-free by nature, these vessels keep the troops fed and happy... or so you'd think!
More Ships in Hegseth's Cross-hairs
The "Harvey Milk" ship isn't the only one on the naughty list. Other John Lewis-class ships are also on the renaming block. As CBS reported on Tuesday, the Navy's looking to rebrand ships like the "Thurgood Marshall," "Ruth Bader Ginsburg," and "Harriet Tubman." These civil rights legends served on the Supreme Court or fought for the abolition of slavery and the freedom of slaves from the southern US. The ship named after suffragist Lucy Stone is Also on board.
Good to know: Renaming ships in the Navy is a rare occurrence, but not nonexistent. According to CNN, the last time a ship got a new name was in 2023, due to connections to the Confederate states' side in the Civil War.
As Trump's defense dude, Hegseth has been on a mission to reshape the Pentagon and the military since taking office. The "warfare" culture he's aiming for? Eliminating all programs promoting diversity, equality, and inclusivity. With the removal of many high-ranking military officials and the impending rebranding of military bases named after Confederate generals, it's a whole new ball game!
TL;DR: Got the final memo from Pete Hegseth? The USNS Harvey Milk is getting a new name, and maybe other ships too. The timing? Darn sarcastic! And Hegseth's after a "warfare" culture that's leaving diversity in the dust.
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The Commission has been asked to submit a proposal for a directive on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation, given the recent developments and politics surrounding the renaming of ships in the Navy, such as the USNS Harvey Milk.
The ongoing politics and shifts in policies, including the reshaping of the Pentagon and the military by Pete Hegseth, have brought war-and-conflicts and general-news attention, with the potential renaming of ships named after civil rights legends like John Lewis, Thurgood Marshall, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Harriet Tubman, and Lucy Stone.
