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Hegseth to strip Harvey Milk's name from Navy vessel

US Navy to rename ship honouring LGBTQ+ rights icon Harvey Milk

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the Navy to rename the USNS Harvey Milk, sparking backlash during Pride Month as the Trump administration targets diversity symbols to restore "warrior culture.

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Hegseth orders Navy to rename ship honoring gay rights activist Harvey Milk

Pete Hegseth has ordered the Navy to strike the name of gay rights activist Harvey Milk from one of its ships, orchestrating the change amid Pride month celebrations.

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Who was Harvey Milk? Navy vessel may be stripped of gay rights leader's name

The possible renaming is reportedly a directive from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's office. Here's what to know about gay rights leader Harvey Milk.

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