US Navy to Rename Ship Honoring Harvey Milk

The US Navy is set to rename the USNS Harvey Milk, a ship commissioned in 2016 to honor the pioneering LGBTQ+ rights activist and Navy veteran. The decision follows an order from the Secretary of Defense, according to a recent NBC News report. "The secretary of defense is now ordering the Navy to rename the USNS Harvey Milk," stated the report. A Pentagon spokesperson added that any new name will be announced following further review. This decision has sparked renewed discussion about the balance between honoring historical figures and evolving societal norms within the military.