Milk no more

The Trump administration has ordered the US Navy to rename the USNS Harvey Milk, named to honor the gay rights pioneer and Navy veteran. This move, spearheaded by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, is part of a broader effort to align military assets with the navy's traditional values, moving away from tributes to civil rights figures, according to the Washington Post. 

This helps ensure that military honors reflect traditional American values and avoid politicization. The original naming of the ship after Harvey Milk, a figure primarily known for his activism in the gay rights movement, is yet another example of progressive agendas influencing military decisions.

I have nothing against Harvey Milk, and make no judgement on his personal preferences. That is 100% entirely his own business. However, military assets should honor individuals whose contributions align closely with national defense and traditional service, ONLY; not based on social or political activism. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining a focus on military readiness and cohesion, free from cultural or political controversies.

The move merely reflects an effort to depoliticize military honors and reinforce traditional values within the armed forces, ensuring that such recognitions are reserved for individuals whose contributions directly pertain to national defense and service. The new name is expected to be revealed on June 13th.