The US Navy will rename the USNS Harvey Milk, named after the gay rights activist and Navy veteran, following an order from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. This decision, part of a broader initiative to align military assets with the current administration's values, has drawn significant criticism from leaders like former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and California Governor Gavin Newsom, who argue it erases civil rights history. Activists, including Milk's nephew, Stuart Milk, and figures like Sean Penn and Dustin Lance Black, have condemned the move as a politically motivated distraction. The renaming, expected to be finalized soon, comes during Pride Month and reflects ongoing cultural shifts within the military.