Earlier this week, Military.com broke the news that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth directed the secretary of the Navy to rename the USNS Harvey Milk. Hegseth's decision to do so during Pride Month was reportedly intentional: The USNS Milk commemorates the life of the Navy veteran and LGBTQ+ rights activist. After Military.com 's reporting, CBS confirmed the defense secretary's plans and listed seven other naval ships who honor civic leaders and activists that would also be renamed. The USNS