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A U.S. territory’s colonial history emerges in disputes over voting and citizenship
A criminal case in Alaska involving nearly a dozen people born in American Samoa is highlighting concerns about birthright ...
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Despite federal pushback, budget cuts and anti-trans executive orders, Pride Month forges on
The U.S. Department of Defense announced its own renaming effort, involving the Navy ship USNS Harvey Milk. The vessel, which ...
Churchill: Actually Mr. Hegseth, Harvey Milk was a true warrior
In truth, Milk is a worthy honoree. He was a true warrior. After graduating in 1951 from what is now the University at Albany ...
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Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, Dominion Energy Virginia Sign Agreement to Explore New Power Sources Including a Small Modular Reactor
Capt. Dan Patrick, Commanding Officer, Naval Weapons Station Yorktown and Edward Baine, President of Dominion Energy Virginia ...
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Remembering the Heroes: D-Day Memorial Honors Remaining WWII Veterans
Day, the Bedford memorial continues to honor the few remaining World War Two veterans, preserving their personal stories and ...
Navy proposal to rename ships honoring Tubman, Marshall denounced in their Maryland birthplaces
A ‘cultural and political war’ continues in Maryland with reports that the Navy is considering renaming vessels bearing the ...
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Move to rename USNS Harvey Milk seen as part of broader attack on LGBTQ+ community
The USNS Harvey Milk was built in San Diego and local elected leaders and LGBTQ+ veterans say they're ready for a fight.
Third Navy destroyer heads to southern waters as administration strengthens maritime border security
Third U.S. Navy destroyer deployed to patrol waters near Mexico as part of NORTHCOM's border security objectives, enhancing ...
‘Slap in the face’ – San Diego leaders speak out against renaming of USNS Harvey Milk
San Diego civic leaders held a press conference responding to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s order to rename the USNS ...
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SECDEF Hegseth orders Navy to rename ship named after gay rights activist: Report
Pete Hegseth has reportedly ordered the U.S. Navy to change the name of an oiler ship named after Harvey Milk, who was a gay ...
Retired Navy admiral criticizes Hegseth over Harvey Milk ship renaming
Retired Adm. James Stavridis said he doesn’t agree with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s decision to rename the USNS Harvey, removing the commemoration of gay rights activist Harvey Milk. Milk, a ...