On June 3, 2025, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
ordered the Navy to strip the name “Harvey Milk” from one of its ships —
removing the name of the first openly gay man elected to public office in California.

This wasn’t just a name change. This was an erasure of the legacy of an iconic gay rights icon.
So we’re doing the opposite. If they won’t name one ship in his honor- we’ll name an entire fleet. 

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TURN THE TIDE


Be part of The Milk Fleet by adding Harvey Milk’s name to your boat, whether it’s a yacht, a fishing vessel, a canoe, or even a model ship — and turn marinas and waterways into a living symbol of LGBTQ+ solidarity.

Reclaim his legacy, one vessel at a time.

A Peaceful Protest


PICK YOUR PATH TO JOIN
Get a decal or make your own. However you do it—if your boat says Harvey Milk, you’re in.

Download It: Grab the free PDF and print it yourself.

Name It Yourself: Use tape, paint, a beach towel, or a Sharpie. No sticker required.

SHARE IT WITH EVERYONE
Share it: Share it with #TheHarveyMilkFleet to join the fleet online.

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This Is
The Milk Fleet

MAKE WAVES

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This simple act transforms each vessel into a protest in motion, a symbol of defiance, and a beacon of LGBTQ+ solidarity.