It’s essential to recognize that there is no more superstitious group of people on the planet than sailors.
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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth reportedly intends to change a ship’s name, specifically the oiler ship USNS Harvey Milk. While that might please some supporters of the Trump Administration, it might rankle the most critical constituency afloat: the U.S. Navy’s sailors.