Navy takes down LGBTQ+ Pride post on Instagram and Twitter, removes rainbow banner

The U.S. Navy has taken down posts celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride month on social media, including rainbow banners that read, “Pride.”

Pride posts made on the Navy’s Instagram and Twitter accounts on Thursday, June 1, are no longer there as of Friday, June 2. The posts showed outlines of Navy vessels and aircraft with streaming rainbow trails and the word “Pride” stylized in different colors. They were removed without explanation.

A meme account on Twitter called “End Wokeness” called attention to how the Navy also took down an LGBTQ+ Pride banner on its account. Some users left comments suggesting the posts were taken down in response to backlash over military support for Pride.

When reached for comment, a U.S. Navy spokesperson said, “The U.S. Navy posted graphics in support of the start of Pride month to honor the service, commitment, and sacrifice of the LGBTQ+ Service members and personnel who volunteer to defend our country.”

“As we do with all Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute (DEOMI) observance months, we will look for additional opportunities to celebrate the diversity and strength of our Sailors. Members of the LGBTQ+ community serve their country, fully contribute to the DOD mission, and deserve a welcoming environment which enables them to reach their full potential,” the spokesperson added.

The Navy gave no explanation for why the posts were removed. . . . (read more on Fox News)

Maybe it was because of one angry retired Navy Rear Admiral:

If you wonder why recruitment is down, THIS IS WHY!! The @USNavy needs to take this down IMMEDIATELY. The woke GARBAGE Biden is pushing on our military needs to END. This is DANGEROUS!! pic.twitter.com/vdRIqejgG9

— Ronny Jackson (@RonnyJacksonTX) June 1, 2023