The U.S. Navy confirmed it hired an active-duty drag queen to recruit “a wide range of potential candidates.”
Yeoman 2nd Class Joshua Kelley may be better known these days by his stage name — Harpy Daniels. Kelley has openly performed in drag as Daniels for some time but was only recently called upon by the Navy to recruit Gen Z sailors.
As a “Digital Ambassador,” Kelley was tasked with helping the service branch “attract the most talented and diverse workforce.”
Kelley became the first of five digital ambassadors in a pilot program from October to March.
According to the United States Naval Institute, the Navy is poised to miss its FY 2023 recruiting goals by nearly 16%.
Newsweek reports:
The dispute over drag queen ambassadors is symbolic of a wider debate about drag shows and LGBTQ+ expression. Critics have previously expressed concerns over Drag Queen Story Hour, readings for children by drag performers at libraries, and have also voiced outrage over Jack Daniel's use of drag queens in marketing.
It comes amid a nationwide push by conservatives to restrict LGBTQ+ rights, specifically for transgender individuals as well as drag queens. Republicans argue laws are necessary to protect children, but critics argue they create a hostile environment and infringe on LGBTQ+ rights.
A U.S. Navy spokesperson told the Daily Caller that the initiative had been an attempt to “explore the digital environment to reach a wide range of potential candidates,” and that it had concluded in April. Five active personnel were reportedly chosen, including Kelley, and they did not receive compensation for their work.
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This is beyond freaking insane!!!!!!!Just who I’d want to be in a fox hole with when the s–t hits the fan———–A DRAG QUEEN” If this is the best our military can do then we the American people should start trembling in our boots!!!!!
It’s a done deal, the US Militias will replace this woke Military! Nobody wants an unpredictable woke jerk watching their backs! I put my faith in True Men who love this Country, the True Patriots, The US Militias!
By diverse, the Navy apparently means including the most depraved.
I am 79. In all my lifetime I have never seen an American govt so overloaded with complete morons.
I fear they are not morons. It is at least theoretically possible they are INTENTIONALLY destroying the country. That is actually worse.
Steven is right. This is the intentional destruction of the Judeo- Christian culture, and with it, America.
Thank B.O. for starting this! “Changing the Face of America Forever!”
I served in the U. S. Navy for 20 years and was proud to serve. Now I would refuse to enlist. I am deeply embarrassed by the entire U. S. military, all branches, for allowing the moron in the White House to do this to a once great military. I definitely would not serve on any ship that would allow perverts to openly serve. I served in the Zumwalt era and we had don’t ask/don’t tell, which was bad enough because we all knew who was light in the loafers on our ships but now men can wear dresses and females can wear men’s uniforms with no problem. I refuse to call a man by a female pronoun or a woman by a male pronoun. If a male wants to be called a female pronoun and said male has a full beard or mustache I refuse to call it a woman.
That would make me turn around and walk away if I was thinking about joining the Navy. That was a colossal waste of money and will be the most ineffective recruiting ad in history.
This is a CLEAR indication of God Almighty allowing the USA to go through tests, trials, and tribulations. While the US military is FAILING at recruitment objectives, they have to resort to this?????? The Chinese now have about 350 navy ships in it’s Blue Navy arsenal, while the US is reported to have less than 300. The Founding Fathers along with ALL the men and women who gave their lives to protect and uphold our morals, ethics, Constitution and God Given rights are FURIOUS in heaven right now. We are in a period of “Sodom and Gomorrah Lite” right now in the world and scripture is VERY clear on how this gets resolved by God Almighty. Better get a good solid relationship with God Almighty, while he still allows you to be able to have that relationship…
“Oops….Them overboard!”
Enough of the god worshiping, demonrats getting all the attention, they are less than .000001 % of the population .
GOD Country Home Family
I agree with all the negative posts however comments are really light in regard to the actual root problem in the country. That being the bone head voters who keep putting this cabal of morally bankrupt corrupt politicians in office who are promoting the insanity. Voters that do not know a damn thing about candidates and just vote party. Biden had a 50 year record that screamed exactly what we presently have with his administration yet they voted for him. Pelosi has an equally disgusting track record but voters keep putting her in office. Lightfoot was a disaster in Chicago so the voters put in someone worse. Newsome is a total menace to California but voters screwed up the recall……..etc etc etc.
Disgusting what is wrong with real men allowing such a thing, and this perverted criminal administration needs removed immediately
Embarrassing the I and three brothers ever joined the Navy. They were much older than I and made it to retirement. I wouldn’t after they made Zumwalt. I ended mine in 8 years.
U.S. Navy, to the Russian and Chinese Navy’s…………..
“Our drag queens can beat up your drag queens!!!”
Russian Navy and Chinese Navy response to the U.S. Navy………….
“We don’t have any drag queens on our boats”.
U.S. Navy’s response……… “Oh, shift!! Let’s throw all our lipstick at ’em, and get the pluck outta’ here!!!!!”
How long can they tread water