By The FirstThe US Navy has recently appointed its first-ever active-duty drag queen as part of its pilot program to diversify its workforce and combat declining recruitment numbers. Yeoman 2nd Class Joshua Kelley, who goes by the stage name Harpy Daniels, has been appointed as the first of five Navy Digital Ambassadors. Kelley identifies as non-binary and has gained popularity on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram.
Watch the video of the U.S. Navy’s new “digital ambassador” below:
Kelley, who joined the Navy in 2016, has been performing drag on their off time and sharing their experience with fellow sailors. Kelley took to Instagram in November to announce their appointment as a digital ambassador, thanking the Navy for the opportunity.
