The US Navy is facing backlash after hiring active-duty drag queen Joshua Kelley as the "face of its recruitment drive." Kelley, who identifies as non-binary and performs as a woman named Harpy Daniels, is one of five planned "Digital Ambassadors" aimed at attracting a diverse workforce. However, critics argue that prioritizing diversity and inclusivity over military readiness is harmful to recruitment efforts. Some have pointed to the Navy's "challenging recruiting environment" and failure to meet recruitment targets for reserve personnel and active duty officers. Kelley's drag act has been publicized since 2018, and some have questioned the initiative's effectiveness, with one Twitter user sarcastically stating, "The Village People couldn't recruit gays to the Navy before, so I don't know why they think it works now." However, Kelley insists that they have "not once had a bad experience as a gay man in the military." The debate over the Navy's recruitment strategy continues, with critics arguing that PR and inclusivity do not win wars or safeguard the nation from threats.