Navy Secretary Phelan leaving post immediately, Pentagon says
WASHINGTON — Secretary of the Navy John Phelan is exiting his post overseeing the service, according to the Pentagon.
“Secretary of the Navy John C. Phelan is departing the administration, effective immediately,” Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said in a social media post today. “On behalf of the Secretary of War and Deputy Secretary of War, we are grateful to Secretary Phelan for his service to the Department and the United States Navy. We wish him well in his future endeavors. Undersecretary Hung Cao will become Acting Secretary of the Navy.”
No additional details were immediately provided. The Navy referred Breaking Defense’s questions to the Pentagon, which declined to comment beyond Parnell’s post.
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Secretary of the Navy John Phelan is leaving his post immediately, as confirmed by the Pentagon. Undersecretary Hung Cao will take over as Acting Secretary of the Navy. The announcement was made by Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell, who expressed gratitude for Phelan's service.
- Secretary of the Navy John Phelan is departing immediately.
- Undersecretary Hung Cao will become Acting Secretary of the Navy.
- The Pentagon confirmed the leadership change.