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John Phelan leaves Navy role immediately, Hung Cao named acting leader

John Phelan is leaving his role as Navy secretary effective immediately, with Hung Cao named acting civilian leader on Wednesday.

U.S. Navy Secretary John Phelan leaving Trump administration: Pentagon
U.S. Navy Secretary John Phelan leaving Trump administration: Pentagon

Secretary is leaving his role effective immediately, chief spokesman said Wednesday.

Undersecretary of the Navy was named the service’s new acting civilian leader the same day, stepping into the post as the Navy moves quickly to fill the gap.

The announcement marks a sudden change at the top of the Navy’s civilian leadership and leaves Cao in charge for now. The will be updated.

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