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US Navy Secretary John Phelan Departs Effective Immediately
US Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving his post effective immediately, with Undersecretary Hung Cao taking over on an acting basis. The departure follows a series of high-level military dismissals by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth amid reported tensions over shipbuilding and ongoing conflicts with Iran.
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US Navy chief leaving post 'effective immediately', Pentagon says
Apr 23, 2026, 3:34 PM
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