The Pentagon provided no reason for the dismissal, ...

Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving his role effective immediately, chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said​ Wednesday.

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John Phelan sparked tensions within the department over his support for a new battleship.

Phelan’s sudden exit follows reported tensions over shipbuilding delays as retired Navy Captain Hung Cao steps in amid ...

The billionaire was a significant contributor to President Donald Trump's campaign, but officials said he clashed repeatedly with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

The Trump administration has fired or removed over a dozen Generals and Admirals from command, including the Secretary of the Navy, John Phelan, who was a major donor to Trump's campaign.

Secretary of the Navy John C. Phelan is stepping down: Navy Secretary John C. Phelan has resigned, with Undersecretary Hung Cao stepping in as acting chief. Cao, a 25-year Navy veteran and Vietnamese ...

The Pentagon has announced the abrupt departure of Navy Secretary John Phelan, ending his tenure as the service's top civilian official with immediate effect on 22 April 2026. The move closes a ...

Cao, a 25-year Navy combat veteran who ran unsuccessful campaigns for the U.S. Senate and House in Virginia, stepped in to ...