Secretary of the Navy John Phelan speaks, as President Donald Trump listens. File
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The Pentagon announced on Wednesday (April 22, 2026) that the Navy’s top civilian official, Secretary of the Navy John Phelan, is leaving his job.
In a statement posted to social media, Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said Mr. Phelan was “departing the administration, effective immediately.”
Published – April 23, 2026 05:10 am IST
