John Phelan, a businessman with no military service, is nominated by President Trump for the role of Navy Secretary, marking a significant shift from previous appointees who were veterans.
Phelan, who told NBC News he was"greatly honored," would be the first person in 15 years to lead the Navy without having served in the military.Phelan, if confirmed, would be the first person in 15 years to lead the Navy without having served in any branch of the armed forces.He told NBC News on Wednesday that he was “greatly honored” to be selected by Trump, and confirmed he has not served, but declined to comment further.
In a statement Tuesday night, Trump touted Phelan’s “record of success” and said Phelan has “excelled in every endeavor,” including founding and leading Rugger Management LLC, a private investment firm based in Palm Beach, Florida.“John will be a tremendous force for our Naval Servicemembers, and a steadfast leader in advancing my America First vision,” Trump said. “He will put the business of the U.S. Navy above all else.
As the 79th Navy secretary, Phelan would oversee more than 900,000 people and an annual budget of more than $210 billion.
Carlos Del Toro, whom Phelan would be replacing, had served in the Navy for more than 20 years and had done several tours of duty at sea, his Navy biography says., a combat veteran and former Fox News host, to be the secretary of defense. Hegseth was a captain in the Army National Guard and served overseas in Afghanistan and Iraq, as well as at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba.
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