U.S. Navy Under Secy. Hung Cao named Acting Chief following Phelan’s departure

In a shake-up of the military’s civilian leadership, the Pentagon announced that Navy Secretary John Phelan has departed his post, effective immediately. The exit of the Navy’s 79th top official was confirmed by Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell, who stated that Under Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao will step in as the acting secretary.