Event Brief
John Phelan out as Navy secretary
Filed: Apr 24, 2026 at 4:02 AM ET
Summary: John Phelan is no longer serving as Navy secretary, according to Stars and Stripes.
WHO: John Phelan
WHAT: is out as Navy secretary
WHEN: Apr 22, 2026 at 7:18 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: No specific cause was reported.
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