The Honorable John Phelan was sworn in as the 79th Secretary of the Navy on March 25, 2025.

The secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) is a statutory officer (10 U.S.C. § 8013) and the head (chief executive officer) of the Department of the Navy, a military department within the United States …

Mar 24, 2025 · The Senate on Monday confirmed John Phelan to serve as the next secretary of the Navy, making him only the seventh non-veteran to serve in the role in the last 70 years.

Mar 25, 2025 · Phelan will now lead the Navy and the Marine Corps during a time of transition. The Navy continues to deploy forces to the Middle East and, at the same time, prepares for a …

Mar 26, 2025 · The SECNAV serves the Department of Defense as the senior navy leader. He is responsible for the well-being, readiness, and development of nearly one million Department …

Mar 24, 2025 · WASHINGTON — The Navy is on the verge of installing new civilian leadership after the Senate today confirmed financier and Trump donor John Phelan as its new secretary. …

Dec 23, 2025 · WASHINGTON (March 25, 2025) – Mr. John Phelan is sworn in as the 79th Secretary of the Navy by Mr. Jon Harrison, Chief of Staff of the...

Mar 27, 2025 · The Honorable John Phelan was sworn in as the 79th Secretary of the Navy on March 25, 2025. Secretary Phelan oversees the well-being, readiness and development of …

3 days ago · From Bollinger Shipyards PASCAGOULA, Miss. — (January 9, 2026) – Bollinger Shipyards yesterday hosted The Honorable John C. Phelan, Secretary of The Navy …

Mar 25, 2025 · The Navy has a new civilian leader with a hefty business resume but no military experience after the Senate voted Monday evening to approve John Phelan as the service's …