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US Navy secretary steps down, Pentagon announces
The Pentagon said US Secretary of the Navy John C Phelan is leaving his post “effective immediately”.
A spokesperson thanked Phelan for his service and wished him well in his future endeavours.
Undersecretary Hung Cao will take over as acting Navy secretary.