Coverage dated November 26, 2024

Trump picks John Phelan, a businessman with no military experience, to be secretary of the Navy

Headline from NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

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

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  1. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Trump picks John Phelan, a businessman with no military experience, to be secretary of the Navy (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    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

  2. UPI

    President-elect Trump nominates John Phelan to be secretary of U.S. Navy (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    President-elect Donald Trump has tapped businessman and art collector John Phelan to lead the U.S. Navy, according to a statement.

  3. The Hill

    John Phelan nominated to lead Navy under Trump (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    President-elect Trump plans to nominate businessman John Phelan as the next head of the Navy.

  4. Military Times

    Trump taps businessman John Phelan to be Navy secretary (opens Military Times)

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    Military Times's feed description

    Phelan is the first service secretary pick announced by the president-elect for his second term in the White House.

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