The US Senate confirmed businessman and art collector John Phelan on Monday afternoon as the 79th Secretary of the US Navy on the 69th Secretary of the 69th Secretary of the US Navy.
All 51 Republican senators voted for Phelan and 11 Democrats, including Sen. Jack Reed (RI), the top Democrat on the Senate Armed Forces Committee.
Phelan is a graduate of Harvard Business School and is the founder of the successful private investment company Rugger Management LLC.
Although Phelan does not serve in the military, he is expected to bring his vast business expertise and insight and help him solve many problems in building and maintenance of naval buildings.
At a confirmation hearing on February 27, Phelan said the Navy was at the “intersection” due to deployment, inadequate maintenance, huge cost overruns, delayed construction of the vessel, audit failures, sub-housing and record suicide rates.
“These are systematic obstacles that have not been addressed for too long. Frankly, this is unacceptable,” he said. “The Navy and Marines already have exceptional operational expertise within the ranks. …My role is to leverage that expertise, strengthen it, get out of the status quo and take decisive action with a result-oriented approach.”
Trump's Florida and personal friend, Phelan was the first secretary to be appointed to all service secretaries and the second confirmed secretary after Army Secretary Dan Driscoll. Phelan will take office in the next few days.
Congratulations to Phelan after confirming him.
In a post on X, Defense Secretary Pete Hegses wrote:
Sen. Kevin Kramer (R-ND) said, “Our incredible @Usnavy is second to none! As Secretary of the Navy, John Phelan builds a deadly force to protect our interests around the world. We look forward to ensuring our sailors and Marines have the resources they need to respond to the looming threat.
Posted by Navy Veteran Sen. Jim Banks (R-IN).Confirmed: Secretary of the Navy John Ferrand As our military faces increasingly complex challenges, John Brings the Navy an entrepreneurial skill set and fresh thinking. ”
Posted by Sen. Ashley Moody (R-FL), who replaced Secretary of State Marco Rubio.John Ferrand The best choice to lead @usnavy. He promised to bring our troops back to the deadly combat power that it was intended to be. I'm proud to see this fellow Floridian supporter in his confirmation tonight. ”
Post by Mike Rogers (R-AL), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee:
congratulations John Ferrand Regarding his Senate confirmation that he is a Navy Secretary. John He became a naval secretary at an important time in the history of the Navy. I work closely with him to stimulate American shipbuilding, strengthen the size of the naval fleet, and improve the preparation of the Navy and Marines.
Posted by Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL), another Navy veteran. John Ferrand As Secretary of the Navy. John They know what it takes to turn the organization around. He will definitely work with President Trump to increase lethality on incredible ships and take care of the sailors and Marines. ”
Eric Fanning, president and CEO of the Aerospace Industry Association, who served as Secretary of the Army under the Obama administration, also congratulated him.
“The Aerospace Industry Association congratulates John Phelan, the Navy's new secretary on today's confirmation. Secretary Phelan's business insights instill the Navy with a strategic approach to expanding its fleet to meet deterrent needs around the world,” he said.
“His commitment to preparation, effectiveness and efficiency is seamlessly in line with industry priorities. We look forward to working with Secretary Phelan to ensure that our sailors are equipped with the best equipment in the world.”
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