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John Phelan is leaving his role as Secretary of the Navy amid ongoing military leadership shakeups and Navy modernization reviews.

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US Navy Reviews Ford-Class Carriers Amid Deployment Concerns

The US Navy is conducting a review of Ford-class aircraft carriers, including the USS Gerald R. Ford, amid ongoing deployment challenges. The carrier has been at sea for over 300 days, participating in key military operations, but has faced maintenance issues and a fire. The review aims to assess costs and system effectiveness, with decisions on future carriers pending.

US Military Leadership Shakeup Continues

The US Pentagon has announced the immediate departure of John Phelan, the Navy's top civilian official, amid ongoing military leadership purges. Phelan's exit follows recent dismissals of senior military figures, including Army and Navy leaders, as the US faces unresolved tensions with Iran and internal political pressures. Undersecretary Hung Cao is now acting secretary. The moves reflect a broader effort to reshape military leadership under President Trump, raising concerns about politicization and military cohesion.