Trump Picks Business Leader for Navy Secretary

December 2, 2024
Congress/DoD | On Base

John Phelan, a business owner and Trump campaign donor, is President-elect Trump’s pick to become Navy secretary, as Navy Times reported.

“John will be a tremendous force for our naval servicemembers, and a steadfast leader in advancing my America First vision,” Trump said in a statement.

Phelan seemingly has no connection to the Navy and is not a veteran of military service. He is on the board of Spirit of America, a nonprofit that, according to its website “has united the American people with our troops and diplomats in common cause: to defend freedom, strengthen the frontlines of democracy, and secure a free and better life for those who seek it” for more than 20 years.

Getty Images of Phelan, second from right, by Leigh Vogel

December 2, 2024
Congress/DoD | On Base

Recent News

SASC Leaders See FBI Findings on Hegseth Before Tomorrow’s Hearing

SASC Leaders See FBI Findings on Hegseth Before Tomorrow’s Hearing

Jan 13, 2025

The FBI briefed Sens. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Jack Reed (D-R.I.), the chair and ranking member of the Senate Armed Services Committee on the agency’s findings in its background check of veteran and former Fox News host Pete Hegseth, The New York Times reported this...

Services Will Consider Children’s Special Needs in Duty Assignments

Services Will Consider Children’s Special Needs in Duty Assignments

Jan 13, 2025

The military services will begin working with families in the Exceptional Family Member Program to determine what duty stations have the services that will best meet their children’s special needs, as Stars & Stripes reported. Changes will be rolled out between...

In Our Communities

In Our Communities

Jan 13, 2025

Pensacola Planning More Affordable Housing for Service Members A $600,000 state grant will allow Pensacola, Florida to build new affordable housing for service members and military families, The Pensacola News Journal reported. Mayor D.C. Reeves said the city is...

U.S. to Send Another Round of Aid to Ukraine

U.S. to Send Another Round of Aid to Ukraine

Jan 10, 2025

The Biden administration announced Thursday what is likely to be its last shipment of military aid to Ukraine. The package of about $500 million includes air defense missiles, air-to-ground munition and F-16 support equipment, according to a DOD press release. The...

In Our Communities

In Our Communities

Jan 10, 2025

New Mexico State Issues Fine to Air Force After PFAS Spill The New Mexico Environment Department has issued a nearly $68,000 fine to Cannon Air Force Base for failing to notify the state of a PFAS spill in August. The spill came when wastewater from firefighting...

PAST STORIES