Secretary of the Navy John C. Phelan is departing the administration, the Pentagon confirms.
Secretary of the Navy John C. Phelan is departing the administration, according to the Pentagon.
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Secretary of the Navy John C. Phelan is departing the administration, according to the Pentagon.
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