Navy Under Secretary Hung Cao to Overhaul Service
Hung Cao was sworn in Oct. 3, 2025 as the Navy’s under secretary and has been charged by Secretary of the Navy John C. Phelan and Department of War Secretary Pete Hegseth with a broad reform agenda to "supercharge" the Navy and Marine Corps. The plan includes eliminating DEI‑based accession waivers in favor of merit‑only recruiting, enforcing 60‑day repair timelines for military family housing, pursuing full audit compliance by FY2026, modernizing outdated IT and business systems, and hardening Guam infrastructure to strengthen Indo‑Pacific power projection.
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📌 Key Facts
- Hung Cao sworn in Oct. 3, 2025 as the 35th Navy Under Secretary.
- Policy orders include 60‑day repair timelines for family housing, elimination of DEI‑based accession waivers, and a target of full audit compliance by FY2026.
- Operational changes: IT/business systems to be replaced with mobile‑ready platforms; Guam to receive runway, fuel and housing capacity upgrades to bolster Indo‑Pacific posture.