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Acting Navy Secretary Refuses to Send His Son to War.

May 1, 2026
Acting Navy Secretary Refuses to Send His Son to War.
Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Claire M. Alfaro / U.S. Navy

The unthinkable has happened. In a stunning turn of events, a new face has taken the reins at the Navy. Hung Cao, a retired Navy explosive ordnance disposal officer and two-time congressional candidate, has made his first public remarks as the civilian head of the Navy. And trust us, you won't believe what he had to say.

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