Melissa Chan | NBC News
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President-elect Donald Trump has chosen John Phelan, a businessman and investor with no military experience, to become the next secretary of the Navy.
Phelan, if confirmed, would be the first person in 15 years to lead the Navy without having served in any branch of the armed forces.
He told NBC News on Wednesday that he was “greatly honored” to be selected by Trump, and confirmed he has not served, but declined to comment further.
In a statement Tuesday night, Trump touted Phelan’s “record of success” and said Phelan has “excelled in every...
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