{"id":123,"date":"2023-04-07T17:33:37","date_gmt":"2023-04-07T17:33:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnavy.com\/?p=123"},"modified":"2023-04-07T17:33:37","modified_gmt":"2023-04-07T17:33:37","slug":"secretary-of-the-navy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnavy.com\/secretary-of-the-navy\/","title":{"rendered":"Who Is The Secretary Of The Navy?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Secretary of the Navy is the top civilian leader of the United States Navy, hand-selected by the President and confirmed by the Senate. Taking charge of a wide array of responsibilities, the Secretary of the Navy is responsible for the overall management, supervision, and direction of the Navy. That includes the recruitment and development of personnel, the maintenance of ships and aircraft, and the implementation of policies. Carlos Del Toro is the 78th Secretary of the Navy, sworn in on August 9, 2021.<\/span><\/p>\n

Carlos Del Toro<\/span><\/h2>\n

Carlos Del Toro is a former United States Marine Corps infantry officer, an Iraq War veteran, and a decorated combat veteran. He is the first Hispanic American to act as Secretary of the United States Navy. He brings much expertise to the position, having served in the United States Marine Corps for over two decades.<\/span><\/p>\n

Carlos Del Toro served in the military in several capacities after graduating from the United States Naval Academy graduate and Marine Corps Command and Staff College. He was the commander of the infantry battalion and brigade headquarters. The now 62-year-old’s committed and dedicated performance won various accolades, including:<\/span><\/p>\n