United States Department of the Navy
Military department for the Navy and Marine Corps
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| 2025 | John Phelan became the incumbent Secretary of the Navy during Donald Trump's presidency. |
| January 3 2023 | Russell Rumbaugh is appointed as Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Financial Management and Comptroller) during President Joe Biden's administration, serving under Secretary Carlos Del Toro. |
| August 7 2021 | Carlos Del Toro was confirmed as the Secretary of the Navy. |
| 2019 | Congressman Walter B. Jones Jr. passed away, having consistently worked to rename the Department of the Navy throughout his career. |
| 2019 | Renaming proposals fail due to opposition from Senator John McCain, a former U.S. Navy officer. |
| 2018 | Congressman Walter B. Jones Jr. reiterated his stance, stating that 'The Marine Corps is an equal member of this department, and therefore, deserves equal recognition in its title.' |
| January 2 2018 | Thomas W. Harker becomes Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Financial Management and Comptroller) during President Donald Trump's administration, serving under Secretaries Richard Spencer and Kenneth Braithwaite. |
| 2017 | Richard V. Spencer serves as Secretary of the Navy during Donald Trump's administration. |
| May 2015 | USS Constitution entered Dry Dock No. 1 for a three-year comprehensive repair and maintenance process. |
| 2013 | The Congressional Budget Office estimated the cost of the name change would be only $500,000 over several years. |
| 2010 | The redesignation bill set a record with 415 House members as cosponsors. Gunnery Sergeant R. Lee Ermey publicly supported the name change, emphasizing recognition for Marines. |
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