Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao vowed to boost shipbuilding efforts in a video statement addressing U.S. sailors and Marines on April 25.
“I want to take this time to address you and tell you that my priorities,” Cao said in a 40-second recorded statement about 60 hours after being named to fill the role of Navy secretary.
Cao said his first and foremost priority is to care for the sailors and Marines of the force.
“We will take care of your needs and make sure you can do the mission,” said Cao, who previously served as an explosive ordnance disposal officer in the Navy and participated in special operations assignments in combat zones….