Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro amended regulations this month to create more command opportunities for information warfare officers.
Cruise was awarded the U.S. Navy’s top civilian honor for “outstanding contributions to the Navy and the Marine Corps” with “Top Gun” and other films.
Phelan is the first service secretary pick announced by the president-elect for his second term in the White House.
The service reported it ultimately signed up a total of 40,978 new recruits in FY24 – up from its goal of 40,600 new sailors.
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