April 23, 2026 | NPR The ousting of Navy Secretary John Phelan Home » Military and Political Power » U.S. Defense Policy and Strategy RADM (Ret.) Mark Montgomery CCTI Senior Director and Senior Fellow April 23, 2026 | NPR The ousting of Navy Secretary John Phelan RADM (Ret.) Mark Montgomery CCTI Senior Director and Senior Fellow Listen Issues: Issues: U.S. Defense Policy and Strategy