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Retired Admiral Breckenridge Tapped As Shipbuilding Advisor

Retired Admiral Breckenridge Tapped As Shipbuilding Advisor
Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao in June 2026 appointed retired Vice Adm. Richard Breckenridge to be his new senior advisor for shipbuilding. (Photo: U.S. Navy)

Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao appointed retired Vice Adm. Richard Breckenridge to be his new senior advisor for shipbuilding, the Navy announced Monday. The announcement said Breckenridge will help guide the Navy’s shipbuilding efforts, serving an important role in revitalizing the industrial base, streamlining acquisition processes and building the Golden Fleet. “Admiral Breckenridge’s leadership and expertise, leveraging his vast experience in the Navy and industry, will be instrumental in delivering the Fleet of the future and strengthening America’s…

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