Quick Info
| Profession | American politician and former military officer |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 03/08/1971 |
| Age | 54 years |
| Birthplace | Saigon, South Vietnam |
Latest News about Hung Cao
22/04/2026
Hung Cao assumed the role of acting United States Secretary of the Navy on April 22, 2026, while continuing his position as the 35th Under Secretary of the Navy. In this capacity, he serves as the Department of Navy's Chief Operating Officer and Chief Management Officer, overseeing nearly one million Navy, Marine Corps and civilian personnel with an annual budget exceeding $250 billion.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Retired Navy Captain who came to the United States as a refugee from Vietnam in 1975. Currently serving as the acting United States Secretary of the Navy since April 22, 2026, and as the 35th United States Under Secretary of the Navy since October 3, 2025. A decorated combat veteran and former Republican candidate for U.S. Senate and House of Representatives in Virginia. |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| Bachelor's Degree | Ocean Engineering |
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| Master's Degree | Applied Physics |
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Personal Life
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| Residence | Purcellville, Virginia |
Family
| Spouse | April |
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| Children | 5 |
Career
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Member of the inaugural graduating class of Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology in Alexandria | |
| 2. Spent time in West Africa as a child before moving to Virginia | |
| 3. Family has relocated 13 times across the United States and internationally | |
| 4. Active in community and church activities in Purcellville, Virginia | |
| 5. Nominated by President Donald Trump as Under Secretary of the Navy in February 2025 and confirmed by the Senate |