Acting Navy Secretary Thomas Modly resigned today after receiving a slew of criticism for berating the former skipper of a Nimitz-class aircraft carrier dealing with a COVID-19 outbreak. The Army's recently confirmed under secretary, James McPherson, will replace Modly, Defense Secretary Mark Esper announced on Twitter . In his tweet, Esper said he informed President Trump of Modly's resignation after speaking with Modly. Esper said he received Trump's approval to place McPherson in the acting role. "He is a smart,...
