Carlos Del Toro

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Carlos Del Toro
Carlos Del Toro SECNAV portrait.jpg
78th United States Secretary of the Navy
Assumed office
August 9, 2021
PresidentJoe Biden
SecretaryLloyd Austin
Preceded byThomas Harker (acting)
Personal details
Born1961 (age 59–60)
Havana, Cuba
Spouse(s)Betty Del Toro
Children4
EducationUnited States Naval Academy (BS)
Naval Postgraduate School (MS)
Naval War College (MA)
George Washington University (MPS)
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Navy
RankUS Navy O5 infobox.svg Commander

Carlos Del Toro (born 1961)[1] is a Cuban-American businessman and retired United States Navy officer who serves as the 78th United States Secretary of the Navy since 2021.[2][3]

Early life and education[]

Del Toro was born in Havana, Cuba and immigrated to the United States with his parents as a child. He was raised in Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan. Del Toro earned a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering from the United States Naval Academy in 1983.[3] Del Toro later earned a Master of Arts in national security studies from the Naval War College and a Master of Professional Studies degree in legislative affairs from George Washington University.[4]

Career[]

Del Toro served in the United States Navy for 22 years, retiring with the rank of commander. During his service, Del Toro served in the Office of the Secretary of Defense and special assistant to the director and deputy director of the Office of Management and Budget. He was also the commanding officer of the USS Bulkeley.[5] After retiring from the Navy, Del Toro founded SBG Technology Solutions, Inc., a program management and engineering firm that primarily works with government clients.[6][7][8]

Secretary of the Navy[]

Del Toro's nomination as Secretary of the Navy was announced by President Joe Biden on June 11, 2021[6][7] and received by Congress on June 17.[9] Del Toro's nomination received praise from Armed Services Committee Chairman Jack Reed, who described the nominee as an "excellent selection."[10]

During a July 13 committee confirmation hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee, Del Toro received "mostly friendly" questions from senators, although some Republicans expressed concerns about the size and perceived inadequacy of President Biden's FY2022 defense budget and America's commitment and ability to defend Taiwan amidst rising US–China tensions and a recent American failure to defend the island nation in a military simulation.[11][12] In regards to the budget, Del Toro supported the Navy's plan to field 355 ships by 2030, but noted that the service would require more funds;[12] in regards to Taiwan, Del Toro affirmed his commitment to the island's protection and stated that he would be "exclusively focused on the China threat" and seek to protect American security interests in the Indo-Pacific.[13] Del Toro also expressed an intention to focus on climate change and modernization efforts.[12][13][14]

On July 27, the Senate Armed Services Committee approved Del Toro's nomination, advancing him to the full Senate.[9][15][11] On August 7, 2021, his nomination was confirmed by voice vote.[16] He was sworn in on August 9, 2021.[17]

Personal life[]

Del Toro has a wife, Betty Del Toro; they have four children and one grandchild.[6]

References[]

  1. ^ Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy on Active Duty. Bureau of Naval Personnel. October 1, 1990. p. 88. Retrieved 2021-06-12.
  2. ^ "Guantanamo says goodbye to last Cuban 'commuters'". AP News. December 14, 2012.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b "Biden to nominate Del Toro as Navy secretary". POLITICO. Retrieved 2021-06-11.
  4. ^ Eckstein, Megan (2021-06-11). "White House to nominate retired commander, business leader Carlos Del Toro as Navy secretary". Defense News. Retrieved 2021-06-11.
  5. ^ Losey, Stephen (2021-06-11). "White House to Tap Former Destroyer Captain Carlos Del Toro as Navy Secretary". Military.com. Retrieved 2021-06-11.
  6. ^ Jump up to: a b c "President Biden Announces Seven Key Nominations". The White House. 2021-06-11. Retrieved 2021-06-11.
  7. ^ Jump up to: a b "UPDATED: White House Taps Carlos Del Toro as SECNAV Nominee". USNI News. 2021-06-11. Retrieved 2021-06-11.
  8. ^ "White House to nominate Carlos Del Toro as Navy secretary". Stars and Stripes. Retrieved 2021-06-11.
  9. ^ Jump up to: a b "PN713 — Carlos Del Toro — Department of Defense". congress.gov. United States Congress. Retrieved July 31, 2021.
  10. ^ Eckstein, Megan (July 11, 2021). "White House to nominate retired commander, business leader Carlos Del Toro as Navy secretary". Defense News. Retrieved July 31, 2021.
  11. ^ Jump up to: a b Kenney, Caitlin M. (July 29, 2021). "The Naval Brief: SecNav nomination advances; Masks return indoors; Wargaming fail; and more". Defense One. Retrieved July 31, 2021.
  12. ^ Jump up to: a b c Shane III, Leo (July 13, 2021). "Navy secretary nominee supports expanding fleet, but says more money is needed". Military Times. Retrieved July 31, 2021.
  13. ^ Jump up to: a b Khell, Rebecca (July 13, 2021). "Navy secretary nominee pledges to be 'exclusively focused on the China threat'". The Hill. Retrieved July 31, 2021.
  14. ^ Doornbos, Caitlin (July 13, 2021). "Biden's pick for Navy secretary tells senators he supports modernization over more ships in 2022 budget". Stars and Stripes. Retrieved July 31, 2021.
  15. ^ "SASC Advances Nominations of Del Toro, Cisneros, Miller, Karlin, Connor, 1,986 Military Promotions" (Press release). Washington, D.C.: Senate Armed Services Committee. July 27, 2021. Retrieved July 31, 2021.
  16. ^ "PN713 - Nomination of Carlos Del Toro for Department of Defense, 117th Congress (2021-2022)". www.congress.gov. 2021-08-07. Retrieved 2021-08-09.
  17. ^ "Carlos Del Toro". www.navy.mil. Retrieved 2021-08-10.
Political offices
Preceded by
Thomas Harker
Acting 		United States Secretary of the Navy
2021–present 		Incumbent
Order of precedence
Preceded by
Christine Wormuth
as Secretary of the Army 		Order of precedence of the United States
as Secretary of the Navy 		Succeeded by
Frank Kendall III
as Secretary of the Air Force
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