Senate Confirms Cuban-Born Former Destroyer Captain As Navy Secretary

San Diego CA

08 August, 2021

8:37 AM

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By Chris Jennewein, Times of San Diego August 8, 2021 The Senate on Saturday confirmed Carlos Del Toro, a Naval Academy graduate and destroyer captain, as Secretary of the Navy. Del Toro, who was born in Cuba and raised in New York City, is the second Hispanic secretary in the Navy's history. He was confirmed by voice vote, shortly before senators wrapped up their work for the day. Del Toro served in the Navy for 22 years, and commanded the guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley in the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Storm. He is president and CEO of SBG Technology Solutions, a Virginia-based government contractor that he founded. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin congratulated Del Toro, saying the new secretary "understands firsthand the most pressing challenges and opportunities facing our Navy." "As an immigrant who has dedicated his life to public service, Carlos exemplifies the core values of honor, courage, and commitment in defense of our country," Austin said. Times of San Diego is an independent online news site covering the San Diego metropolitan area. Our journalists report on politics, crime, business, sports, education, arts, the military and everyday life in San Diego. No subscription is required, and you can sign up for a free daily newsletter with a summary of the latest news.