that defense contractors had sufficient capacity and capabilities to meet the Navy's ongoing needs for national defense. President of the United States George W. Bush named Penn Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Installation and Environment), and Penn assumed this post on March 1, 2005. Under President Barack Obama, he briefly served as acting United States Secretary of the Navy from March 13, 2009 to May 19, 2009. He currently serves as an advisor and director including on the board of Lone Star Analysis. References External links Biography at the U.S. Navy website (archived snapshot 2012-10-09) Presidential Nomination: Buddie Joe Penn |- 1938 births George W. Bush administration personnel Obama administration personnel George Washington University alumni Living people People from Peru, Indiana Purdue University alumni United States Naval Aviators United States Secretaries of the Navy