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Navy/USMC

White House Nominates Franchetti As CNO, Paparo To Indo-Pacific Command

Friday, July 21st, 2023

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White House Nominates Franchetti As CNO, Paparo To Indo-Pacific Command

Adm. Lisa Franchetti, Vice Chief of Naval Operations and the White House pick to become the next Chief of Naval Operations since July 21, 2023. The Senate confirmed her to be CNO on Nov. 2, 2023. (Photo: U.S. Navy)

The White House on Friday announced President Biden intends to nominate the next officers to serve as Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), Vice CNO, Commander of Indo-Pacific Command and Pacific Fleet, with current Vice CNO Adm. Lisa Franchetti as the pick to move up to the top job. As Vice CNO, Franchetti is currently set to take over as acting CNO if not confirmed before current CNO Adm. Mike Gilday retires next month. Notably, Franchetti would be the first woman…

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