UPDATED: Joint Chiefs Chair CQ Brown, CNO Franchetti Relieved, VCNO Kilby to Lead in Interim
This story has been updated to reflect Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jim Kilby’s statement to the the Navy,…
CNO Cancels MOUs With Three Military Affinity Organizations
The Navy canceled memorandums of understanding with three affinity organizations last week, according to Friday letters to each organization from…
CNO Franchetti is Healthy After Treatment for Stage 1 Breast Cancer
The Navy’s top officer is healthy after treatment following a Stage 1 breast cancer diagnosis earlier this year, the service…
Improved Maintenance, 80% Combat Surge Goals in New Navy NAVPLAN Achievable, Says CNO
The goals set by Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti in her new fleet-wide guidance may be tough, but…
Only 1 out of 4 Sailors Understand Get Real Get Better After Two Years, Leaders Say
NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO, Calif. – Approximately 25 percent of sailors in the surface fleet have bought into the “Get…
Marines, Navy Crafting Long-Term Fixes for Amphibious Warship Shortages
WASHINGTON, D.C. – While the long-term future for the amphibious fleet is secured with a Navy commitment to 31 amphibious…
House Lawmakers Pushing for 2 Virginia Subs in FY 2025, CNO Franchetti Gives Details on Boxer Repair
A group of 120 House lawmakers are asking the House Appropriations defense subcommittee to add another Virginia-class attack submarine to…
CNO Franchetti: Navy Exploring Robotics Rating as Unmanned Systems Expand
SAN DIEGO – A new robotics rating is likely coming to the Navy, the sea service’s top leader said on…
U.S., Allied Naval Chiefs Talk Aircraft Carriers, Gray Zone Conflict
Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Franchetti wants the U.S. Navy to go “back to the 80s” – an era with…
CNO Franchetti Unveils Warfighting Priorities
ARLINGTON, Va. – Warfighting, warfighters and the foundation upon they are built on are the priorities Chief of Naval Operations…