The Senate confirmed 79 Navy admirals and 15 Marine Corps general officers on Tuesday after Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) modified his hold on en bloc voting on military promotions, according to a list assembled by USNI News. Read More
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Senate Confirms Hundreds of Military Noms After Tuberville Releases Holds, Four Navy Flag Billets Still Stalled
U.S. Capitol on Dec. 29, 2022. USNI News Photo
The Senate has confirmed more than 425 military nominees after Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) announced Tuesday that he would drop his almost 10-month hold on military promotions for those being promoted to three stars and below. Read More
VIDEO: Adm. Lisa Franchetti Sworn in as CNO
The following is the Nov. 2, 2023, Pentagon swearing-in ceremony for Adm. Lisa Franchetti to be the 33rd chief of naval operations. Read More
VCNO Franchetti Issues First Guidance to Fleet as Acting CNO
Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti delivers remarks during a relinquishment of office ceremony at the United States Naval Academy, Aug. 14, 2023. US Navy Photo
The Navy will continue uninterrupted despite the lack of a confirmed chief of naval operations, Adm. Lisa Franchetti said in her first message to the fleet since taking over the duties of CNO. Read More
UPDATED: White House Picks Lisa Franchetti as Next CNO, Sam Paparo as INDO-PACOM CO
(from top left clockwise) Adm. Lisa Franchetti, Adm. Sam Paparo, Vice Adm. Stephen Koehler, Vice Adm. Jim Kilby
This post was updated with additional details and a statement from the White House.
The Biden administration nominated the current Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti to be the next Chief of Naval Operations and current U.S. Pacific Fleet commander Adm. Sam Paparo to lead U.S. Indo-Pacific Command. Read More
Three Admirals Approved to Retire Amid Senate Confirmation Hold, Temporary Naval Academy Leader Chosen
U.S. Capitol on Dec. 29, 2022. USNI News Photo
THE PENTAGON – Three Navy three-star admirals will retire while the service moves to find temporary replacements amidst an ongoing hold on Senate confirmations for military leaders. Read More
VCNO Franchetti Set to be Interim Navy Head as White House Stays Silent on CNO Nominee
Adm Lisa Franchetti, Vice Chief of Naval Operations, delivers opening remarks during a concert in celebration of the Navy’s 247th Birthday in 2022. US Navy Photo
The Navy’s second-in-command is set to take over the day-to-day operations of the sea service when Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday retires next month, USNI News has learned. Read More
Report to Congress on Changes in the Arctic
The following is the July 5, 2022, Congressional Research Service report, Changes in the Arctic: Background and Issues for Congress. Read More
Report to Congress on Changes in the Arctic
The following is the March 24, 2022, Congressional Research Service report, Changes in the Arctic: Background and Issues for Congress. Read More
Former CNO Thomas Hayward Remembered For Professionalizing Navy, Taking on Soviets
Former Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Thomas Hayward in 1980 during an interview with All Hands magazine. US Navy Photo
Adm. Thomas B. Hayward, who served as the 21st chief of naval operations from 1978 to 1982, died March 3. He was 97. Read More
