Franchetti Takes the Helm After Gilday ’85 Relinquishment of Office

Published on August 17, 2023
 Adm. Mike Gilday relinquished the office of the Chief of Naval Operations after successfully concluding his four-year tenure as the Navy’s top military leader in a ceremony at the United States Naval Academy, Aug. 14.

Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti, who has been nominated by President Biden to be the next CNO, will perform the duties of the CNO until someone is formally appointed to that role in accordance with law.

Learn more through the following link: https://www.navy.mil/Press-Office/Press-Releases/display-pressreleases/Article/3492496/franchetti-takes-the-helm-after-gildays-relinquishment-of-office/

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