Adm. Daryl Caudle takes over as the Navy's top uniformed leader after the position sat empty for nearly half a year.

The commander of U.S. Fleet Forces, Adm. Daryl Caudle based at Naval Station Norfolk, testified Thursday before the Senate Armed Services Committee in his confirmation process to become the next Chief ...

UPDATED: August 2, 2025 at 2:59 PM EDT Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Wednesday named Norfolk-based Navy Adm. Daryl Caudle to succeed Adm. Lisa Franchetti as Chief of Naval Operations.

Almost one-third of the US Navy’s submarine force is unavailable at any given time due to maintenance-related issues.