The chief of naval operations (CNO) is the highest-ranking officer of the United States Navy. The position is a statutory office (10 U.S.C. § 8033) held by an admiral who is a military adviser and deputy to the secretary of the Navy.

Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti met with Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Navy (RTN) Adm. Jirapol Wongwit, at the Pentagon today.

Lisa Marie Franchetti (/ f r æ n. k ˈ ɛ t i / fran-KEH-ti; born 25 April 1964) [1] is a United States Navy admiral who has been the 33rd [2] chief of naval operations since 2 November 2023. [3] [4] She is the first woman to be chief of naval operations, and the first woman to serve on the Joint Chiefs of Staff. [3]

Her previous flag assignments include: Vice Chief of Naval Operations; director for Strategy, Plans and Policy (J5), Joint Staff; deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Warfighting...

Nov 2, 2023 · Lisa Franchetti becomes the first woman to serve as the Navy’s chief of naval operations and as a Joint Chiefs of Staff member.

Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti. Vice Chief of Naval Operations Admiral James W. Kilby. Biography and Official Photo Vice Chief of Naval Operations Admiral James W. Kilby ...

Nov 2, 2023 · Her previous flag assignments include: Vice Chief of Naval Operations; director for Strategy, Plans and Policy (J5), Joint Staff; deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Warfighting...

Nov 2, 2023 · Adm. Lisa Franchetti was sworn in as the 33rd Chief of Naval Operations on Thursday in a ceremony following her Senate confirmation.

Nov 9, 2023 · WASHINGTON – In a small ceremony attended by family and colleagues, Adm. Lisa Franchetti was sworn in as the 33rd Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), the highest ranking officer of the United...

Jul 21, 2023 · Admiral Lisa Franchetti was nominated July 21, 2023, as Chief of Naval Operations. If Confirmed she would be the first woman to serve on the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Share