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If confirmed, Franchetti would replace Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday, whose four-term year ends this fall.

On Friday, President Biden acknowledged the historical importance of Admiral Franchettis selection, highlighting her extensive expertise in both operational and policy aspects throughout her career.

President Joe Biden on Friday announced he will nominate Admiral Lisa Franchetti to lead the US Navy, which would make her the first woman to hold the position and to serve on the Joint Chiefs of Staff."She is the second woman ever to achieve the rank of four-star admiral in the United States Navy, and when confirmed, she will again make history as the first woman to serve as the Chief of Naval Operations and on the Joint Chiefs of Staff," he said.

If confirmed, the Navy’s vice chief will break multiple glass ceilings as a woman to reach the most senior ranks of the Pentagon.

U.S. President Joe Biden announced nominees for four key military positions, the White House said Friday. If confirmed, one nominee will become the first woman to serve with the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

President Biden has nominated Adm. Lisa Franchetti to be the next chief of naval operations. If confirmed she'd be the first woman who would serve in that role and on the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

More than 250 senior military confirmations are stalled in the Senate over a abortion policy fight.

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. The White House also selected […]

More than 250 senior military confirmations are stalled in the Senate over a abortion policy fight.

If her nomination is confirmed by the Senate, Adm. Lisa Franchetti would become the first woman to serve on the Joint Chiefs of Staff.