The sudden dismissal of Admiral Franchetti in February underscores the administration’s commitment to refocusing the military on warfighting readiness, stripping away distractions like DEI that have no place in an institution built for victory. #USNavy #MilitaryLeadership #NavalOperations #CNO #DefensePolicy #NationalSecurity #MilitaryReadiness #LeadershipChange
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It has been weeks now since Admiral Lisa Franchetti was relieved of her duties as Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) by Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) Pete Hegseth. A permanent replacement has not yet been put in place for this key national security role.
Admiral Lisa Franchetti: A Career of Firsts Cut Short
Admiral Franchetti’s career has been marked by a series of historic achievements. Commissioned in 1985, she rose through the ranks to become the first woman to command U.S. Naval Forces Korea, as well as Carrier Strike Groups 9 and 15. In September 2022, she was appointed Vice Chief of Naval Operations, and by November 2023, she shattered another glass ceiling by becoming the first female CNO and the first woman to serve on the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
