Franchetti sworn in as vice chief of naval operations
By Geoff Ziezulewicz
Friday, Sep 2
Adm. Lisa Franchetti took the helm as the Navy’s 42nd vice chief of naval operations during a ceremony Friday.
In addition to taking on the Navy’s second-highest uniformed position, Franchetti received her fourth star prior to replacing outgoing vice chief of naval operations Adm. William Lescher.
https://www.militarytimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2022/09/02/franchetti-sworn-in-as-vice-chief-of-naval-operations/Lescher became vice CNO in May 2020 and is slated to retire.
“Adm. Franchetti is a true leader with unrelenting commitment to the Fleet,” Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday said, according to a press release announcing the event. “She demonstrates operational excellence, strong character, diverse perspectives and resilience in all she does — and I look forward to working together to ensure our Navy remains the world’s premier maritime force.”
