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CNO Nominee Open To Ditching Boise, Adding Ship Repair and Construction Work Outside U.S.

Thursday, July 24th, 2025

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CNO Nominee Open To Ditching Boise, Adding Ship Repair and Construction Work Outside U.S.

Adm. Daryl Caudle, commander of U.S. Fleet Forces Command, delivers remarks at the Surface Navy Association’s 35th Annual National Symposium on Jan. 11, 2023.(Photo: U.S. Navy by Capt. Dave Hecht)

Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) nominee Adm. Daryl Caudle on Thursday said he was open to retiring the USS Boise (SSN-764) attack submarine early due to its long maintenance delays and also entertained the idea of adding more ship repair and even construction work outside the U.S. while domestic shipbuilding ramps up. President Donald Trump nominated Caudle, currently commander of U.S. Fleet Forces Command, in June. Vice Adm. James Kilby has been acting CNO since February when Trump abruptly fired…

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