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Gilday In As New CNO

Thursday, August 22nd, 2019

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Gilday In As New CNO

Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike Gilday delivers his first remarks as the 32nd CNO during a change of office ceremony held at the Washington Navy Yard. Gilday. (Photo: U.S. Navy)

Promising to question assumptions while modernizing the Navy, Adm. Mike Gilday on Thursday officially relieved Adm. John Richardson to become the 32nd Chief of Naval Operations (CNO). During the ceremony held at the Washington Navy Yard, Gilday said the service is moving in the right direction and credited it, in large part, to Richardson’s leadership. “I do believe that our Navy’s strategic direction is rock solid and I think our Navy’s in great shape. We are recruiting and retaining a…

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