
Adm. James Kilby, Vice Chief of Naval Operations (Vice CNO) is performing the duties of the CNO after President Trump directed Adm. Lisa Franchetti be relieved alongside Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force Gen. C.Q. Brown on Friday night. In a Saturday statement to the fleet, Kilby confirmed in accordance with the U.S. Code, he will perform the duties until a new CNO is appointed and confirmed. Kilby said the Navy will press ahead with current priorities…