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Trump Nominates Caudle As Next Chief of Naval Operations

Wednesday, June 18th, 2025

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Trump Nominates Caudle As Next Chief of Naval Operations

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)

President Trump nominated Adm. Daryl Caudle to be the next Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) this month, after removing Adm. Lisa Franchetti about four months ago. According to a congressional notification, the Senate received the nomination of Caudle on June 17, which was then referred to the Senate Armed Services Committee. A nomination hearing has not yet been scheduled as of publication time. Caudle has served as commander of U.S. Fleet Forces Command since late 2021, having succeeded Adm. Chris…

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