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Indian Defence NewsAdmiral Lisa Franchetti, First Woman to Lead U.S. Navy

Admiral Lisa Franchetti, First Woman to Lead U.S. Navy

With an impressive 38-year career in the Navy, Admiral Lisa Franchetti has already made history as the second woman to reach the rank of four-star admiral.

In a historic move, US President Biden has nominated Admiral Lisa Franchetti, a highly accomplished female officer, to lead the US Navy. If confirmed, she will become the first woman to head a Pentagon military service branch.

With a remarkable career that includes serving as the former head of the US 6th Fleet and US naval forces in South Korea, as well as commanding an aircraft carrier strike group, Admiral Lisa Franchetti has demonstrated her exceptional leadership skills.

Admiral Lisa Franchetti

However, before Admiral Lisa Franchetti appointment can be finalized, it must go through the confirmation process in the US Senate.

Unfortunately, this process has been hindered by a lawmaker who is currently blocking confirmations of military leaders to protest a military abortion policy.

Nonetheless, Admiral Lisa Franchetti’s appointment as Chief of Naval Operations would be a groundbreaking achievement, granting her membership in the elite group of senior military officers known as the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Admiral Lisa Franchetti
EVANSTON, Ill. (Oct. 24, 2019) – Vice Adm. Lisa M. Franchetti, commander, U.S. 6th Fleet, speaks with Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps midshipman from the Chicago Consortium about leadership and her experiences in the Navy during a visit to Northwestern University. U.S. 6th Fleet, headquartered in Naples, Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and naval operations, often in concert with allied and interagency partners, in order to advance U.S. national interests and security and stability in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Amanda S. Kitchner)

With an impressive 38-year career in the Navy, Admiral Lisa Franchetti has already made history as the second woman to reach the rank of four-star admiral.

President Biden has praised Admiral Lisa Franchetti’s extensive expertise in both operational and policy matters, expressing confidence in her ability to excel in the role.

Despite reports suggesting that the US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin initially recommended another candidate, TOPGUN graduate Samuel Paparo, the President’s choice of Admiral Franchetti underscores the importance of her exceptional qualifications and trailblazing achievements.

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