Washington: President Joe Biden has nominated Adm. Lisa Franchetti to lead the Navy, making her the first woman to head a Pentagon military service branch. Franchetti, who is currently the vice chief of naval operations, would also be the first woman to serve on the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Franchetti has a long and distinguished career in the Navy. She was commissioned in 1985 and has held a variety of command and staff positions, including the commander of the US 6th Fleet and US naval forces in South Korea. She is also a former aircraft carrier strike commander.
In a statement, Biden said that Franchetti “has demonstrated extensive expertise in both the operational and policy arenas.” He added that she “is a proven leader who will be an asset to our Navy and our nation.”
Franchetti’s nomination is historic, but it is also well-deserved. She is a highly qualified and experienced officer who has a deep understanding of the Navy and its mission. If confirmed by the Senate, she will be a role model for women and girls everywhere, and she will help to ensure that the Navy remains a strong and capable force.
Franchetti’s nomination is also a sign of progress for women in the military. In recent years, there has been a growing number of women in senior leadership positions in the armed forces. This is a welcome development, and it is a sign that the military is becoming more inclusive and representative of the American people.
Franchetti’s nomination is a significant moment in American history. It is a sign of progress for women in the military, and it is a testament to Franchetti’s own qualifications and accomplishments. If confirmed, she will be a role model for women and girls everywhere, and she will help to ensure that the Navy remains a strong and capable force.
Franchetti’s nomination brought in varied reactions. The Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said, “Adm. Franchetti is a highly qualified and experienced officer who has a deep understanding of the Navy and its mission. She is a proven leader who will be an asset to our Navy and our nation.”
Sen. Jack Reed (D-RI), chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee said, “Adm. Franchetti is a brilliant and accomplished naval officer who has served our country with distinction. She is the right person to lead the Navy into the future.”
Adm. Michelle Howard, the first woman to serve as vice chief of naval operations noted, “Adm. Franchetti is a trailblazer and a role model for women everywhere. She is a brilliant officer with a deep understanding of the Navy. I am confident that she will be an outstanding leader.”
Franchetti’s nomination is a historic moment, and it is a sign of progress for women in the military. If confirmed, she will be a role model for women and girls everywhere, and she will help to ensure that the Navy remains a strong and capable force.thumb_upthumb_downtuneshareGoogle itmore_vertadd_circle