Senate Confirms New Navy CNO, Commanders of AFRICOM and SOCOM

Submariner confirmed as new Chief of Naval Operations

The Navy has a new top officer as the U.S. Senate confirmed Adm. Daryl Caudle as Chief of Naval Operations late on Thursday night. The confirmation comes after the position sat empty for almost half a year, with a nominee to take over the role only recently named.  Caudle was one of several officers approved for high ranking positions, and was confirmed unanimously.  The Chief of Naval Operations position has been empty since February, when Trum…

Admiral Caudle Confirmed as Chief of Naval Operations

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Senate confirms new Navy CNO, commanders of AFRICOM and SOCOM

The Senate has confirmed new commanders for U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Special Operations Command as well as the next chief of naval operations, giving the Navy its first permanent military leader in five months.

U.S. Senate Confirms Next Chief of Naval Operations

Adm. Daryl Caudle enters the role after serving as the commander of U.S. Fleet Forces Command since December 2021.