New top admiral takes over the US Navy amid military firings https://t.co/ZYIZIhVlCb
New top admiral takes over the US Navy amid military firings | Click on the image to read the full story https://t.co/s7suhRpNuS
Adm. Daryl Caudle, the Navy's newest CNO, has been an outspoken critic of manning shortages and delayed ship availability. https://t.co/mtBANi5q5h
Admiral Daryl Caudle was sworn in as the 34th Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) of the U.S. Navy on August 25, 2025. His appointment comes amid ongoing military firings and challenges within the Navy. Admiral Caudle has been an outspoken critic of manning shortages and delays in ship availability, signaling a focus on addressing these operational issues. In related personnel changes, Marine Corps Major General David J. Bligh was appointed as the newest U.S. Navy Judge Advocate General (JAG) on August 23, 2025.
