Biden Chooses Female Admiral Lisa

Franchetti To Lead US Navy

Why In The News?
• President Joe Biden Has Chosen Admiral Lisa Franchetti As The Navy's Highest-
Ranking Officer. If Confirmed, She Will Make History As The First Woman To
Hold This Position In The Navy And The First Woman To Be Part Of The Joint
Chiefs Of Staff.
• Last Month, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin Suggested Adm. Samuel Paparo,
The Current Commander Of The Navy's Pacific Fleet, To President Biden For The
Post. However, Biden Decided To Nominate Paparo For U.S. Indo-Pacific
Command Instead.
• A Senior Official Revealed That Based On Her Extensive Experience At Sea And
Ashore, Including Various High-Level Policy And Administrative Roles,
President Biden Selected Adm. Lisa Franchetti. This Choice Reflects Her Deep
Knowledge Of Budgeting And Effectively Managing The Department.

Who Is Lisa Franchetti?

• Admiral Lisa Franchetti Is Currently The Vice Chief Of Naval Operations. She Has
A Background As A Surface Warfare Officer With Extensive Experience In Both
Operational And Policy Roles.
• Previously, She Held Positions As The Director For Strategy, Plans, And Policy
For The Joint Chiefs Of Staff And As The Commander Of The U.S. Sixth Fleet.
 She Also Served As Commander Of U.S. Naval Forces Korea, Commander Of
Carrier Strike Group 9, And Commander Of Carrier Strike Group 15.
• Admiral Franchetti Began Her Military Career After Receiving Her Commission
In 1985 Through The Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps Program At
Northwestern University, Where She Earned A Bachelor Of Science Degree In
Journalism. She Furthered Her Education At The Naval War College And Holds A
master’s degree in organizational management From The University Of
Phoenix.