The U.S. Senate has confirmed Admiral Lisa Franchetti as the first woman to lead the U.S. Navy, bypassing a blockade by Republican Senator Tommy Tuberville. Franchetti's confirmation also makes her the first female member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Franchetti's appointment is seen as a historic milestone for the U.S. Navy and the country as a whole.
Admiral Lisa Franchetti became the head of the US Navy - she became the first woman on the US Joint Chiefs of Staff and in the post of “naval commander” https://t.co/BeRgZdSDJa
For the first time in history, a woman occupied the post of Chief of Staff of the US Navy. The US Senate has appointed a woman, Admiral Lisa Franchetti, to the post of Chief of Naval Staff for the first time in the country's history, Reuters reported. As noted, she also became… https://t.co/xwmFe1Vsei
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The U.S. Senate, circumventing holds by Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville, on Thursday confirmed the nominations of two senior military leaders, including the first female member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. https://t.co/dl0LWbQ40V
Senate confirms first woman to top Navy post, bypassing Tuberville blockade https://t.co/ibjpyfXj6R
The U.S. Senate, circumventing holds by Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville, confirmed the nominations of two senior military leaders, including the first female member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. https://t.co/JTO4NKNk3o
I am thrilled that Admiral Lisa Franchetti has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as @USNavyCNO. She is a superb leader, and it has been an honor to work with her on #AUKUS in @DeptofDefense. 🇺🇸 https://t.co/CBQ3nWj4n7
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