Trump’s Pick for CNO Faces Few Hurdles in Confirmation Hearing

Trump’s pick for CNO faces few hurdles in confirmation hearing

If confirmed, Adm. Daryl Caudle would replace Adm. James Kilby, who has served as acting CNO since Trump's dismissal of Adm. Lisa Franchetti.

Adm. Caudle talks Virginia class subs in nomination hearing for Chief of Naval Operations

WASHINGTON (WAVY) — The commander of U.S. Fleet Forces, Adm. Daryl Caudle based at Naval Station Norfolk, testified Thursday before the Senate Armed Services Committee in his confirmation process to become the next Chief of Naval Operations. U.S. Fleet Forces holds change of command, welcomes 43rd Commander Caudle told the committee the production pace for Virginia class submarines must at least double to be able to honor an agreement to s…