Moran nominated for next CNO

Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick M. Shanahan announced April 11 that the president has nominated Navy Adm. Bill Moran for reappointment to the rank of admiral and assignment as Chief of Naval Operations (CNO). Moran currently serves as vice CNO at the Pentagon. (Source: DoD 04/11/19) Navy Adm. John Richardson has served as the 31st CNO since Sept. 18, 2015.