“Pres Biden chose Adm. Lisa Franchetti to lead the Navy. If confirmed, she would be 1st woman to be US military service chief.
Biden’s decision to tap Franchetti, admiral w broad command & exec experience, goes against rec of Pentagon chief but he’s selecting officer whom insiders considered top choice for the job.
Franchetti, current vice chief of operations for Navy, would become 1st female member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff”