Latest "Chief-of-naval-operations" stories
Several other high-level Navy nominations are still awaiting a Senate vote.
The service expected to fall short by 13,000 recruits at the beginning of the fiscal year, though.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin sent Paparo's name to the White House last week, officials confirmed.
This month, Lt. j.g. Audrey Knutson described participating in an LGBTQ spoken word night and sharing a personally written poem with the ship.
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