Latest "cno" stories

Fleet Master Chief Jim Honea addresses sailors assigned to Nimitz-class nuclear aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) on Feb. 8, 2021.

Meet the Navy’s next MCPON

Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday announced his selection for the sea service's top enlisted leader Thursday.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

9 months ago

How did Fat Leonard attend this former CNO’s change of command? He was on the VIP list

Records show "Leonard G. Francis" was on former CNO Adm. Gary Roughead's "Personal A-list" of guests for his change-of-command ceremony in 2011.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

17 months ago

Navy to chart new course after rash of problems

The CNO insists the Navy is now on a “positive trajectory,” but it will have to rebuild confidence under congressional scrutiny as it prepares a new strategic plan.

19 months ago

SECNAV: Navy seeking more mental health funding in upcoming budget

Acting Navy Secretary Thomas Harker said funds are also being moved around in this year's budget for mental health resources.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

19 months ago

Cannibalized parts, systems that sailors can’t fix: LCS maintenance woes could get worse, watchdog warns

A Government Accountability Office report raises questions about the Navy's LCS maintenance strategy.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

19 months ago

Despite littoral combat ship’s myriad issues, the CNO is ‘bullish’ on their future

Issues with the combining gear of the Freedom-class LCS variants have forced the Navy to halt further acceptance of new ships. The CNO called that a “big problem.”

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

20 months ago