Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jim Kilby is now performing the duties of the chief of naval operations after Adm. Lisa Franchetti was removed from the role on Friday night. In accordance with Section 8035 of Title 10 of the U.S. Code , which outlines the vice CNO’s responsibilities, Kilby will fill the position until a new CNO is appointed and confirmed by Congress, Navy sources confirmed to Inside Defense . In a statement to the fleet released publicly...
