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CNO

American  
  1. Chief of Naval Operations.


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Although she was initially thought to be a front-runner to be CNO, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin recommended Admiral Samuel Paparo for the top job.

From Washington Times • Jul. 21, 2023

Gilday also worked closely with Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., a former Joint Chiefs chairman, who named Gilday head of the joint staff and recommended him as CNO.

From Washington Post • Jul. 31, 2020

The prosecutors produced an affidavit from one of Richardson’s speechwriters: “To the best of my recollection, I am also confident that the CNO never used the word ‘negligent,’” Lt.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2019

But his service record indicates that his real job title was "Deputy Assistant to CNO/VCNO for Decision Coordination," a position better characterized as a support aide, one of many such working in the CNO shop.

From New York Times • Dec. 5, 2017

Footnote 3-54: See CNO ALNAV, 7 Aug 44, quoted in Nelson, "Integration of the Negro," p.

From Integration of the Armed Forces, 1940-1965 by MacGregor, Morris J.