Adm. Lisa Franchetti earned her commission in 1985 through the NROTC at Northwestern University. She was promoted to the rank of admiral in 2022, when she also took over as the VCNO. Her flag assignments include commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea; commander, Carrier Strike Group 9; commander, Carrier Strike Group 15; chief of staff, strategy, plans and policy (J-5) Joint Staff; commander, U.S. 6th Fleet, Naval Striking and Support Forces NATO; deputy commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe; deputy commander, U.S. Naval Forces Africa; joint force maritime component commander; deputy CNO for warfighting development, N7; and director for strategy, plans and policy (J-5), Joint Staff.

Last Updated: 29 March 2023