All 2019 Flag Officer announcements for the U.S. Navy. Flag Officers have reached the rank of Rear Admiral Lower Half, Rear Admiral, Vice Admiral, and Admiral with a O-7 pay grade and above.
Release No: NR-189-19
July 18, 2019
Acting Secretary of Defense Richard V. Spencer announced today that the president has made the following nomination:
Navy Vice Adm. Michael M. Gilday for appointment to the grade of admiral, and assignment as chief of naval operations, Washington, District of Columbia. Gilday is currently serving as director of the Joint Staff, Washington, District of Columbia.
Release No: NR-081-19
April 11, 2019
Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis announced today that the president has made the following nomination:
Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick M. Shanahan announced today that the president made the following nominations:
Navy Adm. Bill Moran for reappointment to the rank of admiral, and assignment as chief of naval operations, Pentagon, Washington, District of Columbia. Moran is currently serving as vice chief of naval operations, Pentagon, Washington, District of Columbia.
Navy Vice Adm. Robert P. Burke for appointment to the rank of admiral, and assignment as vice chief of naval operations, Pentagon, Washington, District of Columbia. Burke is currently serving as deputy chief of naval operations for manpower, personnel, training and education (N1), Arlington, Virginia.