Trump nominates naval aviator as next Navy chief

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is nominating a naval aviator with extensive experience in budgeting and personnel reform to become the next officer to lead the Navy.
Navy Adm. Bill Moran, who piloted P-3 Orion surveillance aircraft during the Cold War, is currently the Navy’s vice chief. If confirmed by the Senate, he would become the 32nd chief of naval operations and take over from Adm. John Richardson, who is retiring.
Trump nominated Vice Adm. Robert Burke, a submariner