Vice Adm. Mike Gilday
The Senate approved Vice Adm. Michael Gilday to be promoted to admiral and serve as the next chief of naval operations.
The confirmation was made in a voice vote without any opposition.
Gilday appeared before the Senate Armed Services Committee for his confirmation hearing on July 31, where senators expressed their support for a quick confirmation vote for him. The committee voted earlier today to send the Gilday nomination to the Senate floor, where it was passed about two...