Adm. Daryl Caudle took over as commanding officer of U.S. Fleet Forces Tuesday, relieving Adm. Christopher Grady, who has been tapped to serve as vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
President Joe Biden’s nominee for vice-chairman of the Joint Chiefs pledged to continue his predecessor’s efforts to reform the beleaguered joint requirements process during his confirmation hearing.
Navy Adm. Christopher Grady, who has served in the Fleet Forces role for the last three years, would replace retiring Vice Chairman Air Force Gen. John Hyten.