Pittsford Mendon graduate first woman to lead U.S. Navy

The Senate has confirmed Admiral Lisa Franchetti, a Pittsford Mendon graduate, as Chief of Naval Operations. (Photo provided: Sen. Chuck Schumer's office)
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Admiral Lisa Franchetti, a graduate of Pittsford Mendon High School, has been confirmed as Chief of Naval Operations. The U.S. Senate confirmed the new chief Thursday.
Franchetti is the first woman ever to lead the United States Navy.