CNO Nominee Moran Will Retire from Navy Amidst Questions From SECNAV on Judgment By: Sam LaGrone July 7, 2019 10:40 PM • Updated: July 7, 2019 11:51 PM The admiral confirmed to lead the U.S. Navy starting next month will instead step aside from assuming the chief of naval operations job and retire, service officials confirmed to USNI News on Sunday night. “I informed the Secretary of the Navy today that I have decided to decline my appointment as the next Chief of Naval Operations. He has expressed his support,” Adm. Bill Moran, who was set to be sworn in...