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CNO

American  
  1. Chief of Naval Operations.


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Although she was initially thought to be a front-runner to be CNO, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin recommended Admiral Samuel Paparo for the top job.

From Washington Times

If confirmed as CNO by the Senate, Adm.

From Washington Times

Generally, nitrogen is produced together with carbon through the carbon-nitrogen-oxygen, or CNO, cycle in stellar interiors.

From Scientific American

Mike Mullen, the former CNO and chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

From Washington Post

Serving as the chief of naval operations, or CNO, is a special challenge for Gilday, 57, who was jumped from three stars to four a year ago when he was named to the top post, bypassing other, more senior admirals.

From Washington Post