The official photo of Rear Adm. Shoshana Chatfield, Naval War College (NWC) President. Chatfield is the first woman president in the history of the Naval War College. Established in 1884, NWC is the oldest institution of its kind in the world. More than 50,000 students have graduated since its first class of nine students in 1885 and about 300 of today's active duty admirals, generals and senior executive service leaders are alumni.
(U.S Navy photo/Released)
Navy picks first female leader of War College after removing president
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The Navy has named the first female leader of the U.S. Naval War College after removing the college president who is under investigation.
Navy Secretary Richard Spencer announced Friday that Rear Adm. Shoshana Chatfield will be the new president.
Rear Adm. Jeffrey Harley was removed as the college president Monday, days after The Associated Press reported he was under investigation and more than a year after the initial complaint was filed.
The AP reported Harley was under investigation for allegedly spending excessively, abusing his hiring authority and otherwise behaving inappropriately, including keeping a margarita machine in his office.
Spencer was at the college in Newport, Rhode Island, on Friday for graduation.
Chatfield currently leads a military command in Guam, Joint Region Marianas.
By — Associated Press
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