Navy

3-star to be first female fleet commander of ships

The president has nominated Vice Adm. Nora Tyson to lead the San Diego-based 3rd Fleet, one of three flag moves announced Tuesday. If confirmed by the Senate, Tyson will be the Navy's first female numbered fleet commander of ships. (The first female numbered fleet commander is Vice Adm. Jan Tighe, who leads U.S. Fleet Cyber Command, also known as 10th Fleet.)