for nearly four decades, admiral lisa franchetti has been a trailblazer in the u.s.only one female admiral. there was even a law that barred women from serving on combat ships. but that never stopped the young recruit from setting her sights far beyond the horizon. once the ban was lifted in 1993, she quickly rose through the ranks and re-defined what was possible for women in the navy. she'd go on to lead at every level, commanding destroyers, carrier strike groups, and the entire u.s. sixth fleet, where she faced some of america's biggest adversaries at sea. her path has taken her around the world, from asia to africa and now all the way to the pentagon. last year, president biden nominated the four-star admiral to lead the navy, and after a senate confirmation hearing -- >> it has been the honor of my lifetime to command at every level of our navy. >> she was officially sworn in as the new chief of naval operations in november. >> congratulations. >> becoming the first woman ever to assume the navy's top position, and the first female member of the joint chiefs of

the chief of naval operations, the us admiral lisa franchetti, as well. this was like a star studded cast. one of the people who was inducted won the pulitzer prize this week. no pressure this week , i know. and so it was just incredible. you know, peter and i are both from northwestern. we are always proud to say we are from northwestern and medill. so when the school says they're proud of you, that is something special. and to have my whole family there, my sister, my partner there, it was really a lovely occasion. it's it is very well deserved. we got the honor a couple of years ago. well, it was a special one alongside our friend sheinelle jones. we're wrapping the wildcats over today show rapid heart. nice article in the advocate this week. yes. yeah, very grateful to the folks at the advocate for that. yes, definitely. check that out. congratulations still to come our saturday morning boost and the best kind of slumber party we have ever seen. we're back after this. as more americans turn to nbc news than any other news organization, sag's mobile sh