John F.G. Wade

John F.G. Wade
Born (1968-12-04) 4 December 1968
Port Washington, New York, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States
Branch
United States Navy
Service years
1990–present
Rank
Vice Admiral
Commands
Awards

John Fredric G. Wade (born 4 December 1968)[1] is a United States Navy vice admiral who has served as commander of the United States Third Fleet since 7 June 2024.[2] He most recently served as the commander of Joint Task Force - Red Hill from 2022 to 2024.[3][4] He previously served as the director of operations of the United States Indo-Pacific Command from 2020 to 2022.[5][6][7][8]

Wade graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1990 with a B.S. degree in economics. He later earned a master's degree in information systems technology from the Naval Postgraduate School and a second master's degree in national security strategy from the National War College.[5]

In May 2024, Wade was nominated for assignment as commander of the United States Third Fleet.[9]

In April 2026, Wade was nominated by President Trump to be the Senior Military Assistant to the Secretary of Defense.

Awards and decorations

Bronze oak leaf cluster
Gold star
Gold star
Gold star
Gold star
Gold star
Gold star
Gold star
Bronze star
Bronze star
Bronze star
Bronze star
Silver star
Bronze star
Bronze star
Surface WarfareOfficer Badge
Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit with three award stars Bronze Star Medal Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Meritorious Service Medal with three award stars Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with award star Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
Joint Meritorious Unit Award Navy Unit Commendation Army Meritorious Unit Commendation
Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation with bronze service star Battle Effectiveness Award 4th award National Defense Service Medal with bronze service star
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal Southwest Asia Service Medal Afghanistan Campaign Medal with two bronze service stars
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal Global War on Terrorism Service Medal Armed Forces Service Medal
Navy and Marine Corps Sea Service Deployment Ribbon with seven service stars Navy and Marine Corps Overseas Service Ribbon NATO Medal
Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait) Navy Expert Rifleman Medal Navy Expert Pistol Shot Medal
Command at Sea insignia Command Ashore-Project Maneger insignia
Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge

References

  1. ↑ Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy on Active Duty. Bureau of Naval Personnel. 1 October 1990. p. 201. Retrieved 5 June 2021.
  2. ↑ Llanos, Maria (7 June 2024). "U.S. 3rd Fleet Holds Change of Command Ceremony". DVIDS. San Diego: Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet. Retrieved 8 June 2024.
  3. ↑ "U.S. INDOPACOM announces establishment of Joint Task Force Red Hill". U.S. Indo-Pacific Command. 1 July 2022. Retrieved 2 September 2022.
  4. ↑ "Navy Assumes Responsibility of Red Hill Facility". DVIDS. Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii: Navy Closure Task Force - Red Hill. 28 March 2024. Retrieved 29 March 2024.
  5. 1 2 "Rear Admiral John Wade". www.navy.mil. Retrieved 5 June 2021.
  6. ↑ "Director of Operations, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (J3)". www.pacom.mil.
  7. ↑ "Navy surface warfare 'Top Gun' boss exits San Diego". San Diego Union-Tribune. 28 April 2018.
  8. ↑ "Surface Navy Association 2017 Rear Admiral John Wade". DVIDS.
  9. ↑ "Flag Officer Announcements". U.S. Department of Defense. 9 May 2024. Archived from the original on 10 May 2024.
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