John F.G. Wade Explained

John Fredric G. Wade (born December 4, 1968)^[1] is a United States Navy vice admiral who has served as commander of the United States Third Fleet since June 7, 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]

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Notes and References

1. Book: Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy on Active Duty . October 1, 1990 . 201 . Bureau of Naval Personnel . June 5, 2021.
2. Web site: Llanos. Maria. U.S. 3rd Fleet Holds Change of Command Ceremony. 2024-06-07. 2024-06-08. Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet. San Diego. DVIDS.
3. Web site: U.S. INDOPACOM announces establishment of Joint Task Force Red Hill. 2022-07-01. 2022-09-02. U.S. Indo-Pacific Command.
4. Web site: Navy Assumes Responsibility of Red Hill Facility. 2024-03-28. 2024-03-29. Navy Closure Task Force - Red Hill. Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. DVIDS.
5. Web site: Rear Admiral John Wade. www.navy.mil. June 5, 2021.
6. Web site: Director of Operations, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (J3). www.pacom.mil.
7. Web site: Navy surface warfare 'Top Gun' boss exits San Diego. April 28, 2018. San Diego Union-Tribune.
8. Web site: Surface Navy Association 2017 Rear Admiral John Wade. DVIDS.
9. Web site: Flag Officer Announcements. 2024-05-09. U.S. Department of Defense.