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John F.G. Wade
Born (1968-12-04) December 4, 1968 (age 55)
Port Washington, New York
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1990–present
RankVice Admiral
Commands
Awards

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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  1. ^ Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy on Active Duty. Bureau of Naval Personnel. October 1, 1990. p. 201. Retrieved June 5, 2021.
  2. ^ Llanos, Maria (June 7, 2024). "U.S. 3rd Fleet Holds Change of Command Ceremony". DVIDS. San Diego: Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet. Retrieved June 8, 2024.
  3. ^ "U.S. INDOPACOM announces establishment of Joint Task Force Red Hill". U.S. Indo-Pacific Command. July 1, 2022. Retrieved September 2, 2022.
  4. ^ "Navy Assumes Responsibility of Red Hill Facility". DVIDS. Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii: Navy Closure Task Force - Red Hill. March 28, 2024. Retrieved March 29, 2024.
  5. ^ a b "Rear Admiral John Wade". www.navy.mil. Retrieved June 5, 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. April 28, 2018.
  8. ^ "Surface Navy Association 2017 Rear Admiral John Wade". DVIDS.
  9. ^ "Flag Officer Announcements". U.S. Department of Defense. May 9, 2024.
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Military offices
Preceded by Commander of Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center
2016–2018 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Commander of Carrier Strike Group 12
2018–2019 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Director of Maritime Operations of the United States Fleet Forces Command
2019–2020 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Director of Operations of the United States Indo-Pacific Command
2020–2022 		Succeeded by
New command Commander of Joint Task Force - Red Hill
2022–2024 		Task force inactivated
Preceded by Commander of the United States Third Fleet
2022–2024 		Incumbent


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