John F.G. Wade

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]

Born (1968-12-04) 4 December 1968 (age 57)

Port Washington, New York, U.S.

AllegianceUnited States

Branch

United States Navy

Service years

1990–present

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John F.G. Wade
Born	(1968-12-04) 4 December 1968 (age 57) Port Washington, New York, U.S.
Allegiance	United States
Branch	United States Navy
Service years	1990–present
Rank	Vice Admiral
Commands	United States Third Fleet Joint Task Force Red Hill Carrier Strike Group 12 Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center Destroyer Squadron 28 USS Preble (DDG-88) USS Firebolt (PC-10)
Awards	Defense Superior Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit (4) Bronze Star Medal

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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.