John F.G. Wade

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

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.

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

Awards and decorations

Surface WarfareOfficer BadgeDefense Superior Service MedalLegion of Merit with three award starsBronze Star Medal Defense Meritorious Service MedalMeritorious Service Medal with three award starsNavy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with award starNavy and Marine Corps Achievement MedalJoint Meritorious Unit AwardNavy Unit CommendationArmy Meritorious Unit CommendationNavy Meritorious Unit Commendation with bronze service starBattle Effectiveness Award 4th awardNational Defense Service Medal with bronze service starArmed Forces Expeditionary MedalSouthwest Asia Service MedalAfghanistan Campaign Medal with two bronze service starsGlobal War on Terrorism Expeditionary MedalGlobal War on Terrorism Service MedalArmed Forces Service MedalNavy and Marine Corps Sea Service Deployment Ribbon with seven service starsNavy and Marine Corps Overseas Service RibbonNATO MedalKuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait)Navy Expert Rifleman MedalNavy Expert Pistol Shot MedalCommand at Sea insigniaCommand Ashore-Project Maneger insigniaJoint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge