John V. Fuller

John Vincent Fuller (born 1965) is a retired United States Navy vice admiral who served as the 42nd Naval Inspector General since 11 June 2021. Prior to that, Fuller served as deputy director for force protection of the Joint Staff and before that as the director of strategy, plans, and policy of the United States Northern Command.

As the deputy director for force protection (DDFP), Fuller led three force protection divisions which include the Joint Integrated Air and Missile Defense Organization (JIAMDO) that is responsible for the advocacy and integration of Joint IAMD capabilities; Force Protection Division which identifies and develops joint requirements for asset and personnel protection; and serves as director, Joint Requirements Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Defense (JRO-CBRND), a Chairman's Controlled Activity (CCA). Fuller also serves as the chairman of the protection Functional Capabilities Board.

Fuller assumed command of Carrier Strike Group 1 on 18 July 2017. He held that position until 2018 when he was replaced by Rear Admiral Alvin Holsey. He then served as the director of Strategy, policy & plans (J5), North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado.

In April 2021, Fuller was nominated for promotion to vice admiral and assigned to replace Vice Admiral Richard P. Snyder as the Naval Inspector General. His nomination was confirmed by the United States Senate on 29 April. He assumed the position on 11 June 2021.

Personal life

As a senior, Fuller played defensive end for the 1986 Navy Midshipmen football team.