John C. Aquilino
| John C. Aquilino | |
|---|---|
 Admiral John C. Aquilino | |
| Nickname(s) | Lung[1] |
| Born | Huntington, New York, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1984–present |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands held |
United States Pacific Fleet U.S. Naval Forces Central Command Combined Maritime Forces United States Fifth Fleet |
| Battles/wars |
Operation Deny Flight Operation Deliberate Force Operation Southern Watch Operation Noble Eagle Operation Enduring Freedom Operation Iraqi Freedom |
| Awards |
Navy Distinguished Service Medal (2) Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (5) Bronze Star Medal (2) |
John Christopher Aquilino[2] is a admiral in the United States Navy, serving as the commander of the United States Pacific Fleet since May 17, 2018.[3] He previously served as the commander of the United States Fifth Fleet and Combined Maritime Forces.
Naval career
Aquilino graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1984, earning a Bachelor of Science in Physics. He subsequently entered flight training and earned his wings in August 1986. Aquilino graduated from the Navy Fighter Weapons School (Top Gun), the Joint Forces Staff College and completed Harvard Kennedy School's Executive Education Program in National and International Security.[4]
His operational assignments include numerous fighter squadrons flying the F-14 A/B Tomcat and the F-18 C/E/F Hornet. His fleet assignments include the Ghost Riders of Fighter Squadron (VF) 142 and the Black Aces of VF-41. He commanded the World Famous Red Rippers of VF-11, Carrier Air Wing 2 and Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 2. He has made several extended deployments in support of Operations Deny Flight, Deliberate Force, Southern Watch, Noble Eagle, Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom.[4]
His shore tour assignments include duties as an adversary instructor pilot flying the A-4, F-5 and F-16N aircraft for the Challengers of VF-43; operations officer of Strike Weapons and Tactics School, Atlantic; flag aide to the vice chief of naval operations; special assistant for weapons systems and advanced development in the Office of the Legislative Affairs for the Secretary of Defense; director of air wing readiness and training, for Commander, Naval Air Forces, Atlantic Fleet; and executive assistant to the commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command.[4]
His flag assignments include director of strategy and policy (J5), U.S. Joint Forces Command; deputy director, joint force coordinator (J31), the Joint Staff; commander, CSG-2, director of maritime operations, U.S. Pacific Fleet (N04); deputy chief of naval operations for operations, plans and strategy (N3/N5); and as commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, U.S. 5th Fleet, Combined Maritime Forces.[4]
Aquilino assumed duties as commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, on May 17, 2018. He is the 36th commander since the fleet's Pearl Harbor headquarters was established in February 1941.[5]
Awards and decorations
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Naval Aviator insignia |
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Command at Sea insignia |
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Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge |
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References
- ↑ "US Navy's Aquilino: Partnerships Needed for Gulf Maritime Superiority". U.S. Central Command. 11 Nov 2017. Retrieved 18 May 2018.
- ↑ "PN673 — Navy". U.S. Congress. 25 October 1993. Retrieved 6 March 2018.
- ↑ U.S. Pacific Fleet conducts change of command Retrieved 19 May 2018
- 1 2 3 4 "Vice Admiral John C. Aquilino". US Navy. Retrieved 12 February 2018.
- ↑ "John C. Aquilino". US Navy. Retrieved 17 May 2018.
- ↑ "U.S. 5th Fleet Holds Change of Command Ceremony". U.S. Central Command. 7 May 2018. Retrieved 16 May 2018.
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| Military offices | ||
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| Preceded by Scott H. Swift |
United States Pacific Fleet 2018 – present |
Incumbent |