John Vincent Fuller[1](born 1965)[2]is aUnited States Navyvice admiralwho serves as the 42ndNaval Inspector Generalsince June 11, 2021. Prior to that, Fuller served as deputy director for force protection of theJoint Staffand before that as the director of strategy, plans, and policy of theUnited States Northern Command.[3][4][5][6][7]
John V. Fuller | |
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| Born | 1965 (age 58–59) |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1987–present |
| Rank |  Vice Admiral |
| Commands | Carrier Strike Group 1 Naval Surface Group, Middle Pacific Navy Region Hawaii Destroyer Squadron 22 Task Group-Iraqi Maritime USSMason(DDG-87) |
| Awards | Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit(4) Defense Meritorious Service Medal(4) |
| Alma mater | United States Naval Academy(BS) Naval Postgraduate School(MS) College of Naval Command and Staff (MA) |
As the deputy director for force protection (DDFP), Fuller led three force protection divisions which include theJoint 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 protectionFunctional Capabilities Board.[3]
Education
editHe received his commission from theU.S. Naval Academyin 1987. He earned a Bachelor of Science in political science from the Naval Academy and a Master of Science in management from the Naval Post Graduate School. He also earned a Master of Arts in national security and strategic studies from the College of Naval Command and Staff at theNaval War College.He is aMassachusetts Institute of TechnologySeminar XXI Fellow.[3]
Military career
editFuller's sea duty tours include damage control assistant, combat information center officer and assistant engineering officer,USSVandegrift(FFG-48); chief engineer,USSKauffman(FFG-59);Atlantic FleetPropulsion Examining Board; flag secretary, Amphibious Force,U.S. 7th Fleet;executive officer aboardUSSCurtis Wilbur(DDG-54); commanding officer,USSMason(DDG-87); deputy commander,Destroyer Squadron 22;commander, Task Group-Iraqi Maritime; and commander,Destroyer Squadron 22.[3]
Ashore, he served in numerous joint and staff billets to include, Plans & Policy/Community Issues Section head and Strategy & Alignment Branch head, Surface Warfare Division; U.S. Naval Academy 4th Battalion Officer; military assistant to the director, rapid fielding in theOffice of the Secretary of Defense (AT&L);special assistant to theLittoral Combat Ship(LCS)/Joint High Speed Vessel Council chairman, Navy Staff; operational definition team lead for the Small Surface Combatant Task Force; and deputy for LCS, Surface Warfare Division.[3]
As a flag officer, he first served as commander ofNavy Region Hawaiiand Naval Surface Group, Middle Pacific.[8][9]
Fuller assumed command ofCarrier Strike Group 1on July 18, 2017.[10]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 CommandandU.S. Northern CommandatPeterson Air Force Base,Colorado.[3]Since August 27, 2020, he has served as the deputy director for force protection of theJoint Staff.[11]
In April 2021, Fuller was nominated for promotion tovice admiraland assigned to replace Vice AdmiralRichard P. Snyderas theNaval Inspector General.[12][13]His nomination was confirmed by theUnited States Senateon April 29.[14]He assumed the position on June 11, 2021.
Personal life
editAs a senior, Fuller playeddefensive endfor the1986 Navy Midshipmen football team.[3]
References
edit- ^"PN348 — Navy — 100th Congress (1987-1988)".U.S. Congress.May 15, 1987.RetrievedJune 10,2021.
- ^Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy on Active Duty.Bureau of Naval Personnel. October 1, 1990. p. 145.RetrievedJune 10,2021.
- ^abcdefg"Vice Adm. John V. Fuller".Joint Staff.RetrievedJanuary 25,2021.
- ^"Interview: Rear Adm. John Fuller".
- ^"New Navy Fleet Commanders in Pacific, Middle East Nominated; New Picks for N9, Inspector General - USNI News".Usni News.April 15, 2021.
- ^"Vice Admiral John V. Fuller"(PDF).RetrievedJuly 3,2021.
- ^"July 2021 Roster (Public)"(PDF).U.S. Navy.
- ^"Navy Region Hawaii holds change in command".Hawaii News Now.June 27, 2015.
- ^"Fuller Assigned to Naval Surface Group".Afcea International.September 1, 2015.
- ^"170728-N-FT110-014".allhands.navy.mil.
- ^"Reference at mynavyhr.navy.mil"(PDF).Archived fromthe original(PDF)on May 18, 2021.RetrievedJune 2,2021.
- ^"Flag Officer Announcements".U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.
- ^"PN342 - 1 nominee for Navy, 117th Congress (2021-2022) | Congress.gov | Library of Congress".
- ^"PN342 - 1 nominee for Navy, 117th Congress (2021-2022)".congress.gov.April 29, 2021.RetrievedJune 13,2021.
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