John Christopher Aquilino is a retired United States Navy admiral who last served as the commander of United States Indo-Pacific Command from 2021 to 2024. He previously served as the commander of the
ADM John C. Aquilino
Aquilino relieves Adm. Philip S. Davidson as INDOPACOM commander on April 30, 2021.
Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman meets with Aquilino in Honolulu in June 2021.
Samuel John Paparo Jr. is an American admiral who has served as the commander of the United States Pacific Command since 2024.
John C. Aquilino
…since the fleet's Pearl Harbor headquarters was established in February 1941. He was relieved of the same duties on the morning of April 30, 2021, by Samuel Paparo before relieving Philip S. Davidson as commander of Indo-Pacific Command later that day. After Lisa Franchetti was removed as chief of naval operations…
Paparo during the change of command of Carrier Air Wing 7, on 2 December 2012.
Paparo speaking at the Fifth Fleet change of command ceremony, on 4 May 2021.
Paparo at the Pacific Fleet change of command ceremony, on 4 April 2024.