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Immediate Release

Flag Officer Announcements

Nov. 16, 2022

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced today that the president has made the following nominations:

Navy Rear Adm. John F. Wade for appointment to the grade of vice admiral, and assignment as commander, Joint Task Force Red Hill, Honolulu, Hawaii. Wade is currently the commander, Joint Task Force Red Hill, Honolulu, Hawaii.

Navy Capt. Jonathan T. Stephens for appointment to the grade of rear admiral (lower half). Stephens is currently serving as interim lead special trial counsel, Office of Special Trial Counsel, Washington, D.C.