John C. Aquilino

John C. Aquilino
John C. Aquilino
Birth name	John Christopher Aquilino
Nickname(s)	Lung
Born	1961 (age 63–64); Huntington, New York, U.S.
Allegiance	United States
Branch	United States Navy
Years of service	1984–2024
Rank	Admiral
Commands	United States Indo-Pacific Command; United States Pacific Fleet; United States Naval Forces Central Command; Combined Maritime Forces; United States Fifth Fleet; Carrier Strike Group 2; Carrier Air Wing 2; VF-11;
Battles / wars	Operation Deny Flight; Operation Deliberate Force; Operation Southern Watch; Operation Noble Eagle; War in Afghanistan; Iraq War;
Awards	Navy Distinguished Service Medal (3); Defense Superior Service Medal; Legion of Merit (5); Bronze Star (2);
Alma mater	United States Naval Academy (BS)

John Christopher Aquilino (born 1961) 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 United States Pacific Fleet and before that, commander of the United States Fifth Fleet and Combined Maritime Forces.

Aquilino was also the Navy's Old Goat, the longest serving United States Naval Academy graduate on active duty, having received the title and accompanying decanter from James F. Caldwell Jr. on January 9, 2024.