Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet

 Rear Adm. Richard Meyer, deputy commander of U.S. 3rd Fleet, catches a fish at Pike Place Market in Seattle during Seattle Seafair Fleet Week July 31, 2024. Seattle Fleet Week is a time-honored celebration of the sea services and provides an opportunity for the citizens of Washington to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, as well as witness firsthand the latest capabilities of today’s maritime services.

🌈✨  The perfect blend of nature’s beauty and naval strength.  🌊⚓️ A vibrant rainbow arcs over the USS Carl Vinson as it pulls into Pearl Harbor for RIMPAC. In Hawaiian mythology, rainbows are sometimes associated with guardian spirits that protect the land and its people.  Here's to peace, unity, and the power of collaboration on the high seas. 🌍🤝

Let's ROK and Roll 🎸 🌊🤿 Nothing like a little international submarine squad bonding to make the ocean feel a bit safer. Submariners from the Republic of Korea Navy hit the decks of the USS Missouri for a tour!  It was all smiles and salutes as we came together for RIMPAC to share stories, learn from each other, and build stronger bonds under the sea! 🐠

#MaritimeMonday #DYK that RIMPAC is the world’s largest international maritime exercise bringing together 29 partner nations to enhance interoperability and ensure maritime security and stability! Follow Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet for more #RIMPAC2024 content!

Chief of Staff Capt. Tony Chavez recognizes the hard work and dedication of U.S. 3rd Fleet Sailors during an all-hands call held at Naval Base Point Loma, June 28, 2024.   Join us in congratulating CTR1 Moreno and IS3 Notarfrancesco as Sailor and Blue Jacket of the Quarter, IS2 Spencer on receiving his EIWS pin, and IS2 Golihar on advancing to the rank of IS1.   Bravo zulu, shipmates! #C3F #usnavy

See our new Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet, Vice Adm. John Wade's video update and his three priorities for Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024: safety, environmental stewardship, and professionalism.

Vice Adm. John Wade held his first all-hands call as Commander, U.S. Third Fleet (C3F) at C3F headquarters, Friday, June 14, 2024.

Fair winds and following seas to Vice Adm. Michael E. Boyle as he transferred command of U.S. 3rd Fleet to Vice Adm. John F.G. Wade today during a change of command ceremony. Vice Adm. Wade will serve as the 33rd commander of U.S. 3rd Fleet. U.S. 3rd Fleet promotes ongoing peace, security, and stability throughout the Pacific theater of operations.

The 29th biennial Exercise Rim of the Pacific kicks off June 27th in and around the Hawaiian Islands. RIMPAC, the world's premier multinational maritime exercise, is a unique training opportunity designed to foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. #RIMPAC2024