John G. Hannink

John G. Hannink is a United States Navy officer. He is currently serving as 44th Judge Advocate General (JAG) of the United States Navy. He assumed this position after VADM James Crawford, III retired. A change of office ceremony was held on September 12, 2018 where VADM John G. Hannink relieved VADM James Crawford, III of his office.[2]

John G. Hannink
BornCalifornia, U.S.
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Navy
Years of service1985–present
RankVice Admiral
Commands heldDeputy Judge Advocate General of the Navy
AwardsDefense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Meritorious Service Medal
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Career

Hannink initially served as a Naval Aviator, assigned to Sea Control Squadron 33 (VS-33) at NAS North Island, CA flying the S-3 Viking and deploying aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). While assigned to VS-33, in addition to his duties as a pilot, he also served as the squadron’s public affairs officer, quality assurance officer and nuclear safety officer.

Upon graduation from Baylor Law School, he transferred from the unrestricted line to the Judge Advocate General Corps.

Throughout his career, Hannink has served as the Deputy Judge Advocate General (DJAG) of the United States Navy, the Deputy Staff Judge Advocate for the U.S. Fifth and Second Fleets. He has also served as the special assistant to the Secretary of the Navy, Deputy Legal Counsel to the Joint Chiefs of Staff, special counsel to the Chief of Naval Operations, and the Deputy Staff Judge Advocate for the U.S. Pacific Command.[1]

On 11 June 2018, Hannink was nominated for promotion to vice admiral and assignment as Judge Advocate General of the Navy. This nomination was confirmed by a voice vote of the U.S. Senate on 28 June.[3]

References
  1. "United States Navy Biography". U.S. Navy. Retrieved 19 May 2017.
  2. "Leadership | U.S. Navy JAG Corps". www.jag.navy.mil.
  3. "PN2123 — Rear Adm. John G. Hannink — Navy". U.S. Congress. Retrieved 29 June 2018.
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