John acts as U.S. Navy representative to Combined Forces Air Component Commander Pacific, covering 52% of the globe. Manages aviation assets from targeting to execution for both Pacific Theatre and fleet-wide exercises for three and four-star commanders.
As Director of the United States Naval Special Warfare Command, John Commanded Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) and Unmanned Underwater Systems (UUS) for Special Operations Command within the Middle East (CENTCOM). Provided Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance to organic SEAL operators, leading a team of over 50 personnel and $35MM in hardware.