Speakers and Moderators
RADM John R. "Jack" Hines, Jr.
Deputy Commander
U.S. 3rd Fleet
U.S. Navy
Rear Admiral John R. Hines is a native of Hingham, Mass. He graduated from
St. Anselm's College in 1972 with a Bachelor of Arts in Business and
Economics. He reported to Aviation Officer Candidate School in August 1972
and was commissioned an Ensign in December of that year. He was designated a
Naval Aviator in April 1974 in Beeville, Tex.
Rear Adm. Hines' first assignment was to Air Anti-Submarine Warfare Squadron
32, flying the S-3A Viking. During this tour he completed two cruises in USS
John F. Kennedy. In June 1978 he was assigned to Training Squadron Seven,
Meridian, Miss., as an instructor pilot in the A-4 Skyhawk.
Subsequent to his release from active duty in July 1979, Rear Adm. Hines
joined COMTRAWING ONE Detachment 182 where he served as a flight instructor
until being transferred to Attack Squadron 1287 in 1982 flying the A-7
Corsair II. During his nine years at Naval Air Station Alameda, Rear Adm.
Hines served in Attack Squadron 1287, Attack Squadron 303 and Attack
Squadron 304. He was selected for command and served as Commanding Officer
of Attack Squadron 1287 from September 1987 to October 1988. He served as
Executive Officer of Attack Squadron 304 from October 1988 to April 1990
during the squadrons transition to the A-6 Intruder. Rear Adm. Hines assumed
command of Attack Squadron 304 in May 1990. During his tour as Commanding
Officer, the "Firebirds" of VA-304 were awarded the Golden Anchor for
retention and two consecutive Silver Bullet awards for Ordnance Department
excellence.
After his tour with VA-304, Rear Adm. Hines was selected for assignment to
NR STKWARCEN 0287 based at Naval Air Station Fallon, Nevada. He performed in
numerous positions during his tour at Strike and was selected as Commanding
Officer in September 1995. During his tenure as Commanding Officer, the unit
was awarded the Robert I Barto Trophy as the best Naval Air Reserve Augment
Unit. His next assignment was as Commanding Officer of NR NAVAIRPAC 1094 in
San Diego, Calif. Rear Adm. Hines subsequently was selected as the
Commanding Officer of Commander, Sixth Fleet Detachment 802. His initial
Flag assignment was Deputy Commander, Sixth Fleet in Gaeta, Italy.
Recalled to active duty from November 1999 to March 2000, he served as
Deputy Commander, Joint Task Force Southwest Asia, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia,
supporting Operation Southern Watch. In August 2000, he was assigned duties
as Deputy Commander, Naval Air Forces, U.S. Pacific Fleet. He assumed the
position of Deputy Commander, Third Fleet, August 2002. In January 2003 he
was again recalled to active duty where he served as Commander, Carrier
Group One with a subsequent assignment as Commander, Cruiser Destroyer Group
One. In December 2004 he was recalled as Commander, Carrier Strike Group
Seven and Commander, John C. Stennis and Ronald Reagan Strike Groups. He
returned to Deputy Commander Third Fleet in May 2005.
During his active duty and reserve career, he has accumulated over 3600
hours and 160 carrier landings. His awards include the Legion of Merit,
Defense Meritorious Service Medal, and Meritorious Service Medal (4 Awards).
Rear Adm. Hines is on recall to Commander Third Fleet in San Diego.
