Rear. Adm. John V. Menoni is a native of Oak Park, Illinois. In 1991, he received his commission and graduated from the University of Illinois with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics. He also earned a master’s degree in Business Administration, a certificate in Systems Analysis from the Naval Post Graduate School, Joint Professional Military Education from the Naval War College and the Joint Forces Staff College. Previous flag tours include Commander, Expeditionary Strike Group TWO and Commander, U.S. Naval Forces, Marianas.

Menoni attended naval flight training in Pensacola, Florida, receiving his wings in October 1993. He is qualified as a helicopter pilot and served multiple operational flying tours, primarily focused in the Indo-Pacific and Central Command areas of responsibility. He also served as both executive officer and commanding officer of USS San Diego (LPD-22).

Staff tours include serving as an instructor pilot, a flag lieutenant, a detailer, a joint operational planner at the Joint Enabling Capabilities Command, an executive assistant both overseas and on the Navy staff, and as a senior military official and joint commander overseas.

Last Updated: 9 September 2022