Samuel Paparo

Samuel Paparo
Samuel Paparo
Born	1964 (age 60–61); Morton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Allegiance	United States
Branch	United States Navy
Years of service	1987–present
Rank	Admiral
Commands	United States Indo-Pacific Command; United States Pacific Fleet; United States Naval Forces Central Command; United States Fifth Fleet; Combined Maritime Forces; Carrier Strike Group 10; Carrier Air Wing Seven; VFA-106; VFA-195;
Battles / wars	War in Afghanistan; Iraq War;
Awards	Navy Distinguished Service Medal (2); Defense Superior Service Medal; Legion of Merit (4); Bronze Star;
Alma mater	Villanova University (BA); Old Dominion University (MA); Naval Postgraduate School (MS);

Samuel John Paparo Jr. (born 1964) is a United States Navy admiral who has served as the commander of United States Indo-Pacific Command since 3 May 2024. He most recently served as commander of the United States Pacific Fleet from 2021 to 2024.

Samuel Paparo

Born	1964 (age 60–61) Morton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Allegiance	United States
Branch	United States Navy
Years of service	1987–present
Rank	Admiral
Commands	United States Indo-Pacific Command United States Pacific Fleet United States Naval Forces Central Command United States Fifth Fleet Combined Maritime Forces Carrier Strike Group 10 Carrier Air Wing Seven VFA-106 VFA-195
Battles / wars	War in Afghanistan Iraq War
Awards	Navy Distinguished Service Medal (2) Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (4) Bronze Star
Alma mater	Villanova University (BA) Old Dominion University (MA) Naval Postgraduate School (MS)