CAPTAIN JOHN RUSS
Former Chief of Staff, Submarine Force Pacific
FAIR WINDS AND FOLLOWING SEAS
Captain John Russ retired from the U.S. Navy in 2016 after having served as Chief of Staff of Submarine Force Pacific for his last assignment.
Thank you for your service to our great nation.
"John Russ. He's the ultimate submariner. He's served on every type of submarine, and every type of mission... from the newest to the oldest boats... John did a phenomenal job, but he also makes people successful. Just an incredible ability to make people successful."
-- Vice Admiral Joseph Mulloy, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations, Integration of Capabilities and Resources, during the Retirement Ceremony in Honor of Captain John K. Russ, 16 March 2016
DUTY ASSIGNMENTS
At Sea
Division Officer, USS Miami (SSN 775)
Engineer Officer, USS Pennsylvania (SSBN 735) Gold
Executive Officer, USS Kamehameha (SSN 642)
Commanding Officer, USS Honolulu (SSN 718)
Commanding Officer, Submarine Squadron 15
Ashore
Staff, Submarine Group 8
Naval ROTC Instructor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Material Officer, Submarine Squadron 16
Strategic Operations Division, Joint Staff Operations Directorate (J3)
Executive Assistant to the Deputy Director for Global Operations, Joint Staff Operations Directorate (J3)
Deputy Director for Intelligence, Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet
Director for Special Programs, Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet
Prospective Commanding Officer Instructor, Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet
Chief of Staff, Commander, Submarine Group 7
Chief of Staff, Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet