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USINDOPACOM Commander Underscores U.S.-Guam Partnership, Regional Security at Defense Forum

17 September 2025

From U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Public Affairs

Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, delivered the keynote address at the Guam Defense Forum on Sept. 17, 2025, alongside Gov. of Guam, Lou Leon Guerrero.
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Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, gives the keynote address at the Guam defense forum, alongside Gov. of Guam, Lou Leon Guerrero in Tumon, Guam on September 17, 2025. USINDOPACOM is committed to enhancing stability in the Indo-Pacific region by promoting security cooperation, encouraging peaceful development, responding to contingencies, deterring aggression and, when necessary, prevailing in conflict. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Angel Heraldez)
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Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, gives the keynote address at the Guam defense forum, alongside Gov. of Guam, Lou Leon Guerrero in Tumon, Guam on September 17, 2025. USINDOPACOM is committed to enhancing stability in the Indo-Pacific region by promoting security cooperation, encouraging peaceful development, responding to contingencies, deterring aggression and, when necessary, prevailing in conflict. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Angel Heraldez)
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Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and Gov. of Guam, Lou Leon Guerrero answer questions at the Guam Defense Forum in Tumon, Guam on September 17, 2025. USINDOPACOM is committed to enhancing stability in the Indo-Pacific region by promoting security cooperation, encouraging peaceful development, responding to contingencies, deterring aggression and, when necessary, prevailing in conflict. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Angel Heraldez)
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Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and Gov. of Guam, Lou Leon Guerrero answer questions during the Guam Defense Forum in Tumon, Guam on September 17, 2025. USINDOPACOM is committed to enhancing stability in the Indo-Pacific region by promoting security cooperation, encouraging peaceful development, responding to contingencies, deterring aggression and, when necessary, prevailing in conflict. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Angel Heraldez)

The two-day forum brought together senior military leaders, government officials and community stakeholders to discuss Guam and Micronesia’s role in national defense, civil resilience and regional security.

This year’s forum focused on four themes: strategic deterrence and force posture; civil authority and emergency preparedness; the information environment; and regional partnerships and economic opportunities. GDF addressed complex regional issues, including cyber threats, disinformation, natural disasters and great power competition.

Following his remarks, Paparo and Gov. Guerrero opened the floor for questions to promote transparency, strengthen civil-military trust, and directly address community concerns about Guam’s role in regional security.

USINDOPACOM is committed to enhancing stability in the Indo-Pacific region by promoting security cooperation, encouraging peaceful development, responding to contingencies, deterring aggression and, when necessary, prevailing in conflict.

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