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Malaysian Armed Forces delegation visits U.S. Indo-Pacific Command
February 6, 2025 — U.S. Indo-Pacific Command hosts a delegation from the Malaysian Armed Forces for the 40th iteration of the Bilateral Training and Consultative Group (BITACG), Feb. 5-6, 2025... MORE

U.S. Indo-Pacific Command hosts a delegation from the Malaysian Armed Forces for the 40th iteration of the Bilateral Training and Consultative Group (BITACG), Feb. 5-6, 2025.

Mongolian Minister of Defense visits U.S. Indo-Pacific Command
February 5, 2025 — U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Joshua M. Rudd, deputy commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, hosts Mongolian Minister of Defense Sandag Byambatsogt at USINDOPACOM headquarters on Camp H.M. Smith in Hawaii, Feb. 4, 2025... MORE

U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Joshua M. Rudd, deputy commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, right, leads an honors ceremony for Mongolian Minister of Defense Sandag Byambatsogt at USINDOPACOM headquarters on Camp H.M. Smith in Hawaii, Feb. 4, 2025.

USINDOPACOM Deputy Commander Travels to Brunei
January 28, 2025 — U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Joshua M. Rudd, deputy commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, traveled to Brunei Jan. 22-24, reinforcing the strong U.S.-Brunei relationship... MORE

Australian Secretary of the Department of Defence visits U.S. Indo-Pacific Command
January 24, 2025 — Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, meets with Australian Secretary of the Department of Defence Greg Moriarty at USINDOPACOM headquarters on Camp H.M. Smith in Hawaii, Jan. 21, 2025... MORE

Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, greets Australian Secretary of the Department of Defence Greg Moriarty at USINDOPACOM headquarters on Camp H.M. Smith in Hawaii, Jan. 21, 2025.

USINDOPACOM Deputy Commander Travels to Singapore
January 21, 2025 — Lt. Gen. Joshua M. Rudd, deputy commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, traveled to Singapore where he met with senior military and government officials and participated in the International Institute for Strategic Studies’ Shangri-La Dialogue Sherpa Meeting, Jan. 18-22, 2025. ... MORE

U.S. Indo-Pacific Command hosts Commander’s Conference
January 16, 2025 — Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, hosted more than 40 senior joint-force leaders for two days of engagements focused on strategy, capabilities, and force posture in the Indo-Pacific, Jan. 15-16, 2025... MORE

Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, delivers opening remarks to senior joint-force leaders attending the Commanders Conference at the USINDOPACOM Headquarters on Camp H. M. Smith in Hawaii, Jan. 15-16, 2025.

USINDOPACOM Commander delivers keynote to Hawaii Military Affairs Council
January 15, 2025 — Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, delivers a keynote address at the Hawaii Military Affairs Council’s Biannual State of the Indo-Pacific event in Honolulu, Jan. 14, 2024... MORE

Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, answers questions at the Hawaii Military Affairs Council’s Biannual State of the Indo-Pacific event in Honolulu, Jan. 14, 2024. The Hawaii MAC advocates and liaisons with military commands to support and emphasize the military’s role and relevance in Hawaii, while identifying potential impacts to the defense industry, Hawaii’s businesses, and surrounding communities. 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, fighting to win. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John Bellino)

Lithuanian Chief of Defense visits Hawaii
January 8, 2025 — Lt. Gen. Joshua M. Rudd, deputy commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, hosts Lithuanian Chief of Defence Gen. Raimundas Vaikšnoras at USINDOPACOM headquarters on Camp H.M. Smith in Hawaii, Jan. 7, 2025... MORE

Lt. Gen. Joshua M. Rudd, deputy commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, right, marches alongside Lithuanian Chief of Defence Gen. Raimundas Vaikšnoras during an honors ceremony at USINDOPACOM headquarters on Camp H.M. Smith in Hawaii, Jan. 7, 2025.

USINDOPACOM statement on DPRK's ballistic missile launch
January 6, 2025 — We are aware of the DPRK’s ballistic missile launch and are consulting closely with the Republic of Korea (ROK) and Japan, as well as other regional allies and partners. The United States condemns... MORE

U.S. Indo-Pacific Command hold graphic created for website and social media use. (U.S. Navy graphic by U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Public Affairs)

INDOPACOM Commander Visits NPS, Discusses Strategic Challenges, Technological Innovation
December 30, 2024 — Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM), visited the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) to hear updates from students, faculty, and leadership on priority research efforts, and address the command in the latest Secretary of the Navy Guest Lecture (SGL), on the security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region, and highlighted the critical role NPS plays in developing military leaders and warfighting solutions, Dec. 10... MORE

USINDOPACOM Commander Travels to Republic of Korea, Attends USFK Change of Command
December 22, 2024 — Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, travels to the Republic of Korea during a trip to the USINDOPACOM area of responsibility, Dec. 20... MORE

U.S. Indo-Pacific Command readout graphic for United States Forces Korea change of command ceremony, Dec. 20, 2024.

USINDOPACOM Commander Travels to Vietnam, Attends Vietnam International Defence Expo
December 20, 2024 — Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, traveled to Vietnam for the first time, Dec. 19, to attend the 2024 Vietnam International Defense Expo... MORE

Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, third from right, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, visits the Bac Son Monument, also known as The Vietnam War Memorial, in Hanoi, Vietnam, Dec. 19, 2024. Paparo’s first visit to Vietnam aims to strengthen a defense relationship rooted in shared security interests, regional stability, and respect for international laws. 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, fighting to win. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John Bellino)

USINDOPACOM Commander Travels to Cambodia
December 20, 2024 — Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, traveled to Cambodia, Dec. 18, to strengthen and expand the U.S-Cambodia partnership as the two nations enter the 75th anniversary of bilateral relations... MORE

Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, participates in a media engagement with Governor of Preah Sihanouk province Mang Sineth, while visiting the Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Savannah (LCS 28) at Sihanoukville Autonomous Port in Cambodia, Dec 18, 2024. This is the first time in 8 years that a U.S. ship visits Cambodia and serves as a catalyst to restarting bilateral defense policy dialogue. 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, fighting to win. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John Bellino)

USINDOPACOM Commander Travels to Thailand, Participates in Senior Leader Dialogue
December 18, 2024 — Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, traveled to Thailand, where he met with senior government and military leaders to reinforce the enduring U.S.-Thailand Alliance, Dec. 15-18... MORE

Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, joins Royal Thai Air Force Assistant Commander in Chief Air Chief Marshal Sakesan Kantha for a group photo at the Royal Thai Air Force headquarters in Bangkok, Dec. 17, 2024.

USINDOPACOM hosts Transnational Security Cooperation Course 24-2
December 13, 2024 — Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, hosted 36 senior U.S. and international military and civilian officials at USINDOPACOM for the Daniel K. Inouye-Asia Pacific Center for Security Studies’ Transnational Security Cooperation Course 24-2, Dec. 12, 2024... MORE

Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, center, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, hosts 36 senior U.S. and international military and civilian officials at USINDOPACOM headquarters for the Daniel K. Inouye-Asia Pacific Center for Security Studies’ Transnational Security Cooperation Course 24-2, Dec. 12, 2024.

Bangladesh Armed Forces visit USINDOPACOM for Bilateral Defense Dialogue
December 12, 2024 — U.S. Indo-Pacific Command hosted a delegation from the Armed Forces of Bangladesh for the 11th iteration of the Bilateral Defense Dialogue, Dec. 10-12, 2024... MORE

U.S. Indo-Pacific Command hosts a delegation from the Armed Forces of Bangladesh for the 11th iteration of the Bilateral Defense Dialogue, Dec. 10-12, 2024.

USINDOPACOM Commander Travels to Canada, Participates in Halifax International Security Forum
November 25, 2024 — Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, visited Canada from Nov. 22-24, 2024, where he participated in the 2024 Halifax International Security Forum and met with senior military and government officials... MORE

Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, speaks on a panel at the Halifax International Security Forum, Nov. 23, 2024.

USINDOPACOM Hosts NDU CAPSTONE Fellows
November 14, 2024 — U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Joel Carey, chief of staff for U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, welcomed retired Adm. Harry Harris, former U.S. ambassador to South Korea and the 24th USINDOPACOM commander, and National Defense University CAPSTONE fellows at Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii, Nov. 13, 2024... MORE

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Joel Carey, chief of staff for U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, center, retired Adm. Harry Harris, former U.S. ambassador to South Korea and the 24th USINDOPACOM commander, and National Defense University CAPSTONE fellows pose for a group photo at USINDOPACOM headquarters on Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii, Nov. 13, 2024.

USINDOPACOM DCOM visits Nepal
November 13, 2024 — Lt. Gen. Joshua M. Rudd, deputy commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, visited Nepal from Nov. 8-12, marking his first trip to the country in his current role... MORE

Lt. Gen. Joshua M. Rudd, deputy commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, is greeted by Gen. Ashok Raj Sigel, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) of the Nepali army, at Birendra Peace Operations Training Centre, Nepal during a visit from Nov. 8-12, 2024.

Acting Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment Rosenblum Concludes Trip to Hawaii to Chem-Bio Defense Experiment
November 12, 2024 — Acting Deputy Under Secretary of Defense (A/DUSD) for Acquisition and Sustainment, Ms. Deborah Rosenblum, traveled to Hawaii last month to observe the 2024 Beholder’s Gaze (BG24) experiment with United States Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM). ... MORE