Adm. Samuel Paparo assumes command of @INDOPACOM during a change of command ceremony, succeeding Adm. John C. Aquilino. @SecDef Lloyd J. Austin III underscores the importance of partnerships in the region. The transition signifies a new era in the #USJapanAlliance with a focus on strengthening security alliances and collective deterrence across the #IndoPacific under Paparo's leadership.
The U.S. Indo-Pacific change of command ceremony was held Friday at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. https://t.co/tsniMGLLeU
Paparo takes the helm at INDOPACOM | by @jhlad https://t.co/zdWpwRSOUd
Departing #USINDOPACOM Commander Adm. John C. Aquilino retired today after serving over 40 years in the @USNavy. 📍 #Hawaii 📸 MC1 John Bellino https://t.co/m3suajFW7O
Paparo takes the helm at INDOPACOM | Today is the “most dangerous time,” says outgoing Adm. Aquilino. by @jhlad https://t.co/zdWpwRSOUd
A new @INDOPACOM commander to seize and shape a new era in the #USJapanAlliance. Expect a continued strengthening of security alliances and collective deterrence across the #IndoPacific under the leadership of @USNavy Admiral Paparo. Welcome aboard! @USForcesJapan https://t.co/mSXe10mheY
NEWS: @SecDef Austin Underscores Power of Partnerships at @INDOPACOM Change of Command https://t.co/tH1dEB9lZn
LIVE: @SecDef Lloyd J. Austin III speaks at the change of command ceremony for @INDOPACOM as @USNavy Adm. Samuel Paparo assumes command. https://t.co/c8GN8o4WQm