Adm. Samuel Paparo arrives for a change of command ceremony, May 3, 2024, in Hawaii. (DoD Photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jack Sanders)
WASHINGTON — After eight years as US Indo-Pacific Command, the Pentagon has announced it is restoring the original name to simply Pacific Command (PACOM).
The department posted a short notice on social media Tuesday night saying the “border delineation of the combatant command will remain the same” — an area of responsibility that spans the waters off the US West Coast to India’s western border.
A separate PACOM press release noted that the command, currently led by Adm. Samuel Paparo, remains committed to its “fundamental mission” of “maintaining a free and open theater” alongside partners and allies.
“Restoring the legacy USPACOM designation honors the command’s deep historical roots, fostering a sense of pride and collective spirit among all who serve in the Pacific,” PACOM added.
