Posted on May 31, 2018
In Military Name Change, U.S. Pacific Command Becomes U.S. Indo-Pacific Command
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"In recognition of the increasing connectivity between the Indian and Pacific Oceans, today we rename the US Pacific Command to US Indo-Pacific Command," Secretary Mattis said.
In Military Name Change, U.S. Pacific Command Becomes U.S. Indo-Pacific Command
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The name change doesn't have a thing to do with us. It has everything to do with sending a message to China. We're now embarking on our "Drumbeat" presence. China has embarked on a risky "Squatter's Rights" plan. If you don't challenge it, then it will later on become the new normal. Frustrating as China is missing an opportunity to be a team player in keeping the sea lanes collectively safe. Their long term goal is more area of absolute control. Too bad a more rewarding goal of preeminence in world peace and rights isn't in the mix.
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Why? How do we become inclusive of the Atlantic, Arctic, and South Ocean? I'm just thinking of all the re-branding this will require... Seems like a waste to me.
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MSgt Ken "Airsoldier" Collins-Hardy
Are you suggesting a Six-Sigma Project, Sir? Just kidding...I couldn't resist with your comment on "waste."
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MAJ Tom Hutton - Thanks. I've been retired for 20 years. What do they call the Commanders (former CINCs)?
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Maj Kevin "Mac" McLaughlin - Thanks. Other than a VIP visit, I never got that close to the flagpole. Pres. Reagan visited Cherry Point and Camp Lejeune after Beirut and we fell in for that. He used to ride his horse near Camp Barrett and FBI Academy in 80/81, and we waited as a reactionary force with a Mech .50 and small arms. We were never called on. Plenty of Secret Service and Feds, not exactly a soft target aboard Quantico. I stood in his Military Cordon for Inauguration Parade also, again lots of guys with earpieces, helos, snipers. We were just for show. Military accoutrements.
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