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The US has renamed the Indo-Pacific Command back to the Pacific Command, reversing a 2018 decision by Donald Trump.

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Who
US Department of Defence, Donald Trump, Harry S. Truman, James Mattis
What
The US has renamed the Indo-Pacific Command back to the Pacific Command, reversing a 2018 decision by Donald Trump.
When
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 03:46:07 GMT · 2h 52m ago
Where
United States ·
Why
The Pentagon said the change honours the command's 70-year military legacy and deep historical roots.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

This renaming reverses a prior decision by the Trump administration but does not alter the command's geographic area of responsibility or its fundamental mission of maintaining regional security.

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    The Department of War announced that the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command will officially restore its name to the U.S. Pacific Command on Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
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  2. War & Conflict2h 52m ago
    The US Department of Defence announced on Tuesday that it has renamed the Indo-Pacific Command back to the Pacific Command, reversing a 2018 decision.
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  3. War & Conflict2h 52m ago
    The US Department of Defence announced the decision on Tuesday to restore the name of the US Indo-Pacific Command back to the US Pacific Command.
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    The US has renamed the Indo-Pacific Command back to the Pacific Command, reversing a 2018 decision by Donald Trump.
  5. War & Conflict4h 18m ago
    The US Indo-Pacific Command will officially restore its name to the US Pacific Command, honoring its 70-year legacy.
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  6. War & Conflict4h 18m ago
    The US Department of War announced on Tuesday that the US Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) will officially restore its name to the US Pacific Command (USPACOM).
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