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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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Who
US Department of War
What
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).
When
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 02:20:27 GMT · 2h 55m ago
Where
Hawaii ·
Why
The change honors the command's deep historical roots, fostering a sense of pride and collective spirit among all who serve in the Pacific.
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How this affects you

This renaming re-establishes a historical designation for the command responsible for security across a vast region from the US West Coast to India, but does not alter its mission or area of responsibility.

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  1. War & Conflict27m ago
    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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    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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    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.
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  5. War & Conflict2h 55m 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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    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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