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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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Who
US Department of Defence, Harry Truman, Donald Trump, James Mattis
What
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.
When
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 03:46:07 GMT · 2h 57m ago
Where
Pacific, US ·
Why
The Pentagon said the change honours the command's 70-year military legacy and deep historical roots, fostering pride and collective spirit.
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The US has reverted the name of a key military command responsible for a vast area from the US West Coast to India's western border. This bureaucratic change underscores a shift in how the US military publicly frames its strategic focus within this critical region, though its mission and area of responsibility remain unchanged.

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  1. War & Conflict1h 54m 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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  2. Currently Reading2h 57m 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.
  3. War & Conflict2h 57m 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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  4. War & Conflict2h 57m ago
    The US has renamed the Indo-Pacific Command back to the Pacific Command, reversing a 2018 decision by Donald Trump.
    Open article
  5. War & Conflict4h 22m 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 22m 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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