U.S. Pacific Command
Coverage of U.S. Pacific Command in the Nexus archive.
- US Pacific Command name change risks damaging India ties: ‘senseless’
The US Pentagon removed 'Indo' from the name of its Indo-Pacific Command, reverting to 'Pacific Command (PACOM)', a move analysts suggest could signal diminished US commitment to India. Officials cited 'honour' and 'historical roots' for the change, but the decision has sparked concerns about strained US-India military ties.
- What does US Pacific Command name change mean for China and India?
The Trump administration reverted the name of the US Indo-Pacific Command to the US Pacific Command, citing a desire to honor its legacy established in 1947. The name change, which occurred during Trump's first presidency in 2018, was reversed through an administrative order by the Department of Defense.
- Optics say US lost in Iran – the power balance says otherwise
The US Department of War restored the US Indo-Pacific Command’s name to US Pacific Command, citing operational clarity. Commentators argue the US has lost in Iran, but the article suggests the power balance indicates otherwise.
- Why dropping ‘Indo-Pacific’ clarifies the Pentagon’s China strategy
The US Department of Defense reverted the name of its Indo-Pacific Command to Pacific Command, reversing a 2018 decision to add 'Indo' to the command's title. The change aims to clarify the Pentagon's strategic focus on China.
- Fair winds, INDOPACOM: Pentagon returns command name to US Pacific Command
The Pentagon announced the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM) will revert to its former name, U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM), citing historical significance and pride. The name change, reversing a 2018 decision under President Trump, reflects no operational changes. The move aligns with broader Pentagon rebranding efforts, including a proposed legislative change to rename the Department of Defense as the Department of War.
- US Government Runs a Bitcoin Node, But Not Mining BTC: US Admiral
The US Government is running a Bitcoin node, though not mining BTC, according to a US Admiral. The commander of U.S. forces in the Pacific stated the military is exploring Bitcoin's potential to 'secure and protect networks.'