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Foreword
RIMPAC
2004: 28th Pacific Armies Management Seminar (PAMS XXVIII) in India COOPERATIVE COPE THUNDER 2004: Sharpening Combat Air Skills
MALABAR
2004:
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Dear Readers, This is the first issue of the Asia-Pacific Defense FORUM that I will address as the senior United States military person in the Asia-Pacific region. As Commander of the United States Pacific Command, I feel it prudent to share some of my philosophy, so that you will understand my motivations. I know, as a military commander, I cannot expect to be very effective without the support of all those who serve under me. They need to know I am a person of integrity, who they can count on to be consistent and logical. Similarly, I know the United States cannot expect to realize its objectives for regional peace, stability, and prosperity without the nations in this region knowing they can rely on the United States, not only in times of tension and conflict, but also when disasters occur. The United States will be there to respond. The U.S. Pacific Command has a long legacy of building strong friendships with many countries in this region. We are also striving to build new partnerships and inviting all countries to be responsible, mature nation states as the integration of global trade builds our reliance on, and competition with, each other simultaneously. In summary, I would like to share my vision statement for the United States Pacific Command with you. "A joint combatant command directing, integrating, and employing ready, credible military capability in peace, crisis, or war to advance U.S. interests as an active partner in pursuit of a secure, prosperous, and democratic Asia-Pacific community."
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