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Defense Secretary James N. Mattis delivers remarks at the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command change-of-command ceremony.

Mattis Speaks

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis delivers remarks during the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command change-of-command ceremony. During Mattis’ remarks, he stated the title of U.S. Pacific Command would change to the newly named U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, which is committed to enhancing stability in the Indo-Pacific region by promoting security cooperation, encouraging peaceful development, responding to contingencies, deterring aggression, and, when necessary, fighting to win, May 30, 2018. Navy Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class James Mullen

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