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Mattis Attends Pacom Change of Command Ceremony

  • Defense.gov
  • May 30, 2018 | 9:15

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis attends the U.S. Pacific Command change of command ceremony at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. Navy Adm. Philip S. Davidson takes command from outgoing commander Navy Adm. Harry B. Harris, Jr., May 30, 2018.