Readouts

READOUT: Pacific Fleet commander’s travel to Australia, November 4 - 9 November 2023

Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander U.S. Pacific Fleet, traveled to Australia, Nov. 4-9, 2023 to affirm and advance the strong alliance between Australia and the United States.

READOUT: Pacific Fleet commander's meetings at International Seapower Symposium

U.S. Pacific Fleet Commander Adm. Samuel Paparo met with heads of navies and coast guards during the 25th International Seapower Symposium (ISS) in Newport, Rhode Island, Sept. 19-22.

READOUT: Malabar Navies’ Leadership Meet in Pearl Harbor

U.S. Pacific Fleet Commander Adm. Samuel Paparo hosted the Chief of Staff of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Adm. Ryo Sakai, India’s Chief of the Naval Staff Adm. R. Hari Kumar, and Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN) Chief of Navy Vice Adm. Mark Hammond at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on Sept. 17, 2023.

U.S. Pacific Fleet Commander Adm. Samuel Paparo hosted the 8th Multilateral Maritime Virtual Key Leadership Engagement from the Pacific Fleet Headquarters in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, May 31, 2023.

READOUT: Pacific Fleet commander’s travel to Malaysia, 20-24 May 2023

Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander U.S. Pacific Fleet, traveled to Malaysia, May 20-24, 2023 to affirm the comprehensive partnership between Malaysia and the United States.

READOUT: Pacific Fleet commander’s travel to the Republic of Singapore, 2-4 May 2023

Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander U.S. Pacific Fleet, traveled to the Republic of Singapore, May 2-4,

READOUT: Pacific Fleet commander’s travel to the Kingdom of Thailand, 1-2 May 2023

The leaders discussed the friendship and close cooperation of the two navies and the endurance of

READOUT: Pacific Fleet commander’s travel to Republic of Korea, 18-19 April 2023

Paparo assured Pacific Fleet’s commitment to a strong defense relationship with the ROK Navy, and

READOUT: Pacific Fleet commander's travel to Japan, April 20-21

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii - Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander U.S. Pacific Fleet, visited Japan, April 20-21,

READOUT: Pacific Fleet commander’s travel to Australia, February 26 – March 2

AUSTRALIA - Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, traveled to Australia, Feb. 26 to

READOUT: Pacific Fleet commander’s travel to Diego Garcia, December 8-9

Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander U.S. Pacific Fleet, traveled to Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT), Dec. 8-9, 2022, to review capabilities and facilities and engage with personnel at the strategic outpost.

READOUT: Pacific Fleet commander’s travel to Bangladesh, December 6-8

Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander U.S. Pacific Fleet, traveled to Bangladesh, Dec. 6-8, 2022 to attend the Bangladesh Navy’s International Fleet Review (IFR) in Cox’s Bazar.

U.S. Pacific Fleet Commander Adm. Samuel Paparo hosted the 7th Multilateral Maritime Virtual Key

READOUT: Pacific Fleet commander’s travel to Japan 5-9 Nov 2022

Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander U.S. Pacific Fleet, traveled to Japan for the 18th Western Pacific Maritime Symposium (WPNS) and fleet engagements, November 5-9, 2022.

READOUT: Pacific Fleet commander’s travel to Chile, October 24-26, 2022

Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander U.S. Pacific Fleet, traveled to Chile, October 24-26, 2022 to affirm the close and enduring cooperation between Chile and United States. As Pacific nations, the countries share a nearly 200 year relationship and friendship.

READOUT: Pacific Fleet commander’s travel to Peru, October 26-27, 2022

Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander U.S. Pacific Fleet, traveled to Peru, October 26-27, 2022 to affirm the close and enduring cooperation between Peru and United States.

Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander U.S. Pacific Fleet, traveled to French Polynesia, October 22 -23, 2022 to affirm the longstanding Alliance between France and United States.

READOUT: Pacific Fleet commander’s travel to Tonga, September 15-16

Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander U.S. Pacific Fleet, traveled to

READOUT: Pacific Fleet commander’s travel to Fiji, September 14-16

Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander U.S. Pacific Fleet, traveled to

READOUT: Pacific Fleet commander’s travel to New Zealand, September 12-14

Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander U.S. Pacific Fleet, traveled to

Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander U.S. Pacific Fleet, traveled to Thailand, Aug. 17-19, 2022, to discuss

Adm. Samuel Paparo met with senior Japanese officials to discuss the increasing security challenge in the Indo-Pacific and the importance of close coordination and integration between the two navies.

Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander U.S. Pacific Fleet reaffirmed the iron-clad alliance of the ROK and United States.

U.S. Pacific Fleet Commander Adm. Samuel Paparo hosted the 6th Multilateral Maritime Virtual Key Leadership Engagement from the Pacific Fleet Headquarters in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, May 17, 2022.

Readout: Pacific Fleet commander’s travel to Australia, May 8–12

Paparo met with a number of senior Australian officials to discuss the importance of maritime security and interoperability.

Readout: Office call with New Zealand Chief Executive and Secretary of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet met with Christopher Seed, New Zealand Chief Executive and Secretary of Foreign Affairs and Trade at the Pacific Fleet command headquarters on board Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam March 28, 2022.

Readout: Pacific Fleet commander’s travel to India, Feb. 24-28

U.S. Pacific Fleet Commander Adm. Samuel Paparo visited India from Feb. 24-28 to reaffirm the strong and enduring relationship between the world’s oldest democracy and the world’s largest democracy.

Readout: Australia, Japan, U.S. Trilateral Engagement

U.S. Pacific Fleet Commander Adm. Samuel Paparo hosted a trilateral engagement with the chiefs of navies from Australia and Japan in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Feb. 21-22.

U.S. Pacific Fleet Commander Adm. Samuel Paparo hosted the 5th Multilateral Maritime Virtual Key

Paparo congratulated Kim on his appointment as 35th head of the ROK Navy and reaffirmed the importance of the strong, long-standing partnership between the ROK and U.S. navies to ensure maritime security.

The leaders reaffirmed the growing level of naval cooperation and interoperability between the Indian and U.S. maritime forces in multi-domains.

The visit underscored Adm. Samuel Paparo’s commitment to strengthening alliances and partnerships for an enduring free and open Indo-Pacific.

Readout: Pacific Fleet commander's travel to Republic of Korea

Adm. Samuel Paparo visited the Republic of Korea, Nov. 8, to reaffirm the strong and long-standing U.S.-South Korea Alliance.

Readout: Pacific Fleet commander's meetings at International Seapower Symposium

Adm. Samuel Paparo met with various heads of navies and coast guards during the event in Newport, Rhode Island.

Adm. Samuel Paparo met with senior UK Armed Forces officials, July 16, during their visit to Hawaii.

Adm. Samuel Paparo met with representatives from the Armed Forces of the Philippines, July 9.

Adm. Samuel Paparo met with representatives from the Singapore Ministry of Defence, July 7-8.

Adm. Samuel Paparo met with Lt. Gen. Vincent Cousin and Rear Adm. Jean-Mathieu Rey at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, June 28.

Adm. Samuel Paparo, U.S. Pacific Fleet commander, met virtually with Adm. Tan Sri Mohd Reza, June 17.