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JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (April 12, 2023) Adm. Samuel Paparo, Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, addresses attendees of the Submarine Warfare Commanders Conference (SWCC) on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, April 12. The purpose of SWCC, which was first held in 2018, is to strengthen a free and open Indo-Pacific region through expanded cooperation between submarine force commanders of allies and partners. U.S. Pacific Fleet builds and persistently employs dynamic naval combat power, supported by the Joint Force in the maritime domain, in order to defend U.S. interests throughout the lndo-Pacific Region and the homeland, demonstrate advantage in the maritime domain, and enhance U.S. alliances and partnerships. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Scott Barnes).