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'Deep historical roots': US drops 'Indo' from Indo-Pacific Command, restores name to USPACOM

Hindustan Times

June 17, 2026

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The Department of War announced on Tuesday that the US Indo-Pacific Command will officially restore its name to the US Pacific Command.

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