U.S. Indo-Pacific Command
PACOM Change of Command - Adms Locklear (incoming/left) and Willard (outgoing/right)
HONOLULU (March 9, 2012) - Adm. Samuel J. Locklear, III, (left) shakes hands with Adm. Robert F. Willard as he assumes command of Pacific Command while Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta looks on March 9. 'Adm. Willard has masterfully charted a course to help us navigate the dynamic 21st century's security environment, and as any good naval officer, I expect a smooth transition from his hand on the helm to mine,' said Locklear.(U.S. Navy photo by MC1 Danny Hayes)
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PACOM Change of Command - Adms Locklear (incoming/left) and Willard (outgoing/right)
HONOLULU (March 9, 2012) - Adm. Samuel J. Locklear, III, (left) shakes hands with Adm. Robert F. Willard as he assumes command of Pacific Command while Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta looks on March 9. 'Adm. Willard has masterfully charted a course to help us navigate the dynamic 21st century's security environment, and as any good naval officer, I expect a smooth transition from his hand on the helm to mine,' said Locklear.(U.S. Navy photo by MC1 Danny Hayes)
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