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LANPAC 2024: Indo-Pacific Alliance Strengthened through Strategic Collaboration and Coalition Building
May 16, 2024 — The Commander's Corner presentation at the LANPAC 2024 event, held on May 16, was a pivotal showcase of strategic collaboration and forward-thinking in the Indo-Pacific. Colonel Brandon Teague, commander of the 5th Security Force Assistance Brigade (5SFAB), and Lieutenant Colonel Rob Smith, commander of the 3rd Battalion, Royal Regiment of Scotland (3SCOTS), detailed the progression and successes of their units' collaboration... MORE

Col. Brandon Teague, commander of 5SFAB and Lt. Col. Rob Smith, commander 3SCOTS present at the 2024 LANPAC Commander's Corner.

1st Multi-Domain Task Force Showcases Innovative Combined Information and Effects Fusion Cell at LANPAC Symposium
May 16, 2024 — The 1st Multi-Domain Task Force (1MDTF) presented the Combined Information and Effects Fusion Cell (CIEFC) during the Commander's Corner at the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) LANPAC Symposium, held in Honolulu, Hawaii, from May 14-16, 2024. Over three days, 1MDTF showcased the CIEFC's capabilities to a global audience of military professionals, industry leaders, and subject matter experts... MORE

U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Bernard Harrington, commander of the 1st Multi-Domain Task Force (1MDTF) discusses the Combined Information and Effects Fusion Cell (CIEFC) with Singapore Army Brig. Gen. Tan Cheng Kwee at the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) LANPAC Symposium, Honolulu, Hawaii, May 15, 2024. Over three days, 1MDTF showcased the CIEFC's capabilities to a global audience of military professionals, industry leaders, and subject matter experts. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Brandon Rickert)

Dear NCOS’s, Let's Continue to Evolve.
May 16, 2024 — A key event established at LANPAC24 is the Senior Enlisted Leader Forum (SELF). The forum provided international senior leaders a concrete platform to discuss the importance of non-commissioned officers (NCOs) throughout the Indo-Pacific region. NCOs maintain a constant presence with allies and partners which increases interoperability and allows for the Theater Army to be integrated in the region... MORE

The Senior Enlisted Leader Forum (SELF) provides the opportunity for leaders to stand apart of open dialogue, share lessons learned, build and maintain relationships, and provide understanding for each armies’ capabilities and the contributions of its NCO Corps. at Honolulu, Hawaii, on May 14, 2024. The Land Forces Pacific (LANPAC) Symposium is a professional development forum sponsored by the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) (Photo by Staff Sgt. Shanae Sable Garrett)

Joint Force Integration, Coalition Partnerships Key to US Success in Indo-Pacific
May 16, 2024 — A misconception in the Indo-Pacific is that the Army has no role in a theater named for two oceans. In fact, the Army's Indo-Pacific operation streamers outnumber those for all other operations outside of North America combined, showcasing the depth and scale of the Army's efforts to project and sustain power in the Indo-Pacific region. Landpower in the Pacific Symposium (LANPAC), an annual international meeting hosted in Honolulu, HI by the Association of the U.S. Army, highlighted the necessity of joint force integration... MORE

Adm. Stephen T. "Web" Koehler, commander, United States Pacific Fleet emphasizes the importance of integrated training for multi-domain operations at the 11th Annual Land Forces Pacific Symposium and Exposition (LANPAC) in Honolulu, Hawaii, May 15, 2024. LANPAC provides the opportunity to engage with partners and Allies, which enhances regional security and stability. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Taylor Gray)

Opportunities Outpace Challenges in the Indo-Pacific
May 16, 2024 — In an era of geopolitical competition and evolving security challenges, the Indo-Pacific region remains a focal point of global strategic importance. From the Indian to the Pacific Ocean, this vast expanse of water dotted with archipelagos and population mega-clusters encompasses 40 diverse nations across 13 time zones. Throughout this critical region, America's First Corps is advancing how it meets enduring and emerging challenges. As America's regional operational headquarters, First Corps manages the daily activities of 40,000 U.S. Army soldiers and regularly campaigns across 21 countries to enhance relationships and build ally and partner capacity, all to support a free and open Indo-Pacific... MORE

Marcia B. Holmes, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Mission Capabilities, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, left, Dr. T. X. Hammes, Distinguished Research Fellow, Institute for National Strategic Studies, National Defense University, LTG Xavier T. Brunson, Commanding General, I Corps, United States Army & LTG David M. Hodne, Director, Futures and Concepts Center, discuss the importance of innovation and adaptation at the 11th Annual Land Forces Pacific Symposium and Exposition 2024, in Honolulu, Hawaii, May 14, 2024. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Taylor Gray)