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Australian Chief of Army Highlights Allied Responsibilities in Preventing Conflict in the Indo-Pacific region at LANPAC
May 15, 2025 — Australian Chief of Army, Lt. Gen. Simon Stuart, delivered a keynote address at the Land Forces Pacific (LANPAC) Symposium, emphasizing the responsibilities of allies and partners in preventing conflict in the Indo-Pacific region. Drawing lessons from the Peloponnesian Wars, Stuart emphasized that allies and partners have agency and influence, which come with great responsibility. He underscored the power and value of the strategic land power network in the Indo-Pacific and the importance of transparency, strategic empathy, and communication in averting war... MORE

Australian Army Lt. Gen. Simon Stuart, chief of army, delivers a keynote presentation at the Land Forces Pacific Symposium in Honolulu, Hawaii, on May 15, 2025. Stuart emphasized the responsibility of allies and partners in preventing conflict in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Johanna Pullum)

LANPAC 2025: Panel Emphasizes the Critical Role of Combat Ready Army Reserve Forces in the Indo-Pacific
May 15, 2025 — The LANPAC panel discussion, "Combat Ready Reserves," featured Maj. Gen. Joseph Lestorti Office of the Chief of Army Reserve (OCAR) G-3/5/7, Maj. Gen. Scott Winter, deputy commanding general - Strategy and Plans, U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC), Maj. Gen. Gavin Gardner, 8th Theater Sustainment Command (8th TSC), and Maj. Gen. Ramon Zagala commander, Philippine Army Reserve Command. The conversation centered on the vital role of a nation’s army reserve forces in maintaining security within the Indo-Pacific region, focusing on integrating reserves into the "Total Army," establishing a persistent forward posture, and adapting training for modern threats. A recurring theme was the importance of partnerships with allied nations and innovative recruitment strategies to ensure a diverse and capable force. The panel highlighted the need for the Army reserve to be adaptable, modernized, and fully integrated to effectively contribute to deterrence and crisis response in the region... MORE

(Right) Philippine Army Maj. Gen. Ramon Zagala, commanding general of the Philippine Army Reserve Command, and U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Gavin Gardner, commanding general of 8th Theater Sustainment Command, sit on a panel to discuss the importance of essential warfighting capabilities for campaigning, crisis, and conflict during the Land Forces Pacific (LANPAC) Symposium and Exhibition, May 15, 2025, in Honolulu, Hawaii. The panel explored how reserve forces enhance power projection and crisis response in the Indo-Pacific through integration, readiness, and strategic positioning. (U.S. Army Photo by Spc. Abreanna Goodrich)

NCOs in the Pacific: Senior Enlisted Leaders Discuss Strategic Dialogue at LANPAC 2025
May 15, 2025 — In the vast and complex Indo-Pacific region senior enlisted leaders of multiple nations convened for a Senior Enlisted Leaders Forum in Hawaii as part of the Land Forces Pacific (LANPAC) Symposium to discuss the development of non-commissioned officers (NCOs) to prevail in the land power domain. The Land Forces Pacific (LANPAC) Symposium is a premier forum for Indo-Pacific land force leaders, industry experts, academics, and government agencies. This annual event fosters military cooperation, professional development, and the exchange of best practices. LANPAC promotes dialogue and understanding on shared challenges and facilitates integrated land operations within the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command’s area of responsibility.... MORE

Malaysian Army Warrant Officer 1 Shahamrie Bin Abdullah, Malaysian Armed Forces sergeant major, and Maldives National Defense Force Command Sgt. Maj. Nasrulla Waseem, command sergeant major of the Maldives National Defense Force, receive a briefing about U.S. Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal tactics during a Senior Enlisted Leaders Forum on Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, May 13, 2025 as part of the Land Forces Pacific (LANPAC) Symposium. LANPAC Symposium and Exposition is the premier forum for land power discussions in the Indo-Pacific region. Hosted by the Association of the United States Army and supported by U.S. Army Pacific, LANPAC 2025 brings together representatives from more than 30 Indo-Pacific nations, including a dozen Chiefs of Armies, to address critical security challenges. (U.S. Army Photo by Spc. Wyatt Moore , 28th Public Affairs Detachment)

Gen. Brunson Highlights Land Power's Role in Deterrence and Regional Security in Northeast Asia
May 15, 2025 — Commander of United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command, and United States Forces Korea, U.S. Army Gen. Xavier Brunson delivered a keynote address at the Land Forces Pacific Symposium, commonly known as LANPAC, emphasizing the critical role of land power in maintaining deterrence and ensuring regional security, particularly in Northeast Asia. Drawing on his experiences in Korea, Brunson discussed the importance of strong alliances, adapted force posture, and a thorough understanding of the strategic geometry of the region. He highlighted the interconnectedness of the joint force and the need for a visible, credible land presence to deter potential adversaries and assure allies... MORE

U.S. Army Gen. Xavier Brunson, commanding general of United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command, and United States Forces Korea, delivers a keynote presentation at the Land Forces Pacific Symposium in Honolulu, Hawaii, on May 15, 2025. Brunson emphasized the critical role of land power in maintaining deterrence and ensuring regional security in Northeast Asia. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Johanna Pullum)

Senior Enlisted Advisors Emphasize the Development of NCOs to Prevail with Land Power
May 15, 2025 — A panel of senior enlisted leaders convened at the Land Forces Pacific (LANPAC) Symposium to discuss the development of non-commissioned officers (NCOs) to prevail in the land power domain. Julie Guerra, the director of enlisted programs at Association of the United States Army, moderated the panel, featuring insights from Chief Warrant Officer Sanjee Singh, Sergeant Major of the Army, Singapore Armed Forces, Command Sgt. Maj. Jason Schmidt, command sergeant major for U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC), Sgt. Maj. Jay Garza, sergeant major for Army Futures Command, and Warrant Officer Kim Fellingham, Regimental Sergeant Major-Army, Australian Army, who shared their perspectives on leadership development, mentorship, training, and the unique challenges and opportunities facing NCOs in the Indo-Pacific region... MORE

LANPAC 2025 brings together representatives from more than 30 Indo-Pacific nations, including a dozen Chiefs of Armies, to address critical security challenges.