HONOLULU –
U.S. Army Gen. Ronald Clark, Commanding General of USARPAC, met with Gen. Maruli Simanjuntak, Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Army, during the 2025 Land Forces Pacific Symposium and Exposition (LANPAC), Honolulu, Hawaii, May 14, 2025.
The leaders discussed expanding U.S. support for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HA/DR) operations. Indonesia has faced devastating volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, flooding, and forest fires. The 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami remains a stark reminder of the immense destruction that natural disasters can cause, highlighting the critical need for effective disaster response and preparedness.
The Land Forces Pacific (LANPAC) Symposium and Exposition is the premier forum for discussions on land power in the Indo-Pacific region. Hosted by the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) and supported by U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC), LANPAC 2025 brings together representatives from more than 30 Indo-Pacific nations, including a dozen Chiefs of Armies, to address critical security challenges. LANPAC builds trust by fostering dialogue, enabling collaboration, and sharing innovative solutions that enhance joint and multinational readiness.