Adm. Robert F. Willard, incoming commander of U.S. Pacific Command, and Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, speak at the conclusion of the U.S. PaCom change of command ceremony Oct. 19, 2009, at Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii. Admiral Willard, former U.S. Pacific Fleet commander, assumed command of U.S. PaCom from Adm. Timothy J. Keating during the ceremony. (U.S. Navy photo/Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Elisia V Gonzales)U.S. Military To Bolster Its Forces In Pacific -- Washington Times
Admiral sees close India ties.
The commander of U.S. forces in the Pacific said Thursday that the Pentagon is developing new battle plans for Asia that include adding Marines to better-coordinated naval and air forces in the region where China is expanding its military might.
NavyAdm. Robert F. Willard, commander of U.S. Pacific Command, also said in a speech that U.S. military ties to India are growing and the relationship will be one of the most important for the United States in the 21st century.
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Update: Willard Cites Need for Asia-Pacific Stability -- Department Of Defense
My Comment: A lot of good information here. NavyAdm. Robert F. Willard clearly understands the dynamics that are in play in the Pacific, and he is positioning the U.S. to be able to confront it if the need arises.