USINDOPACOM hosts U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth during a diplomatic visit aimed at strengthening military alliances and fostering regional security cooperation. Secretary Hegseth engaged with senior military leaders, participated in strategic discussions, and underscored the importance of a free and open Indo-Pacific. The visit highlights the ongoing commitment of the United States to collaborate with international partners in addressing shared security challenges and promoting stability in the region.
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth visited Hawaii, March 24-26, 2025, where he received briefings on regional security challenges and the strength of alliances and partnerships across the Indo-Pacific.
Hegseth met with Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines and Guardians on Camp H.M. Smith, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam and Marine Corps Base Hawaii, underscoring the importance of maintaining readiness, warfighting, and restoring the warrior ethos. He also honored those affected by the December 7, 1941 attack by placing a wreath at the USS Arizona Memorial.
Additionally, Hegseth engaged with key institutions, including the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (DKI-APCSS) and the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA).
USINDOPACOM is committed to enhancing stability in the Indo-Pacific region by promoting security cooperation, encouraging peaceful development, responding to contingencies, deterring aggression and, when necessary, prevailing in conflict.
