Moving the throttle forward in the Pacific

The commander of US Pacific Command (USPACOM) views the region, its security challenges -- where the US military continues to play an indispensable role in preserving stability -- and also sees the future as one in which opportunity outweighs risk. US Pacific Command envisions a future of peace and prosperity among all members of the Asia-Pacific community, and to work toward this, USPACOM must leverage the great advantages of the region -- diversity, economic strength, healthy alliances, strong partners -- while overcoming the challenges of vast distances and weak governmental institutions in some nations. Figures. Adapted from the source document.