COMPACFLT Adm. Paparo visits ROK

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jessica Gray
U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jessica Gray

COMPACFLT Adm. Paparo visits ROK

Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet
November 8, 2021

PYEONGTAEK, Republic of Korea (Nov. 8, 2021) - Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander U.S. Pacific Fleet, renders a salute during a wreath laying ceremony in honor of the 46 South Korean Sailors who were killed in action when an enemy torpedo struck ROKS Cheonan on Mar. 26, 2010. Paparo is visiting the Republic of Korea (ROK) to reaffirm and strengthen the partnership between the ROK-U.S. alliance and promote our shared values of democracy, freedom of navigation and maritime security.

 

 

 

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