Engagements centered on regional safety and stability, in addition to the protection of American pursuits and the protection of our Allies and companions.
“Our prosperity and safety is constructed upon free and open oceans and as a maritime nation we are going to proceed to maintain the ocean lanes open and defend America and our Allies and companions,” stated Raven. “We’re steadfast in our dedication to the safety, stability and prosperity of the Indo-Pacific area.”
“With a view to accomplish their mission, our army service members depend on the capabilities of Guam’s infrastructure and the valued contribution of the Chamorro individuals,” stated Raven. “Thanks to the individuals of Guam in your assist, collaboration and partnership.”
“These are dynamic occasions. In my assembly with Beneath Secretary Raven it was clear that the Navy and the whole lot of the DoD perceive our administration’s priorities and our want to make sure that the standard of life for the Folks of Guam is improved on account of expanded army actions,” stated Tenorio.
Tenorio spoke about continued collaboration and emphasised the significance of protection and understanding potential impacts.
“Along with partnership with DoD to assist the development of a brand new hospital, we require extra particulars on the missile protection infrastructure… with the well being and security of our individuals on the forefront, we have to perceive the environmental penalties of no matter is deliberate and executed,” he stated. “Moreover, with tourism, we would like assurances that the brand new missile protection system just isn’t going to restrict industrial air exercise on Guam.”
Throughout his go to, Raven additionally met with Commander, Joint Area Marianas, Rear Adm. Greg Huffman, and different Navy management; engaged with Sailors and instructions assigned to Naval Base Guam; visited the USS Frank Cable (AS 40); spoke to troopers assigned to Process Power Talon and visited the Army THAAD website; engaged Marines and Sailors whereas visiting instructions at Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz; visited Andersen Air Power Base; and met with a number of members of Guam’s Armed Forces Committee Chamber of Commerce.
All through the Beneath Secretary’s go to, he obtained updates on infrastructure, missile protection, submarine/ship upkeep, capabilities, recruiting, and Hurricane Mawar impacts. He routinely spoke concerning the significance and worth of army service, the position our forward-postured forces serve, and the Division of Navy’s dedication to make sure the joint pressure can protect the peace, reply at any time when wanted, and win decisively throughout battle.
He emphasised partnerships and teamwork, explaining that our robust community of allies and companions throughout the Indo-Pacific ensures the steadiness and safety of the area and facilitates the preservation of the rules-based worldwide order.
Joint Area Marianas performs an important position in U.S. efforts to make sure a free and open Indo-Pacific attributable to its distinctive geographic proximity to Asia and its unparalleled worth as a regional provide hub and coaching location.
In Hawaii, Raven met with senior army leaders, to incorporate Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet Adm. Samuel J. Paparo; Deputy Commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Lt. Gen. Stephen Sklenka; Commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Lt. Gen. William Jurney; Deputy Commander, Pacific Air Forces Lt. Gen. James Jacobson; Joint Process Power-Crimson Hill Commander, Vice Adm. John Wade; and Commander, Navy Area Hawaii Rear Adm. Stephen Barnett. He additionally obtained operational updates, visited native instructions and toured installations, to incorporate Crimson Hill Bulk Gas Storage Facility, and spoke with Navy, Marine and Air Power service members.
The Deputy Secretary of Protection Kathleen Hicks just lately designated Raven because the DoD’s Lead Senior Protection Official for Guam. This designation assigns Raven elevated duties, to incorporate: serving because the DoD senior consultant when assembly with key leaders in Guam; offering senior chief oversight, advocacy, and assist to Commander, Joint Area Marianas within the execution of its set up administration mission; and bringing senior army leaders collectively to align efforts to fulfill operational necessities in keeping with the Nationwide Protection Technique, guarantee sources are programmed and deconflicted throughout DoD elements, and to develop and ship new capabilities to fulfill logistics, environmental and infrastructure necessities.
This was the Beneath Secretary’s first go to to Guam.
