The Department of War announced on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, that the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) will officially restore its name to the U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM). The change takes effect immediately.
The original U.S. Pacific Command was established on January 1, 1947, by President Harry S. Truman. It was renamed to U.S. Indo-Pacific Command in 2018 to reflect the growing strategic importance of the Indian Ocean region. The restoration of the Pacific Command name marks a return to the original designation.
Officials stated that the name change is part of a broader effort to streamline command structures and emphasize the Pacific theater. No other changes to the command's responsibilities or area of operations were announced.
