Head of US Pacific Command in Chicago to Discuss Rebalance toward Asia
November 7 CHICAGO - Admiral Samuel J. Locklear, Commander of U.S. Pacific Command (PACOM), is in Chicago today to discuss the recalibration of U.S. national security strategy to emphasize the Asia-Pacific. He will speak at an event hosted by The Chicago Council on Global Affairs this evening. The event is open to the public and takes place at 6:00 p.m. at the InterContinental Chicago, 505 N. Michigan Avenue. PACOM’s area of responsibility encompasses approximately half of the world’s surface and more than half of its population. The Asia-Pacific region is a vital driver of the global