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Adm. Willard Now Heads Pacific Command

October 21 2009

USA

The new head of U.S. forces in Asia and the Pacific assumed command Monday during a ceremony at Camp Smith, Hawaii, reports the Honolulu Advertiser.

Adm. Robert Willard, a former fighter pilot, took over the Pacific Command from Adm. Timothy Keating, who served 2.5 years in the post.

Willard's previously headed the Pacific Fleet.

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