Samuel Paparo Jr.

Admiral Samuel Paparo Jr. is a senior officer in the United States Navy, currently serving as the Commander of the United States Indo-Pacific Command. He has extensive experience in naval operations and has played a critical role in shaping U.S. military strategy in the Asia-Pacific region. During a recent Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, he expressed concerns regarding the potential reduction of U.S. forces stationed in South Korea, suggesting that such a move could increase the risk of aggression from North Korea.