U.S. Pacific Command is implementing the Army's "Pacific Pathways" concept as part of the Obama administration's pivot to the Asia Pacific region, according to the PACOM commander. Under the Pacific Pathways concept, the Army plans to develop small units that will be forward-deployed to respond to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief crises in the region. Adm. Samuel Locklear told reporters July 29 during a Pentagon briefing that the Army is building relationships with foreign armies within the region. For example,...
