According to the website of the Star Spangled Banner on May 4th, on the 3rd, at a ceremony held in Hawaii, US Navy Admiral Samuel Paparo took over command of the US Indo Pacific Command, surrounded by senior officials from the Department of Defense. According to reports, Papalo succeeded General Aguilino, who retired after serving in the Navy for 40 years. US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Charles Brown took to the stage to deliver speeches, praising Aguilino's performance during his tenure and welcoming the succession of US Pacific Fleet Commander Papalo. The report points out that Paparo's current command covers a vast area, including more than 30 countries and regions, accounting for more than half of the world's population. The headquarters under the US Indo Pacific Command include the US Pacific Fleet, Marine Corps Pacific Command, US Pacific Group Army, Pacific Air Force Command, and Pacific Special Operations Command. Paparo was once a naval pilot who commanded the US Fifth Fleet and the US Navy Central Command located in Bahrain. According to official records from the United States Navy, he graduated from the Naval Fighter Ordnance Academy and has flown fighter jets such as the F-14 "Tomcat", F-15, and F/A-18. Papalo told the audience, "Our world is facing complex problems brought about by (China)'s worrying actions and rapidly growing military power. We must be prepared to respond to (China)'s increasingly assertive and expansionist territorial claims in the Indo Pacific region." The report states that during Papalo's tenure as commander of the US Pacific Fleet, a Hawaiian Red Mountain oil depot accident occurred, which contaminated the Navy's drinking water system. This drinking water system provides drinking water for nearly 100000 people in the joint base and surrounding areas. Paparo ordered an investigation, which concluded that the insufficient capabilities of the navy led to the leak, including inadequate training and ineffective command. (Lai Xin She)