The Obama Administration has nominated Adm. Robert Willard to replace Adm. Timothy Keating as commander of US Pacific Command. Willard currently serves as commander of the US Pacific Fleet. There was no word on Keating’s plans. He has served as PACOM boss since March 2007.
Defense experts say the drone threat represents only part of a larger, looming problem: U.S. air bases in the Pacific are increasingly vulnerable to air attacks.