WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last week, East Asia and Pacific Chair Representative Young Kim (CA-40) traveled to Hawaii as part of a bipartisan congressional delegation led by Pacific Islands Caucus Chair Rep. Ed Case (HI-01). Alongside Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao and U.S. Pacific Command (PACOM) Commander Admiral Samuel Paparo, the delegation observed the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise, the world’s largest international maritime exercise.
During the visit, members assessed military readiness across Hawaii, including inspecting key military installations, training facilities, and the capabilities needed to support the Department of Defense’s Indo-Pacific strategy.
She also discussed pending constituent cases with DPAA Director Kelly McKeague and Acting Secretary Cao on behalf of families seeking answers about loved ones still missing in action.
“The Indo-Pacific is the front line of America’s national security. Standing aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt alongside our servicemembers and 30 partner nations training together, I saw firsthand what peace through strength looks like,” said Rep. Young Kim. “America’s alliances remain our greatest strategic advantage, and I will always fight to ensure the United States and our partners have the strength and resources needed to keep the Indo-Pacific free and open.”
Please see photos courtesy of The Office of Congresswoman Young Kim HERE.
