Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam -- General Kevin Schneider, commander of Pacific Air Forces, is embarking on a visit to Vietnam this week, marking the first visit of a sitting PACAF commander since 2017.
Schneider's visit follows the successful execution of August’s Pacific Partnership – Pacific Angel 2024 event, reinforcing the shared vision of a more robust and comprehensive U.S.-Vietnam partnership. This visit underscores PACAF's commitment to bolstering the capabilities of individual countries’ defense institutions and militaries, thereby fostering enhanced cooperation and addressing shared security concerns.
The United States and Vietnam share a common vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific, where seas and skies are governed by international law. This vision and our commitment to promote peace, stability, cooperation, and development in the region but also contributes significantly to regional peace and prosperity.