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Pacific Fleet Commander Swift To Retire After Losing Chance To Lead PACOM

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Pacific Fleet Commander Swift To Retire After Losing Chance To Lead PACOM
Adm. Scott Swift, commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet. Photo: U.S. Navy.

Adm. Scott Swift, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, said Monday he has submitted a request to retire after being told he will not be chosen as a nominee to succeed Adm. Harry Harris as commander of U.S. Pacific Command (PACOM).Swift said in a statement this is in keeping with tradition and he retires “with great appreciation and gratitude for the honor of having served so many Sailors and their families for what will be 40 years in January.”He said he…

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