I got the honor to visit Pearl Harbor and spread rose petals at the site of the USS Arizona with Admiral Samuel Paparo, Commander of the U.S. Pacific Command.
A TOPGUN graduate and decorated naval aviator with more than 6,000 flight hours, @AdmSamPaparo now leads U.S. Forces across the Indo-Pacific.
Hearing the stories of his service and sacrifice made the visit to Pearl Harbor all that much more impactful - a reminder of how many have, and continue to, put their lives on the line to protect our freedoms.
It is because of extraordinary service members like him that America remains the greatest nation on Earth. 🇺🇸
Today is Veterans Day
not to be confused with Memorial Day.
Nov 11, 2026 · 6:10 PM UTC
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