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Charles Flynn

Former commander, U.S. Army Pacific

Charles Flynn
Gen. Charles Flynn retired from the Army in January 2025 after 39 years in uniform. He served as commander of U.S. Army Pacific for three and a half years. Previous leadership positions (including 25th Infantry Division commander, USARPAC deputy commanding general) influenced his understanding of and approach to the Army's role in joint operations in INDOPACOM.
Ideas

The Army’s role in the Pacific

Deterrence can’t be achieved with maritime or air systems alone.

  • Charles Flynn
Ideas

Interior Lines Will Make Land Power the Asymmetric Advantage in the Indo-Pacific

The Army is building compact lines of maneuver, communications, and logistics.

  • Charles Flynn and Lt. Col. Sarah Starr