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US Commander of the Pacific Air Forces Makes Introductory Visit to Singapore
19 November 2025
The US Commander of the Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) General (GEN) Kevin Schneider called on Minister for Defence Mr Chan Chun Sing at the Ministry of Defence this morning.
The US Commander of the Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) General (GEN) Kevin Schneider called on Minister for Defence Mr Chan Chun Sing at the Ministry of Defence this morning. During their meeting, Mr Chan and GEN Schneider reaffirmed the excellent and long-standing defence relations between Singapore and the US. They also discussed efforts to enhance defence cooperation, including between the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) and PACAF.
GEN Schneider is in Singapore from 18 to 20 November 2025 for his introductory visit. He also called on Chief of Defence Force Vice Admiral Aaron Beng and Chief of Air Force Major-General Kelvin Fan, after inspecting a Guard of Honour at the Ministry of Defence. As part of his visit, GEN Schneider visited Sembawang Air Base and Paya Lebar Air Base.
GEN Schneider's visit underscores the excellent and long-standing defence relations between Singapore and the US. The two defence establishments interact regularly through high-level visits, professional exchanges, cross-attendance of courses and seminars, as well as numerous exercises. This includes the bilateral Exercise Commando Sling, the trilateral Exercise Cope Tiger, and the multilateral Exercise Red Flag series held in the US. These mutually beneficial interactions have enhanced the professionalism, strengthened cooperation, and forged strong camaraderie among the personnel of both air forces.