Regional security: understanding the Asia Pacific
Rear Admiral Mark Melson, Commander Logistics Group Western Pacific/Task Force 73, US Navy

RDML Melson is a US Navy pilot who has served aboard the aircraft carrier USS John F Kennedy and as Executive Officer and Commanding Officer of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island. Ashore, his assignments have included as Naval Aide to the Vice President of the United States, serving in the White House; as Deputy Director, Navy Senate Liaison; as Senior Military Assistant to the Supreme Allied Commander Europe, and Executive Assistant to Deputy Chief of Navy Operations. His posting to Singapore commenced in 2022.