Pentagon pick quizzed on geopolitics, Pacific knowledge
The Senate Armed Services Committee held a contentious confirmation hearing Tuesday for Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to serve as secretary of defense. Read more
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Hawaii soldier posthumously awarded Medal of Honor
A Hawaii soldier who fell in battle during the Korean War was one of seven service members retroactively awarded the Medal of Honor Friday, the highest U.S. military award for courage in wartime. Read more
S. Korea upheaval may have a ripple reaction in Hawaii
The political fallout of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s declaration of martial law in his country, quick reversal and subsequent impeachment has sent ripples across the Pacific. Read more
Navy seeks to expand mine warfare training in Hawaii
The Navy’s draft environmental impact statement lays out a request to install and maintain new ranges to train troops to avoid, disable, destroy or — in some cases — use ocean mines during operations at sea. Read more
EPA says military violated Red Hill consent decree, issues fine
The EPA said it was “disappointed” by the Navy’s decision not to participate in the meeting and had assessed a $5,000 fine for not attending. Read more
Defense bill includes funding for Hawaii facilities, enviromental cleanup
The National Defense Authorization Act, the annual military spending bill that sets the Pentagon’s priorities, authorizes over $2.2 billion in spending on Hawaii facilities. Read more
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The Navy to hold public meetings on draft EIS for Pacific training
The Navy’s draft environmental impact statement on continued training in the Pacific proposes more frequent use of nearshore areas such as Kaneohe Bay and Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, along with new activities that include training in ocean mine warfare. Read more
Coast Guard extracts injured man from Midway Atoll
On Thursday the Coast Guard completed the medical evacuation of a 52-year-old man from Midway Atoll. Read more
Future generations called to always remember Pearl Harbor
The attack by the Japanese Imperial Navy targeted Pearl Harbor and other military sites across Oahu, killing 2,390 U.S. servicemen. Read more
2 Pearl Harbor attack survivors attend 83rd anniversary ceremony
Ira “Ike” Schab, who is 104-years-old, stood up from his wheelchair with the help of his son and daughter to salute during the remembrance ceremony at the Pearl Harbor National Memorial Read more
A changing world challenges Japan’s pacifist self-image
During this year’s annual training rotation in the Hawaii portion of the Joint Pacific Multinational Training Center — a series of Army training ranges in Hawaii and Alaska — the Japan Self-Defense Forces made its debut at the exercise with 320 troops and 80 vehicles, making it the largest foreign participant. Read more
Hawaii Marines first to get ‘ship-killing’ missile launcher
The Marine Corps is in the midst of an ambitious makeover, shifting back to its roots as a naval fighting force focused on island and coastal operations. Read more
Hawaii State Archive to digitize Pearl Harbor memorial records
The state archive has an original concept sketch of the current USS Arizona Memorial by Austrian-born architect Alfred Preis. Read more
Taiwan’s president begins first Pacific tour in Hawaii
After checking into the Kahala Hotel, Lai visited the Bishop Museum and the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor and met with Gov. Josh Green at the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency to discuss disaster response. Read more
Coast Guard establishes first Hawaii-based JROTC program
The inaugural class of 25 cadets will officially get started next semester. Read more
Hawaii’s ‘Rosie the Riveter’ dies on Maui at age 98
Lucille “Cille” MacDonald, a Maui resident who was recognized by Congress for her work building ships during World War II and escaped the 2023 Lahaina fire, died Friday just weeks short of what would have been her 99th birthday. Read more
Red Hill Crisis: Pentagon reports detail poor recordkeeping across Oahu fueling operations
On Thursday the Pentagon’s Inspector General office released long-awaited reports on the Navy’s fuel and water systems on Oahu. Read more
Notable items from the Pentagon investigations
Reports from the Pentagon’s Inspector General office on the Navy’s fuel and water systems on Oahu were released Thursday, with detailed timelines of the failures that led to spills from Red Hill. Here are some highlights from the reports. Read more
Pacific Air Forces commander urges veterans to assist community
Dignitaries and community members gathered Monday at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl to commemorate Veterans Day. Read more
Hawaii activist is banned from South Korea
A prominent Hawaii activist apparently has been banned from South Korea and is now seeking answers. Read more
Retiring Gen. Charles Flynn says Hawaii is highly significant amid Pacific tensions
U.S. Army Pacific commander Gen. Charles Flynn retired Friday from the military in a ceremony at Fort Shafter’s historic Palm Circle. Read more
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