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Due to heightened security, the Army has increased precautions at its installations by raising the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) to “Bravo.” Commuters should allow extra time, especially during the morning hours, in accessing Schofield Barracks, Wheeler Army Airfield, Tripler Army Medical Center, Fort Shafter and other facilities.

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“The Army has no additional land expansion requirements and will impose no restrictions on anyone as a result of this revised environmental assessment,” said COL Frank W. Tate, commander of the 25th CAB. “The only land that will be impacted by the proposed Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa alternatives from this life-saving training is the […]

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The Army published a Notice of Intent (NOI) in the Federal Register, on December 23, 2010, to prepare a programmatic environmental impact statement (PEIS) which will evaluate the potential environmental effects associated with the modernization of training ranges, infrastructure, and support facilities at Pōhakuloa Training Area (PTA) on the island of Hawai’i. The PEIS will […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Hawaii petitioner Isaac “Paka” Harp is appealing the Atomic Safety and Licensing Board of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) ruling of Feb. 24, 2010 that stated he lacks standing to challenge the Army’s application for a license to possession Depleted Uranium (DU) in Hawaii. Harp, a Native Hawaiian, stated during oral arguments held […]

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The Nuclear Regulatory Commission began its review of the U.S. Army’s application to possess depleted uranium this week on the Big Island. The procedure to grant a license – and establishing any conditions to that license – is expected to last into next year. The application covers nine sites across the country, including Pohakuloa Training […]

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MEDIA RELEASE Kona: 6-8:30 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 26, King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel  Hilo: 6-8:30 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 27, Hilo High School The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has issued a notice of opportunity to request a hearing on a license application from the U.S. Army for possession of depleted uranium at two installations in Hawaii where […]

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Military aircraft, vehicles along with the Civil Air Patrol, Crash and Rescue crews at Hilo International Airport and classic cars honored servicemembers on Armed Forces Day.

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MEDIA RELEASE Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Environment, Safety, and Occupational Health, Addison “Tad” Davis, IV, met with Hawaii legislators Thursday, Feb. 26 at the State Capitol to discuss three U.S. Army environmental initiatives on the Big Island, reported the Hawaii House Blog. “Hydrogen Highway” – The Army is working with the Hawaii […]

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