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Federal trial begins for Red Hill water contamination
A trial for a mass environmental injury case begins more than two years after a military fuel tank facility poisoned thousands when it leaked jet fuel.
Army National Guard general to ‘synchronize’ Maui troop response
Guard and active duty troops are providing air and sea lift of cargo, fire suppression as needed and setting up supply staging areas on Maui and Oahu.
Marines joining Maui recovery effort, more active duty may follow
The Hawaii National Guard, U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are already on the ground but Hawaii needs to formally request a larger force.
By AP Staff
Federal officials unveil aid for water, shelter as Maui residents reel
The Biden administration is seeking $12 billion in additional money for the government’s disaster relief fund.
More troops likely to respond to devastating Hawaii wildfires
The troops will be part of a joint force of National Guard and active forces responding to the deadly wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui.
Navy’s newest destroyer, Carl M. Levin, arrives at its first homeport
The Arleigh Burke-class Flight IIA guided-missile destroyer (DDG 120) was commissioned in June.
Biden sends military to help with Hawaii wildfires
President Joe Biden said the Coast Guard and Navy are supporting response and rescue efforts, and the Marines are providing helicopters to fight the fires.
One of the last to serve aboard diesel subs retires after 40 years
Capt. Thomas Gorey III was one of the last active duty service members to have served on a diesel-electric attack submarine.
More families file claims against Navy for Hawaii water contamination
Another 1,002 people have filed claims seeking monetary damages related to current and future medical care due to the fuel-tainted water.
By Karen Jowers
Pentagon accelerates timeline to defuel Red Hill facilities
The Pentagon said it will start defueling the facility in October and aims to complete the removal of most of the fuel by the end of January 2024.
By Diana Stancy
Toxic foam spill at Hawaii’s Red Hill facility due to contractor error
About 1,300 gallons of toxic fire suppressant leaked at the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage site near Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, on Nov. 29, 2022.
By Kent Miller