Chad Blair: Do We Really Want Deadly Drones Based In Hawaii?
The unmanned aerial vehicles augur the future of warfare, but the cost to civilians is hardly negligible.
Pearl Harbor-Based Destroyer Rescued Indian Ship During Deployment
The USS Halsey returned to its homeport Monday after operations in the Arabian Gulf supporting the withdrawal from Afghanistan and in the South China Sea.
West Oahu Residents Are Wary Of Possible Marine Corps Expansion
West Oahu residents and lawmakers have expressed concern about the military’s approach to outreach and facilities planning in their communities.
Hirono Lobbies For Missile Defense Radar During Hearing On Afghanistan
The Hawaii Democrat said the Biden administration’s budget doesn’t reflect its promises to shift focus to the Pacific after ending America’s longest war.
Military Practices Using Drones For Maritime Surveillance In Hawaii
After two decades of secretive drone operations in the Middle East and Africa, the military wants to use drones as scouts in the Pacific.
US House Passes Bill With Enhanced Standards For Red Hill Fuel Facility
The bill passed ahead of a highly anticipated decision by the Hawaii health director on the World War II-era tanks, which have leaked into the area’s groundwater.
LGBTQ Veterans Would Get Honorable Discharge Status Under New Bill
It was reintroduced by Hawaii’s Democratic Sen. Brian Schatz on the 10th anniversary of the repeal of the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy.
Air Force And Marines Team Up For First Trans-Pacific Reaper Drone Flights
The exercise runs through Oct. 8, but the Marines are preparing for the eventual permanent stationing of the remote weapon system on Oahu.
Hawaii-Based Soldier Is Sentenced To 62 Years In Jail For Killing His Wife
Spc. Raul Hernandez-Perez received nearly the maximum sentence allowed in the killing of his estranged wife, who was an Army veteran.
Soldier Who Admitted Killing His Wife On Schofield Barracks Faces Up To 65 Years In Jail
Spc. Raul Hernandez-Perez was arrested after his wife’s body was found in a trash can at their home on Jan. 13.