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The Complicated Pride Of Native Hawaiians In The Military Kevin Knodell/Civil Beat/2021

The Complicated Pride Of Native Hawaiians In The Military

Native Hawaiians have fought in America’s battles from the War of 1812 to Iraq and Afghanistan.

Hawaii Wants To Form A Defense Industry ‘Alliance’ For Local Businesses

Hawaii Wants To Form A Defense Industry ‘Alliance’ For Local Businesses

The state hopes this alliance can leverage Pentagon spending to diversify Hawaii’s economy.

New Space Force Guardians Sworn In On Maui U.S. Air Force

New Space Force Guardians Sworn In On Maui

The six officers have new insignias but remain assigned to the Air Force Research Laboratory Detachment 15 at a military installation at Maui’s Haleakala Observatory.

Military Charges Soldier With Murder Of His Wife On Schofield Barracks Brewer & Son Funeral Services

Military Charges Soldier With Murder Of His Wife On Schofield Barracks

Selena Roth was a former Army Signal’s intelligence specialist, an animal lover and was passionate about rights for military victims of sexual harassment.

Hawaii Lawmakers Kill Bill To Improve Care At Veterans And Nursing Homes Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2020

Hawaii Lawmakers Kill Bill To Improve Care At Veterans And Nursing Homes

Health care administrators argued the bill, drafted in response to the deadly outbreak last year at a Hilo facility, could make health care slower.

Military Links To US Capitol Rioters Show Challenge Of Fighting Extremism In The Ranks Nick Grube/Civil Beat/2021

Military Links To US Capitol Rioters Show Challenge Of Fighting Extremism In The Ranks

New Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, a former general and the first Black to hold the office, has pledged to crack down on racists and extremists in the military.

A Dozen Sailors Test Positive For COVID-19 On Pearl Harbor Warship U.S. Navy/2010

A Dozen Sailors Test Positive For COVID-19 On Pearl Harbor Warship

The USS Chafee had pulled into San Diego for training, but now several crew members are in quarantine.

A Bitter Domestic Dispute Could Shake Up How The Navy Handles Abuse Cases In Hawaii Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

A Bitter Domestic Dispute Could Shake Up How The Navy Handles Abuse Cases In Hawaii

The Family Advocacy Program is supposed to help military families experiencing abuse, but one Navy sailor’s experience shows its broad discretion in handling cases.

Seven Hawaii Guardsmen Test Positive For COVID-19 After Inauguration Duty Nick Grube/Civil Beat/2021

Seven Hawaii Guardsmen Test Positive For COVID-19 After Inauguration Duty

The troops are currently under quarantine after arriving back in the islands from helping provide security for President Joe Biden’s inauguration.

Marines In Hawaii Are Training For A Return To Island Fighting Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2016

Marines In Hawaii Are Training For A Return To Island Fighting

The Marine Corps is reorganizing its entire force, starting with troops on Oahu.