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Fighting Back: This Former Navy Officer Isn’t Rolling Over In The Fat Leonard Bribery Case U.S. Marine Corps, Pacific

Fighting Back: This Former Navy Officer Isn’t Rolling Over In The Fat Leonard Bribery Case

The widening criminal investigation into Malaysian defense contractor Leonard “Fat Leonard” Francis has already ensnared dozens of top naval officers, many from the Hawaii-based Pacific Command.

Military’s Handling Of Mental Health Issues May Be On Trial In Terrorism Case AP

Military’s Handling Of Mental Health Issues May Be On Trial In Terrorism Case

An attorney wants a full mental health examination for Ikaika Kang, a Hawaii soldier charged with trying to support the Islamic State.

Schatz Announces Big Increase In Military Spending For Hawaii U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Schatz Announces Big Increase In Military Spending For Hawaii

If a subcommittee’s Thursday vote holds up, the islands would see $266 million in spending in fiscal year 2018, up from $197 million.

Threat To Drinking Water Remains As Navy Studies Options For Fuel Tanks PF Bentley/Civil Beat

Threat To Drinking Water Remains As Navy Studies Options For Fuel Tanks

Some 27,000 gallons of fuel spilled at the Red Hill facility in 2014. City, state and federal officials aren’t satisfied with all the steps taken since then.

As Global Tensions Rise, Senators Grill Nominee For Navy Secretary U.S. Senate Photographic Studio

As Global Tensions Rise, Senators Grill Nominee For Navy Secretary

Armed Services Committee members ask Richard V. Spencer what he intends to do to rebuild U.S. military strength.

Interceptor Fails To Hit Target During Missile Defense Test Off Kauai Chad Blair/Civil Beat

Interceptor Fails To Hit Target During Missile Defense Test Off Kauai

The U.S. and Japan are jointly developing the interceptor, part of the investment in technology to counter North Korean missile threats. 
Navy’s Widening Bribery And Sex Scandal Has Many Hawaii Connections Kevin H. Tierney/U.S. Department of Defense

Navy’s Widening Bribery And Sex Scandal Has Many Hawaii Connections

A former Seventh Fleet commander from Oahu pleads guilty in Honolulu for concealing his relationship with a Malaysian defense contractor.

Ian Lind: Installing A Missile Defense System Is A Bad Idea U.S. Missile Defense Agency/Flickr

Ian Lind: Installing A Missile Defense System Is A Bad Idea

Pushing ahead with a missile defense system in Hawaii wouldn’t make us any safer, and could signal to North Korea and others that we aren’t interested in diffusing tensions.

Okinawa Documentary Portrays The Legacy Of War Courtesy: Siglo Ltd.

Okinawa Documentary Portrays The Legacy Of War

Director John Junkerman wants people to know what is going on in Okinawa and the military experience that looms over the island.

Why A Big Boost In US Sea Power Could Be A Boon For Hawaii U.S. Navy, Keith DeVinney

Why A Big Boost In US Sea Power Could Be A Boon For Hawaii

More ships stationed in the islands could provide an economic boost — including high-paying jobs — for decades to come.