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5 Things To Know About Memorial Day Including Its Controversies AP Photo/Erik Verduzco/2023

5 Things To Know About Memorial Day Including Its Controversies

The holiday is supposed to be a day of reflection and remembrance of those who died while serving in the U.S. military,

Military Team Seeks To Drain 100M Gallons Of Fuel From Red Hill Without ‘A Single Drop’ Leaking David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Military Team Seeks To Drain 100M Gallons Of Fuel From Red Hill Without ‘A Single Drop’ Leaking

Amid pressure to act quickly, the Joint Task Force says it’s preparing for worst-case scenarios and proceeding with caution.

Kailua Bay Pollution Is Prompting Congressional Attention Christina Jedra/Civil Beat 2022

Kailua Bay Pollution Is Prompting Congressional Attention

Hawaii delegation wants to get money to upgrade a failing wastewater treatment plant.

Hawaii Has Had Amazing Success Reducing The Number Of Homeless Vets. Here’s How Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Hawaii Has Had Amazing Success Reducing The Number Of Homeless Vets. Here’s How

The number of homeless veterans in Hawaii declined by 51% between 2015 and 2022, a number far higher than the national average.

US, Philippines Hold Largest War Drills Near Disputed Waters AP Photo/Aaron Favila/2023

US, Philippines Hold Largest War Drills Near Disputed Waters

About 12,200 U.S military personnel, 5,400 Filipino forces and 111 Australian counterparts are participating in the exercises.

Not Just Fuel: Red Hill Families Drank Antifreeze Too, Lawsuit Says

Not Just Fuel: Red Hill Families Drank Antifreeze Too, Lawsuit Says

The Navy confirmed the presence of “icing inhibitor” in its fuel.

Military Chief Vows US Will Defend Indo-Pacific Freedoms IISS via AP/2023

Military Chief Vows US Will Defend Indo-Pacific Freedoms

Adm. John Aquilino spoke a year after a聽security alliance between China and the Solomon Islands聽sent shudders throughout the South Pacific.

Puuloa Shooting Ranges To Be Moved Away From Shoreline U.S. Marine Corps/Cpl. Samantha Sanchez

Puuloa Shooting Ranges To Be Moved Away From Shoreline

Community members have expressed concerns about beach erosion and lead contamination.

Military Families In Hawaii Could Soon Have An Easier Time Finding Schools

House Bill 262 would give families more flexibility in finding schools closer to home.

The Military’s Public Information Black Hole Navy Media Content Services

The Military’s Public Information Black Hole

The military regularly fails to share what are supposed to be public records.