US military's attempt to retain strategic land for training runs into Native Hawaiian opposition
HAWAII, JUL 4 – Native Hawaiians oppose the Army’s retention of Pohakuloa due to cultural and environmental damage, while the military stresses its strategic role amid rising tensions with China.
- The U.S. military aims to retain training at Pohakuloa to prepare troops for Asia and the Pacific.
- Native Hawaiians oppose the military's presence, citing damage to Hawaiian lands and waters from training activities.
- A Native Hawaiian stated, "They have bombed and contaminated not just our land but our waters."
- A community member emphasized the need for the military to 'do training and then you clean up your mess' to respect the land and culture.
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Hawaiians Want Army Out of Key Training Area
A high-altitude plateau on the Big Island is the only place in Hawaii where thousands of ground forces can practice firing live munitions. It's also a place many Native Hawaiians consider the spiritual heart of the island. The US military wants to keep training at this spot, called Pohakuloa, so...
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