http://www.navytimes.com/news/2009/03/navy_bmd_command_030409/ Navy Times March 5, 2009 CNO announces new missile defense command By Andrew Scutro Next month the Navy will establish a new command with missile defense in mind. Adm. Gary Roughead, chief of naval operations, announced the coming formation of the Navy Air and Missile Defense Command during a speech before a business group… Read more »
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UH begins search for chemical weapons dumped at sea
Starbulletin.com Depth Chargers The University of Hawaii will search the sea for chemical weapons dumped in 1944 By Gregg K. Kakesako POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Feb 25, 2009 The University of Hawaii’s two submersibles will spend 15 days beginning Monday filming and taking water and sediment samples south of Pearl Harbor as part of an… Read more »
Air Force Sergeant killed in motorcycle crash
H-1 Motorcycle Crash Victim Identified Examiner Says Air Force Sgt. Died Of Multiple Trauma Injuries POSTED: 5:56 pm HST February 24, 2009 UPDATED: 6:11 pm HST February 24, 2009 HONOLULU — The man killed in Sunday’s deadly motorcycle crash on the H-1 Freeway has been identified as a sergeant in the U.S. Air Force. The… Read more »
Celebrate International Women’s Day
Celebrate Resistance and Internationalism International Women’s Day Sunday, March 8 4pm Revolution Books Short testimonies Poetry and music Followed by supper Celebrate our solidarity with revolutionary women around the world who are fighting against the oppression of women and the emancipation of all of humanity. On March 8 we will hear testimonies from women from… Read more »
Stranded Navy ship severely damaged coral reef
The two Navy photos below show the damage to the USS Port Royal. In the first photo, the sonar dome is ripped open and scrapes mar the new high tech anti-fouling blue paint. The bottom photo shows where propeller blades were sheared off. In the following photograph by Floyd Morris for the Honolulu Star Bulletin,… Read more »
Grounded Navy ship damaged Hawaii coral reef
HonoluluAdvertiser.com February 20, 2009 Grounded Navy ship damaged Hawaii coral reef DLNR can seek fines for harm caused by warship’s grounding By William Cole Advertiser Military Writer The state for the first time yesterday confirmed there was significant damage to coral reef caused by the 3 1/2-day grounding of the guided missile cruiser USS Port… Read more »
Bellows Landfill cleaned up?
Waimanalo community leaders invite supporters to attend the ceremony for the blessing of the fishpond: Saturday, February 21, 2009, Meet up at 8:45 am at the Jack in the Box in Waimanalo. Then proceed to the Bellows gate. Hawaiian flags and signs encouraged. Bring cameras. Urge the return of the fishpond to Kanaka Maoli. Contact:… Read more »
Stuck Navy ship dumped 5000 gallons of raw sewage, but didn’t report it
The USS Port Royal failed to disclose to State regulators that it dumped 5000 gallons of untreated sewage into the waters off the Honolulu Airport. Many people fish, swim and paddle canoes in those very waters. Yummmm… The Honolulu Advertiser article captured the absurdity of the incident: The omission was one more bit of embarrassment… Read more »
Grounded ship refloated on 8th anniversary of Ehime Maru collision
www.starbulletin.com Captain of grounded warship relieved of duty The USS Port Royal ran aground last week but has been refloated and is back at Pearl By Gregg K. Kakesako POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Feb 10, 2009 The key to freeing the 9,600-ton guided-missile cruiser USS Port Royal from a rocky and sandy shoal near the… Read more »
Navy warship ran aground, is stuck off Honolulu
Here we go again. Another military accident. Here’s a story from the Honolulu Star Bulletin: CRAIG T. KOJIMA / CKOJIMA@STARBULLETIN.COM A Hawaiian Airlines jet took off from Honolulu Airport yesterday. In the background is the grounded guided-missile cruiser USS Port Royal. Navy’s tugs fail to pull warship off sea bottom The USS Port Royal is… Read more »
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