Two min. video of Malu ‘Aina peace, justice and aloha ‘aina contingent in Volcano July 4, 2016 parade

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Two dozen people joined the Malu ‘Aina contingent in the July 4th Volcano parade.  The basic theme was “Stop Bombing Hawaii” in light on ongoing RIMPAC military exercise in and around Hawaii, including ground and air live-fire at Pohakuloa.  See malu-aina.org for a list of upcoming RIMPAC protest actions.  Below is a basic informational flyer on RIMPAC.  Malu ‘Aina was banned from participating in the July 4th Kona parade but welcomed in Volcano with plenty of aloha to stop bombing Hawaii and protecting Pohakuloa and Mauna Kea.

Aloha Hawaii!

PROTEST RIMPAC 2016

Wednesdays, July 6, 13, 20 and 27^th from 3:30-5PM

Hilo Airport – Hwy 11 Intersection

Thursday, July 14^th from 3:30-5PM

Kona Airport – Queen Ka’ahumanu Highway Intersection

(Check www.malu-aina.org for other dates and sites of protest)

      While the Hokule’a sailing canoe circles the globe with the message “Malama Honua” – Care for the Earth, the U.S. military is waging war on the earth – air, land, and sea, people, plants and animals.  The U.S. is currently waging wars in at least six countries, and provoking and risking new wars with other countries, including possible nuclear war with Russia and China.

Meanwhile, RIMPAC (Rim of the Pacific), the world’s largest U.S. led war game is now taking place in and around Hawaii. RIMPAC 2016 is scheduled from June 30 till August 4. Twenty-six nations, 45 ships, five submarines, more than 200aircraft, and 25,000 personnel are participating.

During RIMPAC countries conduct live-fire operations that include surface-to-air weapons, air-to-air missiles, surface-to-surface weapons firing, laser-guided bombs, and rounds of naval gunfire from surface combatant warships. Units fly air sorties and drop bombs. Ground forces complete amphibious landings and conduct live -fire. In all, different training events are scheduled in all Hawaiian operations area, encompassing Kāneʻohe Bay, Bellows Air Force Station, the Pacific Missile Range Facility, and the Pohakuloa Training Area, etc.

It has been confirmed that RIMPAC air and ground live-fire will be taking place at Pohakuloa in the center of Hawai’i Island during the month of July.  Pohakuloa is contaminated with Depleted Uranium (DU) radiation and a wide range of other military toxins. Continued bombing risks spreading the contamination downwind, endangering the lives of troops, residents and visitors alike . DU is particularly dangerous when small particles are inhaled and can cause cancer, birth defects and genetic damage. In short, RIMPAC is an attack on the air, land and sea environment of Hawai`i! We want it stopped!

Free Hawaii & the World from the Curse of Militarism & War!

1. Mourn all victims of violence. 2. Reject war as a solution. 3. Defend civil liberties.
   4. Oppose all discrimination, anti-Islamic, anti-Semitic, anti-Hawaiian, etc.
   5. Seek peace through peaceful means and work for justice in Hawai`i and around the world.

Contact: Malu ‘Aina Center for Non-violent Education & Action
P.O. Box 489 Kurtistown, Hawai’i 96760 Phone (808) 966-7622. Email: ja@malu-aina.org
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Hilo Peace Vigil leaflet (July 1, 2016 – 771st week) – Friday 3:30-5PM downtown Post Office

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