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RIMPAC war exercises planned for PTA and Kawaihae in July

Published by jalbertini on July 3rd, 2022 in Hawaii Independence, Military, Pohakuloa, Public Events, Radiation, Social Justice, Take Action!.

After numerous requests since June 11th, finally I received a response from PTA Commander Cronin about destructive RIMPAC war exercises planned for PTA and Kawaihae during July 2022. Be sure to view the link below. Please share widely. Ideas for dates and places of protest appreciated.

Mahalo.

Jim

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After numerous requests since June 11th, finally I received a response from PTA Commander Cronin about destructive RIMPAC war exercises planned for PTA and Kawaihae during July 2022. Be sure to view the attachment. Please share widely. Ideas for dates and places of protest appreciated.

Mahalo.

Jim

— Jim Albertini Malu ‘Aina Center For Non-violent Education & Action P.O. Box 489 Ola’a (Kurtistown) Hawai’i 96760 Phone 808-966-7622 Email ja@malu-aina.org Visit us on the web at www.malu-aina.org

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Aloha Jim,

After my return from Oahu I tested positive for COVID, so I’ve been isolating and recovering since then.

Please see below for responses to your questions. I’ve also attached a community training notice that was shared with the community several days ago.

The exercise will take place in the Hawaiian Islands Operating Area and off-shore ranges, including Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, the Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF), Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Bellows Air Force Station, Pohakuloa Training Area and Schofield Barracks, and some training events will occur off the coast of Southern California and San Clemente Island. RIMPAC will involve limited use of the Pohakuloa Training Area (PTA), which has been used for RIMPAC since 1994. In the month of July, approximately 500 personnel, from the US and partner nations will be on PTA participating in RIMPAC. This training will include fire support coordination training, which will include mortar and artillery live-fire exercises and fixed wing close air support training.

Have a great weekend.

All the best,

Kevin

Kevin E. Cronin

LTC, SF

Commander, US Army Garrison – Pohakuloa Training Area

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