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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Hawaii Newsletter for 2025-07-27 ( 52 items )  
143rd ESC Soldiers Learning from Australian Counterparts at Talisman Sabre 2025 (10)
CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: * * * 143rd ESC Soldiers Learning from Australian Counterparts at Talisman Sabre 2025 * QUEENSLAND, Australia -- The 143rd Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) is participating in Talisman Sabre for the first time, integrating with joint and combined partners to support sustainment operations across a vast geographic area. Talisman Sabre 25 is the largest bilateral military exerci more PR

621st CRW shows off mobility expertise during DLE (10)
CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: * * * 621st CRW shows off mobility expertise during DLE * TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Beginning July 4, more than 185 members with the 621st Contingency Response Wing deployed across the United States and U.S. Indo-Pacific Command's area of responsibility to generate support for the 2025 Department of the Air Force's "first-in-a-generation" Department-Level Exercise (DLE) seri more PR

Amid GOP Assault on Health Care, Hirono, Colleagues Unveil EACH Act, Keep Up Fight for Reproductive Justice (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Amid GOP Assault on Health Care, Hirono, Colleagues Unveil EACH Act, Keep Up Fight for Reproductive Justice * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) joined Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Patty Murray (D-WA), and U.S. Representatives Ayanna Pressley (D-MA), Diana DeGette (D-CO), Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), Maxwell Frost (D-FL) in leading more than 180 of their colleagues in reintroduci more PR

Army replaces howitzers with HIMARS to boost Soldier lethality (10)
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 21 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Army replaces howitzers with HIMARS to boost Soldier lethality * WASHINGTON - The Army will bolster its lethality in the Pacific region, where the 25th Infantry Division has started the transition from howitzer battalions to smaller, more agile High Mobility Artillery Rocket System, or HIMARS, units. Division leaders announced Tuesday that 73 13B cannonee more PR

Bringing the Reef to the Lobby: OUTRIGGER Mauritius Introduces New Marine Learning Center (10)
HONOLULU, Hawaii, July 25 -- OUTRIGGER Mauritius Beach Resort, a part of the Outrigger Hotels and Resorts, issued the following news release: * * * Bringing the Reef to the Lobby: OUTRIGGER Mauritius Introduces New Marine Learning Center HONOLULU - OUTRIGGER Mauritius Beach Resort recently opened a brand-new Marine Center on property, an educational space designed to deepen guests' understanding and appreciation of the island's rich marine environment. The innovative center underscores OUTRIG more PR

Case Introduces Proposal To Expand Indigenous-Based Tourism (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Ed Case, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Case Introduces Proposal To Expand Indigenous-Based Tourism * (Washington, DC) -- U.S. Representative Ed Case (D-Hawai'i-First District) has introduced proposed legislation in the U.S. House to authorize federal grants to Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations, Native Alaskans and Native Hawaiian organizations for fostering indigenous history and culture-based travel and tourism. "This measure is especiall more PR

Case Opposes Foreign Affairs Funding Measure That Weakens National Security By Slashing Critical Foreign Assistance Efforts (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Ed Case, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Case Opposes Foreign Affairs Funding Measure That Weakens National Security By Slashing Critical Foreign Assistance Efforts * (Washington, DC) - U.S. Congressman Ed Case (HI-01), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, voted in Committee against the proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 National Security, Department of State and Related Programs Appropriations bill that would our nation's foreign affairs more PR

Case Opposes Public Lands And Natural Resources Funding Measure That Cripples Efforts To Combat Climate Change And Slashes Funds For National Parks (10)
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Ed Case, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Case Opposes Public Lands And Natural Resources Funding Measure That Cripples Efforts To Combat Climate Change And Slashes Funds For National Parks * (Washington, DC) - U.S. Congressman Ed Case (HI-01), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, voted in full Committee today against the proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Interior Appropriations bill that cut $2.9 billion from programs and agencies that s more PR

Case To Host Another Live District-Wide Tele-Talk Story July 29th (10)
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Ed Case, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Case To Host Another Live District-Wide Tele-Talk Story July 29th * (Washington, DC) - U.S. Representative Ed Case (HI-01), now in his sixth full term in the U.S. House, will host another live virtual Tele-Talk Story with constituents on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. The event will be broadcast live on his Facebook page at @repedcase and on his official web site at https://case.house.gov/events/. "It is criti more PR

CNFK, ROKN, JMSDF Officers complete Trilateral Junior Officer Exchange in Korea (10)
CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, July 22 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: * * * CNFK, ROKN, JMSDF Officers complete Trilateral Junior Officer Exchange in Korea * BUSAN, BUSAN GWANG'YEOGSI [PUSAN-KWANGYOKSHI], South Korea -- Junior officers assigned to Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea (CNFK), Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN), and Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) participated in a three-day Trilateral Junior Officer Exchange across South Korea, Jul more PR

Cross-service maintenance continues in Korea (10)
CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, July 21 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: * * * Cross-service maintenance continues in Korea * DAEGU AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- The 8th Fighter Wing demonstrated an inaugural cross-servicing event, expanding sortie generation interoperability between U.S. Air Force and Republic of Korea Air Force, June 11 at Daegu Air Base, ROK. Previous The U.S. Air Force and Republic of Korea Air Force participate in an F-16 Figh more PR

F-35 International Interfly at Talisman Sabre 25 - A first for the USAF (10)
CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, July 21 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: * * * F-35 International Interfly at Talisman Sabre 25 - A first for the USAF * NORTHERN TERRITORY, Australia -- Two U.S. Air Force pilots successfully flew Royal Australian Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft during an international interfly training mission during exercise Talisman Sabre 25, in Northern Territory, Australia, July 16, 2025. This display of interoperability sig more PR

Hawaii Appleseed Raises Concerns Over Proposed USDA SNAP Database (10)
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Hawaii Appleseed has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) expressing serious concerns regarding the proposed National Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Information Database. The letter, issued in response to a System of Records Notice published in the Federal Register on June 23, 2025, highlights multiple issues it believes warrant the withdrawal of the Notice and the abandonment of the database proposal. In its cor more ST

Hawaiian Airlines Expands Winter Schedule With Additional Flights to Meet Peak Travel Demand (10)
HONOLULU, Hawaii, July 23 -- Hawaiian Airlines, a subsidiary of Hawaiian Holdings, issued the following news release: * * * Hawaiian Airlines Expands Winter Schedule with Additional Flights to Meet Peak Travel Demand The carrier adds seasonal service to Los Angeles, Seattle and Sydney; introduces its Boeing 787 Dreamliner on the Seattle-Tokyo route * HONOLULU - Hawaiian Airlines is enhancing its winter schedule with increased service on key routes to meet strong seasonal demand for travel b more PR

Hirono, Murkowski Reintroduce Bipartisan Resolution Calling on U.S. Senate to Ratify UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Hirono, Murkowski Reintroduce Bipartisan Resolution Calling on U.S. Senate to Ratify UN Convention on the Law of the Sea * ~ UNCLOS is the globally recognized framework for all matters related to the law of the sea ~ WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) led a bipartisan group of their Senate colleagues in reintroducing a resolution urging the U more PR

International Observer Program showcases interoperability and readiness for U.S. partners and allies (10)
CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: * * * International Observer Program showcases interoperability and readiness for U.S. partners and allies * JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- The Pacific Air Forces' International Affairs Division organized an International Observer Program (IOP) event during the exercise Resolute Force Pacific 2025, a four-day tour to provide insight into the exercise, at Joint Base Pearl more PR

International Observer Program Showcases Interoperability, Readiness for U.S. Partners, Allies (10)
JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii, July 24 -- The U.S. Pacific Air Forces issued the following news: * * * International Observer Program showcases interoperability, readiness for U.S. partners, allies By Senior Airman Mark Sulaica The Pacific Air Forces' International Affairs Division organized an International Observer Program (IOP) event during the exercise Resolute Force Pacific 2025, a four-day tour to provide insight into the exercise, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, July 14-17 more PR

International Observer Program showcases interoperability, readiness for US partners, allies (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: * * * International Observer Program showcases interoperability, readiness for US partners, allies * JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (AFNS) -- The Pacific Air Forces ' International Affairs Division organized an International Observer Program event during the exercise Resolute Force Pacific 2025, a four-day tour to provide insight into the exercise, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, July 14-17. The IOP event all more PR

Keris Strike 25: Trilateral Planning Enhances Interoperability (10)
CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, July 23 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: * * * Keris Strike 25: Trilateral Planning Enhances Interoperability * PERAK, Malaysia -- In a dynamic display of multinational cooperation, Soldiers from the U.S. Army, Malaysian Army, and Australian Defence Force came together to conduct a joint planning session during Exercise Keris Strike 25. The session focused on aligning military planning processes, improving interoperabilit more PR

Murphy, Schatz Introduce New Legislation to Improve Wages, Operations Transparency for Rideshare Drivers, Delivery App Workers (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy, Schatz Introduce New Legislation to Improve Wages, Operations Transparency for Rideshare Drivers, Delivery App Workers * WASHINGTON- U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, on Thursday joined U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) in introducing the Empowering App-Based Workers Act, new legislation to im more PR

Navy Public Health Nurse Returns from Pacific Partnership Mission in Tonga (10)
CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, July 25 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: * * * Navy Public Health Nurse Returns from Pacific Partnership Mission in Tonga * NUKU'ALOFA, Tonga -- Cmdr. Christina Carter, a public health nurse currently serving as Director for Public Health at Naval Hospital Twentynine Palms and Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Twentynine Palms, recently returned from a temporary assignment to the Kingdom of Tonga in Jun more PR

New Solar + Battery Storage Project Completes First Stage of Renewable Energy Projects on 3 Island Grids (10)
HONOLULU, Hawaii, July 23 -- Hawaiian Electric issued the following news release: * * * New solar + battery storage project completes first stage of renewable energy projects on 3 island grids Seven projects add 260 megawatts of clean power * HONOLULU, July 22, 2025 - The new Hoohana Solar project started commercial operations on July 11, 2025, marking the completion of the first stage of grid-scale renewable energy systems brought online through a competitive bidding process initiated by H more PR

Olympic Gold Medalist Carissa Moore and OUTRIGGER Ka'anapali Beach Resort Host First-Ever Mother-Daughter Weekend (10)
HONOLULU, Hawaii, July 23 -- OUTRIGGER Ka'anapali Beach Resort, a part of the Outrigger Hotels and Resorts, issued the following news release on KUly 22, 2025: * * * Olympic Gold Medalist Carissa Moore and OUTRIGGER Ka'anapali Beach Resort Host First-Ever Mother-Daughter Weekend Apply by August 1 to Attend this Free Weekend of Connection, Confidence and Cultural Grounding in Lahaina, Maui, August 30-31 * LAHAINA, MAUI -- The Moore Aloha Foundation and OUTRIGGER Ka'anapali Beach Resort proud more PR

OUTRIGGER Resorts Honors World Ocean Month With Hands-On Conservation Initiatives Across the Globe (10)
HONOLULU, Hawaii, July 23 -- Outrigger Hotels and Resorts, a part of the Outrigger Hospitality Group, issued the following news release: * * * OUTRIGGER Resorts Honors World Ocean Month with Hands-On Conservation Initiatives Across the Globe HONOLULU - OUTRIGGER Resorts & Hotels marked World Ocean Month 2025 with a powerful wave of conservation initiatives across its global portfolio - engaging more than 2,000 hosts, guests, students and community members in 47 hands-on events across five cou more PR

Pacific International Center for High Technology Research (PICHTR) and Marine Depot Maintenance Command (MDMC) Announce Strategic Partnership to Support Indo-Pacific Sustainment (10)
CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: * * * Pacific International Center for High Technology Research (PICHTR) and Marine Depot Maintenance Command (MDMC) Announce Strategic Partnership to Support Indo-Pacific Sustainment * HONOLULU -- The Pacific International Center for High Technology Research (PICHTR) and the United States Marine Corps' Marine Depot Maintenance Command (MDMC) have entered into a formal public-priva more PR

PHNSY & IMF Detachment Guam Honor Guam's Liberation (10)
CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, July 22 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: * * * PHNSY & IMF Detachment Guam Honor Guam's Liberation * Hagatna, Guam -- Members of Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard Detachment Guam participate in the 81st Liberation Day parade in Guam's capital city. Established in February 2025 as the Lead Maintenance Activity for the U.S. Navy's submarines in Guam, Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard Detachment Guam's mission is to repair and maintain  more PR

Rep. Tokuda Urges VA to Remove Former Kamehameha Schools Psychiatrist from Punchbowl Over Sex Abuse Allegations (10)
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Tokuda Urges VA to Remove Former Kamehameha Schools Psychiatrist from Punchbowl Over Sex Abuse Allegations * Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) sent a letter to Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins requesting support for legislation allowing the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to review and initiate disinterment proceedings for Dr. Robert McCormick Browne wh more PR

Reps. Tokuda, Timmons Lead Bipartisan Push to Eliminate Coffee Tariffs (10)
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Tokuda, Timmons Lead Bipartisan Push to Eliminate Coffee Tariffs * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representatives Jill Tokuda (D-HI-02) and William Timmons (R-SC-04), co-chairs of the Congressional Coffee Caucus, led a bipartisan letter urging Ambassador Jamieson Greer, United States Trade Representative, to remove existing and future tariffs on coffee in order to protect American jobs and support the  more PR

Rescue squadrons unite, strengthen interoperability during REFORPAC (10)
CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, July 22 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: * * * Rescue squadrons unite, strengthen interoperability during REFORPAC * MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan (AFNS) -- Airmen of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force Air Rescue Wing, the U.S. Air National Guard's 102nd Rescue Squadron, and the 130th Rescue Squadron came together for a cross-unit static display and capability exchange during exercise Resolute Force Pacific 2025 at Misawa Air Base more PR

Schatz, Banks Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Build More Affordable Housing, Address America's Growing Housing Crisis (10)
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Schatz, Banks Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Build More Affordable Housing, Address America's Growing Housing Crisis * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i) and Jim Banks (R-Ind.) today introduced the Build More Housing Near Transit Act. The bipartisan legislation continues Senator Schatz's efforts to address America's housing shortage by offering federal benefits and encouraging local go more PR

Schatz, Murphy Introduce New Legislation To Improve Wages, Operations Transparency For Rideshare Drivers, Delivery App Workers (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Schatz, Murphy Introduce New Legislation To Improve Wages, Operations Transparency For Rideshare Drivers, Delivery App Workers * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) today introduced the Empowering App-Based Workers Act, new legislation to improve transparency on how app companies operate and help boost wages for rideshare drivers and delivery app workers.  more PR

Schatz, Young Introduce Bill to Cut Regulations, Increase Housing Options (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Schatz, Young Introduce Bill to Cut Regulations, Increase Housing Options * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) and Todd Young (R-Ind.) introduced the Identifying Regulatory Barriers to Housing Supply Act, legislation that would encourage local communities to cut burdensome regulations, encourage more housing options, and bring a new level of transparency to the community develo more PR

Schatz: National Housing Shortage Is A Problem The Government Has Created; We Can Fix It (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Schatz: National Housing Shortage Is A Problem The Government Has Created; We Can Fix It * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i) spoke on the Senate floor today about the national housing shortage in the United States and the urgent need to cut onerous regulations that stand in the way of building more housing. Schatz introduced three bipartisan housing bills this week, including the Bui more PR

SecAF Visits Asia-Pacific to Strengthen Alliances, Assess Readiness (10)
HONOLULU, Hawaii, July 26 -- The U.S. Pacific Air Forces issued the following news: * * * SecAF visits Asia-Pacific to strengthen alliances, assess readiness Published July 25, 2025 Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) -- Secretary of the Air Force Troy E. Meink departed July 24 on his first international trip as SecAF, traveling throughout the U.S. Asia-Pacific area of responsibility to reinforce international partnerships and meet with Airmen and Guar more PR

Senator Blunt Rochester Joins Colleagues to Shine Light on Harmful Impact of Trump Administration's Actions on Education (10)
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on July 24, 2025: * * * Senator Blunt Rochester Joins Colleagues to Shine Light on Harmful Impact of Trump Administration's Actions on Education U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), Ranking Member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee's Subcommittee on Education & the American Family, today participated in a spotlight forum titled, "Robbing Our Students' Futur more PR

Surging airpower in the Pacific: Lamontagne observes allied mobility in action (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: * * * Surging airpower in the Pacific: Lamontagne observes allied mobility in action * JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (AFNS) -- Gen. Johnny Lamontagne, Air Mobility Command commander, visited the 515th Air Mobility Operations Wing during a recent stop in the Indo-Pacific theater to observe the U.S. Air Force's 2025 Department-Level Exercise series -- this first-in-a-generation exercise series is designed to test t more PR

Survival in the Tropics: Malaysian Army Shares Essential Jungle Training with U.S. and Australian Soldiers (10)
CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, July 21 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: * * * Survival in the Tropics: Malaysian Army Shares Essential Jungle Training with U.S. and Australian Soldiers * PERAK, Malaysia -- Deep in the Malaysian jungle, multinational forces from the Malaysian Army, U.S. Army, and Australian Army came together during Exercise Keris Strike 25 to exchange survival knowledge, fieldcraft skills, and cultural practices vital to operating in a more PR

Talisman Sabre 25: ADF, DOD Theatre Medical Component Makes Critical Blood Transportation Advancement (10)
CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, July 25 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: * * * Talisman Sabre 25: ADF, DOD Theatre Medical Component Makes Critical Blood Transportation Advancement * QUEENSLAND, Australia -- Blood is the fluid that keeps the human heart beating, without it, our internal clock stops ticking and existence stops as we know it. Previous U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Eric Jimenez, medical logistics noncommissioned officer, 18th Theater Medica more PR

Team Andersen celebrates Guam's 81st Liberation Day (10)
CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, July 22 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: * * * Team Andersen celebrates Guam's 81st Liberation Day * ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam -- 36th Wing Airmen and service members from every branch of the U.S. military marched, celebrated, and commemorated Guam's 81st Liberation Day with the local community in the capital city of Hagatna, Guam, July 21, 2025. The theme for this year's Liberation Day was, "Fanohge CHamoru," which more PR

Timor-Leste Defence Force visits USINDOPACOM for Bilateral Defense Discussions (10)
CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, July 22 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: * * * Timor-Leste Defence Force visits USINDOPACOM for Bilateral Defense Discussions * HONOLULU, Hawaii -- U.S. Indo-Pacific Command welcomed a delegation from the Timor-Leste Defence Force for a Bilateral Defense Discussion aimed at strengthening ties in the Indo-Pacific region, July 21-22, 2025. Previous U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Sarah Russ, USINDOPACOM J5 Mobilization Assist more PR

U.S. & Korean Forces strengthen mission-support readiness during joint training (10)
CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, July 21 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: * * * U.S. & Korean Forces strengthen mission-support readiness during joint training * OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- On July 17, 2025, the 51st Mission Support Group hosted a bilateral logistics and transportation training event with the Korean Service Corps Battalion at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. The training focused on establishing bed-down locations and executing c more PR

U.S. Coast Guard conducts bilateral maritime law enforcement operations with Republic of Marshall Island (10)
CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, July 23 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: * * * U.S. Coast Guard conducts bilateral maritime law enforcement operations with Republic of Marshall Island * MAJURO, Republic of the Marshall Islands -- The crew of national security cutter USCGC Stratton (WMSL 752) conducted at-sea boardings with the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Sea Patrol within RMI's exclusive economic zone from July 9 to 13. Previous Crew memb more PR

U.S. Coast Guard, partners conduct Multi-Agency Strike Force Operation at Port of Guam (10)
CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: * * * U.S. Coast Guard, partners conduct Multi-Agency Strike Force Operation at Port of Guam * SANTA RITA, Guam -- The U.S. Coast Guard teamed up with local and federal partners for a Multi-Agency Strike Force Operation (MASFO) at the Port of Guam, boosting security and compliance through a united front July 15 and 16. Previous Members of the U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/ more PR

U.S.-Philippine Airmen Strengthen Ties During Cope Thunder 25-2 (10)
CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, July 22 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: * * * U.S.-Philippine Airmen Strengthen Ties During Cope Thunder 25-2 * CLARK AIR BASE, Philippines -- U.S. Pacific Air Forces and Philippine Air Force members participated in Cope Thunder 25-2, a bilateral training conducted across multiple locations in the Philippines. The exercise aimed to strengthen partnerships and support the Philippine Air Force's modernization efforts, prom more PR

University of Hawaii Manoa: More Ecological Diversity Means Better Nutritional Resources in Fiji's Agroforests (10)
MANOA, Hawaii, July 22 (TNSjou) -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release: * * * VNR: More ecological diversity means better nutritional resources in Fiji's agroforests Indigenous agroforests (food-producing agroecosystems where trees and crops grow together in forest-like environments) may offer valuable insights for addressing two of the world's biggest challenges: declining biodiversity and rising non-communicable disease, according to research led by Unive more PR

USCGC Myrtle Hazard completes operational period, deepens ties with Republic of Palau (10)
CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, July 22 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: * * * USCGC Myrtle Hazard completes operational period, deepens ties with Republic of Palau * SANTA RITA, Guam -- The USCGC Myrtle Hazard (WPC 1139) crew completed a 29-day operational period on July 14, covering nearly 300 operational hours in the waters around Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), and the Republic of Palau. The crew patrolled maritime b more PR

USS Carl Vinson receives Marjorie Sterrett Battleship Fund Award for US Pacific Fleet (10)
CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, July 23 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: * * * USS Carl Vinson receives Marjorie Sterrett Battleship Fund Award for US Pacific Fleet * PHILIPPINE SEA -- On June 26, the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) received the 2024 Marjorie Sterrett Battleship Fund Award in recognition of the crew's exceptional performance and battle readiness throughout the year. The Carl Vinson's crew was cited for their indom more PR

USS Cincinnati Conducts a Port Visit to the Republic of the Marshall Islands (10)
CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: * * * USS Cincinnati Conducts a Port Visit to the Republic of the Marshall Islands * MAJURO, Republic of the Marshall Islands -- The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Cincinnati (LCS 20) conducted a port visit for an Independence Day celebration in Majuro, July 9-13. After celebrating the 249th birthday of the United States at sea this year, Cincinnati pulled into the more PR

USS John L. Canley and Royal New Zealand Navy Conduct Talisman Sabre AUV Operations (10)
CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: * * * USS John L. Canley and Royal New Zealand Navy Conduct Talisman Sabre AUV Operations * GLADSTONE, Australia -- Sailors from the Royal Australian Navy, Royal New Zealand Navy and the U.S. Navy embarked the Lewis B. Puller-class expeditionary sea base USS John L. Canley (ESB 6) to conduct integrated mine countermeasures operations during exercise Talisman Sabre, July 13-19, 2025 more PR

VIDEO: On Senate Floor, Hirono Urges Colleagues to Reject Nomination of Emil Bove, Trump Loyalist and Dangerous Judicial Nominee (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO: On Senate Floor, Hirono Urges Colleagues to Reject Nomination of Emil Bove, Trump Loyalist and Dangerous Judicial Nominee * Sen. Hirono: "Far from an independent, fair-minded jurist, Mr. Bove is willing to use whatever means he deems necessary to meet the ends sought by Donald Trump." ~ Video of Senator Hirono's floor speech can be found here ~ WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Maz more PR

WADS, PADS Integrate with Royal Australian Air Force for Talisman Sabre 2025 (10)
CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, July 23 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: * * * WADS, PADS Integrate with Royal Australian Air Force for Talisman Sabre 2025 * AUSTRALIA -- Operators from the Western Air Defense Sector (WADS) and Pacific Air Defense Sector (PADS) integrated with the Royal Australian Air Force's No. 3 Control and Reporting Unit (3CRU) to deliver seamless command and control (C2) during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025. Previous Group Photo more PR

Young, Schatz Introduce Bill to Cut Regulations, Increase Housing Options (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Young, Schatz Introduce Bill to Cut Regulations, Increase Housing Options * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) introduced the Identifying Regulatory Barriers to Housing Supply Act, legislation that would encourage local communities to cut burdensome regulations, encourage more housing options, and bring a new level of transparency to the community develop more PR