Mahalo to Satoko Norimatsu <satoko@peacephilosophy.com> for compiling this excellent concise chronology of events related to the Futenma Replacement Facility in Okinawa on her Peace Philosophy Centre blog. >><< http://peacephilosophy.blogspot.com/2010/03/this-is-history-of-development-of.html Friday, March 26, 2010 History of the Development of “Futenma Replacement Facility” Plans This is the history of the development of “Futenma Replacement Facility” plans, compiled… Read more »
Monthly Archives: March 2010
Ann Wright and Medea Benjamin hold signs in solidarity with Guam and Okinawa in Senate Hearing on the Pacific Command
Here is the link to the SEnate Armed Services hearing on FRiday: http://armed-services.senate.gov/hearings.cfm?h_month=3#month Archived Webcast March 26, 2010 – FULL COMMITTEE – To receive testimony on U.S. Pacific Command, U.S. Strategic Command, and U.S. Forces Korea in review of the Defense Authorization Request for Fiscal Year 2011 and the Future Years Defense Program. http://armed-services.senate.gov/e_witnesslist.cfm?id=4500 WITNESSES… Read more »
Gen. Mixon rebuked by Pentagon over anti-gay remarks
http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/20100326/NEWS01/3260359/Army+commander+in+Hawaii+rebuked+by++Pentagon++Gates Posted on: Friday, March 26, 2010 Army commander in Hawaii rebuked by Pentagon, Gates Commander of U.S. Army Pacific called repeal ‘ill-advised’ By William Cole Advertiser Military Writer The top uniformed officer in the U.S. military yesterday sharply criticized Fort Shafter’s Lt. Gen. Benjamin R. “Randy” Mixon after Mixon said he is against repealing… Read more »
Hawai’i military contractors defend earmarks
Feeling threatened by a recent bill in the U.S. House of Representatives to cut off earmarks to for-profit corporations, one of the big beneficiaries of earmarks in Hawai’i, Trex is trying to argue their case. But why is Trex on Kaua’i? It’s not to bring economic opportunity or “ministries” to Kaua’i. Trex is one of… Read more »
Two conflicting visions for Kulani prison: military academy or Native Hawaiian healing center
From the Hawai’i Independent: http://www.thehawaiiindependent.com/local/read/hawaii/two-visions-for-kulani-prison-lawmakers-consider-a-new-plan-for-the-closed-/ Two visions for Kulani prison: Lawmakers consider a new plan for the closed facility Mar 24, 2010 – 01:52 PM | by Alan McNarie | Hawaii Island A robotics club was initiated as a pilot project for the Hawaiʻi National Guard Youth Challenge Academy on Oʻahu. HILO—When Hawaiʻi Island’s Kulani… Read more »
Japan to propose moving half of key US base off Okinawa
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/world/view/20100326-260888/Japan-to-propose-moving-half-of-key-US-base-off-Okinawa Japan to propose moving half of key US base off Okinawa Agence France-Presse Posted date: March 26, 2010 TOKYO—Japan has decided to propose to Washington to relocate half of a controversial US military airbase away from the southern island of Okinawa, a report said Thursday, citing the top government spokesman. The government had agreed… Read more »
Hawai’i-based general admonished for campaigning against repeal of ‘don’t ask don’t tell’ policy
According to the following AP report, General Benjamin Mixon, commander of the Army in the Pacific, wrote a letter in the Army Times urging troops and their families to speak out against the repeal of the ‘don’t ask don’t tell’ policy. Mixon was scolded by the Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff Admiral Mike… Read more »
Army ‘convenant’ with Native Hawaiians – a $500,000 publicity stunt
The Army is trying to buy supportive Native Hawaiians who will sign their covenant for their public relations campaign. It would all be funny if it weren’t so sad that some would stand with the Army in their strategy to counter resistance movements in Makua and elsewhere. After spending a half-million dollars for a ‘facilitation’… Read more »
Army tries to patch the bridges it has blown up
The Army is trying to patch up the broken relations with the Kanaka Maoli community through a concerted public relations and counter organizing campaign. They have hired Annelle Amaral to be a Native Hawaiian liaison to organize a Native Hawaiian front supportive of the Army’s activities in Hawai’i. She is quoted as saying: “The relationship… Read more »
Ft. Bragg Soldier faces multiple charges including rape and attempted rape – a growing trend
MS. Magazine Blog http://msmagazine.com/blog/blog/2010/03/19/soldier-as-rapist-all-too-common/ Soldier As Rapist: All Too Common March 19, 2010 by Natalie Wilson Fort Bragg soldier Spc. Aaron Pernell, 22, an indirect fire infantryman who has served two tours in Iraq, was charged with sexual assault in February. Pernell appeared in court Tuesday on 13 charges including rape and attempted rape. What’s… Read more »
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