http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/la-oew-marshall30jan30,0,510658.story Rape in the U.S. military How a fraternal culture and a habit of blaming the victim leave sexual violence unexamined and unpunished. By Lucinda Marshall January 30, 2008 Anne K. Ream’s recent Op-Ed sheds much needed light on how the U.S. military continues to trivialize rape and sexual assault committed by members of the… Read more »
U.S.S. Superferry?
http://honoluluweekly.com/cover/2008/01/uss-superferry/ U.S.S. Superferry? Unwitting Hawai’i residents may be getting a military ship in civilian camo By Joan Conrow Jan 16, 2008 Hawai’i Superferry-now running (weather permitting) between O’ahu and Maui, thanks to a gubernatorial and legislative override of a State Supreme Court ruling-has been officially touted as a way to bring ‘ohana together and provide… Read more »
Kaneohe Marine charged with sex assault of teen
Posted at 9:38 p.m., Tuesday, January 15, 2008 Kaneohe Marine charged with sex assault of teen Advertiser Staff A Kane’ohe-based Marine is being held in lieu of $250,000 bail tonight after being indicted on eight sex-assault involving a 14-year-old girl. Hugo Ismael Valentin Jr., 39, had been charged Jan. 7 with one count of first-degree… Read more »
Ex-Air Force man pleads guilty to child porn
HonoluluAdvertiser.com Updated at 6:20 p.m., Monday, December 3, 2007 Ex-Hawaii resident pleads guilty to child porn Advertiser Staff A former Hawai’i resident today pleaded guilty in Maryland to federal charges of possessing child pornography and could be sentenced to 10 years in prison. Gregory D. Corbitt, 39, of Glen Burnie, Md., was found in possession… Read more »
Soldier held in alleged dorm thefts
Soldier held in alleged dorm thefts By Gene Park gpark@starbulletin.com An Army specialist about to be deployed to Iraq went into the University of Hawaii dormitories Sunday and allegedly pilfered panties and an iPod, police said. Spc. Mark Heath, 20, was charged Monday night with first-degree burglary and unauthorized entry into a dwelling. He was… Read more »
The Critical Networks Are Social – Not Electronic
The Project Kai e’e / UARC scandal at the University of Hawai’i was all about network centric warfare technology research, testing and development and the use of a public university as the front to channel congressionally earmarked funds to defense contractors conducting their programs at the Pacific Missile Range Facility on Kaua’i. This article is… Read more »
Stryker soldier charged with UH dorm break-in
Army man charged with UH dorm break-in By Rod Ohira Advertiser Staff Writer A 20-year-old man assigned to the Army’s Stryker brigade at Schofield charged in connection with Sunday’s alleged break-in at a University of Hawai’i at Manoa dorm room was in possession of stolen property, which included women’s underwear and an iPod, according to… Read more »
War and Peace: The challenges of staging modern-day makahiki celebrations on military lands
WAR AND PEACE The challenges of staging modern-day makahiki celebrations on military lands By Lisa Asato Publications Editor Twenty-first century makahiki festivals encounter modern-day challenges, such as coordinating with the military for access and trying to stay true to tradition, but festival organizers at a recent panel discussion said they are undeterred and continue to… Read more »
Drawing Battle Lines: Hawaiians on both sides testify at Stryker hearings
Drawing Battle Lines Hawaiians on both sides testify at Stryker hearings By lisa Asato Publications Editor The Army wrapped up five public hearings in Hawai‘i last month on its proposal to permanently base the Stryker Brigade Combat Team in Hawai‘i, Alaska or Colorado. The hearings were the result of a ruling last year by the… Read more »
Conrow: Pumping up PMRF
Pumping up PMRF Kaua’i is being taken by air, land and sea by Joan Conrow / 10-31-07 Surrounded by security fences, with armed guards at the gates, the high-tech enclave of Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF) stands in sharp contrast to the largely deserted beaches and agricultural fields that surround it on Kaua‘i’s rural westside…. Read more »
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