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Joint Task Force-Red Hill feature of the week
March 17, 2023 — U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Brian Raposa, a Damage Controlman (DC) and native of Taunton, MA, is assigned to Joint Task Force-Red Hill (JTF-RH) as a military escort for civilian contractors working at Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility (RHBFSF). This facility, built more than 80 years ago, is under 100-feet of volcanic rock with 20 vertical fuel tanks, 14 of which are filled with 104 million gallons of fuel. As a military escort, Raposa provides over-watch for the daily maintenance and repairs inside the historic facility. ... MORE

Joint Task Force-Red Hill celebrates Engineer Week, recognizes important role engineers play in executing mission
February 24, 2023 — In recognition of Engineer roles in defueling the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility (RHBFSF), Joint Task Force-Red Hill (JTF-RH), the recently established military organization tasked with defueling, joined the engineering community and its cohorts in celebrating National Engineers Week, Feb. 19 to 25. Celebrated every year since being initiated by the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) in 1951, the week of recognition is held to highlight the important role Engineers play in society... MORE

JTF-Red Hill Hosts Tabletop Communication Exercise
February 24, 2023 — Joint Task Force Red Hill (JTF-RH) held a planning meeting, Feb. 9, in advance of a spill response exercise scheduled later this year here. Officials held the meeting to work out final details of an exercise to test and enhance first responder effectiveness. ... MORE