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Defense Official Addresses Progress on Hawaii Fuel Facility Closure
November 15, 2022 — The Defense Department recognizes that the 2021 incidents at Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility created a trust deficit between DOD and the people of Hawaii, and that it's incumbent upon DOD to earn back that trust, the Pentagon press secretary said... MORE

U.S. INDOPACOM announces establishment of Joint Task Force Red Hill
July 1, 2022 — Adm. John C. Aquilino, Commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, announced the establishment of Joint Task Force Red Hill (JTF Red Hill) on June 30. The Secretary of Defense directed the standup of JTF Red Hill. Once on-site in Hawaii, the JTF Commander’s sole responsibility will be to ensure the safe and expeditious defueling of the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility in close coordination with the State of Hawaii... MORE

CAMP H.M. Smith, Hawaii (June 30, 2022) Commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Adm. John C. Aquilino addresses members of the media during a press conference announcing the establishment of Joint Task Force Red Hill. JTF Red Hill, in close coordination with the State of Hawaii, will oversee the safe and expeditious defueling of the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility, demonstrating DoD’s commitment to remove fuel as quickly as possible, in a safe and informed manner, and with full transparency to regulators, intergovernmental partners, and with the people of Hawaii. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Shannon M. Smith/Released)

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