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Ben Castellana, an on-scene coordinator with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, speaks with Joint Task Force-Red Hill (JTF-RH) personnel during a spill response exercise on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, July 13, 2023. This exercise is mandated by the Hawaii Department of Health emergency state order and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 2023 Consent Order. JTF-RH Response Directorate’s purpose is to protect the aquifer and environment by analyzing every possible spill scenario and developing appropriate mitigation measures. JTF-RH is committed to working with all relevant government agencies to ensure Red Hill is defueled safely, expeditiously, and in compliance with all federal, state and local laws, policies and regulations. (DoD photo by U.S. Army Spc. Matthew Mackintosh)