Joint Task Force-Red Hill (JTF-RH) Commander, U.S. Navy Vice Adm. John Wade, provides a defueling update to members of the Fuel Tank Advisory Committee at the Hawaii Convention Center, Honolulu, Hawaii, March 7, 2024.

Joint Task Force-Red Hill (JTF-RH) Commander, U.S. Navy Vice Adm. John Wade, provides a defueling update to members of the Fuel Tank Advisory Committee at the Hawaii Convention Center, Honolulu, Hawaii, March 7, 2024. JTF-RH is now in Defueling Phase 5.B where personnel are focused on transitioning with the Navy Closure Task Force - Red Hill (NCTF-RH). The transition will focus on NCTF-RH learning JTF-RH’s processes and procedures for safety, security, and engagement to ensure continuity of operations. During this phase, JTF-RH retains command and control over the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility Joint Operational Area and will synchronize actions to rebuild trust with Federal, State and local stakeholders. (DoD photo by U.S. Army Spc. Johanna Pullum)