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US military's attempt to retain strategic land for training runs into Native Hawaiian opposition

US military's attempt to retain strategic land for training runs into Native Hawaiian opposition

Washington Post17 hours ago
HONOLULU — A high-altitude plateau on the Big Island is the only place in Hawaii where thousands of ground forces can practice firing live munitions. It's also a place many Native Hawaiians consider the spiritual heart of the island.
The U.S. military wants to keep training at this spot, called Pohakuloa, so it's ready to quickly send troops to Asia and the Pacific. Its importance to the U.S. is only growing as China becomes more assertive, particularly regarding Taiwan.
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