he Pentagon is scheduled to announce a transfer of approximately 2,500 Marines from Okinawa to Hawaii. According to U.S. Senator Daniel K. Inouye (Hawaii), ”This troop movement will occur after extensive discussions with the leaders of Japan, and it highlights Hawaii’s importance as the focus of our national defense shifts to the Asia-Pacific region.”. Inouye added, ”There is a lot of work that needs to be done (in Hawaii) to prepare for their arrival. We must build more housing, secure more training areas and improve and expand infrastructure while working with the counties and the state to make certain the Marines transition easily into their new duty station in Hawaii. The one thing I am confident of is that the people of Hawaii will welcome these brave men and women and their families with aloha.”
Hawaii Governor Neil Abercrombie stated, ”Since taking office, I have had discussions with officials from the U.S. Pacific Command in anticipation of a Marine transfer from Okinawa to Hawaii. I also met with Okinawa Prefectural Governor Hirokazu Nakaima on this matter when I visited in October. As the Pentagon finalizes its plans, I believe the number of Marines moving to our state will increase and we are well prepared to receive them. While in Congress, I worked on key legislation that allowed for ample military housing. In my role as governor I am working to ensure that there is ongoing military and state cooperation to allow for a seamless and smooth transition for our servicemen and women and their families.”
Source: Honolulu Star Advertiser, 4-25-2012, www.staradvertiser.com
Posted by Jeff Uyemura-Reyes, Broker-in-Charge, Realtor®
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Posted by Jeff Uyemura-Reyes, Broker-in-Charge, Realtor®
Global Executive Realty, LLC
www.myhawaiihomesearch.com
www.myhawaiicondo.com
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