More Marines station in Hawaii to start Cold or Hot War with China – West Oahu Hawaii Residents Are Wary Of Possible Marine Corps Expansion By Kevin Knodell
Military officials are scouting locations in West Oahu for new training grounds and potential housing for troops and their families.
Their plans come amid an ambitious restructuring of the Marine Corps entire force and repositioning of forces around the Pacific. Around 2,700 new Marines and their families are expected to come to Hawaii from Okinawa by 2030.
But there are concerns about whether the Marine Corps has enough space or the right facilities on Oahu for the new troops and equipment.
As the potential plans come to light, community concerns about traffic, noise pollution and environmental issues are top of mind.
Now, community leaders are speaking out about transparency and the military’s approach to outreach and facilities planning.
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