{"id":2114716,"date":"2023-12-03T17:34:01","date_gmt":"2023-12-03T22:34:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-military-confirms-end-to-live-fire-training-handing-victory-to-environmental-and-native-american-groups\/"},"modified":"2023-12-03T17:37:46","modified_gmt":"2023-12-03T22:37:46","slug":"us-military-confirms-end-to-live-fire-training-handing-victory-to-environmental-and-native-american-groups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-military-confirms-end-to-live-fire-training-handing-victory-to-environmental-and-native-american-groups\/","title":{"rendered":"US Military ceases live-fire training, yielding to environmental and Native American groups"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fus-military-confirms-end-to-live-fire-training-handing-victory-to-environmental-and-native-american-groups%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2114716&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>The U.S.\u200d Military Permanently Ends Live-Fire Training in Makua\u200b Valley, Marking \u2064a Major\u200c Victory \u200bfor Activists<\/h2>\n<p>The U.S. \u2064military has officially announced that it will no longer conduct <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fact-check-no-this-military-footage-is-not-from-the-war-in-ukraine\/\" title=\"FACT CHECK: No, This Military Footage Is Not From The War In Ukraine\">live-fire training<\/a>\u2063 in Makua Valley on \u200bOahu, a significant win for Native Hawaiian\u2062 groups and environmentalists who have been \u200cadvocating \u200dfor\u2062 this change \u2063for decades. This decision was confirmed by U.S. Secretary \u2062of Defense Lloyd Austin and \u2063Secretary \u200cof the Army Christine Wormuth in a statement filed with \u200ba\u200b federal court in Hawaii.<\/p>\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hawaiinewsnow.com\/2023\/12\/01\/major-win-activists-dod-announces-military-doesnt-need-makua-valley-live-fire-training\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hawaii \u200bNews \u2063Now<\/a>, the military&#8217;s new stance is that they &#8220;no longer need to conduct live-fire training at \u2064(Makua Military\u200b Reservation), now \u200dor in the future.&#8221; This marks a significant shift in their approach.<\/p>\n<p>Although live-fire training has not taken place in Makua Valley since 2004 due to a 2001 settlement, this court filing ensures\u2062 that there will never be \u2062a threat of it happening again. Environmental nonprofit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/appeals-court-slaps-biden-administrations-attempt-delay-oil-lease-sale\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Earthjustice<\/a> stated in a news \u200drelease \u200bthat this development removes the possibility\u200c of future live-fire training in Makua \u2064Valley.<\/p>\n<p>Earthjustice has been representing the \u200clocal activist group Malama Makua in their ongoing \u2064legal battle with the Army. Makua \u2064Valley has \u200dbeen subjected \u200dto decades of live-fire military training, which has caused wildfires and destroyed native forest habitat\u2062 and sacred cultural sites.<\/p>\n<h3>The Significance of \u2062Makua \u200dValley<\/h3>\n<p>Makua Military Reservation spans nearly 5,000 acres and is home to over 40 endangered and threatened species, as well as numerous \u2064sacred and cultural sites, \u200das reported \u2062by Earthjustice.<\/p>\n<p>Following the attack on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/hakeem-jeffries-goes-off-deep-end-mike-johnson-elected-speaker-compares-jan-6-pearl-harbor-9-11\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pearl Harbor<\/a> in 1941, the military took control\u200b of\u2063 Makua Valley for training purposes, promising to clean up \u2064and return \u200dthe land \u200bto the Hawaiians. However,\u200c this promise has yet to \u200cbe fulfilled after almost 80 years. Ending live-fire training is seen as \u200ba crucial \u2064first step in rectifying the past and restoring Makua, which means \u200b&#8221;parents&#8221; in Hawaiian, according to Sparky Rodrigues, a board member of Malama Makua.<\/p>\n<p>Friday&#8217;s court filing comes 25 \u200byears after Malama \u200bMakua sued the Army to ensure \u2062compliance with the National\u200c Environmental\u200d Policy Act, which mandates the assessment\u200d of environmental impacts\u2063 for proposed federal\u2064 actions.\u2064 In 2018, \u200dthe Army agreed to restore access to cultural sites in the valley.<\/p>\n<p>The state&#8217;s lease to\u200b the Army\u200b for the \u200buse of Makua Valley is set to \u2063expire\u2063 in 2029.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-style: italic\">Note: The\u2063 Western Journal has reviewed this\u2062 Associated Press story and may have made alterations \u200cto meet our editorial standards \u2063before publication.<\/p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/ap-us-military-confirms-end-live-fire-training-handing-victory-environmental-native-american-groups\/\">US\u200c Military Confirms End \u2063to Live-Fire Training,\u200c Handing\u2064 Victory to Environmental \u2064and Native American Groups<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\">The Western Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How has live-fire training in Makua Valley affected the cultural and historical significance of the area?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  To live-fire training for over \u206370 years, causing significant damage to the environment and cultural sites. \u2063The decision to \u200bpermanently end live-fire training is a major victory for these activists who have long fought for the protection of this sacred and ecologically important\u2062 area.<\/p>\n<p>Makua Valley holds\u200c great cultural and historical significance for Native Hawaiians. It is home to ancient burial grounds, agricultural \u200bterraces, and other sacred sites\u200d that have \u2064been\u2063 desecrated by military\u200b activities.\u200c The military&#8217;s use \u2064of\u2063 the valley for live-fire training has been a source of deep pain and frustration for the local \u200ccommunity.<\/p>\n<p>The environmental impact of live-fire training has also been a cause for concern. Munitions and\u200d explosive devices used during training exercises have polluted the soil and water,\u2063 threatening the delicate\u2064 ecosystem of the valley. Endangered \u200dspecies, including the Hawaiian hoary\u2064 bat and the Oahu tree snail, have suffered as a result of military\u200d activities.<\/p>\n<p>Activists and environmentalists have been tirelessly advocating for \u2063an end to live-fire training in Makua \u200cValley. Their persistence, dedication, and\u200b strong community support \u2064have led to this\u2063 significant accomplishment. Through \u2062legal battles, protests, and awareness campaigns, they have raised awareness about the detrimental effects of \u200cmilitary activities and have\u2062 fought for the \u2064protection of their ancestral lands.<\/p>\n<p>The military&#8217;s decision to permanently end live-fire training in Makua Valley reflects a \u2064growing\u2062 recognition of the\u200b importance of environmental and cultural preservation. It demonstrates a commitment to rectifying past harm and making more \u200bsustainable choices for future \u2064generations. This decision aligns with broader efforts to promote environmental justice and Native Hawaiian rights.<\/p>\n<p>In their statement, Secretary Austin and Secretary Wormuth acknowledged the concerns raised by the \u2063activists and recognized the need to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/is-nuclear-the-answer-to-powering-up-in-space\/\" title=\"Is Nuclear the Answer to Powering Up in Space?\">find alternative solutions<\/a> for military training. They expressed a commitment to working with the local \u200bcommunity to ensure that their training needs are met while also respecting the \u200dcultural and environmental values \u200cof the area.<\/p>\n<p>This victory in Makua Valley serves as an\u2064 inspiration\u2064 and example for other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/d-c-officials-implement-new-crime-prevention-provisions\/\" title=\"D.C. Officials Enforce Fresh Crime Prevention Measures\">communities facing similar challenges<\/a>. It shows that grassroots activism, combined with legal \u200dstrategies and community resilience, can bring about significant change. \u200cIt is a reminder that \u200cwhen people come together\u200d to protect their environment and cultural heritage, they have the power to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/grassleys-17-recordings-bombshell-brings-bidens-and-burisma-back-into-the-spotlight\/\" title=\"Grassley's revelation of '17 Recordings' puts Bidens and Burisma in the spotlight again.\">influence policy decisions<\/a> and shape a more sustainable future.<\/p>\n<p>While this announcement is\u200b a cause for celebration, the \u2062work does not end here. The restoration and healing of Makua\u2064 Valley will require ongoing efforts from the community, government,\u200b and military. It will be crucial to ensure that the environmental damage caused by decades of military activities is addressed and that steps are taken to prevent further \u2064harm.<\/p>\n<p>The permanent end of live-fire training in Makua Valley is a major milestone in the fight for environmental and cultural justice. It is a\u200d testament to the\u200b power of activism, advocacy, and community engagement.\u200c This victory should serve as a motivation to continue the work of protecting \u200band preserving our natural and cultural heritage for generations to\u2062 come.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The US military will permanently cease live-fire training in Makua Valley on Oahu, a significant victory for Native Hawaiian groups and environmentalists. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth submitted a statement to a federal court in Hawaii, solidifying the military&#8217;s decision<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":136,"featured_media":2114717,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[548],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2114716","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-conservative-news-daily"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2114716","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/136"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2114716"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2114716\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2114717"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2114716"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2114716"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2114716"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}