U.S. Navy News Feed

Media Release: PMRF to temporarily close guest passes, recreational sites beginning Sept. 6 ahead of Hurricane Lowell

Pacific Missile Range Facility Public Affairs — Sat, 05 Sep 2026 18:59:00 GMT

PACIFIC MISSLE RANGE FACILITY, Kekaha, Hawai`i – Due to the potential impact of Hurricane Lowell, the Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF) has scheduled a temporary closure of its recreational guest pass program and recreational sites effective 12 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026, until further notice.

Media Release: PMRF sets Tropical Cyclone Condition of Readiness Four

Pacific Missile Range Facility Public Affairs — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:48:00 GMT

PACIFIC MISSLE RANGE FACILITY, Kekaha, Hawai`i – In preparation for Hurricane Lowell, the Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF) has set Tropical Cyclone Condition of Readiness (TCCOR) four (4) with destructive and sustained winds of 50 knots or greater possible within 72 hours.

Ready Together; Behind the scenes of Emergency Management on Kauaʻi

Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Louis Lea, PMRF Public Affairs — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:20:00 GMT

PACIFIC MISSILE RANGE FACILITY, Hawaii – When a crisis strikes the remote island of Kauaʻi, the ability to respond effectively often comes down to the community’s ability to work together. For Kelly Balmores, the Emergency Management Officer (EMO) at Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF), Barking Sands, the connections he’s developed with his peers and neighbors prove critical in an emergency.

Media Release: Rear Adm. Brad Collins relinquishes command of Navy Region Hawaii

Navy Region Hawaii Public Affairs — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:31:00 GMT

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii — Rear Adm. Brad Collins relinquished command of Navy Region Hawaii to Rear Adm. Rich Jarrett during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Sept. 2, 2026.

MEDIA RELEASE: PMRF, DLNR partnership awarded $4.73mil to support Kaua`i watershed protection and strengthen readiness

Pentagon News — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:51:00 GMT

PACIFIC MISSILE RANGE FACILITY, Kaua`i, Hawaii — The U.S. Navy’s Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF) has secured $4,730,382 in Fiscal Year 2026 funding through the Department of Defense's Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration (REPI) Program to expand ecosystem restoration, wildfire resilience, and watershed protection efforts that support military readiness and benefit surrounding West Kaua`i landscapes. The funding is provided through a cooperative agreement between Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Pacific (NAVFAC Pacific) and the Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources’ (DLNR), Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW).

MEDIA RELEASE: U.S. Navy and NASA release final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for proposed continued use of state lands on Kaua‘i for the Navy’s Pacific Missile Range Facility and NASA’s Kōkeʻe Park Geophysical Observatory

Pentagon News — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:35:00 GMT

PACIFIC MISSLE RANGE FACILITY, Kekaha, Hawai`i - The Navy and NASA encourage the public to view the NEPA version of the Final EIS and HEPA version (showing changes from Draft to Final) of the Final EIS.

MEDIA RELEASE: JBPHH, PMRF strengthens readiness with force protection exercise Citadel Pacific 2026

Navy Region Hawaii Public Affairs — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 22:41:00 GMT

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii — Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH) and Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF) Barking Sands will participate in Exercise Citadel Pacific 2026 from Aug. 24 to Aug. 28.

Calm Under Pressure: Emergency Dispatcher Earns 'Stork Award' for Guiding 911 Caller Through Childbirth

Raquel Cloma, Navy Region Hawaii Public Affairs — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii - Standing watch at the Regional Dispatch Center (RDC) on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, emergency dispatchers serve as the critical, yet often unseen, first link in the military’s emergency response chain.

JBPHH Harbor Patrol Unit protects the vital waterways around Pearl Harbor

Kyler Hood, Commander Navy Region Hawaii Public Affairs — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 23:45:00 GMT

The Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Harbor Patrol Unit (JBPHH HPU) has set a new benchmark for readiness, earning perfect scores during 18 consecutive months of rigorous tactical assessments.

Media Release: Department of the Navy presents record of decision for SURTASS LFA sonar training and testing

Navy Region Hawaii Public Affairs — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:15:00 GMT

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii - MEDIA RELEASE: The U.S. Department of the Navy announces its decision to conduct training and testing activities, as identified in Alternative 1 (Preferred Alternative) in the Surveillance Towed Array Sensor System Low-Frequency Active (SURTASS LFA) Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS)/Overseas EIS (OEIS).

Firefighter Experience Helps CNRH Deputy Emergency Manager Remain Cool Under Pressure

Kyler Hood, Commander Navy Region Hawaii Public Affairs — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:07:00 GMT

When disaster strikes, Neil Fujioka is the “calm in the storm.”

2026 Pacific Missile Range Facility Consumer Confidence Report

Pentagon News — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:38:00 GMT

The Annual Drinking Water Quality Reports for United States Navy Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF) water systems is now available for review. The reports show your water is safe to drink and meets all applicable federal, state, and Navy regulations and requirements.

MEDIA RELEASE: U.S. Navy announces intent to prepare an environmental impact statement for medium landing ship homeporting at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawai'i; will host public meeting

CNRH Public Affairs — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:56:00 GMT

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaiʻi – The U.S. Department of the Navy is preparing an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to assess the potential environmental effects associated with the proposed homeporting of Medium Landing Ship (LSM)-class ships at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JPBHH), Hawaiʻi. The Navy is holding an open-house public meeting July 13, 2026, at the Oʻahu Veterans Center, and welcomes and values substantive public comments from June 24 through July 24, 2026 (see Public Participation section below for commenting methods).

PMRF Hosts Summer Solstice Ceremony Honoring Lineal Descendants of Na ‘Ohana Papa ‘O Mānā

Jonell Kaohelauli'i, PMRF Public Affairs — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 21:35:00 GMT

PACIFIC MISSLE RANGE FACILITY, Kekaha, Hawai`i – Leadership from the Pacific Missile Range Facility, Barking Sands (PMRF) joined lineal descendants of Na ʻOhana Papa O Mānā, to observe Summer Solstice in a reverent and unifying ceremony held on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at the Lua Kupapa’u ‘O Nohili (Nohili crypt) on base.

Don't Wait for the Next Storm: CNRH Emergency Management Urges Preparedness for 'Above-Normal' Hurricane Season

Kyler Hood, Commander Navy Region Hawaii Public Affairs — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 22:30:00 GMT

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii - Flooding from two Kona Low storms in March caused an estimated $1 billion in damage across Hawaii. Striking within days of each other, the back-to-back systems saturated the islands, triggering the state's worst flooding crisis in over 20 years and upending the lives of thousands of residents.

MEDIA RELEASE: PMRF Announces Cancellation of Freedom Fest 2026

PMRF Public Affairs — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:05:00 GMT

PACIFIC MISSLE RANGE FACILITY, Kekaha, Hawai`i – After careful consideration, the Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF) regretfully announces the cancellation of the upcoming Freedom Fest 2026 event originally scheduled for July 2, 2026. PMRF made this difficult decision after carefully assessing its ability to host an open base event while also performing its primary mission.

USS Arizona Boat Detachment Sailors Earn Navy Ceremonial Duty Ribbon

James Neuman — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:52:00 GMT

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii — The commanders of Navy Region Hawaii (NRH) and Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH) presented the Navy Ceremonial Duty Ribbon to three Sailors from the USS Arizona Memorial Detachment during a ceremony at JBPHH’s Merry Point Landing on May 26, 2026.

CNRH Civilians Mark Federal Service Milestones, Share Career Advice

Kyler Hood — Sat, 30 May 2026 00:54:00 GMT

Department of the Navy (DON) civilian employees are indispensable partners to active-duty service members, providing the critical technical, operational, and administrative continuity required to keep the fleet and supporting infrastructure mission-ready. Spanning over 558 distinct occupations worldwide, civilians deliver the specialized skills, sustained expertise, and long-term stability that directly enable and safeguard America's warfighters.

CREDO Director Strengthens Resiliency Through Support Programs

Wed, 20 May 2026 16:53:00 GMT

The Chaplains Religious Enrichment Development Operation (CREDO) program at Commander, Navy Region Hawaii (CNRH) helps strengthen resiliency among service members and their families by fostering healthy relationships, spiritual readiness, and emotional well-being. Through retreats, workshops, and training courses, the CREDO program supports mission readiness by ensuring that behind every unit is a foundation of people who are grounded, connected, and prepared for the challenges they face in uniform and at home.

2025 CNRH Civilian of the Year Recognized for Driving Change, Boosting Morale

Chief Mass Communication Specialist Jose Jaen, Navy Region Hawaii Public Affairs — Thu, 14 May 2026 18:14:00 GMT

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii — Tiffany Iiga-Saole, deputy director of Facilities and Environmental for Commander, Navy Region Hawaii (CNRH), was selected as CNRH’s 2025 Civilian of Year. As the second in command of the regional engineer office, Iiga-Saole was recognized for her outstanding leadership and mentorship.