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No Peace In Paradise
- 2. No Peace in Exploring the influence and scope of the United States Armed Forces in Hawaii (An exposition of an article by the same name authored by Kyle Kajihiro, AFSC Regional Director)
- 4. Demographics A History of Diversity
- 5. Demographics A History of Diversity Historical populations Census Pop. %± 1900 154,001 ---- 1910 191,874 24.6% 1920 255,881 33.4% 1930 368,300 43.9% 1940 422,770 14.8% 1950 499,794 18.2% 1960 632,772 26.6% 1970 769,913 21.7% 1980 964,691 25.3% 1990 1,108,229 14.9% 2000 1,211,537 9.3% 2007 1,283,388 5.9%
- 6. Demographics A History of Diversity Historical populations Census Pop. %± Population Of Hawaii Ancestry 1900 154,001 ---- Japanese 16.7%) of Total ( 1910 191,874 24.6% Hawaii Polynesian (16%) 1920 255,881 33.4% 1930 368,300 43.9% Filipino (14.1%) 1940 422,770 14.8% German (5.8%) 1950 499,794 18.2% Chinese (4.7%) 1960 632,772 26.6% 1970 769,913 21.7% Irish (4.4%) 1980 964,691 25.3% English (4.3%) 1990 1,108,229 14.9% Portuguese 4.0%) ( 2000 1,211,537 9.3% 2007 1,283,388 5.9% Puerto Ricans (2.5%)
- 7. Demographics
- 8. Demographics Land Area: 10,931 sq. miles (43rd in nation) Total Population: 1,211,537
- 9. Demographics Land Area: 10,931 sq. miles (43rd in nation) Total Population: 1,211,537 Density: 188.6/sq mi (13th in the US)
- 10. Demographics Land Area: 10,931 sq. miles (43rd in nation) Total Population: 1,211,537 Density: 188.6/sq mi (13th in the US) Median income $53,123 (8th)
- 11. Demographics Land Area: 10,931 sq. miles (43rd in nation) Total Population: 1,211,537 Density: 188.6/sq mi (13th in the US) Median income $53,123 (8th) Percent below poverty level: 10.7% (23rd)
- 16. Genesis of Military Lt. Gen. John M. Schofield sets American sights on Pearl Harbor as early as 1873, fulfilling a task given by Sec. of War William Belknap
- 17. Genesis of Military Lt. Gen. John M. Schofield sets American sights on Pearl Harbor as early as 1873, fulfilling a task given by Sec. of War William Belknap American businessmen usurp sovereign throne of Queen Lili’uokalani in January 1893, with the stated intent to promote annexation by the U.S.
- 18. Genesis of Military Lt. Gen. John M. Schofield sets American sights on Pearl Harbor as early as 1873, fulfilling a task given by Sec. of War William Belknap American businessmen usurp sovereign throne of Queen Lili’uokalani in January 1893, with the stated intent to promote annexation by the U.S. Lili’uokalani refused violently engage Dole’s armed “Committee of Safety”
- 19. Genesis of Military Lt. Gen. John M. Schofield sets American sights on Pearl Harbor as early as 1873, fulfilling a task given by Sec. of War William Belknap American businessmen usurp sovereign throne of Queen Lili’uokalani in January 1893, with the stated intent to promote annexation by the U.S. Lili’uokalani refused violently engage Dole’s armed “Committee of Safety” Grover Cleveland condemned the overthrow in 1893, though William McKinley condoned it, sending annexation papers to the Senate in 1897.
- 21. Genesis of Military In 1898, after annexation, 1.8 million acres of land was seized in the interest of militarizing the state and securing strategic advantage of the Pacific Rim
- 22. Genesis of Military In 1898, after annexation, 1.8 million acres of land was seized in the interest of militarizing the state and securing strategic advantage of the Pacific Rim In 1959, upon incorporation as a state, the US retained control of 180k acres of “ceded land”
- 23. Genesis of Military In 1898, after annexation, 1.8 million acres of land was seized in the interest of militarizing the state and securing strategic advantage of the Pacific Rim In 1959, upon incorporation as a state, the US retained control of 180k acres of “ceded land” 30k acres of which were immediately leased back to the federal government for 65 years (until 2024), at a bargain price: $1.00
- 24. Genesis of Military In 1898, after annexation, 1.8 million acres of land was seized in the interest of militarizing the state and securing strategic advantage of the Pacific Rim In 1959, upon incorporation as a state, the US retained control of 180k acres of “ceded land” 30k acres of which were immediately leased back to the federal government for 65 years (until 2024), at a bargain price: $1.00 Today, more than 112k acres (54%) of all military- controlled land in Hawaii consists of former Crown Lands of the Hawaiian kingdom
- 26. Struggle for Self Displacement of Native Hawaiians since the mid 1800’s was exacerbated by the fact that Hawaiians had no concept of land ‘ownership’
- 27. Struggle for Self Displacement of Native Hawaiians since the mid 1800’s was exacerbated by the fact that Hawaiians had no concept of land ‘ownership’ The ‘Aina (land) was a living ancestor, not to be bought or sold, but revered
- 28. Struggle for Self Displacement of Native Hawaiians since the mid 1800’s was exacerbated by the fact that Hawaiians had no concept of land ‘ownership’ The ‘Aina (land) was a living ancestor, not to be bought or sold, but revered Military seizure of the land was, and is, viewed as violence against the people themselves
- 30. Struggle for Self Native Hawaiians (“Kanaka Maoli”) are not federally recognized as an indigenous people, nor do they enjoy the rights and protections that such recognition guarantees
- 31. Struggle for Self Native Hawaiians (“Kanaka Maoli”) are not federally recognized as an indigenous people, nor do they enjoy the rights and protections that such recognition guarantees Rates of homelessness, poverty, disease, and crime in the state are the highest in this demographic
- 32. Struggle for Self Native Hawaiians (“Kanaka Maoli”) are not federally recognized as an indigenous people, nor do they enjoy the rights and protections that such recognition guarantees Rates of homelessness, poverty, disease, and crime in the state are the highest in this demographic Kanaka Maoli make up 36.5% of people incarcerated in the state for felony convictions
- 34. Youth at Risk Schools* *Source: http://starbulletin.com/2007/10/30/news/story01.html
- 35. Youth at Risk Schools* At least 40% of Hawaii’s freshmen will fail to graduate high school, with some individual schools reflecting numbers as high as 60% *Source: http://starbulletin.com/2007/10/30/news/story01.html
- 36. Youth at Risk Schools* At least 40% of Hawaii’s freshmen will fail to graduate high school, with some individual schools reflecting numbers as high as 60% Hawaii ranked #11 nationally in worst drop-out rate *Source: http://starbulletin.com/2007/10/30/news/story01.html
- 37. Youth at Risk
- 39. Youth at Risk JROTC Of Hawaii’s 46 public non- charter high schools, 24 have JROTC programs
- 40. Youth at Risk JROTC Of Hawaii’s 46 public non- charter high schools, 24 have JROTC programs Gen. Summerall, Army Hawaiian Dept. in the 1920’s, identified the incentive early, saying “There is no better way of securing the loyalty of such people than to incorporate them into our military forces.” A process referred to as “Americanization”
- 41. Youth at Risk
- 42. Youth at Risk Recruiting in Hawaii
- 43. Youth at Risk Recruiting in Hawaii National annual recruiting budget for 2007: $3.4 billion
- 44. Youth at Risk Recruiting in Hawaii National annual recruiting budget for 2007: $3.4 billion State of Hawaii ranked #13 in highest number of Army recruits per 1,000
- 45. Youth at Risk Recruiting in Hawaii National annual recruiting budget for 2007: $3.4 billion State of Hawaii ranked #13 in highest number of Army recruits per 1,000 Honolulu ranked #22 of top 100 U.S. counties for the number of active-duty Army recruits in 2006.
- 47. Military US Pacific Command The world’s largest military command!
- 48. Military US Pacific Command The world’s largest military command! Covering a whopping 52% of the entire planet, including:
- 49. Military US Pacific Command The world’s largest military command! Covering a whopping 52% of the entire planet, including: 36 nations
- 50. Military US Pacific Command The world’s largest military command! Covering a whopping 52% of the entire planet, including: 36 nations half the world’s population
- 51. Military US Pacific Command The world’s largest military command! Covering a whopping 52% of the entire planet, including: 36 nations half the world’s population 3,000 languages
- 52. Military US Pacific Command The world’s largest military command! Covering a whopping 52% of the entire planet, including: 36 nations half the world’s population 3,000 languages 15 timezones
- 53. Military US Pacific Command The world’s largest military command! Covering a whopping 52% of the entire planet, including: 36 nations half the world’s population 3,000 languages 15 timezones Includes the globe’s three largest economies (US, China, Japan)
- 54. Military
- 55. Military
- 58. Military Hawaii’s Military Population Active Duty: 57, 000
- 59. Military Hawaii’s Military Population Active Duty: 57, 000 Dependents: 64,000
- 60. Military Hawaii’s Military Population Active Duty: 57, 000 Dependents: 64,000 Reserve/NG: 65,000
- 61. Military Hawaii’s Military Population Active Duty: 57, 000 Dependents: 64,000 Reserve/NG: 65,000 Veterans/ Retirees: 116,000
- 62. Military Hawaii’s Military Population Military personnel in HI make Active Duty: 57, 000 up 17% of the state’s population, as opposed to a Dependents: 1% national average 64,000 Reserve/NG: 65,000 Veterans/ Retirees: 116,000
- 63. Military Hawaii’s Military Population Military personnel in HI make Active Duty: 57, 000 up 17% of the state’s population, as opposed to a Dependents: 1% national average 64,000 This density is 2nd in scale only to VA; home of Norfolk Reserve/NG: 65,000 Naval Station (world’s largest Veterans/ military base) and the Pentagon (HQ of the DoD)* Retirees: 116,000
- 64. Military Hawaii’s Military Population Active Duty: 57, 000 Dependents: 64,000 Reserve/NG: 65,000 Veterans/ Retirees: 116,000
- 65. Military
- 66. Military Land
- 67. Military Land There are 161 military installations in the Aloha State, resting on 236,303 acres (5.7% of total land mass)
- 68. Military Land There are 161 military installations in the Aloha State, resting on 236,303 acres (5.7% of total land mass) On Oahu alone, the military controls 85,718 of 382,148 acres, or 22.4% of the island
- 69. Military
- 71. Military Sea & Air The Hawaiian archipelago is surrounded by 210k square miles of naval operating and training areas
- 72. Military Sea & Air The Hawaiian archipelago is surrounded by 210k square miles of naval operating and training areas In the air, 58,599 square miles of aeronautical operating and training airspace dominates the Hawaiian skyline
- 74. Environmental Military installations made up 5 of the top 10 polluters in the state in 2006
- 75. Environmental Military installations made up 5 of the top 10 polluters in the state in 2006 Furthermore, military contamination sites include unique hazards, such as:
- 76. Environmental Military installations made up 5 of the top 10 polluters in the state in 2006 Furthermore, military contamination sites include unique hazards, such as: Unexploded ordinance (basically land mines created by dud munitions), petroleum substances, explosive propellants, napalm, lead, radioactive waste, depleted uranium, and mercury
- 77. Environmental
- 78. Environmental 798 such contamination sites have been found @ 108 Hawaii military installations*
- 79. Environmental 798 such contamination sites have been found @ 108 Hawaii military installations* 7 were identified as “Superfund” sites
- 80. Environmental 798 such contamination sites have been found @ 108 Hawaii military installations* 7 were identified as “Superfund” sites According to the Navy, Pearl Harbor (Hawaiian, “Pu’uloa”) alone contains 749 such sites, and is treated as one, giant Superfund site
- 81. Environmental 798 such contamination sites have been found @ 108 Hawaii military installations* 7 were identified as “Superfund” sites According to the Navy, Pearl Harbor (Hawaiian, “Pu’uloa”) alone contains 749 such sites, and is treated as one, giant Superfund site Between 1964 and 1978, over 4.8 million gallons of low level radioactive waste was discharged into Pearl Harbor by nuclear powered vessels
- 82. Environmental 798 such contamination sites have been found @ 108 Hawaii military installations* 7 were identified as “Superfund” sites According to the Navy, Pearl Harbor (Hawaiian, “Pu’uloa”) alone contains 749 such sites, and is treated as one, giant Superfund site Between 1964 and 1978, over 4.8 million gallons of low level radioactive waste was discharged into Pearl Harbor by nuclear powered vessels *Source: 2004 Defense Environmental Restoration Program report to Congress
- 83. Environmental
- 84. Environmental 2,189 steel drums of similar waste were also dumped in the ocean 55 miles from Hawaii
- 85. Environmental 2,189 steel drums of similar waste were also dumped in the ocean 55 miles from Hawaii Another 8k tons of chemical blister agents had been dumped in shallow waters off Oahu from 1941 to 1972
- 86. Environmental 2,189 steel drums of similar waste were also dumped in the ocean 55 miles from Hawaii Another 8k tons of chemical blister agents had been dumped in shallow waters off Oahu from 1941 to 1972 Makua Valley, home to over 40 endangered species, is threatened by fire, erosion, and habitat alteration by training operations and exercises
- 87. Environmental
- 89. Environmental Kaho’olawe Smallest of the 8 major Hawaiian isalnds @ under 129k acres
- 90. Environmental Kaho’olawe Smallest of the 8 major Hawaiian isalnds @ under 129k acres Sacred to Kanaka Maoli as the embodiment of the sea god Kanaloa
- 91. Environmental Kaho’olawe Smallest of the 8 major Hawaiian isalnds @ under 129k acres Sacred to Kanaka Maoli as the embodiment of the sea god Kanaloa Contains some of the richest cultural sites in Hawaii and is central to early Polynesian navigation and initial settlement
- 92. Environmental
- 94. Environmental Kaho’olawe Seized on Dec. 8, 1941 by US Navy for target practice
- 95. Environmental Kaho’olawe Seized on Dec. 8, 1941 by US Navy for target practice Pres. George Bush (Sr.) ended the bombing in 1990, after 14 years of direct action, lawsuits, and protest by Kanaka Maoli activists
- 96. Environmental Kaho’olawe Seized on Dec. 8, 1941 by US Navy for target practice Pres. George Bush (Sr.) ended the bombing in 1990, after 14 years of direct action, lawsuits, and protest by Kanaka Maoli activists $400 million later, only 10% of the island is safe for human use, far below agreed upon standards outlined by the Navy
- 98. Economic In 2003, military spending became Hawaii’s 2nd largest ‘industry,’ behind tourism, bringing $4.5 billion (a 13% increase from 2002) and 16,000 new jobs to the state
- 99. Economic In 2003, military spending became Hawaii’s 2nd largest ‘industry,’ behind tourism, bringing $4.5 billion (a 13% increase from 2002) and 16,000 new jobs to the state In the same year, HI ranked 2nd, behind VA, in the U.S. at $2,566 in per-capita defense spending
- 100. Economic In 2003, military spending became Hawaii’s 2nd largest ‘industry,’ behind tourism, bringing $4.5 billion (a 13% increase from 2002) and 16,000 new jobs to the state In the same year, HI ranked 2nd, behind VA, in the U.S. at $2,566 in per-capita defense spending massive spending has boosted construction, which has been detrimental to the preservation of cultural sites and natural resources
- 101. Economic
- 102. Economic Tax exempt military posts force local residents to subsidize all public services, including schools, without financial contribution by military residents
- 103. Economic Tax exempt military posts force local residents to subsidize all public services, including schools, without financial contribution by military residents Housing allowances to off-post personnel are indexed to market values, inflating real estate costs and exacerbating homelessness
- 104. Economic Tax exempt military posts force local residents to subsidize all public services, including schools, without financial contribution by military residents Housing allowances to off-post personnel are indexed to market values, inflating real estate costs and exacerbating homelessness The Stryker vehicle utilizes roads not equipped for them, forcing maintenance costs onto local community
- 105. Economic
- 106. Economic Case Study: Wahiawa (Schofield Barracks)
- 107. Economic Case Study: Wahiawa (Schofield Barracks) Estimated 70-80% of clientele of prostitutes are from the military
- 108. Economic Case Study: Wahiawa (Schofield Barracks) Estimated 70-80% of clientele of prostitutes are from the military High traffic of Army vehicles on civilian roads leads to ‘advanced decrepancy,’ leaving local infrastructure to repave on limited state funds
- 109. Economic Case Study: Wahiawa (Schofield Barracks) Estimated 70-80% of clientele of prostitutes are from the military High traffic of Army vehicles on civilian roads leads to ‘advanced decrepancy,’ leaving local infrastructure to repave on limited state funds Local business has become wholly dependent on military dollars, comparable to addiction
- 110. Economic
- 111. Economic Case Study: Waianae (Lualualei Naval Reservation)
- 112. Economic Case Study: Waianae (Lualualei Naval Reservation) Over one third of the land is held by the federal government
- 113. Economic Case Study: Waianae (Lualualei Naval Reservation) Over one third of the land is held by the federal government Highest concentration of native Hawaiians and Homestead Land in the islands
- 114. Economic Case Study: Waianae (Lualualei Naval Reservation) Over one third of the land is held by the federal government Highest concentration of native Hawaiians and Homestead Land in the islands Demonstrates the worst health, economic, and social statistics of any census tract in the state
- 115. Governmental Senate Sen. Daniel Akaka (D-HI) Senate VA Committee chairman Sen. Daniel K. Inouye (D-HI) Veteran of WWII (lost right arm) Senate Committee of Armed Forces Subcommittees on Defense (Chair) and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs (member)
- 116. Governmental House Rep. Abercrombie (D) State Governor Gov. Linda Lingle (R) 9th District Court of Appeals liberal attitude and justices
- 118. Further Militarization Stryker Brigade Transformation (1,000+ personnel*)
- 119. Further Militarization Stryker Brigade Transformation (1,000+ personnel*) Navy Aircraft Carrier Strike Group (20,000+ personnel)
- 120. Further Militarization Stryker Brigade Transformation (1,000+ personnel*) Navy Aircraft Carrier Strike Group (20,000+ personnel) PLUS an attack Sub, a Cruiser, 2 Destroyers, a Fast Combat Support Ship
- 121. Further Militarization Stryker Brigade Transformation (1,000+ personnel*) Navy Aircraft Carrier Strike Group (20,000+ personnel) PLUS an attack Sub, a Cruiser, 2 Destroyers, a Fast Combat Support Ship PLUS Air Wing
- 122. Further Militarization Stryker Brigade Transformation (1,000+ personnel*) Navy Aircraft Carrier Strike Group (20,000+ personnel) PLUS an attack Sub, a Cruiser, 2 Destroyers, a Fast Combat Support Ship PLUS Air Wing All requires land grab 25,000 additional acres
- 123. Further Militarization Stryker Brigade Transformation (1,000+ personnel*) Navy Aircraft Carrier Strike Group (20,000+ personnel) PLUS an attack Sub, a Cruiser, 2 Destroyers, a Fast Combat Support Ship PLUS Air Wing All requires land grab 25,000 additional acres Munitions use in Hawaii would increase by 25%
- 124. Further Militarization Stryker Brigade Transformation (1,000+ personnel*) Navy Aircraft Carrier Strike Group (20,000+ personnel) PLUS an attack Sub, a Cruiser, 2 Destroyers, a Fast Combat Support Ship PLUS Air Wing All requires land grab 25,000 additional acres Munitions use in Hawaii would increase by 25%
- 125. Further Militarization Stryker Brigade Transformation (1,000+ personnel*) Navy Aircraft Carrier Strike Group (20,000+ personnel) PLUS an attack Sub, a Cruiser, 2 Destroyers, a Fast Combat Support Ship PLUS Air Wing All requires land grab 25,000 additional acres Munitions use in Hawaii would increase by 25% *does not include dependents, construction projects, and area alteration
- 127. Further Militarization University of Hawaii administrators want to establish a Navy University Affiliated Research Center (UARC)
- 128. Further Militarization University of Hawaii administrators want to establish a Navy University Affiliated Research Center (UARC) would conduct weapons related research and development
- 129. Further Militarization University of Hawaii administrators want to establish a Navy University Affiliated Research Center (UARC) would conduct weapons related research and development World renowned astronomy and astrophysics research will be interrupted on the Big Island
- 130. Further Militarization University of Hawaii administrators want to establish a Navy University Affiliated Research Center (UARC) would conduct weapons related research and development World renowned astronomy and astrophysics research will be interrupted on the Big Island Kauai waters are threatened by increased sonar and ballistics missile tests