US EditionNavy issues written reprimands for fuel spill that sickened 6,000 people at Pearl Harbor base
- Three retired military officers involved in the jet fuel spill in Pearl Harbor received written reprimands, but no one was fired or faced other disciplinary actions. The spill caused health issues for thousands of military families and continues to threaten Honolulu's water supply.
- The Navy investigation attributed the spill to operator error during a fuel transfer, resulting in 21,000 gallons of fuel spilling and causing damage to a fire suppression line. The military has agreed to drain the tanks and repair equipment to remove the fuel.
- U.S. Senator Mazie Hirono called for the Navy to address command and control failures and a lack of attention to infrastructure, highlighting a culture of complacency, lack of critical thinking, and timely communication contributing to the spill.
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Navy issues written reprimands for fuel spill that sickened 6,000 people at Pearl Harbor base
The Navy on Thursday issued written reprimands to three now-retired military officers for their roles in the spill of jet fuel into Pearl Harbor's drinking water in 2021 but did not fire, suspend, dock the pay or reduce the rank of anyone for the incident.
Navy issues written reprimands for fuel spill that sickened 6,000 people at Pearl Harbor base
HONOLULU (AP) — The Navy on Thursday issued written reprimands to three now-retired military officers for their roles in the spill of jet fuel into Pearl Harbor’s drinking water in 2021 but did not fire, suspend, dock the pay or reduce the rank of anyone for the incident.
Navy issues written reprimands for fuel spill that sickened 6,000 people at Pearl Harbor base
HONOLULU (AP) — The Navy on Thursday issued written reprimands to three now-retired military officers for their roles in the spill of jet fuel into Pearl Harbor’s drinking water in 2021 but did not fire, suspend, dock the pay or reduce the rank of an
Navy issues written reprimands for fuel spill that sickened 6,000 people at Pearl Harbor base
HONOLULU (AP) -- The Navy on Thursday issued written reprimands to three now-retired military officers for their roles in the spill of jet fuel into Pearl Harbor's drinking water in 2021 but did not fire, suspend, dock the pay or reduce the rank of anyone for the incident.
Navy issues written reprimands for fuel spill that sickened 6,000 people at Pearl Harbor base
HONOLULU (AP) — The Navy on Thursday issued written reprimands to three now-retired military officers for their roles in the spill of jet fuel into Pearl Harbor’s drinking water in 2021 but did not fire, suspend, dock the pay or reduce the rank of anyone for the incident. The spill from the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility poisoned thousands of military families and continues to threaten the purity of Honolulu’s water supply. Navy Secretary C…
Navy issues written reprimands for fuel spill that sickened 6,000 people at Pearl Harbor base
HONOLULU (AP) — The Navy on Thursday issued written reprimands to three now-retired military officers for their roles in the spill of jet fuel into Pearl Harbor’s drinking water in 2021 but did not fire, suspend, dock the pay or reduce the rank of anyone for the incident. The spill from the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility poisoned thousands of military families and continues to threaten the purity of Honolulu’s water supply. Navy Secretary C…
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