The military shares its impact on Hawaii's economy

Survey finds broad support for Hawaii military presence | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Hawaii residents generally support the military’s presence in the islands, which employs 73,072 Department of Defense employees and pumps billions into the local economy each year, officials with the state Department of Business Economic Development and Tourism announced Wednesday.

The military shares its impact on Hawaii's economy

HONOLULU (KHON2) -- On Jan. 14, the military shared its impact on Hawaii's economy to give residents and policymakers a clear look at the military's role in the islands. The report shows defense spending pumped more than $10 billion into Hawaii's economy in 2023. The military supports more than 73,000 people, including 43,000 active-duty service [...]

Survey finds broad support for Hawaii military presence

Hawaii residents generally support the military’s presence in the islands, which employs 73,072 Department of Defense employees and pumps billions into the local economy each year, officials with the state Department of Business Economic Development and Tourism announced Wednesday. https://www.staradvertiser.com/2026/01/15/hawaii-news/survey-finds-broad-support-for-isle-military-presence/