The Maui New

WAILUKU–Tropic Lightning Soldiers from 25th Infantry Division (ID) will conduct military operations on the island of Maui as part of the large-scale training exercise, Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center (JPMRC) rotation 25-01 from Oct. 7-16, 2024, according to a press release from the U.S. Army.

According to the release, the 25th Infantry Division’s Combat Aviation Brigade (CAB) will establish refueling points in the vicinity of the Pu’unene Hawaii National Guard Readiness Center (HIARNG-RC) and Kahului Airport (OGG).

“These operations provide fuel support for the movement of 25th Infantry Division’s Soldier’s via helicopter and fixed-wing aircraft inner island transit,” the press release announcing the operations said. “In conjunction with 25th CAB operations, the United States Air Force Air Expeditionary Wing will also have their C-17 aircraft on Kahului Airport supporting the JPMRC training exercise.”

The army stated on Maui, minimal military ground convoy traffic (2-5 Army vehicles) is expected between Pu’unene HIARNG-RC and surrounding areas.

A high volume of 25th CAB Rotary Wing aircraft will transit from Oahu, refuel mid-way on Maui, and proceed to the Pōhakuloa Training Area (PTA) on the Island of Hawaii.

These flights will occur primarily during the evening and in the nighttime hours in addition to increased United States Air Force C-17 traffic to and from Maui Airport 1-17 in October.

To report concerns related to noise or training, community members can call the U.S. Army Garrison Hawaii Community Relations office at (808) 787-1528 or email usag.hawaii.comrel@army.mil. The U.S. Army Garrison Community Relations office responds to all reported concerns during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.- 4 p.m.