August Convoys Scheduled

The U.S. Army is letting Big Island Resident know of pending convoys that will be happening during the month of August and motorists are asked to be alert and drive with care as military units are scheduled to convoy on the following dates and times:

• Aug. 1, PTA to Kawaihae Docks 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Aug. 2, PTA to Kawaihae Docks 8 a.m. to noon
• Aug. 9, PTA to Hilo Airport 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

In the month of August training at PTA will consist of small unit training to include small arms qualification, light mortars gunnery, unmanned aerial systems (drones) operations and routine helicopter operations. The Hawai‘i Island Police will conduct small arms and canine training.

Pōhakuloa Training Area would like to thank the local community for their patience and understanding during the recent RIMPAC 2018 exercise.

For questions, contact the U.S. Army Garrison-Pōhakuloa Community Liaison, Mike Donnelly, at (808) 969-2411 or michael.o.donnelly.ctr@mail.mil.