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Projects about Hawaiian bud moth, Mauna Loa eruption conducted at Pōhakuloa Training Area

At the U.S. Army Garrison Pōhakuloa Training Area on the Big island, scientists recently conducted two diverse projects: one about the Hawaiian bud moth and one about the 2022 Mauna Loa eruption.

Soldiers get taste of paniolo lifestyle at Ho‘ilina Ranch on Big Island

Headquartered in Kea‘au, the ranch has had an agreement since 2017 with Pōhakuloa Training Area on the Big Island that gives members of the U.S. Armed Forces training there an opportunity to gain insight and appreciation for Hawaiian culture, history and ranching traditions by visiting the ranch.

Mauna Loa Eruption Day 8: Creeping lava unlikely to cross Saddle Road for a week plus, if ever

“The [Mauna Loa] lava flow is advancing sideways to the west and east about as fast as it is moving forward,” said Ken Hon, Scientist-in-Charge of Hawaiian Volcano Observatory.

Pōhakuloa Training Area first responders honored for supporting Big Island community

Pōhakuloa Training Area provides emergency support within a 500-square-mile radius in the Saddle Road region and is often the first to arrive on scene for incidents on Daniel K. Inouye Highway.

Army units donate more than 8,000 pounds of food to The Food Basket

The donation included fresh food and vegetables such as apples, oranges, cucumbers, pears, salad mix and much more.