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Sen. Hirono Endorses Admiral Aquilino at Confirmation Hearing for Commander of US Indo-Pacific Command

Sen. Mazie K. Hirono of Hawaiʻi introduced and endorsed the nomination of Admiral John C. Aquilino to serve as the next commander of US Indo-Pacific Command during his hearing Tuesday before the Senate Armed Services Committee.

Hirono Pays Tribute to Victims of the Shooting at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard

US Senator Mazie Hirono today paid tribute to the victims of the shooting at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard during remarks on the floor of the United States Senate. Today marks two weeks since the tragic events of Dec. 4, 2019.

Three Confirmed Dead in Shooter Incident at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard

Authorities confirmed that the shooter, described as a male US Sailor, is among those deceased, as well as to two shipyard employees.  A third shipyard employee is listed in stable condition at a local area hospital, base officials said in a press conference this evening. 

Hirono Calls for Exemption of Federal Hiring Freeze for Pearl Harbor

Hirono and a bipartisan group of Senators wrote to the Secretary of Defense calling for an exemption for Department of Navy shipyard civilian employees from the recent executive order that freezes federal hiring.

Hirono Questions China’s Role in N. Korea Threat

US Senator Mazie Hirono of Hawaiʻi sought answers regarding China’s engagement in the growing tensions coming from North Korea during a hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee