Hawaii Senator Mazie K. Hirono Calls for Equitable Leases on Military Training Areas

Senator Mazie K. Hirono, the ranking member of the Senate Armed Services Readiness and Management Support Subcommittee, testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee on the FY26 National Defense Authorization Act mark-up. Hirono highlighted the importance of renegotiating leases on military training areas in Hawaii, which are set to expire in the coming years. The subcommittee oversees training, logistics, and maintenance-related issues, and Hirono emphasized the need to balance military readiness with cultural and historical significance. The hearing was first reported by Breaking Defense.