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alternative_name: La Isla Nena
associated_demographic: people of Vieques
context_event: Navy training
description: An island whose residents' interests are addressed by Presidential Directive 1001, and where Navy training activities are subject to a referendum.
geographic_relation: part of Puerto Rico
geographic_status: municipality
geographic_type: island
governance_context: Puerto Rico
governing_entity: Puerto Rico
historical_context: site of military exercises
historical_contribution: country's security
historical_use: U.S. Navy training site
historical_use_start: 1941
issue: longstanding concerns about training operations
jurisdiction: Puerto Rico
local_name: La Isla Nena
location: Puerto Rico
location_description: western quarter of the island
location_in_relation_to_PR: part of Puerto Rico
location_relation: off the coast of Puerto Rico
location_relative_to: Puerto Rico
location_type: island
military_activity: Navy and Marine Corps training
military_presence: U.S. Navy range
military_significance: site of Navy training
military_use: Navy training range
nickname_in_text: La Isla Nena
part_of: Puerto Rico
political_status: municipality of Puerto Rico
primary_use: Navy training range
role_in_dispute: subject of contention
significance: site of Navy training
status: subject to military training and development proposals
status_in_context: site of military training, subject of policy changes
status_in_directive: site of Navy training
status_prior_announcement: military training site
use: Navy training range

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regarding naval training on Vieques provides a fair and positive basis for resolution of a long-standing issue.
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referenced_byTragic accident at Navy range on Vieques
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tragic accident at the Navy range on Vieques. I mourned the loss to the family of David Sanes (SAN-ness), and the suffering of the others injured that day
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referenced_byNavy Training on Vieques
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Navy range on Vieques
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referenced_byUnited States Navy
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I have cut in half the amount of time they will spend training. Two years ago, our troops trained for 182 days on Vieques. This year, they will be authorized for 90 days, which is what we need to meet our essential training needs.
referenced_byTragic Accident at Navy Range (April 1999)
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tragic accident at the Navy range on Vieques. I mourned the loss to the family of David Sanes (SAN-ness), and the suffering of the others injured that day
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trained on
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every action that our Atlantic fleet has been involved in started in Vieques first
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is_also_known_asLa Isla Nena
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Vieques is also affectionately referred to by its Spanish nickname, La Isla Nena, which is explained in the text.
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residents of La Isla Nena (la EES-la NEN-ya).
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will_holdVote on Vieques' Future
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The island of Vieques will hold a vote by the first day of March in 2002 to determine its future.
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By the first day of March in 2002, Vieques will hold a vote. In that vote, you will be presented with one of two alternatives.
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forces training at Vieques.
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Navy and Marine Corps will resume training on Vieques during the transition period,
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referenced_byProfessional economic development office for Vieques
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for the purpose of promoting Vieques
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referenced_byVieques Vote
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concerns
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the people of Vieques will vote. In that vote, the people of Vieques will be asked
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training done on Vieques will be limited to non-explosive ordnance
referenced_byTraining Duration Reduction
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cut in half the amount of time they will spend training. In 1998, our troops trained for 182 days on Vieques.
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referenced_byPresidential Directive 1001
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address the legitimate interests and concerns of the residents of Vieques and the people of Puerto Rico
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referenced_byWestern portions of Vieques
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housing on the Western portions of Vieques in
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live fire training, on terms proposed by the United States Navy.
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working group that will work with Vieques on all questions relating to the use of the range
referenced_byLa Isla Nena
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residents of La Isla Nena (la EES-la NEN-ya
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referenced_byUnited States Navy
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Navy range on Vieques. I mourned the loss to the family of David Sanes (SAN-ness), and the suffering of the others injured that day. That accident focused attention on the longstanding concerns of the island about training operations there
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the Navy and Marine Corps will resume training on Vieques during
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development of a new commercial ferry pier and terminal
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an artificial reef to create new commercial fishing areas
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a bioluminescent bay preservation program
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a job training program for young people
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a Public Health Service Study.
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will work with Vieques on all questions relating to the use of the range and coordination of these issues.
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ensuring the safety and well-being of the people of Vieques.
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is_part_ofPuerto Rico
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Vieques is geographically and politically part of the larger territory of Puerto Rico.
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western quarter of the island to Puerto Rico
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referenced_byCourse of Action on Vieques Training
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This course will give the people of Vieques the right to determine the future of the isalnd
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the Navy and Marine Corps will resume training on Vieques during
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training will continue on Vieques on terms that will be presented [by the Navy] at least three months before the vote.
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referenced_byCourse of action for Vieques
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give the people of Vieques themselves the right to determine the future of the island
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referenced_byAtlantic Fleet
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every action that our Atlantic fleet has been involved in started in Vieques first
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will give the people of Vieques themselves the right to determine the future of the island
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referenced_byProfessional Economic Development Office for Vieques
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promotes
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for the purpose of promoting Vieques and attracting jobs to the island.
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will_holdVieques vote (March 1, 2002)
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The island of Vieques is scheduled to conduct a vote by March 1, 2002.
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By the first day of March in 2002, Vieques will hold a vote
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referenced_byTraining range on Vieques
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naval training on Vieques
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referenced_byPanel on Vieques
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recommended
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and recommended that we work toward replacing the island as a training site.
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hasVieques Community Concerns
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The community of Vieques has long-standing economic, health, and environmental concerns that are being addressed.
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address the economic, health, and environmental concerns that the community has had for so long.
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Two years ago, our troops trained for 182 days on Vieques.
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that will work with Vieques on all questions relating to the use of the range and coordination of these issues.
referenced_by1983 Agreement
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the missed opportunities of our 1983 agreement are not repeated
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is_also_known_asLa Isla Nena
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Vieques is colloquially referred to as 'La Isla Nena', which translates to 'The Little Island'.
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La Isla Nena (la EES-la NEN-ya).
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Navy and Marine Corps will resume training on Vieques during the transition period,
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also_known_asLa Isla Nena
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Vieques is also referred to by its Spanish nickname, La Isla Nena.
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residents of La Isla Nena
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referenced_byImpasse over U.S. Training at Vieques
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concerns
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impasse over U.S. armed forces training at Vieques.
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the Navy will cease all training on Vieques and leave the island
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training will continue on Vieques on terms that will be presented [by the Navy] at least three months before the vote.
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is_location_forNavy training on Vieques
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Vieques is the designated location where the Navy conducts its training exercises.
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Navy training on Vieques will recommence, but it shall not exceed ninety days per calendar year
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provided_training_for_success_inKosovo
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The training received on Vieques contributed to the success and safety of pilots operating in Kosovo.
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our nation lost no pilots in Kosovo. The training they received helped save lives
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is_subject_toTraining Limitations on Vieques
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Until the referendum, training on Vieques will be restricted to non-explosive ordnance and reduced durations.
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training done on Vieques will be limited to non-explosive ordnance – meaning there will be no live fire
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Measures are being implemented to address the economic problems faced by Vieques due to past training.
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meet the economic, health, safety, and environmental concerns of the people of Vieques
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Measures are being implemented to address the health problems faced by Vieques due to past training.
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meet the economic, health, safety, and environmental concerns of the people of Vieques
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Measures are being implemented to address the safety problems faced by Vieques due to past training.
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meet the economic, health, safety, and environmental concerns of the people of Vieques
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Measures are being implemented to address the environmental problems faced by Vieques due to past training.
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meet the economic, health, safety, and environmental concerns of the people of Vieques
is_subject_to_ownership_transfer_forDusted Quarter of Vieques Island
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Ownership of a specific, 'dusted' quarter of the island of Vieques is being transferred.
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Transferring ownership of the dusted quarter of the island
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referenced_byTragic Accident (April 1999)
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tragic accident at the Navy range on Vieques. I mourned the loss to the family of David Sanes (SAN-ness), and the suffering of the others injured that day.
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referenced_byPlan to End Live Fire on Vieques
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commit to phasing out all training there
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also_known_asLa Isla Nena
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La Isla Nena is an affectionate alternative name for the island of Vieques.
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residents of La Isla Nena (la EES-la NEN-ya)
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referenced_byPresidential Directive 1002
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Navy and Marine Corps training on the island of Vieques.
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Navy training on Vieques
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Navy range on Vieques
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tragic accident at the Navy range on Vieques
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recommended that we work toward replacing Vieques in five years and reduce training involving bombing to 130 days a year
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Version: 46
Created: 3/4/2026
Updated: 3/4/2026
Edited by: KG Extractor