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alternate_name: La Isla Nena
alternate_name_pronunciation: la EES-la NEN-ya
alternative_name: La Isla Nena
associated_activity: Navy training operations
associated_people: people of Vieques
concern: resident safety and well-being
context: site of Navy training
contribution_area: country's security
controversy_subject: Navy training
country: USA
description: An island municipality of Puerto Rico, serving as a location for United States Navy and Marine Corps training and facing economic, health, safety, and environmental concerns.
function: Navy training site
future_status_to_be_decided_by: vote
geographic_designation: La Isla Nena
geographical_area: Caribbean
geographical_context: part of Puerto Rico
geographical_type: island
geopolitical_significance: disputed territory
governing_entity: Puerto Rico
historical_context: site of US military training
historical_role: Navy training range
historical_significance: primary training location for Atlantic fleet since 1941
historical_usage: U.S. Navy training ground
historical_use: U.S. Navy training range
historical_use_start: 1941
issue: impasse over Vieques
jurisdiction: Puerto Rico
key_concern: safety and well-being of its people
located_in: Puerto Rico
location: Puerto Rico
location_context: people who actually live on the island
location_description: western quarter of the island
location_focus: Caribbean
location_in: Puerto Rico
location_relation: off the coast of Puerto Rico
location_relative_to: Puerto Rico
location_type: island
military_presence: U.S. Navy training range
military_use: Navy training range
nickname: La Isla Nena
notable_feature: naval training range
part_of: Puerto Rico
political_decision: future to be determined by its people
political_status: municipality of Puerto Rico
primary_issue: military training and its impact
role: Navy training range
significance: subject of a major political and military dispute
status: training site
status_in_text: site of controversial U.S. Navy training
status_issue: site of military training impasse
status_of_training: resumed and continuously permitted
status_of_use: subject to military training phase-out

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CONCERNING NAVY TRAINING ON VIEQUES JANUARY 31, 2000
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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
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every action that our Atlantic fleet has been involved in started with Vieques training.
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give the people of Vieques themselves the right to determine the future of the island while - at the same time -- assuring that our training needs are met.
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training operations there
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Navy range on Vieques
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the people of Vieques the right to determine the future of the isalnd
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while the Navy and Marine Corps will resume training on Vieques during the transition period
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troops trained for 182 days on Vieques.
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Vieques is an island geographically and politically part of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
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concerns of the island about training operations there. It led to a strong view in the Commonwealth that the Navy should end its training on Vieques. I understand why many people feel that way.
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for the purpose of promoting Vieques and attracting jobs to the island.
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land on the western quarter of the island
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residents of La Isla Nena
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Vieques is an island municipality belonging to the commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
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transferring title to land on the western quarter of the island to Puerto Rico.
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"La Isla Nena" is presented as an alternative, affectionate name for Vieques.
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residents of La Isla Nena (la EES-la NEN-ya).
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land the Navy will transfer to local ownership on the western side of the island.
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They will work with Vieques officials on all questions relating to the use of the range and coordination of transition issues.
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on the Western portions of Vieques
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NAVY TRAINING ON VIEQUES
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the Navy and Marine Corps will resume training on Vieques during
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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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temporary compensation for fishermen
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expanding and improving roads
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a bioluminescent bay preservation program
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providing land to extend the airport runway
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a Public Health Service Study.
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while the Navy and Marine Corps will resume training on Vieques
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while the Navy and Marine Corps will resume training on Vieques
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a working group that will work with Vieques on all questions relating to the use of the range and coordination of these issues.
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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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temporary compensation for fisherman
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expanding and improving roads
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a job training program for young people
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providing land to extend the airport runway
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and a Public Health Service Study.
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La Isla Nena (la EES-la NEN-ya).
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The island of Vieques was designated as the location for a vote to determine its future regarding Navy training.
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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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Vieques hosts a Navy range where training operations are conducted.
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accident at the Navy range on Vieques.
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The island of Vieques is where the Navy conducts its training operations, which are the subject of public concern.
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about training operations there.
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referenced_byVieques Training Phase-Out Plan
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we will address the economic, health, and environmental concerns that the community has had for so long.
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take concrete, and immediate steps to address the local community's concerns,
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give me alternatives to Vieques training next year
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while the Navy and Marine Corps will resume training on Vieques during the transition period
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missed opportunities of our 1983 agreement are not repeated
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resolves
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a course of action to resolve the impasse over U.S. armed forces training at Vieques
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creates
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create substantial new commercial fishing areas for Vieques fisherman.
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amount (to be determined by the National Marine Fisheries Services) to be paid to registered Vieques commercial fisherman for each day they are unable to use existing waters because the Navy is training.
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improves
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To support expanding or improving the major cross-island roadways and bridges on Vieques.
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benefits
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To establish an apprenticeship/training program for young people on Vieques to facilitate participation in small-scale civic construction projects.
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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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Vieques is colloquially referred to by its Spanish nickname, La Isla Nena.
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residents of La Isla Nena (la EES-la NEN-ya)
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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 (la EES-la NEN-ya).
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Since 1941, every action that our Atlantic fleet has been involved in started in Vieques first.
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residents of La Isla Nena (la EES-la NEN-ya)
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concerns
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impasse over Vieques," likely referring to the
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Navy's training activities on the island.
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NAVY TRAINING ON VIEQUES
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provided training for operations inKosovo
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The training conducted on Vieques was crucial in preparing U.S. pilots, contributing to their safety during operations in Kosovo.
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our nation lost no pilots in Kosovo. The training they received helped save lives
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The island of Vieques is the location where a significant vote will be held concerning its future.
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the people of Vieques will vote
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The people of Vieques experience a range of economic, health, safety, and environmental concerns stemming from past training activities.
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address the problems caused by past training, we will implement measures to meet the economic, health, safety, and environmental concerns of the people of Vieques
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directing the Navy and Marine Corps to cut in half the amount of time they will spend training
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commit to phasing out all training there
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Vieques is affectionately referred to by its Spanish nickname, La Isla Nena.
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residents of La Isla Nena (la EES-la NEN-ya).
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Vieques is the location where the proposed live fire training would take place.
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live fire training, on terms proposed by the United States Navy.
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The people of Vieques will have the opportunity to debate and vote on the question of live fire training.
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the people of Vieques will have at least three months to debate the question before voting.
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Training conducted on Vieques will be restricted to the use of inert, non-explosive ordnance.
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training done on Vieques in the period leading up to the vote will be limited to only inert ordnance – no live fire.
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directing the Navy and Marine Corps to cut in half the amount of time they will spend training
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resumption of Navy and Marine Corps training on the island of Vieques.
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future of Navy training on Vieques
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The island of Vieques, through its people, has significantly contributed to the nation's security.
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people of Vieques have contributed greatly to our country's security.
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The development of a new commercial ferry pier and terminal is among the measures to be implemented on Vieques.
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development of a new commercial ferry pier and terminal
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An artificial reef is planned for Vieques to create new commercial fishing areas as part of improvement measures.
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an artificial reef to create new commercial fishing areas
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Measures on Vieques include the expansion and improvement of its existing road network.
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expanding and improving roads
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A program aimed at preserving the bioluminescent bay is among the measures to be implemented on Vieques.
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a bioluminescent bay preservation program
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Land will be provided on Vieques to facilitate the extension of its airport runway.
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providing land to extend the airport runway
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A study by the Public Health Service will be conducted on Vieques to address health concerns.
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a Public Health Service Study.
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residents of La Isla Nena (la EES-la NEN-ya).
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tragic accident at the Navy range on Vieques.
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every action that our Atlantic fleet has been involved in started in Vieques first.
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The island of Vieques will conduct a vote by March 1, 2002, to determine the future of Navy training.
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By the first day of March in 2002, Vieques will hold a vote.
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allow the training of our troops to continue in a more responsible and much more limited manner during this transitional period
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Navy training on Vieques
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tragic accident at the Navy range on Vieques
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That panel found that we have not always been good neighbors on Vieques and recommended that we work toward replacing the island as a training site.
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By the first day of March in 2002, Vieques will hold a vote.
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that will work with Vieques on all questions relating to the use of the range and coordination of these issues.
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Western portions of Vieques in the amount of $50 million.
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Navy training on Vieques will recommence, but it shall not exceed ninety days per calendar year
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live fire training, on terms proposed by the United States Navy. It has not been determined yet what day this vote will occur – but when it is, the people of Vieques will
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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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temporary compensation for fisherman
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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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missed opportunities of our 1983 agreement are not repeated
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working group that will work with Vieques
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residents of La Isla Nena (la EES-la NEN-ya).
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Version: 58
Created: 3/4/2026
Updated: 3/4/2026
Edited by: KG Extractor