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vieques

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alias: La Isla Nena
alternative_name: La Isla Nena
contribution_area: country's security
controversy_reason: impact of training operations
current_status: transition period for military training phase-out
description: An island and municipality of Puerto Rico, which is the subject of a major policy plan regarding U.S. Navy training and economic development.
designation: Navy range
geographic_feature: island
geographical_feature: island
historical_significance: primary training ground since 1941
historical_usage_start: 1941
historical_use: site of Navy training since 1941
inhabitant_group: people of Vieques
issue: military training
jurisdiction: Puerto Rico
key_issue: Future determination by its people
location: Puerto Rico
location_context: western quarter of the island
location_detail: western quarter
location_in: Caribbean Sea
location_in_PR: part of Puerto Rico
location_relation: off Puerto Rico
location_relative_to: Puerto Rico
location_type: island
military_activity: Navy and Marine Corps training
military_training_site: true
military_use: US Navy training range
part_of: Puerto Rico
past_military_use: live fire training
political_status: territory with local voting rights
political_status_contested: true
primary_use_by_Navy: training range
recognized_for: contributions to country's security
related_nickname: La Isla Nena
significance: training site, development focus
status: subject of policy debate
status_prior_plan: site for live fire training
strategic_importance: Navy training site
training_activity: military training
training_duration_authorized_proposal: 90 days
training_duration_authorized_this_year: 90 days
training_duration_initial: 182 days
type: island

Relationships

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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. It led to a strong view in the Commonwealth that the Navy should end its training on Vieques.
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tragic accident at the Navy range on Vieques.
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Since 1941, every action that our Atlantic fleet has been involved in started in Vieques first.
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give the people of Vieques themselves the right to determine the future of the island
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the residents of Vieques vote to continue training on the island
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residents of La Isla Nena (la EES-la NEN-ya).
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The inhabitants of Vieques have played an important role in enhancing the security of the United States.
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people of Vieques have contributed greatly to our country's security
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commit to phasing out all training there
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the Navy will be ready to leave within five years.
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the Navy and Marine Corps will resume training on Vieques during the transition period
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is_location_forCommercial Ferry Pier and Terminal
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The proposed Commercial Ferry Pier and Terminal will be developed on Vieques as part of economic measures.
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development of a new commercial ferry pier and terminal
is_location_forArtificial Reef (Vieques)
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An artificial reef is proposed for Vieques to create new commercial fishing areas.
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an artificial reef to create new commercial fishing areas
is_location_forRoads (Vieques)
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Roads on Vieques are slated for expansion and improvement as part of the proposed measures.
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expanding and improving roads
is_location_forBioluminescent Bay Preservation Program
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A bioluminescent bay preservation program is proposed to be implemented on Vieques.
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a bioluminescent bay preservation program
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A job training program for young people is proposed for Vieques.
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a job training program for young people
is_location_forAirport Runway Extension (Vieques)
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Land will be provided on Vieques to extend the airport runway.
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providing land to extend the airport runway
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A Public Health Service Study will be conducted on Vieques to address health concerns.
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a Public Health Service Study
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Vieques is referred to by its affectionate nickname, La Isla Nena.
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residents of La Isla Nena (la EES-la NEN-ya)
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development of a new commercial ferry pier and terminal, an artificial reef to create new commercial fishing areas
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an artificial reef to create new commercial fishing areas, temporary compensation for fishermen
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a bioluminescent bay preservation program
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a Public Health Service Study
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the people of Vieques will vote.
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training will continue on Vieques on terms
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will holdVote on Vieques training
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The island of Vieques is designated as the location for the public vote on the future of Navy training.
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infrastructure and housing on the Western portions of Vieques
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infrastructure and housing on the Western portions of Vieques
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facesEconomic, Health, Safety, and Environmental Concerns (Vieques)
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Vieques is experiencing significant economic, health, safety, and environmental concerns that require addressing.
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we will address the economic, health, safety, and environmental concerns that we should have been addressing all along.
is also known asLa Isla Nena
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'La Isla Nena' is an affectionate local name for Vieques, meaning 'The Little Girl Island.'
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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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I’m ordering the Navy to cease training on Vieques within five
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The island of Vieques serves as a location for a U.S. Navy training range.
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Navy range on Vieques
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Land on the western quarter of Vieques is proposed to be transferred to Puerto Rico.
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of the island to Puerto Rico
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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 also affectionately referred to by its alternative name, La Isla Nena.
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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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Some of you have even trained on Vieques
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regarding naval training on Vieques
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is part ofPuerto Rico
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Vieques is identified as an island that is politically and geographically associated with Puerto Rico.
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the island to Puerto Rico.
is also known asLa Isla Nena
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The island of Vieques is affectionately referred to by its residents and others as 'La Isla Nena'.
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residents of La Isla Nena (la EES-la NEN-ya).
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residents of La Isla Nena (la EES-la NEN-ya). Puerto Ricans and the people of Vieques
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First, Navy training on Vieques will resume in March.
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while the Navy and Marine Corps will resume training on Vieques
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program for young people on Vieques
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attracts
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promoting Vieques and attracting jobs to the island.
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will_holdVieques Vote
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The island of Vieques is scheduled to hold a vote by the first day of March in 2002.
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By the first day of March in 2002, Vieques will hold a vote.
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referenced_byVieques Training Phase-Out Plan
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end live fire on Vieques, and commit to phasing out all training there.
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Navy range on Vieques
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Since 1941, every action that our Atlantic fleet has been involved in started with Vieques training.
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will give the people of Vieques themselves the right to determine the future of the island
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Vieques was the location where a tragic accident occurred at the Navy range in April of the previous year.
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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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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. That terrible accident focused attention on the longstanding 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
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people may continue relationship withNavy
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The residents of Vieques retain the right to decide if they want to maintain a relationship with the Navy in the future, under new or existing terms.
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if the people of Vieques decided to continue a relationship with the Navy down the road
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The community of Vieques has long-standing issues related to its economic well-being, which 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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The community of Vieques has long-standing issues related to public health, which 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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The community of Vieques has long-standing issues related to its environment, which 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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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 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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residents of La Isla Nena (la EES-la NEN-ya)
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troops trained for 182 days on Vieques
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NAVY TRAINING ON VIEQUES
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a tragic accident at the Navy range on Vieques
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Vieques will hold a vote
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concerns
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resolve the impasse over Vieques
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recommended that we work toward replacing Vieques in five years
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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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residents of La Isla Nena (la EES-la NEN-ya).
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I'm ordering the Navy to cease training on Vieques within five years.
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President Clinton announced that the island of Vieques would hold a vote allowing its residents to decide the future of Navy training.
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Vieques will hold a vote. In that vote, they will be asked to choose between one of two alternatives
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The people of Vieques have made substantial contributions towards the country's security.
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Puerto Ricans and the people of Vieques have contributed greatly to our country's security.
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As a Defense Department panel found
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in the amount of $50 million.
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Navy training on Vieques will resume in March.
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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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residents of La Isla Nena (la EES-la NEN-ya).
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The residents of Vieques are referred to as the 'people of Vieques' who will be granted the right to determine the island's future.
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the people of Vieques themselves the right to determine the future of the island
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troops trained for 182 days 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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address the legitimate interests and concerns of the residents of Vieques and the people of Puerto Rico
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for the purpose of promoting Vieques
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The people of Vieques will participate in a vote to determine the future of military training on their island.
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the people of Vieques will vote
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directing the Pentagon to give me alternatives to Vieques training and begin to budget for it.
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Six months ago, there was a tragic accident at the Navy range on Vieques.
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First, Navy training on Vieques will resume in March.
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Metadata

Version: 50
Created: 3/4/2026
Updated: 3/4/2026
Edited by: KG Extractor