navy training operations on vieques
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- The military exercises conducted by the U.S. Navy on the island of Vieques, which became a focal point of controversy and safety concerns following a tragic accident.
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- Vieques
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- United States Navy
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- The U.S. Navy conducted its training operations on the island of Vieques.
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- Navy range on Vieques. I was greatly saddened by the loss to the family of David Sanes (SAN-ness), and the suffering of the others injured that day. We remembered them in our prayers on Thanksgiving. That terrible accident focused attention on the longstanding concerns of residents of the island about training operations there
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- 2026-03-04T04:46:45.948Z
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- Page 19file