island

vieques

01KJVR1FKMDN2NJ10KSRWDP8JE

Properties

_kg_layer
0
associated_activity
Navy training
associated_group
people of Vieques
associated_territory
Puerto Rico
current_issue
future of Navy training
description
An island off the coast of Puerto Rico that served as a critical training site for the U.S. Navy and became the center of a significant dispute.
focus_area
Western portions
geographic_region
Caribbean
geographic_type
island
historical_significance
starting point for Atlantic fleet actions since 1941
historical_use
Navy training range
location
Puerto Rico
location_context
near Puerto Rico
location_relative_to_puerto_rico
off the coast of Puerto Rico
location_type
island
military_presence
US Navy
part_of
Puerto Rico
primary_issue
military training and its impact
primary_use_contested
Navy training range
role
military training site
significance
site of Navy training
status
U.S. territory
status_in_text
site of military training, subject of vote and development

Relationships

  • extracted_fromPage 17
    extracted_at
    2026-03-04T06:19:59.551Z
    source
    Page 17file
  • referenced_byLand Transfer to Puerto Rico
    context
    involves
    source
    Page 8file
    source_text
    transferring title to land on the western quarter of the island
  • referenced_byResolution Plan for Vieques
    context
    aims to resolve
    source
    Page 8file
    source_text
    this plan will help resolve the impasse over Vieques.
  • referenced_byLa Isla Nena
    context
    is an alias for
    source
    Page 8file
    source_text
    La Isla Nena (la EES-la NEN-ya).
  • extracted_fromPage 8
    extracted_at
    2026-03-04T06:20:02.130Z
    source
    Page 8file
  • referenced_byAtlantic Fleet
    context
    used_as_starting_point_for_actions
    source
    Page 21file
    source_text
    Since 1941, every action that our Atlantic fleet has been involved in started in Vieques first.
  • extracted_fromPage 15
    extracted_at
    2026-03-04T06:20:02.129Z
    source
    Page 15file
  • referenced_byNavy training on Vieques
    context
    located_at
    source_text
    concerning Navy training on Vieques on January
  • extracted_fromExtracted Image 0.jpeg
    extracted_at
    2026-03-04T06:20:02.984Z
  • extracted_fromPage 19
    extracted_at
    2026-03-04T06:20:03.287Z
    source
    Page 19file
  • referenced_byNavy Training on Vieques
    context
    occurs_on
    source
    Page 13file
    source_text
    training operations there. It led to a strong view in the Commonwealth that the Navy should end its training on Vieques
  • extracted_fromPage 9
    extracted_at
    2026-03-04T06:20:03.748Z
    source
    Page 9file
  • referenced_byTraining Needs
    context
    met_on
    source
    Page 14file
    source_text
    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_byWorking Group on Vieques
    context
    will_work_with
    source
    Page 14file
    source_text
    working group that will work with Vieques on all questions relating to the use of the range and coordination of these issues.
  • extracted_fromPage 14
    extracted_at
    2026-03-04T06:20:05.246Z
    source
    Page 14file
  • referenced_byNavy training
    context
    concerns
    source_text
    training, economic development, and land transfers on the island of Vieques.
  • referenced_byEconomic development
    context
    concerns
    source_text
    economic development, and land transfers on the island of Vieques.
  • referenced_byLand transfers
    context
    concerns
    source_text
    land transfers on the island of Vieques.
  • extracted_fromExtracted Image 0.jpeg
    extracted_at
    2026-03-04T06:20:06.026Z
  • referenced_byVieques Vote
    context
    determines_future_of
    source
    Page 13file
  • extracted_fromPage 13
    extracted_at
    2026-03-04T06:20:07.246Z
    source
    Page 13file
  • referenced_byDefense Department
    context
    to_address
    source
    Page 16file
    source_text
    steps to address the local community's concerns
  • referenced_byNavy (US)
    context
    will_resume_training_on
    source
    Page 16file
    source_text
    Navy and Marine Corps will resume training on Vieques during the transition period
  • referenced_byMarine Corps (US)
    context
    will_resume_training_on
    source
    Page 16file
    source_text
    Navy and Marine Corps will resume training on Vieques during the transition period
  • extracted_fromPage 16
    extracted_at
    2026-03-04T06:20:07.705Z
    source
    Page 16file
  • referenced_byPanel of Distinguished Citizens
    context
    recommended_replacement_of
    source
    Page 21file
    source_text
    The Panel found that we have not always been good neighbors on Vieques and recommended that we work toward replacing Vieques in five years
  • extracted_fromPage 21
    extracted_at
    2026-03-04T06:20:13.057Z
    source
    Page 21file
  • referenced_by50 Million Dollar Funding
    context
    for_enhancement_of
    source
    Page 25file
    source_text
    enhancement of infrastructure and housing on the Western portions of Vieques
  • extracted_fromPage 25
    extracted_at
    2026-03-04T06:20:13.357Z
    source
    Page 25file
  • referenced_byNavy
    context
    conducts_training_on
    source
    Page 27file
    source_text
    resumption of Navy and Marine Corps training on the island of Vieques.
  • referenced_byMarine Corps
    context
    conducts_training_on
    source
    Page 27file
    source_text
    resumption of Navy and Marine Corps training on the island of Vieques.
  • referenced_byProfessional Economic Development Office for Vieques
    context
    promotes
    source
    Page 27file
    source_text
    for the purpose of promoting Vieques
  • extracted_fromPage 27
    extracted_at
    2026-03-04T06:20:14.970Z
    source
    Page 27file
  • is_also_known_asLa Isla Nena
    description
    Vieques is affectionately referred to by its Spanish nickname, La Isla Nena.
    source
    Page 10file
    source_text
    residents of La Isla Nena (la EES-la NEN-ya).
  • contributed_toCountry's Security (US)
    description
    The people of Vieques are acknowledged for having made great contributions to the security of the United States.
    source
    Page 10file
    source_text
    the people of Vieques have contributed greatly to our country’s security.
  • extracted_fromPage 10
    extracted_at
    2026-03-04T06:20:22.101Z
    source
    Page 10file
  • will_holdVieques Vote (March 1, 2002)
    description
    The island of Vieques is scheduled to conduct a vote on March 1, 2002, to decide its future regarding Navy training.
    source
    Page 11file
  • extracted_fromPage 11
    extracted_at
    2026-03-04T06:20:23.025Z
    source
    Page 11file