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Kawelo said she understands removing the plane is a big undertaking but is hopeful the military will at least defuel it “in a timely fashion — like today.”

From Seattle Times • Nov. 21, 2023

“After close consultation with senior civilian and military leaders, I have decided to defuel and permanently close the Red Hill bulk fuel storage facility,” Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said in a statement.

From Washington Post • Mar. 7, 2022

Navy officials seemed aware of the distrust when they announced to members of Congress in January the Navy wouldn’t continue fighting Hawaii’s order to defuel the tanks.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 2, 2022

Concurrent with inactivation, the ship will be defueled using the same proven techniques that have been used successfully to refuel and defuel over 350 Naval nuclear-powered warships.

From Time • Jan. 7, 2013

That would allow workers to defuel the reactor.

From New York Times • Apr. 20, 2011