"the ranges would address training deficiencies affecting multiple branches of the military."  Yup!  No ranges to train on, means mediocre readiness.  Unless.......that's really what the folks opposing the setting up of ranges want.  When Mr Whelden (great guy, top shelf) related "that the ranges would alleviate training deficiencies in the region" he meant that DOD is increasingly unable to train here in Hawai'i.  That's cool...the people don't want it, fine.  But it is the 2nd largest part of our state's economy.  For the folks that don't know, it's not just the training part; its also the maintenance part, too.  Conducting maintenance in HOT, HUMID Guam is not fun!  HOT RAIN FOLKS!!  I'M NOT KIDDING.  Plus the supply chain management issues.  You can't just fly everything in.  Although, of course you could, but it would be more expensive.  And finally, the response side post phase zero.