GOP Rep: Relocating Hawaii Fuel Reserves Could Leave Navy Unprepared in Indo-Pacific
• GOP Rep warns moving fuel from Hawaii could leave US unprepared for conflict in Indo-Pacific • Warns Navy lacks ships needed to transport relocated fuel across the region • Cites 2016 report saying 86 tankers needed to move equipment in Indo-Pacific • Asks if Navy has enough storage facilities and refinery capacity in the region • Experts warn China expanding military as US has gaps in Indo-Pacific defenses