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Brig. Gen. Michelle Link, deputy commander, Joint Task Force-Red Hill (JTF-RH) and Rear Adm. Marc Williams, deputy commander, Navy Closure Task Force-Red Hill (NCTF-RH), participate in a live-streamed social media event Jan. 17, 2024, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. The leaders held the live event to publicly share information about residual fuel removal, NCTF-RH initial operating capability and the transition period. Following the transition, JTF-RH will turn over responsibility for the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility (RHBFSF) to the Navy Closure Task Force. The newly formed NCTF-RH is now integrating with JTF-RH and will assume responsibility for the facility's closure, including the removal of the final 4,000 gallons of fuel. JTF-RH and NCTF-RH are committed to working with regulators and government stakeholders to ensure Red Hill is defueled safely, expeditiously, and in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. (U.S. Navy photo by Cpl. Gabrielle Zagorski)