Pacific Missile Range Facility

06/03/2026

PMRF Announces Cancellation of Freedom Fest 2026

After careful consideration, the Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF) regretfully announces the cancellation of the upcoming Freedom Fest 2026 event originally scheduled for July 2, 2026. PMRF made this difficult decision after carefully assessing its ability to host an open base event while also performing its primary mission.

“While we are saddened to cancel Freedom Fest this year, we are extremely thankful to our staff, vendors, partners and residents who stood ready to celebrate with us,” said Captain Robert Prince, PMRF Commanding Officer. “Celebrating 250 years of independence is a monumental milestone, and we will continue to honor the legacy of our nation’s freedom through our daily mission. We appreciate the community’s support regarding this decision and look forward to celebrating together in the future.”

Because of PMRF’s commitment to the community, it was decided to cancel the event if it meant it could not be open to the public.

PMRF remains committed to fostering strong relationships within the community and to supporting our military families. We encourage everyone to continue to observe this historic year to celebrate 250 years of freedom.

PMRF looks forward to the opportunity to host Freedom Fest next year.

06/02/2026

Earlier this month PMRF hosted students and faculty from Kula Aupuni A Kahelelani Aloha (KANAKA) Public Charter School for a field trip to the cultural and historic sites on base. Students visited the Lua Kupapa’u O’ Nohili Crypt, Waiapua’a Bay and hiked to the Nohili Dunes where they practiced cultural protocol, learned about preservation sites and contributed towards the planting of native a’ali’i seedlings.

Through visits like these, the U.S. Navy provides opportunities for students to engage with PMRF’s history, mission and cultural significance while fostering meaningful connections with our island's students.

Mahalo to KANAKA for joining us at PMRF! And a special thanks to our Natural Resources, Security and Public Works departments, Sailors and supporting personnel for participating in this special visit.

05/28/2026

Honoring Our Nation’s Fallen Heroes on Memorial Day

"The best way to honor those that made the ultimate sacrifice in service is to enjoy the life that we have been given and to do so with reverence and appreciation for those who have sacrificed for the freedoms that we enjoy,” said PMRF Commanding Officer Capt. Robert Prince, in the keynote address at the Memorial Day service at Kauai Veterans Cemetery in Hanapepe.

The event, hosted by the Kauai Veterans Council, brought together veterans, community leaders and other members of the public, in solemn tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our Nation.

05/25/2026

05/21/2026

Malama Aina Day at PMRF Empowers Students with Hands-on Conservation Learning

The Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF) hosted Malama Aina Day, an annual environmental protection awareness event, bringing together 4th grade students from West Kaua`i on Friday, April 24, 2026. The event recognized PMRF’s shared responsibility to protect our island resources, while demonstrating the Navy’s commitment to environmental protection, conservation and historical preservation programs that directly support on-going mission readiness.

A major highlight of the event was the interactive learning experiences provided by PMRF staff biologists and partnering agencies to the more than 190 students in attendance, transforming the Shenanigans parking lot and lawn into an outdoor classroom! This year’s theme was “Planet vs Plastics”. The hands-on presentations covered various topics such as plastic waste recycling, meteorology, wildlife protection, energy conservation and more. The activities were designed to support student’s science, energy and ecology curriculum.

“Seeing the enthusiasm from the students today gives me great confidence in the future of our island's conservation efforts,” said Brooke McFarland, PMRF Natural Resources Manager. “Our work is often behind the scenes, so it was great to pull back the curtain and share this team effort between the Navy and our community partners.”

Malama Aina Day at PMRF helps set the foundation for developing connections that support critical efforts for environmental protection and compliance throughout the year.

“Environmental protection is an everyday mission for us,” said Capt. Robert Prince, Commanding Officer of PMRF. “It is more than meeting a requirement, it ensures sustainable training environments for our personnel, while providing ecological and historical value to the land we share. It's inspiring to see these students connect with the complex environmental work we do on base. Our goal is to show them that protecting our island’s natural resources is a vital, specialized mission that requires all of us working together."

Environmental protection does not stop at the fence line. Whether it involves protecting local watersheds and farmlands, supporting environmental agencies with data collection, installing west Kauai’s largest solar farm or managing native wildlife programs, the health of the environment is a shared community effort. PMRF remains committed to being a leader in island conservation and a dedicated partner to its surrounding community.

PMRF Natural Resources Department would like to thank the following agencies for their participation in Malama Aina Day 2026:

Aloun Farms
Applied Energy Services
County of Kauai – Division of Solid Waste
Department of Land and Natural Resources –Division of Aquatics Resources
Kauai Forestry Bird Restoration Project
Kauai Island Utility Cooperative
Koa Lani
Pacific Birds
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
PMRF, Barking Sands Fire Department
PMRF Morale, Welfare & Recreation
And the PMRF personnel who contributed to the success of this event.

For more information about PMRF, visit https://cnrh.navy.afpims.mil/Installations/PMRF-Barking-Sands/ or visit https://www.pmrfkauai.com/. PMRF is the world's largest instrumented multi-domain range, capable of supporting surface and sub-surface, air and space operations simultaneously and employs approximately 900 local residents and roughly 80 active-duty sailors and is the island's largest high-tech employer.

05/20/2026

We are honored to share these thoughtful thank you cards and messages from students who participated in our recent Malama Aina Day event. The event recognized PMRF’s shared responsibility to protect our island’s resources, while demonstrating the Navy’s commitment to environmental protection, conservation and cultural and historic preservation programs while directly support ongoing mission readiness.

We extend our sincere appreciation to the educators, partner organizations, staff, and volunteers whose support and dedication contributed to the success of this event. Most importantly, we thank the students for their engagement, enthusiasm and inspiring reflections that were shared through these heartfelt notes and artwork.

Together, we can continue to foster environmental awareness and encourage future generations to become responsible stewards of our island’s natural resources.

05/13/2026

PMRF Leadership recently visited Kīlauea Point National Wildlife Refuge to see first hand the incredible work being done to support and maintain the the Kauaʻi National Wildlife Refuge Complex by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service team.

On August 5, 2025 the Department of the Navy signed an $800k Cooperative Agreement award with the Friends of Kauaʻi Wildlife Refuge to support a multi-year project focused on expanding habitat for native seabirds and water birds, support aviation safety at PMRF by reducing Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) and advancing long-term conservation on Kaua‘i.

At Kīlauea Point National Wildlife Refuge, funding provided by the Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration (REPI) grant supports the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service team in their work to manage crucial bird habitat within the new predator exclusion fence and develop operational processes that will support this work into the future.

05/11/2026

PMRF recently hosted students from Kawaikini, a Hawaiian language Public Charter School located in Puhi, for a guided visit to the cultural and historic sites on base.

Students visited the Lua Kupapa’u O’ Nohili Crypt, Waiapua’a Bay and the Nohili Dunes where they practiced song and dance, honored cultural protocol, participated in a beach clean-up and planted native kou and a’ali’i seedlings.

Through visits like these, the U.S. Navy provides opportunities for students to engage with PMRF’s history, mission and cultural significance while fostering meaningful connections with our island students and surrounding communities.

Special thanks to PMRF's Natural Resources and Archeology teams for hosting this guided visit.

05/06/2026

Rain or shine our Seaborne Powered Target Unit (SEPTAR) supports the fleet by facilitating testing and training at PMRF.

SEPTAR builds and transports targets used on our range in support of all branches of the US military. By simulating a variety of threats, from small boat swarms to fast-attack patrol craft, SEPTAR allows our warfighters to track, target, and engage realistic scenarios in a safe, controlled environment..

From testing the latest defensive technologies to honing the skills of our Sailors, PMRF's SEPTAR unit plays a critical, behind-the-scenes role in maintaining our maritime superiority.

05/05/2026

PMRF Civilian Career Announcement - Now Hiring Electronics Engineer

PMRF, Barking Sands is hiring a full time, Electronics Engineer GS -0855-07 -09 to serve in the Range Department. To view the full job opportunity announcement, click here: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/867623500

Accepting applications online, May 4-13, 2026 only. Must be a U.S. Citizen, see announcement for more info. Apply today.

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled...