"Typically, swimming and snorkeling around the USS Arizona are not permitted. Only authorized professionals are allowed to visit the site, which typically includes National Park Service scientists and Navy divers, for example. Former FBI directors have visited Pearl Harbor on official business, but none going back to at least 1993 has gone snorkeling at the memorial, according to those familiar with their activities and a former government diver who spoke to AP on condition of anonymity for fear of retribution, AP wrote in the report."
"The diver said it was unusual for a director or anyone not connected to the memorial to be granted such access because the swims come with physical risks and present security, safety and logistical challenges. This excursion around the memorial site, AP reported, was not included in the FBI's news releases from Patel's visit to the state. The news releases did, however, highlight his tour of the FBI's field office in Honolulu and his meetings with the island's local law enforcement."
"According to a new report based on government emails purportedly obtained by the Associated Press, Patel took an exclusive excursion around the memorial site in a military-coordinated outing. The USS Arizona Memorial is built directly over the sunken battleship in Honolulu. The wreck has remained largely untouched since 1941 and is also a war grave with more than 900 sailors and marines still entombed within it."
"APs reporters noted that the news comes to light amid criticism of Patel's use of the FBI plane and global travel, which have blurred professional responsibilities with leisure activities. Patel has been under fire for his use of the governme"
FBI Director Kash Patel allegedly took an exclusive snorkel excursion around the USS Arizona Memorial during a Hawaii trip. The memorial sits over the sunken battleship USS Arizona in Honolulu, where more than 900 sailors and marines remain entombed and the wreck has largely remained untouched since 1941. Swimming and snorkeling around the memorial are typically not permitted, and access is usually limited to authorized professionals such as National Park Service scientists and Navy divers. Government emails reportedly obtained by Associated Press indicate the outing was military-coordinated and not included in FBI news releases about the visit. The report notes the access was unusual for someone not connected to the memorial and raises concerns about safety, security, and logistics amid broader criticism of Patel’s travel and use of government resources.
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