The 'Gray Beards' have left the building through attrition/retirement. What you have remaining are 'greenhorns' with a different outlook on life.
I'm referring to the 'iPhone' generation - millennials that have taken over the masses to replace those with work ethics that existed of past generations. The loyalty, hard work, diligent work ethics are things of the past. 

Another discerning factor is the loss of senator Inouye who brought countless $$$ into the state  with a leadership like no other. Hawaii voted in senators like Gabbard, Schatz and Hirono into office. They are more concerned about social programs/immigration. What have they done to contribute to Hawaii's overall good for the 'people'. 

As this world becomes more dangerous Pearl Harbor becomes strategically important in maintaining a navy to support the Asian arena. Without a quick turnaround of submarines/ ships the navy may as well close the shipyard and allocate the work to the other 3 more efficiently operating yards