evidence: Wake Island is situated in the Micronesia region of the Pacific Ocean, approximately 2,300 miles west of Honolulu, Hawaii. [...] Although geographically located in Micronesia, Wake Island is an unincorporated territory of the United States, administered by the U.S. Air Force. [...] Wake Island has a rich history, particularly during World War II when it served as a strategic outpost and witnessed several significant battles. It has also been used as a refueling stop for transpacific flights.