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THIS WEEK BIGEJ CLEAN-UP FOR COMMANDER’S CHALLENGE 3 BARGAIN BAZAAR GRAND REOPENING 4 EBEYE CAR CHASE PERSONNEL AND STUDENTS FROM USAG-KA MIT LL BWSI GRAND FINALE 8 DISEMBARK FROM THE USAV GREAT BRIDGE FOR A COMMANDER’S SUMMER CHALLENGE RTS MISSION NOTICE BEACH CLEAN-UP ON BIGEJ. SAFETY INFORMATION 2 JESSICA DAMBRUCH
RONALD REAGAN BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE TEST SITE MISSION ANNOUNCEMENT A RANGE OPERATION IS SCHED- 2021, IM AWA KO REKAUWO- EWOR AM KAJITOK JOUJ IM ULED FOR AUG. 11 - 12, 2021. TATA EJ JEN 7:18PM JOTA NAN CALL E LOK KWAJALEIN RANGE CAUTION TIMES ARE FROM 7:50 1:57 A.M. IN JIMAROK. SAFETY OPIJA RO ILO (805) 355- P.M. THROUGH 2:29 A.M. ON 4841. AUG. 12. THE BACKUP DAY OF MALO IM ENE KO ILO IOLAP IN 12 - 13 AUG HAS THE CAUTION AELON IN (MID-ATOLL CORRI- TIMES OF 7:18 P.M. THROUGH DOR) RENAJ KILOK JEN 4:01PM 1:57 A.M. DURING THIS TIME, A AWA ELKIN RAELEP ILO JILJI- CAUTION AREA WILL EXTEND LIMJUON (07) RAN IN AUGUST INTO THE OPEN OCEAN EAST 2021 NAN NE EDEDELOK KOKE- OF THE MID-ATOLL CORRIDOR. MELMEL KEIN. THE MID-ATOLL CORRIDOR LALE HOURGLASS AK ROLLER WILL BE CLOSED FROM 4:01 EO AN 31 RAN IN JULY NAN P.M. AUG. 7, 2021 THROUGH AM LALE IA KO REJ KILOK. NE MISSION COMPLETION. THE CAUTION AREA EXTENDS FROM THE SURFACE TO UNLIMITED ALTITUDE. SEE THE MAPS BELOW FOR THE CLOSED AREAS. QUESTIONS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO REA- GAN TEST SITE (RTS) MISSION SAFETY OFFICE AT (805) 355- 4841. JUON IEN KOKEMELMEL ENAJ KOMAN ILO RAN IN WEDNES- DAY, 11 RAN LOK NAN 12 RAN IN AUGUST 2021. AWA KO REKAU- WOTOTA EJ JEN 7:50PM AWA IN JOTA LOK NAN 2:29 A.M. IN JI- MAROK. RAN IN BACKUP EJ 12 LOK NAN 13 RAN IN AUGUST THE MID-ATOLL CORRIDOR WILL BE CLOSED FROM 4:01 P.M. AUG. 7 THROUGH MISSION COMPLETION. THE KWAJALEIN HOURGLASS The Kwajalein Hourglass is named for the insignia of Contents of the Hourglass are not necessarily official Garrison Commander.....................Col. Thomas Pugsley the U.S. Army's 7th Infantry Division, which liberated views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, De- Garrison CSM............Command Sgt. Maj. Ismael Ortega the island from the forces of Imperial Japan on Feb. partment of Defense, Department of the Army or US- Public Affairs Officer....................................Mike Brantley 4, 1944. The Kwajalein Hourglass is an authorized AG-KA. It is published Saturdays in accordance with Communications Manager............................Randall Hisle publication for military personnel, federal employees, Army Regulation 360-1. Editor............................................Jessica “JD” Dambruch contractor workers and their families assigned to U.S. Phone: Defense Switching Network 254-5169 Army Garrison-Kwajalein Atoll. Local phone: 5-5169 Saturday, AUGUST 7, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 32 2 The Kwajalein Hourglass
U.S. ARMY PHOTOS BY JESSICA DAMBRUCH U.S. Army Garrison-Kwajalein Atoll Commander Col. Thomas Pugsley, center, met with Kwajalein youth who completed the Child and Youth Services Commander’s Summer Challenge Aug. 1 at the Kwajalein Small Boat Marina. KWAJALEIN YOUTH COMPLETE CYS COMMANDER’S SUMMER CHALLENGE “If the reason you did this was so you Onboard, participants checked out could get a ride on the Great Bridge, you the three-level LCU and enjoyed the As the culminating service reward for did it for the wrong reasons… The pur- view from the prow before disembark- completing the Child and Youth Ser- pose of this event was to give you more ing, grabbing trash bags and gathering vices Summer Challenge, 19 youth from opportunities over the summer, to keep up beach trash in three teams. the Kwajalein community conducted you occupied, to help you get outside Of course, the reward trip wasn’t all a trash clean-up on the island of Bigej and to hammer home the important work and no play. During the 45-minute Aug. 1. lesson,” said Pugsley. “The lesson is to voyage to Bigej, the crew prepared an af- The second iteration of the month- be a better person, community member ternoon snack—pizza—and Capt. Ron long program challenges participants and neighbor—to take an opportunity Sylvester provided a tour of the bridge enrolled in grades 6 – 12 to complete an to take a look at yourself, improve your- and one of his famous “man overboard” array of academic, physical fitness and self and to be an active and contributing drills. Among the usual plastic bottles, environmental challenges: retrieving at member of society.” crushed aluminum cans and derelict least 300 pounds of trash, completing Though 20 youth completed the Bigej fishing buoys was an interesting find. an approved education project and per- event, one stayed behind: Ethan Acosta, Program advisor Nate Rios happened forming 28 hours of physical activity. who opted to complete his day’s duty as upon a cache of WWII-era glass Co- “I really enjoyed the physical activity a Kwajalein lifeguard so the beach would ca-Cola bottles which will be turned over part because I don’t go out very much,” not be left unguarded. to historical preservation authorities. said rising eighth-grader Rachel Harper. “It was nice just to do that and to get out of the house.” Harper fulfilled the requirement with volunteerism at the Bargain Bazaar and checked out island Spin and Boot Camp classes. The participants far exceeded pro- gram outcomes. Here are some startling program sta- tistics from program advisor Rachel Raczynski. Together, participants col- lected 6,523 pounds of trash. For those keeping count, that’s 523 pounds beyond 1 the overall goal. They also completed a total of 609 hours of physical activity collectively—more than 40 hours be- yond the collective goal; and completed the four-part educational challenge us- ing an array of options. Some preferred to compose a book summary. Others opted to conduct an interview, checked out Kwajalein’s WWII self-guided tour, made up their own “wild card” option or completed the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Lincoln Laboratory Bea- ver Works Summer Institute. Following a brief awards ceremony at the Small Boat Marina with U.S. Army Garrison-Kwajalein Atoll Commander Col. Thomas Pugsley, participants re- 2 ceived program certificates and boarded the USAV Great Bridge for a ride to Bigej for a Host Nation community engage- 1-2) Program participants conduct a beach clean-up on Bigej Aug. 1 after a journey on ment. the USAV Great Bridge. Saturday, AUGUST 7, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 32 3 The Kwajalein Hourglass
USAG-KA Commander Col. Thomas Pugsley, left, Yokwe Yuk Welcome Club Coordinator Kelly Redmond, right, and more than 50 shoppers prepare for the grand reopening of the Bargain Bazaar July 31 on Kwajalein. YOKWE YUK WELCOME CLUB’S BARGAIN BAZAAR NOW OPEN On July 31, U.S. Army Garrison-Kwa- jalein Atoll Commander Col. Thomas Pugsley and Yokwe Yuk Welcome Club Bargain Bazaar Coordinator Kelly Red- mond found themselves standing be- tween great bargains indoors and more than 50 shoppers outdoors. Pugsley raised the “Now Open” flag and held open the door for the Kwaja- lein and Ebeye residents who had come 1 to the grand reopening of the YYWC’s Bargain Bazaar thrift store. Redmond thanked all of the volunteers and YYWC secured merchandise in a command supporters who have worked to make a storage space. Teamwork like that is reopening day a dream come true. rare and appreciated. One might say The YYWC is an historic island orga- Kwajalein knows a good cause when it nization dating back to the 1960s. What sees one. began as a women’s club has expand- A few months later, the store was ed to include all members of the atoll ready for a reopening. Fast-forward to community interested in volunteering July 31: A host of volunteers from the their time to support education grants Kwajalein Boy Scouts and the YYWC led for schools in the Indo-Pacific region. a porch sale on the store lawn and then The Bargain Bazaar, a mainstay in that opened the shop just in time for back- program, regularly rakes in thousands to-school shopping. of dollars, said Redmond. Shoppers toted away paper bags full “The Bargain Bazaar is a great place to of clothing, home décor items and sup- volunteer, meet our neighbors on Ebeye plies for kitchens and classrooms. and to enjoy island life while contribut- “We’re here today to focus on com- ing to a great cause,” she said. munity service and character-build- So why close such a great store? Here’s ing,” said Scoutmaster Anthony Strong, where the story gets a little bizarre: a of the Scouts’ volunteerism. “This is a few months back, a water leak caused good cause we are happy to support.” partial damage to the ceiling and walls 2 of the retail space. With help of a team comprised of USAG-KA Department of Public Works personnel, Logcap con- tract partners and a host of repair and construction experts, repairs to the re- tail space began. During construction, the USAG-KA Directorate of Host Nation Activities 1) Nancy Bradshaw, center, and Dani Makovec, right, volunteer inside the Bar- gain Bazaar July 31. 2) A gentleman and a Soldier: Col. Thomas Pugsley, USAG-KA commander, holds the door for numerous ladies on reopening day. 3) USAG-KA Com- mand Sgt. Maj. Ismael Ortega, left, Pugs- ley, right, and members of the Kwajalein Boy Scouts meet together outside the Bar- 3 gain Bazaar following the porch sale. U.S. ARMY PHOTOS BY JESSICA DAMBRUCH Saturday, AUGUST 7, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 32 4 The Kwajalein Hourglass
HOW TO Donate to THE YYWC Bargain Bazaar • • Jewelry, sunglasses and hats Home appliances, cooking items, and dinnerware Before donating, send the following in- • School supplies formation to the coordinator: • Arts and crafts items Are you interested in donating items to the • your quarters number • Home decor items Bargain Bazaar? Check out these tips below • your street address • Holiday decorations and from Yokwe Yuk Welcome Club Bargain • clear directions and/or landmarks costumes Bazaar Coordinator Kelly Redmond. where you will leave donation, i.e., front door, back patio, etc. What Not to Donate By Kelly Redmond • the estimated size and description Please do not donate winter clothes, of donations, including number and cosmetics, medications, household The Bargain Bazaar welcomes donations size of bags and boxes, i.e., yard size cleaning supplies, and pantry items. of gently used items to sell. Proceeds or kitchen size trash bags, grocery Some, but not all electronics and elec- support education grants and scholar- bags, small, medium or large boxes. tronic media are acceptable for dona- ships in the Indo-Pacific region. • Clearly mark your donations “Bar- tion. gain Bazaar” and separate them Please check in with a YYWC represen- Tips for Drop-Off Donations from other items. tative prior to donation. Please include Donations may be left outside the BB. instruction manuals when possible. If possible, please leave these items un- What to Donate der a waterproof cover or put them in a Volunteer safety is our first concern. weatherproof tub. For all donated items, please wrap glass, Pick-ups for Bargain Bazaar donations knives, sharp and pointed items and la- can be also fulfilled through the Kwaja- bel them as such. Please package fragile lein Boy Scouts and are coordinated by items so they will not break. Your donations to the Bargain Bazaar are a Yokwe Yuk Welcome Club representa- Donations of grocery bags, reusable greatly appreciated. All proceeds benefit tive. bags and any type of storage container Marshallese and Micronesian education you wish to donate are appreciated. Oth- through the Yokwe Yuk Welcome Club’s Donation Pick-Ups er items eligible for donation are: YYWC Education Assistance Committee fund. For pick-ups, please inform the deliv- • Books, puzzles and games For more information on the YYWC or ery crew of any large objects, such as vac- • Prewashed garments and gently The Bargain Bazaar, or to join or volunteer, uums or microwaves, as this information used clothing, footwear and ra- please check @Kwaj YYWC and @Kwaj Bar- assists in scheduling the pick-up route. ingear for children and adults gain Bazaar YYWC on Facebook. U.S. ARMY PHOTO BY JESSICA DAMBRUCH 1 COURTESY OF KELLY REDMOND 2 3 U.S. ARMY PHOTO BY JESSICA DAMBRUCH 4 COURTESY OF KELLY REDMOND 1) Members of the Heavy Equipment crew who repaired the Bargain Bazaar pose for a photo. 2) Just a few of the hardworking volunteers at the Bargain Bazaar. Back row left to right: Gail Jackson, Claire Perdue, Sandee Colby, Dani Makovec, Ellen Potts, Joanna Battise and Nancy Bradshaw. Front row left to right: Shellyann Hazzard, Julie Makovec and Abri Makovec. 3) From left to right, Betma P. Alfred, Fumiko L. Kemem and Leilani J. Alfred are volunteers who made a flower garland to decorate the porch for the Bargain Bazaar’s reopening. 4) Members of the Kwajalein Boy Scouts of America assisted with a large porch sale prior to the reopening. Saturday, AUGUST 7, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 32 5 The Kwajalein Hourglass
NEW STAFF, RENOVATIONS FOR KWAJALEIN SCHOOLS New faces, upgrades to facilities and a se- ries of renovations are just a few of the changes island students will encounter on their first day of school Aug. 11. Both George Seitz Elementary School and Kwajalein High School have re- ceived telecommunications upgrades, new classroom furniture and fixtures. During recess this year, GSES students will climb on playground equipment in- stalled after a schoolwide consensus was reached. A complete renovation of the high school science labs is nearly com- plete. Most notably, the school community has changed. New staff are on their way. The newest members of the Ri-Katak student body will join Carrie Corley’s kindergarten class. Some new students will transition back to in-person instruc- U.S. ARMY PHOTO BY JESSICA DAMBRUCH tion after months of stateside virtual learning. For the Pugsley family, the back-to- Kwajalein School System Head of School Paul Uhren, center, leads students and par- school season is especially meaningful ents in the Pledge of Allegiance during the 2020 George Seitz Elementary School Vet- this year. erans Day Ceremony. “My daughter was out for spring break when COVID hit. She was in first grade, of both worlds.” employer he was loyal to their school and she hasn’t spent a day in the class- As head of school, Uhren finds his “unless Kwajalein sends a helicopter for room since,” wrote USAG-KA Com- greatest rewards in coordinating learn- me.’” mander Col. Thomas Pugsley, a father of ing opportunities for students with the Gerber will continue teaching science two school-aged children. “That was 18 island’s school team. He thinks big in courses until a new instructor arrives. months ago.” the island’s small town: Anything can He expressed deep gratitude to be able Though Pugsley’s spouse, Shawna pose a student enrichment opportunity. to serve the community as an adminis- Hughes, stepped up to help facilitate trator and use the full range of his skills. their children’s education, their daugh- Changing Faces at KSS He appreciates the strong community ter, Elena, now entering third grade, In the coming weeks, two new English school support and the chance to con- looks forward to attending classes in the teachers will join the school team. Cur- tinue nurturing the talented student island’s one-of-a-kind school system. rent openings in science and high school body. counseling will be fulfilled by existing “We really get to invest in kids here School on Kwajalein staff until new educators have arrived. and hope to see them reach their goals Since its opening in 1956 as a Navy Though the faces of school staff may and dreams,” he said. Overseas Dependent School, the Kwa- change, it remains steadfast in its mis- Knowing education is a team effort, jalein School System has remained sion of student support, said Uhren. Gerber extends heartfelt gratitude to all unique among military education sites “Every year there is some change in of the KSS educators who have preced- as the world’s only private, U.S. govern- staffing,” he said. “With change comes ed him. ment-owned school on a U.S. military new ideas to enhance the learning of “Things are always changing and installation. KSS is currently managed all. I am excited about our new staff sometimes those changes are not as through Amentum-DynCorp Interna- who are joining the Kwajalein School.” predictable as we would like,” he said. tional’s contract with the U.S. govern- Pugsley acknowledges the logisti- “There are so many valuable people ment. Its staff remain steadfast in their cal challenges of staffing at a distance who have built this school into what it commitment to student learning. during the pandemic. He reassures par- is, and I recognize the efforts of others The contractual agreement for the ents that their students will have the who have come before me. I certain- school aligns its programs closely with support and resources they need. ly intend to support students as well DODEA standards—the Department of “We continually strive to provide the as possible amidst any changes. There Defense Education Activity that coordi- best school services possible for the en- are new teachers coming on board who nates K-12 education for the DOD—and tire team and to look for new and in- are going to do amazing things and we ensures a transition for students en- novative ways to better align with the will always want to recognize that those tering stateside schools with few gaps, needs of the community,” said Pugsley, who have impacted our students and according to KSS Head of School, Paul of the search for staff. “Being as isolat- community can never be fully replaced Uhren. ed as we are, here, it is sometime diffi- in the same way.” KSS secures internationally recog- cult to fill critical positions within the Gerber is enthusiastic for classes to nized accreditation for its diploma schools, Child and Youth Services or begin and to work with the school team. through Cognia, a non-governmental the Child Development Center, but we “There are many things that get me organization that certifies primary and expect the Amentum-DI team to work excited about the upcoming school secondary schools around the world, tirelessly to ensure we are providing the year—the greatest one being the quality and by the North Central Association best level of service possible.” of our students,” said Gerber. “In terms of Colleges and Schools. A graduating To do so, some teachers will assume of working with the team, I think we senior has only to apply to the school of new roles. This year, KSS announced in- are all in this together. … I truly hope their choice, and their diploma will be coming KHS Principal Matthew Gerber, to make this the most positive place to recognized as valid. who has pursued his dream to work as teach in, as well as an engaging place to “That diploma assures the colleges our a school administrator on Kwajalein for learn. I look forward to building toward requirements meet specific standards, more than a decade. that goal every day with our team.” which makes the students eligible to ap- “This opportunity is the reason I pur- Anyone committed to facilitating a ply for admission,” said Uhren. “The stu- sued school administration from the supportive educational experience for dents are exposed to the American cur- beginning,” said Gerber, who has also the island’s students could also have a riculum while living in the Marshallese worked as an associate principal in Lin- fascinating reading list. What books culture. Hopefully for them it is the best coln, Nebraska. He once told a previous might Gerber—whose own science Saturday, AUGUST 7, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 32 6 The Kwajalein Hourglass
classes conducted STEM workshops The last big renovation at KHS includ- Here’s How to Get Involved for younger children and publish their ed the complete overhaul of the library. KSS encourages parents to be active in coral research online—recommend to Currently, both science labs are being their child’s education in each grade young people? refurbished. Improvements are coming level. Among the array of opportunities The answer might surprise you: soon to the Home Economics classroom, available are participation at School Ad- “Many kids read a ton, but a lot of the and it would be impossible to miss the visory Council meetings; volunteering at content is online. I highly encourage new PA system at the KHS Davye-Davis schoolwide activities or with the Parent students to unplug and grab any book Multi-Purpose Room. Teacher Organization; sponsoring Mar- they are interested in and to engage in shallese students and parents for school content online that will inform them Upcoming Activities functions; and sharing valuable exper- and benefit them in some way.” This year, get ready for all the usual great tise and skill at classroom job talks and events—and a few new surprises—in- school career fairs. Welcome Back to School cluding band concerts; themed career For more information, contact George For students and parents alike, a new events for trade, college and military; the Seitz Elementary School at 5-3601 and school year presents a clean slate and a George Seitz Elementary School STEM Kwajalein High School at 5-2011. chance to grow and explore. As a father, fair; Ri-Katak Exchange Student Visit Soldier and former professor himself, Day; and of course, Manit Day. Pugsley embraces the qualitative change Kwaj life offers for his family in their new island home. “Change is always difficult: uncomfort- able, even,” he said. “It’s in our nature to be wary of it, but it is also a necessity if we are to improve. Thus, change should be looked at as an opportunity and not always considered in a negative light.” As students and parents on Ebeye and Kwajalein get ready to start the year, Ger- ber has a welcome message for them: “We are so thankful and blessed to serve your family and students at our school. When parents send their kids to us, they are entrusting us with the most valuable things in this world, and we take that seriously. We truly hope your stu- dent’s story is an incredibly positive one and launches forward.” Recent Changes at KSS Keep an eye out for the exciting new changes in the Kwajalein School Sys- tems facilities. At George Seitz Elemen- COURTESY OF MIKE BRANTLEY tary School, recently completed projects include new playground equipment and new flooring in the K-6 school building. Wait for it: These bike racks at Kwajalein High School won’t be empty for long. Back-to-School Days for the Kwajalein School System First Day of School at George Seitz Elementary All students and their families are invited to join us at the flagpole for the raising of our U.S. flag on the first day of school, Aug. 11. Please meet at 8:25 a.m. at the elementary school flagpole. GSES K - 6 Kwajalein High School School Supplies Day Back to School 3:30 – 4 p.m. Aug. 10 7 – 12 Locker Set-Up 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Aug. 10 All George Seitz Elementary School Students! Drop off All Kwajalein High School stu- your school supplies at your dents are invited to get their classroom before school lockers ready before school starts. starts. Saturday, AUGUST 7, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 32 7 The Kwajalein Hourglass
From left: EJ Subille, Evening Stambaugh, Abri Makovec, Mason Aljure and Crimson Stambaugh review program code before the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Lincoln Laboratory Beaver Works Summer Institute grand finale Aug. 2 at the Ebeye Jabro Sports Complex. REINVENTING THE WHEELS: MIT LL BWSI RACECAR PROGRAM A SUCCESS dents grew more confident in their dig- as part of its challenge, and soon team- ital literacy skills and acquired practical mates were scrambling to reprogram A little science went a long way on Ebeye technical knowledge that will enrich any their cars. Aug. 2, as high school students from Eb- computer or science-based project they Looking on as students quickly repro- eye and Kwajalein showcased their tech- undertake. grammed their cars, Sebastian discussed nological teamwork during the grand RACECAR is easily adapted to different the issue: “The students knew if they finale of the Massachusetts Institute of grade levels and was an ideal program need to adjust some things in their code, Technology, Lincoln Laboratory Beaver for Kwajalein, said Willis. It provided they should have a plan to do that.” Works Summer Institute: Autonomous numerous opportunities for students to As he spoke, one team, testing its RACECAR Grand Prix. develop team communication and pro- settings, knocked several plastic road The evening event at the Ebeye Jabro totyping skills while exploring autono- markers off the course. Sports Complex was the culmination of mous machine-learning. Plus, it’s just “I think some teams took that to a multi-week, intensive summer insti- generally fun driving mini cars around. heart,” he said. tute. Five teams of Ebeye and Kwajalein The MIT LL BWSI RACECAR 2021 also The teammates exhibited something high school students demonstrated their achieved numerous milestones. It is the more during their trials: camaraderie. new array of skills. Utilizing practical first BWSI outreach initiative to include They cheered on their teammates’ weeks technical knowledge in a team-based students from Kwajalein and Ebeye in a of hard work, even as some cars went off- environment, they had learned to build, live, synchronous learning environment. course. By the end of the course trials, all program and drive small remote-con- What was the best part about partici- traveled refined routes and responded trolled vehicles on a pint-sized challenge pating in the program? more accurately to their programmers. course. “Teamwork,” responded Aiti Drebon, Where results were on-target, advisors As they worked, students had built a rising senior at Kwajalein Atoll High awarded superlative honors for the top technological know-how and confidence School on Guegeegue. “It was so fun.” coding and leadership skills that got as they refined and applied their com- Teamwork came in handy before and them there. puter coding skills to teach their vehi- during the event, as several teams dis- Who knew that a mini racetrack would cles to respond to specific directives: to covered their cars’ sensors responded be the ideal place to perform science? move, avoid obstacles, navigate using a differently to daylight on the racetrack. Now, as the program advisors look to visual sensor, detect objects and travel BWSI foregrounds the testing process BWSI 2022, Sebastian is proud of the through different environments. The students were joined by MIT LL program instructors Dr. Sarah Willis, Jon Schoenenberger, Dr. Karyn Lund- berg, Dr. Tommy Sebastian and Ranny Ranis and teachers, parents, leadership from the Marshall Islands, U.S. Army Garrison-Kwajalein Atoll and the Ron- ald Reagan Ballistic Missile Defense Test Site. Before the night was through, some students would win bragging rights and program honors. With Ranis translating her remarks into Marshallese, Willis explained the program outcomes and course technol- ogy: The cars follow directives with the U.S. ARMY PHOTOS BY JESSICA DAMBRUCH help of sensors, including color and depth cameras and a laser radar that op- erate on top of the remote-control car Ready to roll: A mini car is staged on the raceway before the MIT LL BWSI grand fina- base. le. Teams guided their cars through three checkpoint challenges during the culminat- During the program, all of the stu- ing program event. Saturday, AUGUST 7, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 32 8 The Kwajalein Hourglass
skills the students have learned in their respective teams. “We’ve helped them find opportuni- ties to share the load and responsibility,” Sebastian said. Now in its sixth program year, MIT LL BWSI RACECAR 2021 is the second iter- ation of BWSI on USAG-KA. It follows closely on the heels of the 2020 software-focused pilot program, in which students coded and operated a game-based environment using artifi- cial intelligence. The overwhelming success of the pi- lot forged a collaboration between MIT LL and U.S. Army Child and Youth Ser- 2 vices, Installation Management Com- mand-Pacific Region and secured sup- port for this year’s endeavor. Recent additional community en- richment activities include community astronomy nights on Kwajalein which included a guest speaker and celestial viewing through a high-resolution tele- scope. 4 1 5 U.S. ARMY PHOTOS BY JESSICA DAMBRUCH 1) Young Ebeye residents check out prog- seph, left, reacts as teammate Tabukle ress on the racetrack before the grand fi- Weto, right, works out a programming nale. 2) Dr. Sarah Willis addresses BWSI issue for their vehicle. 5) From left: Man- participants at the Jabro Sports Com- ning the controls, Aiti Drebon, center, plex on Ebeye. 3) Jesse Mote drives his Abri Makovec, Onismus Anjolok and Dr. team car through a checkpoint during Tommy Sebastian check out the team’s the pre-finale testing period. 4) The car stopping and starting point. 3 wasn’t supposed to do that: Bernez Jo- Saturday, AUGUST 7, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 32 9 The Kwajalein Hourglass
tos to kwajalei R pho nho d YOU urg en lAs s s@ m. AME VIEW @AMENTUM.co NTUM.com . HELP DO FROM KWAJ gLAss our CUM h ein E NT KW jal AJ L IFE. se kwa nd photos to 1 2 U.S. ARMY PHOTOS BY JESSICA DAMBRUCH 4 3 5 6 1) It’s not unusual: For your convenience, an ironing board has been installed near the trash can outside of the Tropics BQ. 2-3) Bigej contains remnants of equip- ment from WWII or later: Pictured here are the remains of construction equip- ment found on opposite sides of the is- land. 4) The jawbone of a wild pig makes a convenient hiding place for a hermit crab. 5) Jonie’s name is carved in these twin palm tree trunks in the Bigej forest. 6) Over the years, a cascading pile of re- bar has tumbled over onto the beach at Bigej. 7) A Marshallese father points out something in the water to a child on a fer- ry ride to Ebeye last week. 7 Saturday, AUGUST 7, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 32 10 The Kwajalein Hourglass
U.S. ARMY GARRISON-KWAJALEIN ATOLL CHILD AND YOUTH SERVICES NAMO WETO YOUTH CENTER CYS SPOTLIGHT Tuesdays - Closed Wednesdays - Tremendous Trivia - 4:30 p.m. Thursdays- Movies or documentary with popcorn - 3 p.m. Fridays - Frappaccinos - 4 p.m. CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Sports Saturdays - Smoothies - 3:30 p.m. Start Smart Sports - Ages 3 - 5: Sundays - Art Activity Soccer - Registration begins Aug. 8 - 22. Baru Classroom Season runs Sept. 1 - 22 Fridays are Water Play Days for infants Youth Center Special Events and young toddlers. Saturdays are Upcoming Dates To Remember Water Play Days for toddlers. Please Aug. 8 - Back to School Bash Aug. 10 - First Day of Pre-K send your child with water clothes, dry Pool Party - 5 - 7 p.m. clothes, a towel and swim diaper (if Aug. 15 - Crayon Melt Art - 4:30 p.m. needed). SCHOOL-AGE CARE Aug. 22 - Kool-Aid Playdough - 5:15 p.m. Regular programming: Begins Aug. 11 Aug. 29 - Slime Making - 5:15 p.m. Tuesdays - Art Bako Classroom Wednesdays - Functional Fitness/Cul- Tuesdays - STEAM Swim Day. Please Parent Information ture send your child with water clothes, dry Thursdays - STEM Parent Advisory Board Open House - clothes, a towel and swim diaper (if Fridays - Recreation Please come and get information on up- needed). Saturdays - Character Counts coming events and register for activities Wednesdays - STEAM Functional Fitness all day Aug. 7 in Central Registration. 4-H Thursday - Pre-K music class Week of Aug. 24 - 27, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. CYS will be closed Sept. 4 for a staff train- Saturday - Pre-K music class Register in Central Registration ing day. STEAM Open Rec- Aug. 28, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays - Swim Day. Please send your child with water clothes, a towel, and Sports dry clothes. Soccer- Registration begins Aug. 8 – 22. Wednesdays - Functional Fitness Season runs Sept. 2 – 30. Thursdays - Library Register in Central Registration. Space is limited. Saturday, AUGUST 7, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 32 11 The Kwajalein Hourglass
WUTMI REPORTS PRIMARY PHONE LINE OUT OF ORDER In June 2021, The Kwajalein Hourglass printed program information received from the new Ebeye office Weto in Mour, a branch of Women United Together Marshall Islands. The office is a center to help women aged 14 and older who have been victims of domestic abuse, sexual violence and harassment. The phone number provided in the pamphlets circulated this spring is cur- rently not operational. Weto in Mour has provided additional office phone numbers for 24-hour ser- vice below. At the time of this writing, neither WUTMI nor U.S. Army Garri- son-Kwajalein Atoll has identified these phone numbers as private or confiden- tial lines. Main Ebeye Office: 625-4296 Additional Office Phone Numbers 455-1724 456-1724 456-6409 GET HELP NOW. DON’T WAIT. U.S. Army Garrison-Kwajalein Atoll val- ues every member of the atoll commu- nity. No matter whether you are on Ebeye or Kwajalein, if you are a Marshallese girl or woman who has been assaulted or is ex- periencing sexual harassment, don’t wait to get help. These violent acts are crimes. Perpetrators can face incarceration, prosecution, in a court of law, jailtime and being barred from USAG-KA for life. If you feel you are in danger, go to a pastor, chaplain, teacher, a police officer or someone you trust to listen to you and take action. If you are on Kwajalein and need help, call 9-1-1 or Security and Access Control at 5-4445. NEW PHONE NUMBERS: Main Ebeye Office: 625-4296 BUKOT JIBAN KIO. JAB KATOR. 455-1724 E AORAK AOLEP RO REJ MOUR IM JER- 456-1724 BAL ILO JUKJUK IN BAR IN ION USAG-KA JEKRON NE KWOJ JOKE ION EBEYE AK 456-6409 ION KWAJALEIN, NE KWOJ JUON IAN KORA AK JIRON IN MAJOL AK KWO ENJAK BWE MOUR IN AM EJ BAR ILO KAMAKOKO, JOUIJ CW3 Michael Schafer IM JAB KATOR AK KWON BUKOT JIBAN. DRINANA REIN RENAJ JELMAI JIKIN EK- SHARP Victim Advocate JET KO IM KALBUJ IM BAR BAR JEN ION US- Work: 805 355 3421 AG-KA NE KWOJ ENJAK KE KWOJ BED ILO KAUWOTATA, JOUJ IM BUKOT JIBAN IBEN USAG-KA SHARP Pager: DRI-KAKI ILO KABUN KO, BULIJMAN RO, AK RO KWOJ KOTMANE BWE REN JIBAN 805 355 3241 #0100 NE KO BAR ION KWAJALEIN IN IM KWOJ AIKUJ JIBAN, KIR LOK 9-1-1, IM BAR SECURI- TY AND ACCESS CONTROL ILO 5-4445. DOD SAFE Helpline: 877 995 5247 Contact the USAG-KA Sexual Harassment/ Assault Response and Prevention Victim Advocate Saturday, AUGUST 7, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 32 12 The Kwajalein Hourglass
U.S. SPACE AND MISSILE DEFENSE COMMAND HISTORY In August 1958, as the initial design con- cepts continued to evolve, Nike-Zeus saw “an extensive re-evaluation of the launching concept.” New emphasis was placed on the re- view of the underground or silo launch- ing concept. Until this time, the design plans had followed a research and devel- opment pit type launcher. The drawings for the R&D pit type launcher were completed in late 1958. Ultimately, it was determined that the underground launchers were superior. The White Sands (New Mexico) launchers follow the pit type launch COURTESY OF U.S. SPACE AND MISSILE DEFENSE COMMAND concept while the Kwajalein launchers at Mt. Olympus follow what became the In this U.S. Space and Missile Defense Command courtesy photo, a Nike-Zeus standard underground launch concept. Winged Configuration is staged on Launcher 753 in August 1958. TRAVEL AND FLIGHT INFORMATION RMI TRAVEL aDVISORY RMI COVID-19 TRAVEL United Airlines Flights test one to three days before travel- ADVISORY United Airlines has confirmed reinsti- ing. This is a requirement of the & RESTRICTIONS tution of the full Island Hopper flight Centers for Disease Control to enter ISSUANCE 28: APPLIES schedule. Please note that the travel ban the United States. THROUGH Aug. 31, 2021 for the Republic of the Marshall Islands is still in effect and all flights are subject • Call the Kwajalein Hospital to As of July 30, 2021, an extension of to change. schedule your test at 5-2223. The the total suspension of international cost for the test is $125. Passengers travelers coming into the RMI via air WEEKLY JULY-OCTOBER must bring a copy of their UA flight travel will continue until otherwise an- Check-In Times itinerary at the time of appointment as proof of flight. nounced. UA 155 - 3:30 - 4:45 p.m. UA 154 - 10:45 - 11:15 a.m. • All passengers tested are required to For more information about the Re- pick up results at 4 p.m. on the day public of the Marshall Islands issuanc- WEEKLY JULY-OCTOBER FLIGHTS of testing. es, please contact the Commander’s Mondays- UA 155 - (HNL) Hotline at 5-1098 or the USAG-KA Tuesdays- UA 154 - (GUM) For UA departure policies and requirements, Host Nation Office at 5-5235. contact Aliceia Haacke at 805-355-1015 or Electronic Guam Customs, 805-355-4852. For more information on Quarantine Agency Form outbound test requirements, contact the The Guam Customs and Quarantine Kwajalein Hospital at 5-2223. Agency form has transitioned to an Electronic Declaration Form. All pas- ATI FLIGHTS sengers and crew arriving and process- ATI flights now occur on a twice weekly ing into the Guam International Airport basis. Additional flights are for cargo Main Terminal will fill out the EDF on movement. Check with your ATI flight their mobile devices or desktop comput- representative to confirm check-in and ers, 72 hours prior to their arrival into flight departure times. Guam. United encourages everyone to take What does this mean for the community? advantage of the 3-day eligibility win- • Guidelines for incoming passen- dow prior to boarding for a completely gers remain the same touchless entry process with Guam Cus- • Outbound passengers will have toms. Links are as follows: more opportunities to depart • Travel remains official for duty Mobile device link: https://traveller.gua- only. Please note the RMI travel medf.landing.cards ban is still in effect Desktop computer: https://guamedf. OUTBOUND ATI landing.cards SCREENING PROCESS The ATI medical screening process has The EDF kiosks are accessible in Guam changed. airport baggage claim area for conve- • You must visit the hospital to com- nience. plete your medical clearance on the last business day before your flight. Flight Requirements • Monday and Tuesday departures are • No COVID-19 test is required if fly- screened ing on the ATI or United Airlines 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturday. if you are flying on official govern- ment orders. All other UA passen- U.S. ARMY PHOTO BY JESSICA DAMBRUCH gers must have a negative COVID-19 Saturday, AUGUST 7, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 32 13 The Kwajalein Hourglass
Sign up for your ARMA Account. All routine service order requests for Bachelor Quarters and Army Family Housing must be reported through ArMA. Reporting jobs using ArMA provides residents with the ability to send pictures and have permanent records of their issues. Register for your account and submit tickets at https://www.armymainte- nance.com. To report emergency service order requests, call 5-3550. Examples of emergency SORs include major water leaks, loss of all AC, no operational toilets, inoperable appliances, plumbing, smoke detectors or door locks. For ArMA questions, contact Scott Hill at 5-0133 or michael.s.hill86.civ@ mail.mil. Saturday, AUGUST 7, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 32 14 The Kwajalein Hourglass
CLASSIFIEDS The community wants to hear from you. Email announcements and advertisements to kwajaleinhourglass@dyn-intl.com Wednesday by close of business. Ads received after deadline will be published in the next issue of The Kwajalein Hourglass. HELP WANTED Tribalco seeks an Enterprise Ser- To research and apply for govern- vices Customer Support Manager, ment employment opportunities on Cyber Security Specialist, Op- U.S. Army Garrison-Kwajalein Atoll erations Manager, Configuration and worldwide, visit usajobs.gov. Manager, Telecommunications Done hiring? Write to kwajalein. Infrastructure SME/Planner and hourglass@dyn-intl.com to remove Systems administrator. Candidates your listing. must meet job requirements. Con- tact Tribalco Human Resources at Truestone, an AKIMA company, 5-4344. For more information, visit USAG-KA Yard of the Month Contest seeks a telephone operator. For www.tribalco.com/careers.html. more information about this posi- tion and to apply, please click the Truestone is hiring for a fiber/cable URL below to visit https://akima.ta- leo.net/careersection/akimallc_cs/ technician and a communications Congratulations to Eleanor Talich, first winner of the US- clerk/specialist. For more informa- jobdetail.ftl?job=TRU01055&tz=G- tion, contact Tribalco Human Re- AG-KA Yard of the Month Contest. Eleanor won a large piz- MT-05%3A00&tzname=. sources at 5-4344 and visit https:// za from the Sunrise Bakery Pizza Kitchen and a two-hour Substitute teachers wanted. Kwa- www.akima.com/careers/. Appli- golf cart rental. cants must meet job requirements. jalein School System seeks stu- dent-centered adults available from KaiHonua is hiring for interme- Want to join the contest? All residents who live in Army 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. to serve as sub- stitute teachers or teacher aids. Con- diate and senior network tech- Family Housing are eligible to win prizes. The island Hous- nicians. For more information or tact Paul Uhren for more information to apply, please contact Tribalco ing Office will choose three houses for consideration with at uhrenp@kwajalein-school.com or Human Resources at 5-4344 and one winner announced monthly. For more information, call 5-3601. visit https://honuservices.jobs.net/ USAG-KA Public Affairs at 5-4848. page/kaihonua. Applicants must USAG-KA Child and Youth Ser- meet job requirements. vices seeks a Lead Preschool Teacher. Send your resume to CYS TRAINING Coordinator Dr. Stephanie McCutch- Building Manager Evacuation eon at stephanie.mccutcheon@ Coordinator Training (Required dyn-intl.com. for all managers by AR 420-1). Kwajalein training occurs on the USAG-KA CYS seeks a Sports first and third Wednesdays of each and Fitness teacher. This position month beginning at 10 a.m. in is unaccompanied. Requirements: the Religious Education Building. Earned undergraduate degree in Roi-Namur training occurs on the physical education, recreation or second Wednesday each month related field with six months’ experi- at 9:30 a.m. at the C-building. Call ence in a sports program or two years 5-3364 to register. in a similar program with individual and team sports. Send resumes to ENVIRONMENTAL NOTICES Dr. Stephanie McCutcheon at steph- Recycle Safely. Please ensure that anie.mccutcheon@dyn-intl.com and all aluminum cans are separated apply online at WRSSrecruiting.com, from household trash to prevent requisition ID: 2101305. damage to the island incinerator. Construction on the George Seitz Elementary School playground is in Doing your part keeps our island progress. Please avoid all construction areas highlighted in red until Community Bank seeks a part-time clean. For more information, con- all structures are complete. Banking Center Service Specialist, tact DI Environmental at 5-1134. or teller, and a Banking Center Op- NOTICES at 5-3450. erations Supervisor. Submit applica- EVENTS ArMA Account. All routine service tions and resumes to www.dodcom- Kwajalein Swim Team Fall Season. order requests for Bachelor Quar- Small Boat Marina Summer 2021 munitybank.com. Contact Rita Pyne Practice begins Aug. 16 at the Mil- ters and Army Family Housing Hours of Operation are now through at 5-2152 for more information. lican Family Pool. Practice Starts must be reported through ArMA. Oct. 31 from 8 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Ques- Monday, Aug. 16 at the Family Pool. Reporting jobs using ArMA pro- tions? Call the Small Boat Marina at Nan, Inc. seeks a qualified quality Ages 12 and older meet at 8:15 a.m. vides residents with the ability to 5-3643. control manager and site safety and (senior squad); ages 9 - 12 meet at send pictures and have permanent health officer. To apply, visit www. 9:30 a.m. (junior squad); and ages 8 records of their issues. Alcoholics Anonymous open nanhawaii.com and contact Clint and younger meet at 10:30 a.m. Register for your account and meetings are Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. Ueatari or Kevin Short at 5-2632, A parent meeting will convene submit tickets at https://www.army- in the REB, Room 213. 5-1260 or 5-2998. at the pool Aug. 16 at 9:30 a.m. maintenance.com. To report emer- or 10:30 a.m. for registration, gency service order requests, call Ongoing Smoking and Tobacco Tribalco seeks experienced and payment, meeting coaches and 5-3550. Examples of emergency Cessation. Please call the EAP at highly motivated senior, mid- and ju- a question and answer session. SORs include major water leaks, 5-5362 or make an appointment with nior network technicians to join their Registration costs $100. loss of all AC, no operational toi- a physician. team. Apply via http://www.tribalco. lets, inoperable appliances, plumb- com/jobs.html. Kwajalein Ukulele Club. The Kwa- ing, smoke detectors or door locks. Tobacco Use on USAG-KA. Smok- jalein Ukulele Club is open to uku- For ArMA questions, contact Scott ing is permitted in designated smok- RGNext, LLC seeks qualified can- lele enthusiasts of all ages and skill Hill at 5-0133 or michael.s.hill86. ing areas. Smoking and cigarette didates to fill several open positions levels. Bring your uke and join us civ@mail.mil. butt receptacles must be at least 50 on Kwaj and Roi in engineering, for a strum-along each Friday in feet from the entrance of facilities. technical and other areas. For more CRC room 6 from 6 – 7:30 pm. This The Kwajalein Girl Scouts are USAG-KA Policy Memorandum information and to apply, go to www. club is free for everyone. Join the open to all school-aged K-12 girls 600-8 protects others from the neg- rgnext.com. mailing list to receive updates and on Kwajalein (USAGSO.org). Mem- ative impact of tobacco use. Smok- sheet music: kwajukeclub@gmail. bership fees are $45. Also seeking ing cessation programs are avail- Amentum seeks qualified candi- com. adult volunteers. For registration able. Contact Mary Beth Dawicki dates for various positions. Current questions or more information con- at 5-5362 or Marybeth.Dawicki@ open positions on USAG-KA include Chapel Movie Night. Join the Is- tact Carrie Aljure at whatacod@ internationalsosgs.us. administrative services, data ana- land Memorial Chapel at 7 p.m. aol.com. lysts, education services, aviation Aug. 30 to watch episodes three Volunteer Coaches Wanted. CYS and airfield operations, marine oper- and four of “The Chosen.” You are Self Help is located in Bldg. 1791. Coaches are needed for soccer, ations and public works, among oth- invited to bring snacks. Fresh pop- Hours of operation are Monday, Start Smart Yoga and Tumbling, in- ers. To apply, contact your local HR corn will be provided. Wednesday and Friday - 9:30 a.m. - ner tube water polo, outdoor hock- representative. 6 p.m. Visit Self Help to pick up tools ey, T-ball and coach pitch. Kids for Night of Prayer and Praise. Join to complete household maintenance head coaches play for free. Con- USAG-KA Child and Youth Ser- the Island Memorial Chapel for and upkeep projects. tact 5-2158 for more information. vices is hiring coaches. No expe- a night of worship music. Event rience necessary. All children of meets monthly at 7 p.m. on first Kwajalein Furniture Warehouse. Kwajalein 4-H. Meets Wednesdays head coaches play for free. Visit Sundays in the IMC main sanctu- To schedule deliveries and pick-ups and Fridays from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Central Registration or call 5-2158 ary. of Family Housing or BQ furniture at the School-Age Care classroom. in Building 356. please call the Army Housing Office Enjoy monthly themes. 4-H stu- Saturday, AUGUST 7, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 32 15 The Kwajalein Hourglass
AFN 99.9 The Wave: LIVE LOCAL RADIO Kwajalein is home to AFN 99.9 The Wave—the only contract-run American Forces Net- work radio station in the world. Join the crew on the air Tuesday through Saturday from 7 – 9 a.m., 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 4 – 6 p.m. for the latest news and greatest hits of Kwaj life on U.S. Army Garrison-Kwajalein Atoll. Don’t own a radio? Don’t worry. You can tune in on the local AFN roller channel, 19-5. Want to learn more? Contact AFN Manager Randy Hisle at 5-2114. dents are more likely to give back to Electric bikes are not allowed on their communities, make healthier the garrison per USAG-KA Reg- choices and to participate in STEM ulation 56-4. You are authorized activities. Participants must be fully use of the bike on USAG-KA If you registered with Kwajalein CYS. For disconnect the motor. For more more information, call 5-2158. information, contact the PMO at 5-3530. CYS Parent Advisory Board Meet- ing. Meets first Saturday of the month at 11:30 a.m. in Central Reg- istration, Bldg. 358. All parents are invited to attend. For more informa- tion, please call 5-2158. CYS Caregiver Class. Learn how to be an expert caregiver. This class is free. Register at the Namo Weto Youth Center. Class runs for three days and three hours for a total of nine credit hours. Participants must E-Wareness attend all three sessions. Classes are offered over Thanksgiving and Petroleum Product Storage Spring Break. Call 5-2158 for more Tank Management information. Each department owner of Open Your Library Account Today. Visit the Grace Sherwood Library petroleum product storage to sign up for an account to begin tanks is required to: checking out books. Information • Designate trained storage needed includes the following: ID tank custodians. badge, quarters number, mailbox number and email address. Individ- • Conduct weekly storage ual and family accounts are avail- tank inspections. able. Contact the Grace Sherwood • Conduct annual storage Library with questions at 5-3331. tank inspections. • Document storage tank MWR Rentals. When requesting a tent, two weeks’ notice is required inspection deficiencies for dig permit approval. To request and perform associated tables and linens, chairs, bounce corrective actions or con- houses, to MWR equipment or for tact the Service Desk (5- more information, call 5-3331/3332 3550) for support. or visit the Grace Sherwood Li- brary in Bldg. 805 Tuesday through • Friday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Owner eo ilo department eo an petroleum product storage Gym Reminder: Gym wipes are tank ko ej aikuj: available at the Ivey Gym to clean equipment. Please remember to • Kolaajrake rijerbal ro ek- wipe down equipment after use. kar nan tank ko remaron jerbal ie PCS’ing with a Pet. Notify vet ser- • Etale storage tank ko ao- vices to discuss travel planning for lep week. your pet during the recommended timeframes below: CONUS, 45+ • Komman ien nan jeek e days prior to PCS; Honolulu and storage tank ko aolep yio. Guam, three to six months prior • Jeiki aolep jorren im lik- to PCS; and other countries, six jab ko rar walok im pik- months or more prior to PCS. Con- tact Kwajalein Veterinary Services wot kilen jerbale jorren at 5-2017 for more information or ko. Ne ejab, kir lok Ser- email kwajaleinveterinaryclinic@ vice Desk ilo 5-3550. internationalsosgs.us. E-Wareness is a weekly product of Amentum Environmental. Contact the team at 5-1134. Elane elon am kajjitok, jouj im kurlok DI Environ- mental ilo 5-1134. SMALL ARMS RANGE SAFETY NOTICE MAKE FRIENDS AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE: VOLUNTEER AT THE BARGAIN BAZAAR Security and Access Control The Yokwe Yuk Welcome Club invites you to volunteer. will be conducting a small All experience levels are welcome. Leadership roles arms range on Aug. 13 are available. Many hands make light work. Contact and 14 from 9 a.m. - noon. Kelly Redmond on Facebook or email kellyredmond. Please observe the RED lmt@gmail.com today. Proceeds benefit the YYWC Ed- ucation Assistance Fund and support education grants. FLAG hazard area. If you have any questions, contact Chief Don Muse at 5-9045 or 5-4445. Saturday, AUGUST 7, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 32 16 The Kwajalein Hourglass
Teachers’ Back To School Rock’N’ Roll Battle Karaoke Night AUGUST 7 Ocean View 8 p.m. - Midnight *COMPETITION BEGINS AT 10 P.M. *FOUR MINUTES PER ACT *15 ENTRIES ONLY *ENTER ONLY ONCE *CHOOSE AN ACT/TEAM *COSTUMES OPTIONAL *PRIZES AWARDED FOR 1ST, 2ND AND 3RD PLACE WINNERS REGISTER at the ocean View Club. Special Event Menu Chicken and Waffles - $10, to be delivered by 8 p.m. to the Ocean View Club. Adult beverage specials available. Please pay for meals in advance at the Grace Sherwood Library by July 31. Saturday, AUGUST 7, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 32 17 The Kwajalein Hourglass
MWR FITNESS BARS AND USAG-KA DINING GUIDE CLASSES CLUBS ISLAND DINING FACILITIES Unless otherwise noted, all classes are held in CRC Room 7 Contact MWR at 5-3331 for up- dates and events about the gar- CAPT. LOUIS. S. ZAMPERINI CAFETERIA - KWAJALEIN and are subject to change with- rison’s bars and clubs. (5-3425) out notice. All classes require an MWR fitness pass. Passes can be OUTRIGGER CLUB TUESDAYS - SUNDAYS AND MONDAYS* purchased at the MWR Desk in SATURDAYS* HOLIDAYS* 6 - 9 a.m. the Grace Sherwood Library. For Check with MWR for meal 5:30 - 8 a.m. 6:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. 4:30 - 7 p.m. more information, please call specials and activities at the 4:30 - 7 p.m. 4:30 - 7 p.m. MWR at 5-3331. Outrigger Club by calling 5-3331. *Families are welcome to dine at the Zamperini Cafeteria on Tues- Tuesday days, Thursdays, Sundays and Mondays. Zumba Dance, 9:15 a.m. COUNTRY CLUB Yoga, 5:30 p.m. Want to receive a daily copy of the menu? Contact Asia Williams Spin, 6:40 p.m. Birthday Bash at asia.williams@dyn-intl.com to be added to the weekly emailed menu. Come celebrate island birth- days with MWR every third Wednesday Sunday from 6 - 9 p.m. Enjoy CAFE ROI - ROI-NAMUR HIIT (High Intensity Interval complimentary shuttle ser- (5-6535) Training), 5:30 a.m. vice available from the Ocean Zumba Toning, 9:15 a.m. TUESDAYS - SUNDAYS AND MONDAYS View Club every 30 minutes Zumba Dance, 6 p.m. SATURDAYS HOLIDAYS 6 - 8:30 a.m. from 5 - 9 p.m. 5:30 - 8 a.m. 7 - 9 a.m. 10:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 5 - 6:45 p.m. Thursday 10:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 10:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Spin, 5:30 a.m. Saturday 5 - 6:45 p.m. 5 - 6:45 p.m. Enjoy happy hour and play Water Aerobics (Adult Pool), Uno every Saturday at 6 p.m. 9:15 a.m. DINING DOWNTOWN Yoga, 5:30 p.m. OCEAN VIEW CLUB SUNRISE BAKERY SUNRISE BAKERY PIZZA KITCHEN Friday (5-3445) HIIT (High Intensity Interval Wednesdays (5-3445) Training), 5:30 a.m. Raise your glass and toast Wednesday at happy hour Tues - Thursday Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Zumba Toning, 5:30 p.m. 6 a.m. - 2 p.m. 5 - 9 p.m. from 5 - 7 p.m. Spin, 6:40 p.m. Monday, 5 - 9 p.m. Saturday Saturdays Don’t forget about the late-night menu of rotating specials at the Enjoy fun activities like game Roi-Namur Outrigger Club and Ocean View Club. Spin, 5:30 a.m. nights, karaoke. theme nights For more information, please see the “Bars and Clubs” page. Water Aerobics (Adult Pool), and live music. 6 p.m. Mondays AAFES - KWAJALEIN DINING LOCATIONS Join MWR fitness. Enjoy Monday meal deals on Zumba Dance and Zumba Men’s Night from 5 - 7 p.m. AMERICAN EATERY ANTHONY’S PIZZA Toning meet in CRC Room 1. Located at the Kwajalein Dock Located at the AAFES Food Court All other fitness classes will be held in CRC Room 7 Shuttle Service Security Checkpoint (5-2735) MWR offers shuttle service to (5-1605) Sunday, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. unless otherwise noted. All and from the Country Club Sunday – closed Monday - Friday, MWR fitness classes require every 30 minutes from 5 - 8 Monday – closed 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. an MWR Fitness Pass. Pur- p.m. Saturdays. For more in- Tuesday – Saturday, Saturday, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. chase your pass from MWR formation, contact Nikeya 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. in the Grace Sherwood Li- Lagrone at 5-9205 or 5-3331. brary, Bldg. 805. BURGER KING SUBWAY All class dates and time are Located at the AAFES Food Court Located at the AAFES Food Court subject to change without (5-3402) (5-3402) notice. For more informa- Sunday, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. tion, call MWR at 5-3331. Monday – Friday, Monday, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. ((( Wednesday, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Enjoy free Wifi at the Zamperini Cafeteria and Cafe Roi. Saturday, AUGUST 7, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 32 18 The Kwajalein Hourglass
REMEMBER THE THREE RS of UXO kabokklok eo ien eo emokajtata non EOD ilo nomba kein (5-1433) ak CPS Remember the three Rs of UXO: Recog- (5-4445). Ken melele kein: Ia eo (nom- nize an item as possible Unexploded ba in ijo, GPS, kakolle in ijo, etc.); Jonan Ordnance. Retreat from the area of the (jonan e ibben jet kain mweik - football, UXO. Report suspected UXO immedi- taan in turan, etc.). Tiljek kon UXO kein ately by notifying EOD (5-1433) or CPS einwot am kojparok menin mour in lojet (5-4445). ko rekauwotata. Kalimjek wot jab jibwe. Provide the following information: Non bar kakemejmej eok, eokwe jouj Location (building #, GPS, landmarks, im koba lok ilo Island Orientation allon etc); Size (compared to common items - otemjej. football, scuba cylinder, etc). Treat UXO like you would treat dangerous sea crea- tures. Look but do not touch. For a detailed refresher, please attend the Island Ori- entation Briefing on the fourth Wednes- day of every month. Kemejmej R ko 3. Recognize (kile) juon kwopej bajjok emaron Bokutan ak kein kabokkolok (UXO). Retreat (Jen- USAG-KA WEATHER WATCH liklik) bed ettolok im jab kepaak UXO eo. Report (Ripoot e) boktun ak kein WEATHER DISCUSSION SATURDAY and SUNDAY: Partly to The latter part of the work mostly sunny. Isolated showers week ended on a predominate- and a stray thunderstorm pos- ly dry note after a more active sible, especially in the morning. phase of the Intertropical Con- Winds NE-E at 5-10 knots on vergence Zone in the days prior. SATURDAY, becoming ENE- A steady supply of dry air ESE at 3-9 knots SUNDAY. in the mid-levels of the atmo- sphere significantly lessened MONDAY: Partly sunny with the impact of the ITCZ over widely scattered showers and Kwajalein Atoll; however, a re- a stay thunderstorm possible. emergence of the ITCZ is ex- Winds E-S at 3-9 knots. pected over the coming days as WILCO conditions aloft become more TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY: Po- supportive of deep convection. tential for more persistent The potential for more per- shower activity and stray thun- sistent shower activity looks to derstorms as the Intertropical return by Monday, with unset- Convergence Zone remains over REMINDERS FROM THE CSM tled conditions continuing into the Marshalls Islands. Winds Tuesday and Wednesday. Winds will be light to moderate and will stay generally light through predominately from the south; the period, with near Doldrums however, wind direction could Kwajalein community members should possible at times. be variable at times. be courteous to their neighbors in the bachelor quarters and Army Family Housing. Here are a few ways to help keep the peace in your sector. • Please observe quiet hours. Between the hours of 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. on weekdays and midnight to 6 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, all island residents are expected to keep their noise levels at an optimal, reason- able level. • Drink responsibly. When consum- ing alcohol, please be safe. Do your best to know your own limits and to maintain them. If you are struggling with alcohol, island resources and counseling are available to help you. Every time you do your part, you make Kwajalein a more enjoyable and beautiful place for us all. Click the logo to visit RTS Weather online. Saturday, AUGUST 7, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 32 19 The Kwajalein Hourglass
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