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THIS WEEK
KFD PREPARED
TO SUPPORT HOST NATION 2
2022 BLESSINGS JENNA GRAY WALKS DOWN THE AISLE AT
FOR THE GRADUATING CLASS 4 THE ISLAND MEMORIAL CHAPEL DURING
THE BACCALAUREATE CEREMONY FOR THE
CLASS OF 2035 KWAJALEIN HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 2022.
READY FOR PUBLIC
Saturday, SCHOOL
May 21, 2022 7 Number 21
/ Volume 63 1 JESSICA
TheDAMBRUCH
Kwajalein Hourglass
KWAJ FIRE DEPARTMENT ASSISTS IN PATIENT TRANSFER
AT BUCHOLZ ARMY AIRFIELD
Firefighters and emergency
medical technicians prepare
for the unprecedented and
unexpected.
On Kwajalein last week,
that training was put to work.
Members of the Kwajalein
Fire Department assisted a pa-
tient from the Leiroj Kitlang
Memorial Hospital on Ebeye
in boarding a United Airlines
U.S. ARMY PHOTOS BY JESSICA DAMBRUCH
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flight departing May 14 from
Bucholz Army Airfield.
U.S. Army Garrison-Kwaja- The operation would be the
lein Atoll had received the aid first instance in which Kwa-
request from the Republic of jalein EMTs were needed to
the Marshall Islands govern- render such a service during
ment one week earlier. Work- the pandemic, putting them-
ing together, the Directorate selves near a potential source
of Host Nation Activities, of infection from COVID-19.
Ebeye Hospital personnel The team had everything
and local commercial airline they needed to succeed, said
flight personnel helped coor- Baldrate.
dinate the transfer with KFD “Firefighters and firefight-
personnel. er EMTs donned all of the
After traveling by boat from correct personal protective
Ebeye on Tuesday, USAG-KA equipment and then carried
EMTs transferred the patient the patient up the ramp to
to an ambulance at Kwaja- the aircraft. We were wear-
lein’s Dock Security Check- ing tyvex suits, gloves, masks,
point to Bucholz Army Air- and eye protection, and all
field. of the guys that assisted had
The next step was not so been vaccinated.”
routine. To ensure safety for the is-
Before the pandemic, the land community, after leav-
EMTs could have continued ing the aircraft but before
through the gate and direct- returning to their depart-
ly transferred the patient to ment headquarters, the crew
airline personnel and attend- met with a decontamination
ing medical staff. However, team on the runway. All PPE 2
Tuesday’s patient was mobil- utilized was collected, and all
ity-impaired, said acting Fire medical equipment was ful- 1) A familiar sight on the runway, a Kwajalein Fire
Chief Robert Baldrate, and ly deconned to ensure it was Department fire and emergency crash rescue truck
required assistance in board- safe for future use. is stationed on Bucholz Army Airfield during rou-
ing the plane. The team of KFD is grateful to be able to tine flight operations in 2021. 2) Check out their
two fire crew chiefs, one fire- help a member of Kwajalein’s gear and one can see that Kwajalein firefighters
fighter, and two EMTs would host nation. are prepared for just about anything. The KFD gear
have to enter the cabin to en- It’s just part of what we do,” locker contains rows of uniforms, respirators and
sure the patient’s safety and Baldrate said. “We are more other protective firefighting equipment ready at a
comfort. than happy to assist.” moment’s notice.
USAG-KA Roi Town Hall
June 7 at 1:15 p.m.
RMI WORKFORCE
at the Tradewinds Theater
KWAJALEIN
TOWN HALLS June 8 from11 a.m. - noon
at the Island Memorial Chapel
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 Editor............................................Jessica “JD” Dambruch
publication for military personnel, federal employees, Army Regulation 360-1.
contractor workers and their families assigned to U.S. Phone: Defense Switching Network 254-5169
Army Garrison-Kwajalein Atoll. Local phone: 5-5169
Saturday, May 21, 2022 / Volume 63 Number 21 2 The Kwajalein Hourglass
MARSHALL ISLANDS - UNITED STATES To Hold First Round of Compact Talks
Press release by the Office of
the RMI President
MAJURO—Negotiation teams
from the Marshall Islands
and the United States will
soon meet to fashion what
many Marshallese hope will
be a fairer, mutually benefi-
cial and enduring relation-
ship under the Compact of
Free Association.
Earlier this month, in his
congratulatory message to
President David Kabua and
the Marshallese people on the
occasion of the 43rd anniver-
sary of the RMI Constitution,
U.S. President Joseph Biden
informed President Kabua Republic of the Marshall Islands Minister of Education, Sports and Training Kitlang Kabua, left, and
that U.S. Compact chief ne- U.S. Presidential Envoy Ambassador Joseph Yun, right, will lead discussions for the RMI and U.S., re-
gotiator Presidential Envoy spectively, during the upcoming first round of talks for the Compact of Free Association.
Ambassador Joseph Yun and
his team are ready to engage
in talks to renew provisions of and friendship between Mar- until 2086, the terms of the quality of health and educa-
the Compact. shallese and Americans. Compact, as amended, stip- tion services, the provision
Responding to President According to Minister ulate that all U.S. assistance of essential infrastructure,
Biden’s warm words, Presi- Kitlang Kabua, the upcoming and programs to the RMI will such as world-class hospi-
dent Kabua said he is great- talks will focus on renewing terminate on Sept. 30, 2023. tals for Majuro and Ebeye,
ly encouraged by the U.S. for an additional 20 years the After that date, RMI will among others.
message and that the RMI economic provisions of the live off the revenue from the After meeting U.S. negotia-
negotiation team under the Compact and refining other Compact trust fund. tor Yun virtually last month,
leadership of chief negotia- sections of the agreement, in- Due to strong support Kabua said he feels encour-
tor Minister Kitlang Kabua is cluding the Military Use and from many members of the aged about the Compact
ready to sit down with Ambas- Operating Rights Agreement, U.S. Congress and senior talks this time around, hav-
sador Yun and the U.S. team the fiscal procedures agree- Biden Administration offi- ing been reassured that both
in good faith negotiations. ment, the federal programs cials, there is a sense of en- the RMI and U.S. negotiation
President Kabua, in a let- and services, as well as other thusiasm in the RMI that the teams will be able to discuss
ter to Biden, invited the U.S. sections. The overall aim of U.S. will lend a sympathetic all outstanding issues.
negotiation team to visit the the RMI, and most assuredly ear, offer a generous helping There is high enthusiasm
Marshall Islands later this the U.S., is for both sides to hand and consider the RMI among RMI officials that the
month (May) to start the first work together to broaden the needs and concerns with a U.S. will come to the table
round of talks. relations to improve the lives sincere commitment to ad- with a can-do attitude and
Kabua said he hoped the of Marshallese at home as well dress outstanding problems. ready to roll up its sleeves and
renewed Compact agreement as those living in America. Chief among these are the work hard to solve existing
will serve to further strength- Aside from the Kwajalein Nuclear Legacy, Climate Cri- problems and unresolved is-
en the bonds of mutual trust funding, which will continue sis, the need to elevate the sues.
KWAJ AT WORK
U.S. ARMY PHOTO BY JESSICA DAMBRUCH
No one IS GOING ANYWHERE WITHOUT THESE EXPERTS ON THE JOB
Each day, the dedicated team at the mission islands. While they’re on the good work, guys. We appreciate you.
Kwajalein Fuel Farm plays an im- job, they make it look good. Kwaja- Standing, from left: Ramney Benja-
portant role in keeping the garrison’s lein fuel handlers worked last week min, Sinty Slon, Zackios Kuli, Redner
engines turning. Fuel farm handlers to resurface and paint the loading Amon, Fuels Manager Edgar Unite
perform routine maintenance and re- rack at the island’s Fuel Farm so that and Carson Mejdrikdrik. First row:
fueling operations for the garrison’s the facility is in top form. Keep up the Gibson Balos.
Saturday, May 21, 2022 / Volume 63 Number 21 3 The Kwajalein Hourglass
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2 3 4
trating the relationships we that’s important. … [Your par-
BLESSINGS
never expected, and now re- ents] are grinning ear to ear
alize we could not have done not because you’re leaving,
without—for bringing others and not because you’re the
into our lives that introduce last one to leave the house.
us to ourselves and to you.” They see the potential you
Speaking on behalf of US- all possess, and they see what
AG-KA Commander Col. you can become. They’re
FOR THE KWAJALEIN HIGH SCHOOL Clas of 2022 Tom Pugsley, Lt. Col. Ben
Jackson welcomed guests and
proud of you to get to this mo-
ment, and they’re going to be
visitors. He encouraged the even prouder when you move
them for the event. During students to consider life as a on from here. This is merely
the song, junior classmen journey, with the end of pub- a step of many throughout
read each senior’s prepared lic education as but one step the rest of your careers and
More than 300 family mem- personal statement. Some of- along the way. your lives. I know you will
bers and friends in the Ebeye fered thanks for the help and “The students all come all do great things. … I think
and Kwajalein communities support of loved ones and from different backgrounds, you can all be the change you
joined together at the Island friends, while looking into different hometowns, and want to be. You all have prov-
Memorial Chapel May 15 for the future. they are all here at this time en that here.”
the 2022 Baccalaureate cere- Each of the nights’ speak- in history,” Jackson said. He Keynote speaker Mindi
mony, an interdenomination- ers challenged the students addressed the students: “And Gerber provided words of en-
al, faith-based celebration to seek authenticity in their
to bless the graduates before future lives. In his opening
high school commencement prayer, Gegotek described the
exercises later that same milestone of baccalaureate as
week. a lifechanging moment, in-
Fr. Tadeuz Gegotek of the dicative of beginnings and
IMC Catholic congregation endings, and defined by rela-
led the ceremony, which tionships.
also included a special vocal “Each moment both an
performance by the Good end and beginning, and it
News Choir of Ebeye’s Kwa- compels us to pause and turn
jalein Atoll United Church of our frayed attention to you,
Christ. to praise you, God, for be-
Wearing matching purple ing a god of both beginnings
print attire, students pro- and endings, and for being
cessed into the chapel to the present with us on the long
popular 1990s rock song “Bit- journey between the two,”
tersweet Symphony,” by The Gegotek said. “Thank you for
Verve. In use for years, the working with us individually 5
song is the longstanding an- and collectively—for orches- U.S. ARMY PHOTOS BY JESSICA DAMBRUCH
1) Fr. Tadeuz Gegotek gives an opening prayer May 15 during the Island Memorial Chapel Baccalaureate ceremony. 2) Friends and family from
Kwajalein and Ebeye joined graduates at the chapel. 3) Lt. Col. Ben Jackson, USAG-KA director of logistics, welcomed attendees and provided
encouraging words to graduates and their families. 4) Verlene Lorok performs a hula with classmates. 5) The graduating class chooses bac-
calaureate speakers. This year’s guest speaker, Kwajalein School System teacher Mindi Gerber, challenged students to seek authenticity and
truth in their future lives.
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couragement to the graduates
during her keynote address.
Leaving a beautiful and re-
mote home like Kwajalein
might seem difficult, Gerber
said, but for some, it would
be a welcome change after
years spent growing up in a
“fishbowl” community of less
than 2,000 people
“For some of you, you’ve
loved it. You haven’t mind-
ed the closeness of our com-
munity. The constant ability
for people to have a front
row seat to your life, in your
fishbowl. …For some of you, 1
the fishbowl has felt a little
small. …Maybe you’re hitting
the glass wall, ready to escape
your fishbowl.
“The uniqueness of our is-
land community has shaped
your identity. The time you
have spent here will have a
lasting impact on you. I cau-
tion you to focus on what you
know to be true of you, and
not to allow the labels placed
on you by the viewers peer-
ing into your fishbowl, but by
knowing and loving yourself,
as God does. God says you are 2 3
perfectly, and wonderfully
made.”
Following remarks, US-
AG-KA Command Sgt. Maj.
Ismael Ortega presented
each student with a US-
AG-KA command coin, and
the graduating women per-
formed a class hula dance
before the entire graduating
class danced back down the
aisle and out into the future
together.
Following the ceremony,
families and friends in atten-
dance joined the graduates
for an outdoor reception. 4
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1) The Good News Choir of Ebeye’s line. 5) Family doesn’t get much
Kwajalein Atoll United Church of cooler than this. Pictured here,
Christ performs during the cere- Darryl Lorok, left, and Martin Lo-
mony. 2) Parents of the Class of jkar, right, get ready to celebrate
2022 watch proceedings on the during the ceremony reception. 6)
chapel stage. From left: Deirdre Check out photos from the class of
Wyatt-Pope, John O’Rourke and 2022 throughout the years, and
Doug Hepler. 3) USAG-KA Com- you’ll see this familiar sight. Pic-
mand Sgt. Maj. Ismael Ortega tured here, Litokne Kabua leads
carries on the longstanding tradi- his classmates down the aisle of
tion of presenting graduates with the Island Memorial Chapel. 7)
a commander’s coin. Ortega, left, Helpful volunteer Mark McCollum
awards graduate Dominic Ara- restocks the desserts table with
gon in this photo. 4) Annie Acos- massive trays of pastries provided
ta is surrounded by well-wishers by parents of the graduating class
in the post-ceremony receiving for the reception.
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Saturday, May 21, 2022 / Volume 63 Number 21 5 The Kwajalein Hourglass
FIRST DAY OF CLASSES
TURKEY BOWL
IT’S TIME FOR THE NEXT ADVENTURE.
Congratulations to the kwajalein high school class of 2022!
-The Kwajalein Hourglass
GRADUATION WEEK
U.S. ARMY PHOTOS BY JESSICA DAMBRUCH
Saturday, May 21, 2022 / Volume 63 Number 21 6 The Kwajalein Hourglass
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FIRST GRADUATION IS A BIG STEP FOR CLASS OF 2035
Members of the graduating
Class of 2035 made the first
big step toward public edu-
cation in a commencement
ceremony at the Corlett Rec-
reation Center May 14.
The young graduates—cur-
rently enrolled at the Child
Development Center on U.S.
Army Garrison Kwajalein
Atoll just completed their
pre-K education. Next year,
they will join fellow students
at George Seitz Elementary
School to begin kindergarten.
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Dressed in blue caps
and gowns, the graduates
marched into the room and
took their seats before a
room filled with parents and
friends.
The ceremony was full of
memorable moments for
parents and teachers alike.
CYS Lead Teacher Lisa For-
rester shared her favorite
memories about each stu-
dent and thanked them for a
wonderful year.
Together they watched a
slideshow of photographs
compiled throughout the
year that illustrated the sto-
ry of the class and how much
they have learned. The grads
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laughed as they recognized
friends, their own shy smiles
and scenes from an array of
fieldtrips and activities orga-
nized by CYS staff.
During the year, they vis-
ited USAG-KA command, the
RTS Weather Station and
studied nature and science
on outdoor excursions in
and around the immediate
CYS neighborhood. There
were also several humorous
moments, as grads saw proof
of their classroom antics. U.S. ARMY PHOTOS BY JESSICA DAMBRUCH 5
At last, it was time to turn
tassels and celebrate. Grads
accepted their diplomas 1) Members of the Class of 2035 turn tassels Creed after delivering his diploma. 3) Kwaja-
from their CYS teachers and during their pre-K graduation ceremony at the lein resident Liz Mefford gave each graduate a
flower leis and gifts at the Corlett Recreation Center May 14. From left: Al- special strand of beads for a graduation gift. 4)
stage apron before enjoying exander Creed, Abigail Dawicki, Charlotte Jack- Young graduates line up to greet their families.
a family reception. son and Orion Miller. 2) A memorable moment 5) It’s photo time! The grads are surrounded by
in CDC history: Teachers Velma Matthew, left, parents and friends with cameras following the
and Lisa Forrester, right, pose with Alexander ceremony.
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KWAJALEIN GIRL SCOUTS END YEAR WITH HONORS 1
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3
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Members of Girl Scouts history of troop activities
Overseas Troop 801 par- during the year. 3) Brown-
ticipated in an end-of-year ie Girl Scout Sophia Sad-
awards ceremony at Camp owski greets senior Scouts
Hamilton May 16 to deliv- Tessa Delisio, left, Mali-
er awards, mark achieve- ana McCollum and Kendal
ments and to bid a fond Warren during her bridging
farewell to PCS’ing mem- ceremony to Junior-level 5
bers of the troop. 1) Mem- Girl Scout. 4) Troop leader
bers of Kwajalein Girl Scout Carrie Aljure hugs volun-
Troop 801 hold up the Girl U.S. ARMY PHOTOS BY JESSICA DAMBRUCH
teer Jane Christy. 5) Char-
Scout sign. 2) Troop leaders lotte Dawicki, left, and Lily
Carrie Corley, left, and Ma- Taylor roast s’mores at the
ria Sadowski provide a brief Camp Hamilton firepit.
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All the Usual Suspects won the it—and he means it. Special
A League championship and thanks to all of our hardwork-
bragging rights after defeat- ing referees. 2) Terry Lorok
ing Lib in the USAG-KA Soft- pitches to win. 3) It’s All the
ball season May 14—but all is Usual Suspects—and a coco-
not lost for Kwajalein’s favor- nut trophy. 4) Keith Brady is
ite underdog. We fully expect up at bat. 5) Players line up to
Lib and many other teams to wish the opposing team a job
join in the MWR Super Sum- well done. 6) Team Lib’s Da-
mer Sports Slam in early June. vid Martin makes a run for the
Call MWR at 5-3331 for more base. 7) Erik Hanson, left, and
information and enjoy these Shawn Brady of All the Usual
shots from the game. 1) Ref- Suspects check out the coco-
eree Darryl Lorok has called nut trophy for this year’s win.
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Saturday, May 21, 2022 / Volume 63 Number 21 9 The Kwajalein Hourglass
COMMUNITY CLASSIFIEDS
The community wants to hear from you. Email announcements and
advertisements to kwajaleinhourglass@amentum.com Wednesdays by
close of business. Ads received after deadline will be published in the
next issue of The Kwajalein Hourglass.
ARMY REGULATIONS be given out over the phone. Contact
TOBACCO USE. USAG-KA Policy MWR at 5-3331 with questions.
Memorandum 600-8 protects others
from the negative impact of tobacco HELP WANTED
use. On USAG-KA, smoking is per- To research and apply for govern-
mitted in designated smoking areas ment employment opportunities on
only. Smoking and cigarette butt U.S. Army Garrison-Kwajalein Atoll
receptacles must be at least 50 feet and worldwide, visit usajobs.gov.
from the entrance of facilities. Write to kwajalein.hourglass@amen-
tum.com to remove your listing.
CANDLES and open flames are not
permitted in BQ rooms. The Kwaja- ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT.
lein Fire Department thanks you for This position provides daily admin-
keeping your neighbors safe. istrative task support for operations
at the Island Memorial Chapel. For
METAL DETECTORS are not al- questions or to submit a resume,
lowed on Kwajalein according to please call 5-3505. Send to kwa-
Army Regulation. Unexploded Ord-
nance exists and could be dangerous
jchapel@gmail.com and Ch. Brian
Conner at brian_conner@sbcglobal. u.s. army garrison-kwajAlein atoll
memorial day ceremony
if disturbed. Contact Deirdre Wy- net.
att-Pope at 5-1442.
CALIBRE seeks a Military Material
Specialist. For more information, or
May 27 at 4 p.m.
CLASSES
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS. Open to apply, visit https://jobs.silkroad.
meetings for this group are Tuesdays com/calibresys/httpscalibresysca-
at 6:30 p.m. in the REB, Room 213.
BLDG. COORDINATOR TRAINING.
reerssilkroadcom/jobs/4013.
INTERNATIONAL SOS seeks a
THE ISLAND MEMORIAL CHAPEL
This training for building managers is dental assistant and applicants for
required by AR 420-1. Kwaj training administrative positions. Send your
occurs on the first and third Wednes- resume to marykathleen.bryan@in-
days of each month at 10 a.m. in the ternationalsos.com.
Religious Education Building. Roi- Interested candidates should fill Operations Center) located at the
Namur training occurs on the second KAIHONUA is hiring for multiple po- out the application at the link be- southern end of Kwajalein.
Wednesday each month at 9:30 a.m. sitions. For more information or to low: https://mit-bwsi.formstack.com/
in C-building. Call 5-3364 to register. apply, please contact Tribalco Hu- forms/beaver works_ job_applica- TRUESTONE is hiring for multiple
man Resources at 5-4344 and visit tion_ 2022?fbclid=IwAR35VAi34_ positions. Contact Tribalco Human
SMOKING CESSATION. Ongoing https://honuservices.jobs.net/page/ wk8xZMQwZGZLc2PJOb1Z8WUR- Resources at 5-4344 and visit https://
smoking and tobacco cessation kaihonua. Applicants must meet job RK7PmLi3urMVkZSlAmt6EWRUk. www.akima.com/careers/. Visit www.
counseling is available. Call the EAP requirements. tribalco.com/careers.html.
at 5-5362 or email marybeth.mawic- NAN, INC. seeks a project engineer,
ki@internationalsosgs.us for more. TEACHING ASSISTANTS WANT- welder, welding inspector, quality RGNEXT, LLC seeks qualified can-
ED. The Massachusetts Institute of control manager (QCM), and site didates to fill several open positions
DRIVER’S TRAINING & LICENSING Technology, Lincoln Laboratory, Bea- safety and health officer (SSHO). To on Kwaj and Roi in engineering,
PROGRAMS. Kwajalein Classes: ver Works Summer Institute seeks apply, visit www.nanhawaii.com and technical and other areas. For more
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thurs- teaching assistants to support this contact Clint Ueatari or Kevin Short information and to apply, go to www.
days from 9 – 11 a.m. and 1 – 3 p.m.; year’s program, which will run for the at 5-2632, 5-4995 or 5-4996. rgnext.com.
Automotive Area, Bldg. 856, Room full month of July.
103. Roi Classes: Saturdays only, 9 Summer TAs will help local high QUANTUM DYNAMICS, INC., is USAG-KA CYS has openings for new
– 11 a.m. and 1 – 3 p.m.; C-building school students learn an introduction accepting resumes for positions on employees and coaches. Required
Call 5-3291 to register. Class size to coding in Python and robotics us- Kwajalein and Roi-Namur in the fol- experience levels vary. All children
is limited. Please bring a valid U.S., ing the miniRACECAR curriculum. lowing areas: Vehicle Maintenance, of head coaches play for free. Visit
international or Marshall Islands li- All applicants must be at least 18 Transportation Motor Pool, Move- Central Registration or call 5-2158 in
cense with you to class years-old by the program start date. ment Control, and Custodial. Please Building 356.
Experience with coding is required, apply to specific opportunities at
FACILITIES and Python experience is preferred. https://qdyncorp.com/home/careers/ HOURS OF OPERATION
RACQUETBALL COURT CODE. Top consideration will be given to or contact Ms. Trina Romeo, HR COMMON ACCESS CARD OFFICE
Residents can obtain the door code candidates who apply before May Manager at 5-1509 (office phone), is open Tuesday through Saturday
from the MWR Desk at the Grace 15. For more information, contact Dr. email: tromeo@Qdyncorp.com or from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Schedule ap-
Sherwood Library. The code will not Sarah Willis on Facebook. stop by Building 1071 (Emergency pointments at https://idco.dmdc.osd.
mil/idco.
STAY CONNECTED TO PUBLIC WORKS WITH THESE NEW POINTS OF CONTACT
to get the help you need. for your ArMA account online For Emergency
at https://www.armymainte- Service Orders
Community members play an For Service Orders nance.com. To report emergency service
important role in maintain- PublicWorksServiceDesk@ The Army’s online main- order requests, call 5-3550.
ing island housing units. As- Vectrus.com tenance tracking system is a Emergencies include major
signed occupants help the POC: PW Service Desk 5-3550 one-stop shop for reporting water leaks, loss of all air con-
Army identify maintenance all routine service order re- ditioning, no operational toi-
issues and safety-related For Dig Permits quests for on-island quar- lets or inoperable appliances,
concerns so they can be ad- DigPermitsDPW@Vectrus. ters, to include both bachelor smoke detectors, door locks
dressed. These efforts are ap- com. POC: Darryl Lorok quarters and Army Family or plumbing.
preciated. Housing units. Housing oc-
5-2049
The safety of your quarters cupants can upload photos
is important to the Depart- of maintenance issues and
ment of Public Works. Fol-
Get to know ArMA. log maintenance requests
ARMA will continue to be through the website. The
lowing LOGCAP V transition,
utilized for all routine “prior- ArMa system maintains a per-
some contact information for
ity 3” requests for Army Fam- manent log of all records for
DPW has changed.
ily and bachelor quarters re- issue tracking purposes.
Read on for the best phone
quests. If you are a new island
numbers to reach out to DPW
resident, be sure to register
Saturday, May 21, 2022 / Volume 63 Number 21 10 The Kwajalein HourglassAUTOMOTIVE LICENSING. The Au-
tomotive Licensing Office has moved
aged 5- 11 years old, the list is now
forming. Email Suzanne Mosier at
CRC room 6 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. Sign
up for the mailing list to receive up- RELIGIOUS SERVIEC S AT THE
to Bldg. 808. Please visit during reg-
ular hours of operation to complete
Suzanne.m.mosier.civ@army.mil to
get your child on the list.
dates and sheet music by writing to
kwajukeclub@gmail.com.
Island Memorial Chapel
license testing and documentation. Join the congregations of the
DON’T TAKE CULTURAL ARTI- KWAJALEIN GIRL SCOUTS. The
The SELF HELP CENTER is in Bldg. FACTS. Remember, it is illegal to Kwajalein Girl Scouts are open to all Island Memorial Chapel for
1791. Hours of operation are Mon- remove cultural resources from the school-aged K-12 girls on Kwajalein weekly services and opportu-
day, Wednesday, and Friday, 9:30 atoll. This includes any protected (USAGSO.org). Membership fees are nities to join in fellowship and
a.m. - 6 p.m. Visit Self Help for tools species, unexploded ordnance, $45. Also seeking adult volunteers. praise activities.
and materials for household upkeep WWII-era artifacts and ancient Mar- Contact Carrie Aljure at whatacod@
projects. shallese artifacts. These resources aol.com.
are protected under U.S. federal and Be sure to keep an eye on
MWR RENTALS RMI law. Please do not remove these TWO LIFEGUARDS REQUIRED. Kwajalein social media for
CART RENTALS. All cart opera- precious ieces of atoll history from For safety reasons, an extra lifeguard event announcements for the
tions have moved to the Bowling Kwajalein. For any questions about is required for parties held at the Mil- island’s fellowship groups.
Center on the first floor of Building cultural resources, please contact lican Family Pool. Questions, or to
805. Call 5-3439 for more. the Kwajalein Archaeology Office at reserve the pool, contact Cliff Pryor Check out additional commu-
5-9502. at Clifford.PryorJr@amentum.com or nity services provided by the
EQUIPMENT. When requesting a 5-2848. chapel team. Call 5-3505 to
tent, two weeks’ notice is required for VETERINARY CARE speak with a religious services
dig permit approval. To request ta- Call 5-2017 or email the Kwajalein MILITARY WORKING DOGS. The
Veterinary Clinic at kwajaleinveteri- community is advised to follow these
team member about your spe-
bles, linens, chairs, bounce houses,
or MWR equipment, call 5-3331/3332 naryclinic@internationalsosgs.us to tips for safety around military working cific worship needs.
or visit the Grace Sherwood Library get on the list or make an appoint- dogs. WDs will conduct inspections
in Bldg. 805 Tuesday through Friday ment for prescreening conditions like at locations like BQs, transient facil- Prayer requests
from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. dental care, diabetes, eye issues, lab ities and other areas.
work and medication. • Maintain a distance of five feet Send prayer requests elec-
NOTICES at all times. tronically to: m.me/IMCKwa-
CALL THE Kwajalein Hospital to ORGANIZATIONS • Do not attempt to pet or agitate jalein
express your interest in securing KWAJALEIN AMATEUR RADIO the Working Dogs on patrol or
CLUB. Looking for active members at the K-9 kennel area
a future optometry appointment at
5-2223. and leadership positions to take the • Follow all instructions from the Counseling sessions
club to new heights. Contact the club Kwajalein Police Department Counseling sessions are
FLYROI. FlyRoi has a new email at 5-2501 or email kwajradioclub@ and K-9 dog handlers at all available by appointment.
address. Email flyroi@wsp.com for gmail.com to learn more. times. Call 5-3505.
work and space-A request forms. Questions? Contact the Provost
UKULELE CLUB. The Kwajalein Marshal’s Office at 5-2109, 5-8859
VACCINES. A wait list for persons 12 Ukulele Club is a free club open to and 5-3530. Protestant Services
years old and under for the COVID ukulele enthusiasts of all ages and Early Sunday Services
booster or for your first or second skill levels. Bring your uke and join
us for a strum-along each Friday in
Sunday, 8:15 a.m.
vaccine; or to vaccinate children
Traditional Worship
Small Chapel
Mid-morning Services
BUILDER SMS MILITARY HOUSING INSPECTIONS Sunday, 11 a.m.
Contemporary Service
The contractors are re- This information was approved Main Sanctuary
quired to take photos of for release by Lauren Jackson,
building components but will USAG-KA DPW Housing Man- Catholic Services
Dear Housing Residents, Morning Services
U.S. Army Garrison Kwaja- not take photos of residents ager
or personal identifiable infor- Sunday, 9:15 a.m.
lein will undergo an installa-
mation such as names, pho- Kwajalein AFH Inspection Main Sanctuary
tion-wide facility inspection
program between May 4 and tos and certificates. Schedule
A full schedule is being de- Daily Mass
June 11. Tuesday, May 24: 430, 431, Tuesday through Friday
veloped, and can be found
432, 433, 434, 490, 491, 492,
on the next page. Please note 5:15 p.m.
WHERE: USAG-KA Army there could be short-notice 493, 494 Chapel office
Family Housing and Bachelor changes to the schedule. This Wednesday, May 25: 435,
Quarters is a mandatory inspection 436, 438, 439, 443, 437, 451, Saturday Evening Mass
that helps standardize docu- 495, 139B 5:30 p.m.
WHEN: Through June 11, mentation of facility condi- Thursday, May 26: 444, 445, Small chapel
Tuesday through Saturday, tions. 446, 447, 448, 116, 156, 482
from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Housing Friday, May 27: 449, 452, 453, Roi Services
residents are not required to Before Inspection Day 454, 455, 402, 404, 407, 409 Protestant Services
be home during the inspec- To ensure safety for your pets Saturday, May 28: 456, 457, 1st & 3rd Fridays
tion, which could take 60 to and our inspection team, be- 470, 472, 474 at 6:30 p.m.
90 minutes. fore inspections begin, it is Tuesday, May 31: 476, 480,
required that all pet owners 484, 496 CHAPEL ACTIVITIES
WHY: Inspections of Army please notify Jim Streetman Night of Prayer and Praise
Family Housing and BQ facil- via email if you have a dog Join the Island Memorial
ities are required by HQ IM-
Kwajalein BQ
and/or cat residing in your Chapel for a night of wor-
COM to document standard- house. Some team members Inspection Schedule
ship. Event meets monthly
ization of facility conditions. may be allergic to cat hair and Tuesday, May 24: Coral and at 7 p.m. on first Sundays in
Inspections will allow consis- pet dander. All pets must be Sands the IMC main sanctuary.
tent reporting to the Army’s secured before entrance into Thursday, May 26: Palm and
real property database and the home and remain secured Reef
provide analytical data for re- until our team departs your Friday, May 27: Ocean and
sourcing of funding. home. Shell
Housing-escorted con-
tractor teams of two to five Thank you for your contin- Roi BQ Inspection Schedule
assessors from Wood, PLC, ued patience as we work to Wednesday, June 8: Ajax and
will be required to enter your provide you the safe, quality Sprint
housing unit to complete a housing that you deserve.
visual inspection of building
Thursday, June 9: Apache,
components. The contractors Zeus, Nike
For more information, please Friday, June 10: Ratak “A” and
must access all interior and contact Wood Field Project
exterior spaces to take mea- Ralik “B”
surements and document
Manager Jim Streetman at Saturday, June 11: Spartan
findings. jim.streetman@woodplc.
com (704)-724-2708
Saturday, May 21, 2022 / Volume 63 Number 21 11 The Kwajalein HourglassAuthorized wear of
listening devices
GOOD-TO-KNOW FROM THE PMO
The Kwajalein Provost Marshal’s Office—
better known as the Kwajalein Police De-
partment—is located in Bldg. 806. The team
welcomes the chance to help you and main- Northpoint Street
tains an active Facebook page where you
can private message questions and helpful
information. 6th Street
Read on for a few updates from the PMO
about safety and island life.
Unauthorized wear of
REGULATION UPDATE listening devices
USAG-KA Regulation 56-4 Motor and
Non-Motor Transportation,Vehicle Op- Wear of listening devices south of HOW TO SUBMIT GUEST
eration and Control, was signed into 6th Street is unauthorized. SPONSORSHIP FORMS
effect April 26. (This action rescinds US-
AG-KA Regulation 190-5, Motor Vehicle, • Bicycles and/or riders are required The Provost Marshal’s Office will no
Non-Motor Vehicle and Bicycle Traffic to operate a form of lighting in use longer accept hard copy forms. Only
Supervision, and consolidates its con- while operating on USAG-KA roads forms sent digitally will be accepted. All
tents into USAG-KA 56-4). between sunset and sunrise. Head- 55R’s, Community Exchange, 480’s and
lamps on the rider and/or flashlights Day Guest forms will be sent to usarmy.
If you enjoy listening to music or audio- affixed to the bicycle are acceptable. bucholz.311-sig-cmd.mbx.usag-pmo@
books while walking or doing physical army.mil.
fitness activities around Kwajalein, this • Wear of protective helmets while cy- All documents must come from your
regulation applies to you. cling is a Sponsor’s decision. How- servicing Human Resources representa-
• Wear of portable listening devices ever, helmets are required when tive. All forms must be received 14 days
is authorized only while walking, conducting “speed training.” prior to the beginning of travel of the
running, jogging and cycling on
sponsored.
USAG-KA roads between 6th Street For more information, email usarmy.
and Northpoint Street, so long as bucholz.311-sig-cmd-mbx.usag-pmo@
the device is not “noise canceling.” Questions regarding forms can be di-
army.mil rected to the 5-4416 or 5-3739.
KWAJALEIN READY TO WELCOME TDY OPTOMETRIST
ness model to five locations, more than
50 staff and eight full time doctors.
The island community will welcome He is a current member of the Amer-
TDY optometrist Dr. William T. Black ican Optometric Association, the Idaho
out of quarantine later this summer to Optometric Association, and the St. Al-
conduct appointments on Kwajalein. phonsus Foundation Board. He is also a
Island residents are strongly advised former Caldwell School Board Trustee.
to contact the Kwajalein Hospital as Black serves as the President of Fami-
soon as possible to be added to an ap- ly Eyecare Specialists and specializes in
pointment waitlist. Call 5-2223/5-2224 diabetic eye health, glaucoma, cataracts,
to join the list or to receive more infor- dry eye and general primary optometric
mation. care. With a passion for children, he es-
tablished a pediatric clinic in 2006 that
About the Optometrist serves Idaho Health and Welfare youth
Dr. William T. Black is a 1992 graduate under the age of 21.
of Pacific University. He earned his opto- Additionally, his professional time is
metric physician’s degree with distinc- spent travelling as a national contact
tion and founded Family Eyecare Spe- lens speaker and facilitator for Alcon
cialists in January 1994, with the vision Vision, as well a consultant for Keplr Vi-
to provide personalized, attentive and sion, a practice acquisition company. Don’t miss him. TDY optometrist Dr. Wil-
outcome-based care while also offering Black enjoys traveling, hot yoga, social liam T. Black will visit Kwajalein later this
exceptional products and services to pa- hours, golfing and spending quality time summer to perform eye exams. Contact the
tients. with his wife Abby, and their two daugh- Kwajalein Hospital at 5-2223 to be added to
Dr. Black has grown his medical busi- ters and son-in-law. an appointment waitlist.
REDUCED HAWAII QUARANTINE begins july 1
Beginning with tranche 109 on July 1, the mandatory quarantine time in Hawaii
will be three days only. Two weeks’ quarantine on Kwajalein is still in effect.
Saturday, May 21, 2022 / Volume 63 Number 21 12 The Kwajalein HourglassNo Wipes in Our Pipes
Many household products are labeled as “flushable.” They are not.
Toilet paper is the only product that can safely be flushed down a
toilet.
What Can You Do to Help?
Please never flush any consumer item that is not toilet paper!
Failure to follow these guidelines may result in sewage backing up
NEW LUNCHTIME HOURS into your residence. Call Vectrus Environmental at 5-1134.
AT CAFE ROI Kojbarok Pipes Ko: Jab Flush Wipes Ko!
Beginning this week, Cafe Roi Jab Likiti “Flush ii” ak julaki” ilo toilet bowl ko.
lunch hours have changed to Ne ewor am kajitok kaki, call e lok Vectrus Environmental ilo 5-1134.
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Kwajalein Air terminal
shuttle bus
Need a ride?
Call 5-TAXI to book your ride to the termi-
QUARTERLY INNOVATION nal at least 24 hours in advance of check-in
for your United or ATI flights.
CHALLENGE
The Garrison Commander wants to
hear from you.
U.S. Army Garrison-Kwajalein Atoll is
QUARANTINE DELIVERY
looking for great ideas to help make in-
novations and improvements to our is-
PICK-UP TIMES
land community life. You can help.
You can win the Quarterly Innovation
Challenge.
Winners will receive an official innova-
tor’s award and a special AAFES gift card
presented by Col. Tom Pugsley.
Package pick-up for deliveries to personnel in quarantine will de-
Submit your great idea: part from Macy’s on Mondays at 10 a.m. and Surfway on Thurs-
• Call the Commander’s Hotline at days at 2 p.m. A delivery vehicle will arrive 30 minutes before
5-1098. departure. Please ensure all deliveries are securely packed and
• Send an email to USAG-KA Pub- labeled with the recipient’s name and quarters number. Ques-
lic Affairs Officer Mike Brantley, at tions? Please call Clint Weaver at 5-2465 or Hugo Arce-Hodgson
james.m.brantley4.civ@army.mil. at 5-8865.
• USAG-KA Command thanks AAFES
for supporting this special commu-
nity initiative.
U.S. Entry Requirement
A reminder to all
departing on United Airlines
It is a requirement of the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention that all
passengers have a negative COVID test
one day prior to departure.
How does this impact you? If you are
traveling to the U.S., you must call the
hospital no later than a week prior to
your departure to schedule your COVID
test. Payment will be expected at the
time of service.
*EXCEPTON: Government, Active
Duty or DoD Civilians/dependents
traveling on official orders do not re-
quire a COVID test to fly on United Air-
lines.
Saturday, May 21, 2022 / Volume 63 Number 21 13 The Kwajalein HourglassTHE LIBERTY PASS
Kwaj Weekend and Activity Guide
Movies
Movies begin at 7:30 p.m.
YUK THEATER
KWAJALEIN
Saturday, May 21
“Encanto”
(PG) 112 min.
Sunday, May 22
“Anchorman: The Legend
of Ron Burgundy”
(PG-13) 94 min.
Monday, May 23
“Another 48 Hours”
(R) 103 min.
Saturday, May 28
“Top Gun”
(PG) 111 min.
Sunday, May 29
“Anchorman 2:
The Legend Continues”
(PG-13) 119 min.
Monday, May 30
“Flags Of Our Fathers”
(R) 135 min.
Saturday, June 4
“Despicable Me 2”
(PG-13) 98 min.
Sunday, June 5
“Blacklight”
(PG-13) 104 min.
Monday, June 6
“Jackass Forever”
(R) 96 min.
C-BUILDING
ROI-NAMUR
Saturday, May 21
“Birds Of Prey”
(R) 109 min.
Sunday, May 22
“Three Billboards
Outside Ebbing”
(R) 115 min.
Saturday, May 28
“Stuber”
(R) 93 min.
Sunday, May 29
“Atomic Blonde”
(R) 115 min.
Saturday, June 4
“Blockers”
(R) 102 min.
Sunday, June 5
“Boogie”
(R) 90 min.
Saturday, May 21, 2022 / Volume 63 Number 21 14 The Kwajalein HourglassSunday, increasing to the
mid-upper teens through the
Weather Discussion remainder of the forecast pe-
Mostly dry and pleasant riod.
weather will prevail into the
start of the weekend as an up- Saturday and Sunday
per trough northwest of RMI Partly sunny with stray
directs mid- to upper-level showers, increasing to isolat-
dry air into the area. Breezier ed showers Sunday evening.
conditions will begin to de- Winds ENE-E at 7-12 knots,
velop this weekend, leading increasing to 10-15 knots on
to an increase in low-level Sunday with higher gusts
convergence and shower ac- near showers.
tivity Sunday evening into
Monday. Monday
Winds are expected to re- Mostly cloudy with wide-
main below Small Craft Ad- ly scattered showers and a
visory levels, but strong gusts possible stray thunderstorm
may be expected with any in the morning, decreasing
heavier showers, especially to stray showers in the after-
on Monday and Tuesday. Late noon. Winds ENE-E at 14-19
in the week, the Intertropical knots with higher gusts near
Convergence Zone will be- showers.
gin to strengthen over RMI
but mostly south of the atoll, Tuesday through Thursday
leading to periods of heavier Partly to mostly cloudy
shower development into the with widely scattered show-
end of the week. ers on Tuesday, decreasing
Contact the USAG-KA Sexual Harassment/ Assault
Outside of showers, winds to isolated showers into mid- Response and Prevention Victim Advocate
will remain in the upper week. Winds NE-E at 13-18
single digits to lower teens knots with higher gusts near Sgt. 1st Class Effie Banks
for Saturday and much of showers. SHARP Victim Advocate
Work: 805-355-0660
or 805-355-1419
Work and play safely. USAG-KA SHARP Pager:
805-355-3241 #0100
For additional weather informa- DOD SAFE Helpline:
tion, please click the logo to visit 877-995-5247
the RTS Weather Station online.
RMI TRAVEL The Republic of the Marshall Islands government has
ISSUANCE #38 insituted Travel Issuance 38. This travel restriction
applies through May 31.
UNITED AIRLINES Monday Tuesday
FLIGHTS UA155 (HNL) UA154 (GUM)
FOR APRIL-MAY Check-in: 3:30 – 4:45 p.m. Check-in: 10:45 – 11:15 a.m.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT:
https://www.un.org/en/climatechange/what-is-climate-change
https://www.army.mil/e2/downloads/rv7/about/2022_army_climate_strategy.pdf
Saturday, May 21, 2022 / Volume 63 Number 21 15 The Kwajalein HourglassIS IS
Y STORY
Coastal erosion has worn away sand and rock,
exposing the roots of an oceanside pine tree.
U.S. ARMY PHOTO BY JESSICA DAMBRUCH
SHARING STORIES FROM THE MISSION.
THE KWAJALEIN HOURGLASS
The shoulder sleeve insignia of the 7th Infantry Division consists of two
black, equilateral triangles placed vertically on a red circular disc giving
it an hourglass shape. The hourglass of the insignia was consequently
used in the title of the island newspaper, The Kwajalein Hourglass.
USAG Kwajalein
https://home.army.mil/kwajalein/index.php
USAG-KA Garrison Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/
USArmyKwajaleinAtoll/
U.S. Space and Missile Command
https://www.smdc.army.mil/
CLICK THE 7TH INFANTRY DIVISION LOGO TO VIEW
PHOTOS FROM THE KWAJALEIN HOURGLASS ONLINE.
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