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THIS WEEK
ARMY BIRTHDAY
ON USAG-KA 3
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KWAJ ROCKS
HISTORY FOR NEWCOMERS 4
IN MARSHALLESE
PRACTICE TIME 5
U.S. MILITARY VETERAN ERIC MONK, LEFT, AND CAPT.
HARDY TEMONEY II SLICE CAKE AT THE USAG-KA 246TH
RTS MISSION NOTICE ARMY BIRTHDAY COMMEMORATION JUNE 14.
JESSICA DAMBRUCH
SAFETY INFORMATION 2
RONALD REAGAN BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE TEST SITE
MISSION ANNOUNCEMENT
A RANGE OPERATION IS SCHED- SEE THE MAPS BELOW OF THE MALO KO TURIN BELAAK IN AILIN
ULED FOR JUNE 21 - 25. DAILY CAU- CLOSED AREAS. QUESTIONS IN BAREINWOT.
TION TIMES ARE 8:30 P.M. THROUGH SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO REAGAN
2:30 A.M. IN CONJUNCTION WITH TEST SITE (RTS) MISSION SAFETY ENE KO ILO IOLAP IN AELON IN MID-
THIS OPERATION. OFFICE AT (805) 355-2014. ATOLL CORRIDOR RENAJ KILOK JEN
4:01 P.M. AWA ELKIN RAELEP ILO
DURING OPERATIONS, NOTICE TO JUON IEN KOKEMELMEL ENAJ JONOUL JILJILEM JOUN 17 RAN
MARINERS and NOTICE TO AIRMEN KOMAN ILO RAN KO JUNE 21-25. IN JUNE 2021 NAN NE EDEDELOK
CAUTION AREAS WILL EXTEND INTO AWA KO REKAUWOTOTA EJ JEN 8:30 KOKEMELMEL KEIN.
THE OPEN OCEAN NEAR THE KWA- P.M. JOTA LOK NAN 2:30 A.M. IN JI-
JALEIN ATOLL AND SURROUNDING MAROK. LALE HOURGLASS AK ROLLER NAN
AREAS. AM LALE IA KO REJ KILOK. NE EWOR
ILO IEN KOKEMELMEL IN, ILO AM KAJITOK JOUJ IM CALL E LOK
THE MID-ATOLL CORRIDOR WILL KILAAN KARONG NAN MARINERS KWAJALEIN RANGE SAFETY OPIJA
BE CLOSED FROM 4:01 P.M. JUNE IM AIRMEN, JIKIN KAUWOTATA KEIN RO ILO (805) 355-2014.
17 THROUGH ACTIVITY COMPLE- RENAJ LAPLAK IM KITBUUJ MALO
TION. THE CAUTION AREA EXTENDS ILO TURIN AILIN IN KWAJALEIN IM
FROM THE SURFACE TO UNLIMITED
ALTITUDE.
The mid-atoll corridor will be
closed from 4:01 p.m. June 17
through mission completion.
President biden signs JUNETEENTH NATIONAL INDEPENDENCE DAY ACT
This week, U.S. President Joseph Biden signed whitehouse.gov or click the presidential seal.
the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act Learn more about the rich history of Juneteenth,
to officially commemorating June 19—or June- visit the National Museum of African American
teenth—as a federal holiday. The annual obser- History and Culture online at https://nmaahc.
vance marks the end of slavery in the U.S. To read si.edu/blog-post/historical-legacy-juneteenth or
Biden’s ceremonial address, visit https://www. by clicking the Smithsonian icon.
THE KWAJALEIN HOURGLASS
The Kwajalein Hourglass is named for the insignia of Contents of the Hourglass are not necessarily official Garrison Commander..........................Col. Jeremy Bartel
the U.S. Army's 7th Infantry Division, which liberated views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, De- Garrison CSM.............................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, JUNE 19, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 25 2 The Kwajalein Hourglass
USAG-KA CELEBRATES 246th ARMY BIRTHDAY
“Hooah” and happy 246th birthday to
the U.S. Army.
U.S. military veterans in the Kwajalein
community joined active duty Army per-
sonnel and family members at the Zam-
perini Cafeteria for a special cake-cutting
ceremony June 14.
The Army birthday observance is an
opportunity for Soldiers to share tradi-
tions with new personnel while celebrat-
ing a rich heritage more than 200 years in
the making. The Army was founded June
14, 1775, when the Continental Congress
authorized one-year enlistments for ri-
flemen in the 13 American colonies.
In preparation for the event, Kwajalein
Dining Services employees decorated the
dining facility with green camouflage dé- 1
cor and baked a large sheet cake bearing
the official insignia of the Army and US-
AG-KA Command.
After more than 200 years, the Army
family still works together to keep its
traditions strong. Following a welcome
from Command Sgt. Maj. Ismael Ortega,
diners learned he was not about to dis-
pense with tradition.
“First, we are going to sing,”he said.
Together, all raised their voices to sing
the first verses of “The Army Goes Roll-
ing Along.”
Traditionally, Army birthday cakes are
sliced by the most senior and junior Sol-
diers in a command. However, USAG-KA
Commander Col. Jeremy Bartel opted to
build camaraderie with a new tradition.
He invited the veteran with the earliest
date of initial entry into military service
to step forward and take his place. 2 3
Together, Capt. Hardy Temoney II and
U.S. military veteran Eric Monk took up
the ceremonial sabre and made the first
slice toward another year in Army history.
Now, that’s the way to celebrate a
birthday.
1) U.S. military veteran Eric Monk and
Capt. Hardy Temoney II slice the Army
birthday cake. 2) USAG-KA Command
Sgt. Maj. Ismael Ortega holds the cere-
monial Army sabre. 3) Temony, an officer
in the USAG-KA Directorate of Logistics,
is among the garrison’s most recently ar-
rived Army personnel. 4) Personnel from
Community Bank, the U.S. Army and vet-
4
erans pose for a photo at the Zamperini
Cafeteria. U.S. ARMY PHOTOS BY JESSICA DAMBRUCH
CELEBRATE
JUNE WITH
THE ARMY
FAMILY
SAFETY MONTH DOD PRIDE MONTH PTSD AWARENESS MONTH
Saturday, JUNE 19, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 25 3 The Kwajalein Hourglass
Active Volcano Fringing Reef Barrier Reef Atoll
A 165 MILLION YEAR JOURNEY
As this large island subsided, a verita-
ble moat of seawater filled the growing
gap between the landmass and the reef,
forming a barrier reef, the third major
provided a large base close to the water’s transformative step in the atoll formation
surface for coral to latch onto and grow. process.
By Jordan Vinson That surface proximity is important. It is Fast forward until the landmass sub-
one of the most essential requirements sides completely below the ocean, and
If you recently moved to Kwajalein Atoll, you for coral growth, providing cozy, nutri- you’re left with a thin necklace of coral
now live and work amid one of the plan- ent-rich real estate close enough to the reef. This is an atoll, the final step in the
et’s largest lagoons, encircled by one of water’s surface to allow the coral animals process.
the planet’s largest coral atolls. to pull in energy from the sun, sustain An obvious question does come up at
Lying at the heart of the Ralik Chain themselves, grow and reproduce. this point: If the volcanic landmass sub-
(the western, or “sunset,” chain) of the When did coral reefs first begin form- sides over time, why hasn’t the coral reef
Marshall Islands, Kwajalein Atoll sits at ing around this volcanic island? Dr. subsided along with it, pulling it below
a point roughly equidistant to Honolu- James Hein, a long-time USGS scientist the ocean’s surface?
lu, Japan and northeast Australia. It’s at specializing in marine mineral deposits, Actually, it has—sort of. What one has
least a 2,000-mile swim to the nearest does have an answer: roughly 56 million to remember is that a coral reef is vast-
significant landmass, which in our case years ago. From that point onward, indi- ly different from a volcanic seamount,
happens to be Australia. You’re at eight vidual coral colonies began to form along chiefly in the fact that the reef is a con-
degrees and some change, or about 500 the perimeter of the island and grow into glomeration of living lifeforms. In an
miles north of the equator. larger colonies, eventually merging to- island’s case, if geologic forces pull it be-
The atoll itself, like all 29 atolls com- gether around the island perimeter into a low the water or erode it away to the sur-
prising the RMI, is what remains of a contiguous mass of coral animals, which face, that landmass has no choice but to
shield volcano that once extended from we call a fringing reef. This is the second go along for the ride. A reef, on the other
the top of the Pacific Plate at the floor of major transformational stage in atoll for- hand, consists of millions and millions
the ocean up through the surface of the mation. According to the National Oce- of coral animals, which may reproduce
ocean. Born out of volcanic eruptions anic and Atmospheric Administration, it and continually grow, building on top
occurring thousands of feet below the can take 10,000 years for a fringing reef of one another in an attempt to remain
Pacific Plate between 165 and 76 million to form around an island. If those con- at the surface where the sun’s energy is
years ago, this seamount grew and grew. ditions remain favorable, the reef will strongest. Because it’s a living entity,
Finally, when it peaked out of the surface continue expanding throughout the next the coral reef making up Kwajalein Atoll
of the ocean, it became an island, reach- 100,000 years, the agency states. was able to react to its changing depth
ing the first transformative stage of atoll Contrasting with the expansion of the in the water over time. The rocks, sand
formation. reef along its perimeter, the island land- and other stuff making up the volcanic
Exactly how far it extended above the mass eventually began to undergo its island simply could not.
water’s surface is hard to say. Did this own transformation. As the Pacific Plate Currently, the seamount formerly
island look like a mountain, like Mauna slowly crawled across the Earth’s man- comprising this island reaches a height
Kea in Hawaii, which tips the charts in tle, the position of the large Kwajalein that is only about 200 feet below sea
the Pacific Ocean at more than 13,000 feet volcanic island became more and more level. Atop it lie layers of very old, dead
in height? Or did it resemble current-day distant from its source of volcanism (aka coral colonies, which have subsided be-
Kosrae or Pohnpei, both of which reach a hot spot). It was this hot spot that had low about 160 feet, the greatest depth at
just over 2,000 feet in height? spewed the magma out of the planet’s which coral typically can survive. Atop
“We really just do not know,” says Dr. mantle, through the lithosphere and those dead colonies lie the living coral
Curt Storlazzi, a research geologist and into the ocean to form the volcanic sea- colonies that have yet to subside below
oceanographer with the USGS’ Pacific mount and island, says Storlazzi. The the rough 160-feet kill point. As the sea-
Coastal and Marine Science Center. “Be- greater the distance from the hot spot, mount continues to subside, bringing
cause the base of the atoll is 50-80 kilo- the more the local region of the Pa- the coral along with it, new coral colo-
meters across, it could have been really cific Plate sank. And the more it sank, nies continue to grow near the ocean
big. We just don’t really know.” the more the volcanic island subsided surface, piling up on top of dead reef
Regardless of how high the island stuck downward and receded away from the sections subsiding below. The process
out of the water in its pre-atoll state, it reef around it. continues today.
MARSHALLESE WORKFORCE TOWN HALL MEETING
U.S. ARMY GArrison - Kwajalein Atoll
June 25, noon - 1 p.m.
at the Island Memorial Chapel
Please bring your questions concerns
and compliments to USAG-KA leadership
and let them know how they’re doing.
Saturday, JUNE 19, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 25 4 The Kwajalein Hourglass
U.S. SPACE AND MISSILE DEFENSE COMMAND HISTORY While flying 500 feet over Washington in a in a hydrogen balloon, on June 17, 1861, Thaddeus Lowe sent a message to Presi- dent Abraham Lincoln. “Sir, I take great pleasure in sending you this first dispatch ever telegraphed from an aerial station.” With the advent of the Civil War a number of ardent balloonists volun- teered their services to the Union and Confederate Armies. Few of the Army leadership were receptive to the con- cepts of aeronautics. Nevertheless, sev- eral aeronauts provided a service to the Union Army, which eventually orga- nized the group as the group as a civil- ian Corps of Aeronautics. Their services varied from meteorological reporting to 1 reconnaissance and communications. For two weeks in 1861, John LaMoun- tain scouted Fortress Monroe, Virginia, 1) Today, Fortress Monroe is from an altitude of 1,4000 feet, in his preserved as the Fort Monroe tethered balloon. He located the hidden National Monument in Hamp- Confederate camp and filed detailed re- ton, Virginia. Visitors can vis- ports and diagrams on camp locations, it the hexagonal bastion fort troop movements and enemy strengths. and check out its moat. Fort Thaddeus Lowe, the first regular Union Monroe was decommissioned balloonist, directed artillery fire at Fort in 2011 and several of its op- Corcoran, Virginia, and other engage- erations were transferred to ments. Fort Eustis in Williamsburg, Lowe telegraphed his observations Virginia. 2) Monroe is pictured to gunners and sent periodic progress here in a 2004 photograph. 2) reports to Washington. Balloon Corps Holding tight to their tethers, flights diverted valuable Confederate a team of helpers assist Thad- resources to camouflage and decep- deus Lowe, center, as he floats tion activities, to include Quaker guns, in his balloon in 1861. dummy artillery pieces. The volunteer balloon corps ended in 1863, however, as the balloonists became disenchanted with army procedures which rarely em- ployed their services. Confederate aero- nauts were hampered in their efforts by the Union blockade. Their balloons, on occasion made from silk dresses, were 2 often captured by the Union forces. MARSHALLESE PHRASES TRY THESE OUT While living in the Marshall Islands, you will have many opportunities to interact with Kwöj etal ñan ia? members of the Marshallese community and learn about their culture. Learning the Mar- Where are you going? shallese language is not only recommended to strengthen communication and relation- ships. It also shows an appreciation of cultural diversity while guests in our host nation. Ij etal ñan Sunrise Bakery. Here are some everyday Marshallese phrases to practice: I am going to Sunrise Bakery. Hello/Goodbye = Iokwe (Yokwe old Do you understand? = Kwömelele ke? In et / in ta? spelling) I understand = Imelele To do what? Hello everyone = Io̧ kwe aolep I don’t understand = Ijab melele How’s life? = Ej et am mour? What time is it? = Jete awa? In Möñä jonoul tonaaj. And you? = Ak kwe? How much? = Jete wonaan? To eat 10 donuts. Good afternoon = Io̧ kwe in raelep How old are you? Jete am iio? Good evening = Io̧ kwe in jota I’m thirsty = Imaro Kwe bwebwe ke? What’s your name? = Etam? Yes = Aet Are you crazy? My name is (___) = Eta in (___) No = Jaab Thank you = Kom’mool Good = Emman Jab. Ejabwe joun tonaaj enno! Thank you very much = Kommool tata Bad = Nana No. One tasty donut is never enough! You’re welcome = Kon Jouj Happy = Monono Excuse Me/I’m sorry = Jolok bod Enno = Tasty You’re excused = Ejolok So so = Ebwe Goodbye = Iokwe! Crazy = Bwebwe See you later = Bar lo eok Stop = Bojrak Good luck = Jeraam̧m̧an n̄ an kwe Go = Etal Anytime = Aolep Ien Saturday, JUNE 19, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 25 5 The Kwajalein Hourglass
THIS WEEK IN KWAJALEIN HOURGLASS HISTORY
June 19, 1961
June 17, 1961
Saturday, JUNE 19, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 25 6 The Kwajalein Hourglass
U.S. ARMY PHOTO BY SGT. 1ST CLASS MONIK PHAN
Maj. Gen. Tom Solhjem, U.S. Army chief of chaplains, and Regimental Sgt. Maj. Ralph Martinez, the Chaplain Corps senior enlist-
ed advisor, salutes the war memorial at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific May 11 at Punchbowl Crater in Honolulu.
They visited the ceremony to honor the memory of the nation’s military veterans and learn about previous chaplains that have
sacrificed their lives during the wars.
Army Chief of Chaplains visits HAWAII’s “PUNCHBOWL”
Vietnam War, who is still missing. keeps their hopes up during the Korean
“There’s value in telling your story,” War,” Rauch said.
By Sgt. 1st Class Monik Phan, Rauch said. Because she shared her sto- “What you do and what you bring, as
U.S. Army Pacific Public Affairs ry on social media, she was able to meet far as the Chaplain Corps, is to restore
other family members with Service hope and keep hope alive during cap-
Maj. Gen. Tom Solhjem, U.S. Army chief of Members that are still MIA. tivity, while you’re deployed or wherever
chaplains, Regimental Sgt. Maj. Ralph One of the chaplains she distin- you may be,” Solhjem said.
Martinez, the Chaplain Corps senior en- guished, Capt. Joseph E. Kapaun, a Martinez explains that it is important
listed advisor, and their spouses visited chaplain for 8th Regiment, 1st Cavalry to visit the memorial to learn the his-
the National Memorial Cemetery of the Division, had special tory and legacy of
Pacific May 11 in Honolulu. recognition amongst the men and wom-
Solhjem and Martinez cemetery visit all the other chap- “There’s value in en who sacrificed
was to honor the memory of the nation’s
military veterans and learn about previ-
lains. His name was
colored in gold and telling your story.” their lives in refer-
ence to defending
ous chaplains that have sacrificed their had a star engraved the country.
lives during the wars. next to his name. —Natalie Rauch, facilitator, Following up
“We have three competencies in the This signified that National Memorial Cemetery the stairway, they
Chaplain Corps, “said Solhjem. “We nur- he was a Medal of visited the chap-
ture the living, we care for the wounded Honor recipient. His of the Pacific el that rests on
and we honor the fallen.” remains have been recently been found top of the hill. Alongside the hill, they
Together, Solhjem and Martinez laid and will be transported to his family. walked down the “Heroes Walk” memo-
a bouquet of white flowers, provided by Soon a bronze star will be placed by his rial pathway to commemorate the Army
U.S. Army Pacific, at the base of the me- name signifying his remains have been Chaplain Corps’ memorial marker. Sol-
morial. recovered and identified. hjem and Martinez also laid two leis,
Solhjem mentions that visiting the “Today, we were able to see the marker provided by U.S. Army Pacific, on the
National Cemetery of the Pacific is a for Chaplain Kapaun, who’s a medal of marker.
reminder to Service Members and ci- honor recipient,” he said, “He’s one of “Today is just a poignant reminder of
vilians of the sacrifices that others have our seven Chaplains who received such the sacrifices of those who have gone be-
made. distinction who is interned here.” fore us and that we stand on the shoul-
Following the bouquet laying, Na- “Kapaun was a prisoner of war and ders of the freedom that they purchased
talie Rauch, the memorial’s facilitator, was an inspiration for the Soldiers to by laying down their lives,” Solhjem said.
explained the names engraved on the
stones, recognized by the American Bat-
tle Monuments Commission, are Service
Members that were missing in action,
lost or buried at sea during World War
Did you Know?
II, Korean War and the Vietnam War. The National Cemetery of the Pacific—also called the Punchbowl, for the
She distinguished five names of chap- crater it occupies in Honolulu—maintains an active historical outreach
lains that served during the wars. As she
told each family’s story, she held up por-
program to share information about the history of the site, development
traits of each chaplain. of memorials and notable individuals laid to rest within the crater. To
“This is simply amazing,” Solhjem learn more about the NCA, please visit https://www.cem.va.gov/cems/
said, “Natalie Rauch has done an excel- nchp/nmcp.asp.
lent job in guiding us and helping us
understand some of our history of the
chaplains who’ve gone before us and
made the ultimate sacrifice.”
Rauch also included the story of her
father, Airforce Col. Warren L. Ander-
son, an F-4 Phantom pilot during the
Saturday, JUNE 19, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 25 7 The Kwajalein Hourglass
ARMY IN THE PACIFIC
U.S. ARMY PHOTO BY MASTER SGT. LEKENDRICK STALLWORTH
25th Infantry Division Lightning Academy Air Assault instructors conducted a rooftop insertion during a Fast Rope Insertion/Ex-
traction System and Special Patrol Insertion/Extraction System Master course on May 26, 2021, at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii.
Throughout this course, these students were taught how to rig, inspect and deploy Soldiers fast-roping 20 feet above a rooftop,
or suspended 100 feet below the helicopter while 200ft above the ground. With these skills, the FRIES/SPIES Masters can deploy
Soldiers anywhere in the combat zone no matter how treacherous the terrain may be.
Sunday, June 20 Monday, June 28
“Breaking In” “Long Shot”
(PG-13) 88 min. (R) 165 min.
Gabrielle Union, Ajiona Alexus Charlize Theron, Seth Rogan
Shaun Russell takes her son and daughter Fred Flarsky is a gifted and free-spirited
on a weekend getaway to her late father’s journalist who has a knack for getting into
secluded, high-tech vacation home in the trouble. Charlotte Field is one of the most
countryside, but the family soon gets an influential women in the world—a smart,
unwelcome surprise when four men break sophisticated and accomplished politician.
into the house to find hidden money. Af- When Fred unexpectedly runs into Char-
1 ter managing to escape, Shaun must now lotte, he soon realizes that she was his for-
figure out a way to turn the tables on the mer babysitter and childhood crush. When
desperate thieves and save her captive Charlotte decides to make a run for the
children. presidency, she impulsively hires Fred as
her speechwriter—much to the dismay of
Monday, June 21 her trusted advisers.
KWAJALEIN “Thank You for Your Service”
(R) 109 min.
Miles Teller, Haley Bennett
ROI - C-BUILDING
AT THE Sgt. Adam Schumann tries to readjust to ci-
vilian life after returning home from the war
Saturday, June 19
“The Mountain Between Us”
MOVIES
in Iraq. Fellow soldier Tausolo Aeiti must (PG-13) 112 min.
deal with the aftermath of a bombing that Idris Elba, Kate Winslet
left him with a traumatic brain injury. Will Stranded on a mountain after a tragic plane
Waller searches for normalcy after surviv- crash, two strangers must work together
ing several explosions, while Michael Em- to endure the extreme elements of the re-
ory must deal with the effects of a sniper’s mote, snow-covered terrain. Realizing that
bullet to the head. With memories of the help is not on the way, they embark on a
battlefield still lingering, the soldiers soon perilous journey across hundreds of miles
Unless otherwise indicated, all mov- begin their long journey to physical and of wilderness, pushing each other to sur-
ies begin at 7:30 p.m. Contact MWR at emotional rehabilitation. vive and discovering their inner strength.
5-3331 for more information. Show-
times may vary for special “Movies Un- Saturday, June 26 Sunday, June 20
der the Stars” events. “Yellow Rose” “Nobody”
(PG-13) 95 min. (R) 92 min.
Eva Noblezada, Dale Watson Bob Odenkirk, Christopher Lloyd
KWAJALEIN - YUK THEATER Yellow Rose is a 2019 American-Fillipino Hutch Mansell fails to defend himself or
musical drama film chronicling the bitter- his family when two thieves break into his
Saturday, June 19 sweet struggle of one Filipina’s quest to be suburban home one night. The aftermath
a country music star.
“Dumbo” of the incident soon strikes a match to his
(PG) 113 min. long-simmering rage. In a barrage of fists,
Sunday, June 27 gunfire and squealing tires, Hutch must
Eva Green, Colin Farrell
Struggling circus owner Max Medici en- “Smurfs: The Lost Village” now save his wife and son from a danger-
(PG) 90 min. ous adversary—and ensure that he will
lists a former star and his two children to never be underestimated again.
care for Dumbo, a baby elephant born with Demi Lovato, Danny Pudi
oversized ears. When the family discovers Best friends Smurfette, Brainy, Clumsy and
that the animal can fly, it soon becomes Hefty use a special map that guides them Saturday, June 26
the main attraction—bringing in huge audi- through the Forbidden Forest, an enchant- “Breaking In”
ences and revitalizing the run-down circus. ed wonderland that’s filled with magical (PG-13) 88 min.
The elephant’s magical ability also draws creatures. Their adventure leads them on
the attention of V.A. Vandevere, an entre- a course to discover the biggest secret in Sunday, June 27
preneur who wants to showcase Dumbo Smurf history as they race against time and
in his latest, larger-than-life entertainment the evil wizard Gargamel (Rainn Wilson) to “Thank You for Your Service”
venture. find a mysterious village. (R) 109 min.
Saturday, JUNE 19, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 25 8 The Kwajalein Hourglass
LIVE MUSIC ANNOUNCEMENT USAG-KA DINING GUIDE
ISLAND DINING FACILITIES
MON-LA MIKE BAND
CAPT. LOUIS. S. ZAMPERINI CAFETERIA - KWAJALEIN
TUESDAYS - SUNDAYS AND MONDAYS*
SATURDAYS* HOLIDAYS* 6 - 9 a.m.
Live at the Ocean View Club 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.
4:30 - 7 p.m. 4:30 - 7 p.m.
Saturday, June 26 *Families are welcome to dine at the Zamperini Cafeteria on Tues-
days, Thursdays, Sundays and Mondays.
from 6 - 9 p.m. Want to receive a daily copy of the menu? Contact Asia Williams
at asia.williams@dyn-intl.com to be added to the weekly emailed
menu.
Sit back, relax and enjoy one CAFE ROI - ROI-NAMUR
of the Marshall Islands’ most TUESDAYS - SUNDAYS AND MONDAYS
famous bands. SATURDAYS
5:30 - 8 a.m.
HOLIDAYS
7 - 9 a.m.
6 - 8:30 a.m.
10:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
5 - 6:45 p.m.
10:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 10:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
5 - 6:45 p.m. 5 - 6:45 p.m.
Enjoy specials on beverages.
For more information, contact DINING DOWNTOWN
MWR at 5-3331. SUNRISE BAKERY SUNRISE BAKERY
PIZZA KITCHEN
Tues - Thursday Friday, Saturday and Sunday,
6 a.m. - 2 p.m. 5 - 9 p.m.
Monday, 5 - 9 p.m.
Don’t forget about the late-night menu of rotating specials at the
Roi-Namur Outrigger Club and Ocean View Club.
For more information, please see the “Bars and Clubs” page.
AAFES - KWAJALEIN DINING LOCATIONS
Kwajalein AMERICAN EATERY ANTHONY’S PIZZA
Ukulele Located at the Kwajalein Dock
Security Checkpoint
Located at the AAFES Food Court
Club Sunday – closed
Monday – closed
Tuesday – Saturday,
Sunday, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Monday - Friday,
11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
The Kwajalein Ukulele Club is open to ukulele BURGER KING SUBWAY
enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels. Bring Located at the AAFES Food Court Located at the AAFES Food Court
your uke and join us for a strum-along each Sunday, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Friday in CRC room 6 from 6 – 7:30 pm. Sunday, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Monday, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Monday – Friday, Tuesday, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
This club is free for everyone. Join the mail- 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Wednesday, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
ing list to receive updates and sheet music: Saturday, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
kwajukeclub@gmail.com. Friday, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Saturday, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Saturday, JUNE 19, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 25 9 The Kwajalein Hourglass
CYS JUNE SPOTLIGHT
Visit USAG-KA CYS on Facebook for pic-
tures and information about our events
and programs. https://www.facebook.
com/USAGKACYS/.
U.S. ARMY GARRISON-KWAJALEIN ATOLL CHILD AND YOUTH SERVICES
CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER SCHOOL-AGE CARE NAMO WETO YOUTH CENTER
Baru Classroom Tuesdays
Baru classroom: Fridays are Water Play Summer Camp runs through Aug. 7, Closed
Days for infants and young toddlers. Tuesday through Saturday from 8:30
Saturdays are Water Play Days for tod- a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Register in Central Wednesdays
dlers. Please send your child with water Registration. Water Wednesday - 12:30 p.m.
clothes, dry clothes, a towel and swim Tremendous Trivia - 4:30 p.m.
diaper (if needed). June 22 - June 26
Color Wars Thursdays
Bako Classroom Movies with Popcorn - 4 p.m.
Tuesdays - STEAM Swim Day. Please June 29 - July 2
send your child with water clothes, dry Pirates and Mermaids Fridays
clothes, a towel and swim diaper (if Frappaccinos - 4 p.m.
needed). July - 6 - July 10
Wednesdays - STEAM Functional STEM Express Saturdays
Fitness Smoothies - 3:30 p.m.
Thursdays -STEAM Library July 13 - July 17 MIT LL Beaver Works Summer Insti-
Sports Hall of Fame tute - RMI - 4 - 6 p.m.
Important Dates July 20 - July 24 Sundays
June - 19 - Doughnuts with Dad Harry Potter MIT LL Beaver Works Summer
Institute - 4 - 6 p.m.
July 27 - July 31 Surprise - 6 p.m.
Space and Beyond
YOUTH CENTER SPECIAL EVENTS
Aug. 3 - Aug. 7
Mini City June 20 - Darts with Dads
4 - 5:30 p.m.
June 23 - Water Wednesday -
North Point Rapids, 12:30 p.m.
June 24 and 25 - UPS Road Code
3 - 6 p.m.
June 27 - Henna Tattoos
6 - 8 p.m.
June 30 - Water Wednesday
Glass Beach - 12:30 p.m.
Join the reading challenge this summer CYS CLOSED JUNE 19
at the Grace Sherwood Library All CYS programs are closed Saturday,
June 19 in observance of the Juneteenth
Get ready to read around the world. return them to a library staff
holiday.
This fun activity runs through July member.
Programs at the Child Development
28 and is open to all Kwajalein chil- Center, SAC Summer Camp and the
dren finishing grades K – 6. June 23: Australia and Namo Weto Youth Center will resume
Enjoy travel-themed story time the Pacific for normal hours of operation following
and crafts every Wednesday at 10:30 June 30: North America the holiday.
a.m. and 3:30 p.m., and a reading July 7: South America
challenge and weekly scavenger July 14: Africa
hunt for readers in grades K-6. July 21: Europe
Enter for the chance to earn priz- July 28: Reading celebration
es in each age group (grades k-1,
2-3, 4-5, and 6) for the most books For more information, call the MWR
and/or pages read. desk at the Grace Sherwood Library
To participate, pick up reading at 5-3331 or 5-3332.
logs at the GSL, fill them out and
Saturday, JUNE 19, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 25 10 The Kwajalein HourglassBARS AND CLUBS
MWR FITNESS CLASSES Contact MWR at 5-3331 for updates,
activities and events about the garri-
son’s bars and clubs.
MWR instructor Allena Childress, center, leads a Zumba work-
out hour during MWR Memorial Day weekend festivities at
Brandon Field. Check out the monthly class schedule below for
ways to plug into an island fitness program.
COUNTRY CLUB
Birthday Bash.
Come celebrate island birthdays with MWR every third
Unless otherwise noted, all classes are held in CRC Room 7 Sunday from 6 - 9 p.m. Enjoy complimentary shuttle ser-
and are subject to change without notice. All classes require vice available from the Ocean View Club every 30 min-
an MWR fitness pass. Passes can be purchased at the MWR utes from 5 - 9 p.m.
Desk in the Grace Sherwood Library. For more information,
please call MWR at 5-3331. Saturday. Enjoy happy hour and play Uno every
Saturday at 6 p.m.
Yoga Zumba Dance Brunch.
Tuesday and Thursday at Wednesday and Saturday at Country Club Brunch typically meets on the first Sun-
5:30 p.m. in CRC Room 7 6 p.m.; Friday at 9:15 a.m. in day of the month from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., though
CRC Room 7 times and dates may vary for special brunch events
Water Aerobics (please check out a special event menu for June 20 brunch
Tuesday and Thursday at 9:15 Spin below). Enjoy a variety of sweet and savory brunch foods.
a.m. at the Adult Pool Tuesday at 6:40 p.m.; Thurs- Cash only; monthly prices and menu items are subject
day and Saturday at 5:30 a.m. to change. No reservation required. Seating is limited.
Zumba Toning Shuttle service available every 30 minutes. Customer
Wednesday at 9:15 a.m. in pick-up is in front of the Food Court starting at 10 a.m.
CRC Room 7 There is a 45-minute time limit per table.
Juneteenth Brunch.
Join MWR in June for a special edition of Sunday brunch in
celebration of Juneteenth at the Kwajalein Country Club
on June 20 from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. No reservation is
required for this event. Cost of meal is $25, cash only.
Menu Sausage
Bacon Cornbread dressing
Crab legs Scalloped potatoes
RELIGIOUS SERVICES Greens
Macaroni and cheese
Potato salad
Fried chicken
Sauteed vegetables
Waffles
Members of the Island Memorial Chapel Catholic congregation Grits
participate in an evening service. Biscuits and gravy
Contact the Island Memorial Chapel office at 5-3505 for more Shuttle service will be provided from the food court to the
information about religious services and activities on U.S. Country Club from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Contact MWR with
Army Garrison-Kwajalein Atoll. questions at 5-3331.
The Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day
Catholic Services
• Sundays at 9:15 a.m. in
OCEAN VIEW CLUB
Saints Services the IMC main sanctuary. Wednesdays. Raise your glass and toast Wednes-
Sundays at 10 a.m. in CRC • Weekdays at 5:15 p.m. in day at happy hour from 5 - 7 p.m.
Room 1. the IMC chapel offices
Please contact Conrad Acosta • Saturdays at 5:30 p.m. in Saturdays. Enjoy fun activities like game nights,
at 5-2965 for more informa- the IMC small sanctuary. karaoke. theme nights and live music.
tion. • Children’s program
meets Sundays during Mondays. Enjoy Monday meal deals on Men’s
Protestant Services the 9:15 a.m. Catholic Night from 5 - 7 p.m.
• Sundays at 8:15 a.m. in Mass.
the small sanctuary and
11 a.m. in the main sanc-
tuary.
Activities
Men’s Bible Study meets
Shuttle Service
MWR offers shuttle service to and from the Country Club
• Kingdom Kids children’s Thursdays at 5:45 p.m. in the every 30 minutes from 5 - 8 p.m. Saturdays. For more
program meets during chapel conference room. information, contact Nikeya Lagrone at 5-9205 or 5-3331.
Protestant services at 8:15
a.m. and 11 a.m. Ladies’ Bible Study meets 9:15
a.m. Thursdays at Qtrs. 405-
B Taro. Contact Sally Bulla at
Outrigger Club
Check with MWR for meal specials and activities at the
5-9804 for more information. Outrigger Club by calling 5-3331.
Saturday, JUNE 19, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 25 11 The Kwajalein HourglassCLASSIFIEDS
The community wants to hear from you. Email announcements and
SAFETY FIRST: CLICK THE LINK TO
CHECK OUT THE LATEST
SAFETY VIDEO FROM
KWAJALEIN FIRE PREVENTION.
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 USAG-KA Child and Youth Ser- quarters number, mailbox number
minimum of eight players. Only 16
To research and apply for govern- vices is hiring coaches. No expe- and email address. Individual and
ment employment opportunities on teams will be eligible to play. Cost
rience necessary. All children of family accounts are available. Con-
U.S. Army Garrison-Kwajalein Atoll of registration is $50. Register and
head coaches play for free. Visit tact the Grace Sherwood Library
and worldwide, visit usajobs.gov. pay participation fees in the Grace with questions at 5-3331.
Central Registration or call 5-2158
Done hiring? Write to kwajalein. in Building 356.
Sherwood Library, Bldg. 805.
hourglass@dyn-intl.com to remove Questions, call 5-3331. PCS’ing with a Pet. Depending
your help wanted listing. ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS on your final destination please
Wet and Wild Summer Sports Inner Tube Water Polo Tourna- notify vet services to discuss travel
Truestone, an AKIMA company, Fun for CYS Kids. Get ready to ment. Tournaments run June 22 planning for your pet(s) during the
seeks a telephone operator. For have some splashy fun in the sun. through 29. Cost of registration is recommended timeframes below:
more information about this posi- CYS is planning summer sports fun $50. Space is limited. Register and CONUS, 45+ days prior to PCS;
tion and to apply, please click the for kids aged 2 to 5 years. Events pay participation fees in the Grace Honolulu and Guam, three to six
URL below to visit https://akima.ta- will take place June 23 and 30 from Sherwood Library, Bldg. 805. months prior to PCS; and other
Questions, call 5-3331. countries, six months or more prior
leo.net/careersection/akimallc_cs/ 5 – 5:30 p.m. Registration costs
to PCS. If you plan to PCS in the
jobdetail.ftl?job=TRU01055&tz=G- $25. Contact Central Registration
Roi Sand Volleyball Tournament. next six months, contact Kwajalein
MT-05%3A00&tzname=. with questions at 5-2158. Veterinary Services at 5-2017 to
Sunday, July 4 at 4 p.m. Register
ensure your pet is up to date on an-
Substitute teachers wanted. The Kwajalein Girl Scouts are your three-person team with Roi
nual diagnostics and vaccinations.
Kwajalein School System seeks open to all school-aged K-12 girls MWR by June 320. Team registra-
For more, email the Kwajalein vet
student-centered adults available on Kwajalein (USAGSO.org). Mem- tion fee is $15. Contact Rick at Roi tech at kwajaleinveterinaryclinic@
from 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. to serve bership fees are $45. Also seeking MWR at 5-6580. internationalsosgs.us.
as substitute teachers or teacher adult volunteers. For registration
aids. Contact Paul Uhren for more questions or more information con- HOURS OF OPERATION Electric bikes are not allowed on
information at uhrenp@kwaja- tact Carrie Aljure at whatacod@ The George Seitz Elementary the garrison per USAG-KA Reg-
lein-school.com or 5-3601. aol.com. School Office will be open Tues- ulation 56-4. You are authorized
day through Saturday from 8 a.m. use of the bike on USAG-KA If you
USAG-KA Child and Youth Ser- to 4 p.m. and closed during lunch disconnect the motor. For more
vices seeks a Lead Preschool until August. The Kwajalein High information, contact the PMO at
Teacher. Send your resume to CYS School office will be closed un- 5-3530.
Coordinator Dr. Stephanie Mc- til Aug. 6. Call 5-3601 or email
Cutcheon at stephanie.mccutch- uhrenp@kwajaleinschool.com with TRAINING
eon@dyn-intl.com. school questions. USAG-KA CYS Caregiver Class.
Learn how to be an expert care-
USAG-KA CYS seeks a Sports Self Help is located in Bldg. 1791. giver. This free class meets
Kwajalein Golf Association June 24, 25 and 26 from noon to
and Fitness teacher. This position Presents the Coral Open. Sun-
Hours of operation are Monday,
Wednesday and Friday - 9:30 a.m. 3 p.m. at the Namo Weto Youth
is unaccompanied. Requirements: day, July 11 and 18. Register at
- 6 p.m. Visit Self Help to pick up Center. Participants must attend
Earned undergraduate degree in the Vet’s hall Saturday, July 10 all three class days/ For more in-
physical education, recreation or at 4 p.m. or by emailing Suzanne tools to complete a number of
formation, contact Central Reg-
related field with six months’ expe- Bussey suzannewells711@icloud. household maintenance and up-
istration at 5-2158.
rience in a sports program or two com or Shelly Benkert at shellyben- keep projects.
years in a similar program with in- kert@yahoo.com. Building Manager Evacuation
dividual and team sports. Send re- Walk-up registration is not per- Kwajalein Furniture Warehouse. Coordinator Training (Required
sumes to stephanie.mccutcheon@ mitted on event day. Registration To schedule deliveries and pick- for all managers by AR 420-1).
dyn-intl.com and apply online at fee is $60 for members and $80 ups of Family Housing or BQ furni- Kwajalein training occurs on the
WRSSrecruiting.com, requisition for non-members. Tournament tee ture please call the Army Housing first and third Wednesdays of each
ID: 2101305. times vary between 7 a.m. and 9 Office at 5-3450. month beginning at 10 a.m. in the
a.m. Format: 18 holes per Sunday, Religious Education Building. Roi-
course rules apply. Boat Marina Summer Namur training occurs on the sec-
Community Bank seeks a part- Small
Prizes are awarded per flight ond Wednesday each month at
time Banking Center Service Spe- 2021 Hours of Operation are now
and on second date. U.S. Golf As- 9:30 a.m. at the C-building. Call
cialist, or teller. Submit applications sociation handicapping rules apply.
through Oct. 31 from 8 a.m. – 6:30
and resumes to www.dodcommuni- p.m. Questions? Call the Small 5-3364 to register.
Carts are allowed for exempt indi-
tybank.com. Contact Rita Pyne at vidual players only –not for whole Boat Marina at 5-3643.
5-2152 for more information. COUNSELING SERVICES
team. Coral Open shirts will be Chapel Counseling Services.
provided. Enjoy hotdogs and brats NOTICES
Nan Inc. seeks a qualified quality The IMC chaplains are available
on both tournament days. The club- Alcoholics Anonymous open for appointments on Roi-Namur
control manager and site safety house cash bar will be open from meetings are Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. and Kwajalein. Contact the Chap-
and health officer. To apply, visit 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Water and select in the REB, room 213. el office at 5-3505 to schedule a
www.nanhawaii.com and contact adult beverages will be provided. meeting. Discussions are kept pri-
Clint Ueatari or Kevin Short at Contact Suzanne Bussey suzan- Ongoing Smoking and Tobac- vate. Confidentiality belongs with
5-2632, 5-1260 or 5-2998. newells711@icloud.com or Shelly co Cessation. Please call EAP at the client.
Benkert atshellybenkert@yahoo. 5-5362 or make an appointment
Tribalco seeks experienced and com for more information or to reg- with a physician. Counseling Available. Schedule
highly motivated senior, mid- and ister. an appointment with the Employ-
junior network technicians to join Tobacco Use on USAG-KA. ee Assistance Program by calling
their team. Apply via http://www. Father’s Day Darts Battle. Adults Smoking permitted only in desig- Mary Beth Dawicki at 5-5235 or
tribalco.com/jobs.html. vs. Teens. Sunday June 20 from nated smoking areas. All smoking emailing marybeth.dawicki@in-
4 - 5:30 p.m. at Corlett Recreation and cigarette butt receptacles must ternationalsosgs.us. Information
RGNext, LLC seeks qualified can- Center Room 6. This free event be at least 50 feet from entrance of shared in appointments is confi-
didates to fill several open posi- is open to teens in grades seven facilities. USAG-KA Policy Memo- dential. As an alternative to in-per-
tions on Kwaj and Roi in engineer- through 12 and adults. Register at randum 600-8 sets forth specific son meetings, phone consultation
ing, technical and other areas. For the Namo Weto Youth Center. For policies designed for the protec- or virtual meetings are available
more information and to apply, go more information, contact Central tion from the negative impact of utilizing a HIPAA compliant plat-
to www.rgnext.com. Registration at 5-2158. tobacco use. Smoking cessation form. Call 5-5362 for more infor-
programs are available. Contact mation.
Family Movie Night. June 27 at Mary Beth Dawicki at 5-5362 or
Amentum seeks qualified candi-
Marybeth.Dawicki@international- ENVIRONMENTAL NOTICES
dates for various positions. Current 7 p.m. in the main sanctuary at the
sosgs.us. Recycle Safely. Please ensure
open positions on USAG-KA in- Island Memorial Chapel. Bring your
that all aluminum cans are separat-
clude administrative services, data friends, drinks, snacks and enjoy Register with the Grace Sher- ed from household trash to prevent
analysts, education services, avi- fresh popcorn provided by the IMC wood Library. The new card cat- damage to the island incinerator.
ation and airfield operations, ma- as they watch “Small Group.” alog system is ready and Grace Doing your part keeps our island
rine operations and public works, Sherwood Library staff need your clean. For more information, con-
among others. To apply, contact Summer Softball Tournament. help. Please visit the library to sign tact DI Environmental at 5-1134.
your local HR representative. Team Registration is open until up for an account to begin check-
July 3. Tournament dates are July ing out books. Information needed
13 through Aug. 4. Teams require a includes the following: ID badge,
Saturday, JUNE 19, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 25 12 The Kwajalein HourglassSWIM SAFETY
Check out the maps below to reaquaint
yourself with where it is okay to swim
around Kwajalein and Roi-Namur. For-
ward any questions to USAG-KA Safety
at 5-1442 or FMWR at 5-3400.
E-wareness Construction at
Stormwater Sampling
and Analysis
Rich Theater
U.S. Naval Mobile Construction Bat-
Stormwater samples are collected talion 4, Detail Marshall Islands will
every year on Kwajalein to monitor
continue work at the theater founda-
the quality of water going into the
tion from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday
ocean and lagoon.
through Saturday. Please adhere to
ISCO or Sigma samplers are staged
at selected storm drain locations.
Please do not disturb them. If you
the caution tape and safety barriers
around the site and keep the area KWAJALEIN
clear.
have any questions, call Amentum • The highlighted areas are the only
Special thanks to NMCB 4 for re-
Environmental at 5-1134. unrestricted swimming areas at
building a Kwajalein community
Aolep yio rej ebok sample in Kwajalein (Coral Sands, Camp Ham-
landmark. Please contact Deirdre
Stormwater/Dren in Wot ion Kwaja- ilton, Emon Beach and North Point).
Wyatt-Pope at 5-1442 with any ques-
lein non etale jonan dren eo ej driwo- • Flotation device recommended 100
tions.
jlak ilo lik im iaar. feet from shore and required more
Ewor jet ISCO or Sigma samplers than 300 feet from shore.
ak kein jerbal ko rej jutak itorere- • Buddy system or shore watch is re-
in drain-out ko. Joij im jab jibwi ak quired.
komakiti. Ne ewor am kajitok kaki,
call e lok Amentum Environmental
ilo 5-1134.
ROI-NAMUR
• The highlighted areas are the only
unrestricted swimming areas at Roi-
Namur (Areas 1, 2, 3, 6, 12 and 13).
• Flotation device recommended 100
feet from shore and required more
than 300 feet from shore.
• Buddy system or shore watch is re-
quired.
USE ARMA, HELP USAG-KA REPORT MAINTENANCE ISSUES
All routine service order requests for IMPORTANT
bachelor quarters and Army Fami- To report emergency service order re-
ly Housing are to be reported through quests, call 5-3550.
ArMA. Reporting jobs using ArMA pro- Examples:
vides residents with the ability to send 1. major water leaks
pictures and have permanent records of 2. loss of all AC
their issues 3. no operational toilets
4. Inoperable appliances, plumbing,
Register for your account and submit tickets smoke detectors or door locks.
at https://www.armymaintenance.com
For ArMA questions, contact Scott Hill at 5-0133 or michael.s.hill86.civ@mail.mil
Saturday, JUNE 19, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 25 13 The Kwajalein HourglassUNITED AIRLINES POLICIES Outbound Covid Test RMI TRAVEL BAN APPLIES
FOR DEPARTURE and Flight Requirements THROUGH JUNE 30, 2021
Customers at Kwajalein’s airport boarding FLIGHT REQUIREMENTS
United Airlines flights need to present the RMI NOVEL COVID-19
items described below: No Covid-19 flight test is required if flying UPDATED INTERIM HEALTH
on the ATI or United Airlines if you are TRAVEL ADVISORY & RESTRICTIONS
Customers with a negative test result flying with official government orders. ISSUANCE 26: AS OF MAY 31, 2021
need to present written or electronic
documentation which clearly indi- • All other UA passengers must An extension of the total suspension
cates: have a negative Covid-19 test one of international travelers coming into
• Customer name. (The custom- to three days before traveling. the RMI via air travel will continue
er name and any other personal • This testing requirement is man- until June 30, 2021.
identifiers must match the cus- dated by the Centers for Disease For more information about the
tomer ID). Control and Prevention. Republic of the Marshall Islands Is-
• Date the test was taken. Test must suance 25, please contact the Com-
be taken within three calendar GETTING YOUR COVID-19 TEST mander’s Hotline at 5-1098 or the US-
days of flight. To schedule a test on Kwajalein, call the AG-KA Host Nation Office at 5-5235.
• Type of test. The CDC rule requires Kwajalein Hospital at 5-2224.
a viral test, which means a molec-
ular COVID-19 test (such as PCR • Tests cost $125.
or LAMP) or antigen test. • Please bring a copy of your UA
• Results must state “negative,” flight itinerary to testing.
“SARS-CoV-2 RNA not detected”
or “SARS-CoV-2 antigen not de- The Kwajalein Hospital is not a trust-
Quarantine
tected.” A test marked “invalid” is
not acceptable
ed partner for Hawaii. All travelers
extending stay in Hawaii must verify
Delivery Schedule
safe quarantine requirements with Effective Monday, June 14, the deliv-
Customers who have previously tested the State of Hawaii’s Safe Travels site. ery drop-off schedule for quarantine
positive must present written or elec- All destinations and hotels have their goods has changed.
tronic documentation, dated with- own Covid testing and documenta-
in the last 90 days, of recovery from tion requirements. The new time for PX drop-offs is 2
COVID-19 after previous infection.
p.m. on Mondays. There is no change
This should be in the form of a pos- It is the responsibility of the traveler to to the Thursday Surfway delivery
itive viral test result and a letter on verify requirements before travel. schedule. If you would like to send a
official letterhead that contains the
care package or goods to a recipient in
name, address and phone number of a OUTBOUND UNITED AIRLINES PASSENGERS quarantine, please do the following:
licensed healthcare provider or public WITHOUT GOVERNMENT ORDERS
health official stating that the passen-
ger has been cleared for travel.
• Package your goods securely
Passengers will visit the Kwajalein Hos- • Label goods with the name of the
pital on the last hospital business day recipient
All United customers must also comply before their flight departs.
with the following requirements:
• Bring goods to the delivery team
waiting at the PX and Surfway
• Testing hours: 9 - 11 a.m. drop-off sites no later than 15
Presentation of a disclosure and attesta- • Results pick-up time is 4 p.m. on minutes before scheduled depar-
tion form. The form can be found on the the day of testing. The Kwajalein ture times
CDC website and will also be available Hospital closes for the weekend
at the departure airport. Customers are at 4:30 p.m. No test results will For more information, contact Amen-
encouraged to print and complete the be given after 4 p.m. tum-DI Operations Manager Randal
form prior to arriving at the airport.
Navarre at 5-0773.
These CDC requirements do not change or
Check-In. All international originating impact the state of Hawaii’s testing re-
customers will be required to check-in quirement or quarantine procedure.
with a Customer Service representative
to verify digital or paper documenta- NOTE: These documentation require-
tion. This mirrors the process we’ve set ments do not apply to customers flying
up within the U.S. for many interna- from U.S. territories such as Guam to
tional destinations. the mainland.
Failure to Comply Will Result in Boarding For questions about travel and
USAG-KA quarantine, Contact your
Denied. Customers who do not show
proof of a test or refuse to test prior to PCS’ING WITH A PET human resources department or
travel will be denied boarding. Denied Depending on your final destination call the Commander’s Hotline at
boarding compensation will not be
paid. Customers in this situation shall
please notify vet services to discuss trav- 5-1098.
el planning for your pet(s) during the
be offered a refund or rebooked for a recommended timeframes below:
later date at no additional charge. • CONUS - 45+ days prior to PCS
• Honolulu and Guam – Three to six
months prior to PCS
• Other countries – Six months or more
prior to PCS
If you plan to leave Kwajalein with-
in the next three to six months, please
reach out to Kwajalein Veterinary Ser-
vices at 5-2017 to ensure your pet is up
to date on annual diagnostics and vacci-
nations.
For more information, email the Kwa-
jalein vet tech at kwajaleinveterinary-
clinic@internationalsosgs.us.
Saturday, JUNE 19, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 25 14 The Kwajalein HourglassGUAM CUSTOMS AND ATI FLIGHTS
QUARANTINE AGENCY FORM ATI flights now occur on a twice weekly
FLIGHT INFORMATION IS NOW ELECTRONIC basis. Additional flights are for cargo
movement. Check with your ATI flight
representative to confirm check-in and
Effective June 15, the GUM Customs and
UNITED AIRLINES FLIGHTS Quarantine Agency form has transi-
flight departure times.
tioned to an Electronic Declaration
United Airlines has confirmed reinsti- What does this mean for the community?
Form.
tution of the full Island Hopper flight • Guidelines for incoming passen-
schedule. Please note that the travel ban gers remain the same
All passengers and crew arriving and
for the Republic of the Marshall Islands processing into the Guam International
• Outbound passengers will have
is still in effect and all flights are subject more opportunities to depart
Airport Main Terminal will fill out the
to change. EDF on their mobile devices or desktop
• Travel remains official for duty
For more information, please contact only. Please note the RMI travel
computers, 72 hours prior to their arrival
United Airlines reservations at 1-800- ban is still in effect
into Guam.
864-8331.
United encourages everyone to take
JUNE CHECK-IN TIMES
UA 155 - 3:30 - 4:45 p.m.
advantage of the 3-day eligibility win- NEW ATI OUTBOUND
UA 154 - 10:45 - 11:15 a.m.
dow prior to boarding for a completely
touchless entry process with Guam Cus- SCREENING PROCESS
toms. Links are as follows:
JUNE FLIGHTS Effective Wednesday, June 23, the ATI
UA 155 - June 7/21 (HNL) medical screening process has changed.
Mobile device link: https://traveller.gua-
UA 154 - June 8/22 (GUM)
medf.landing.cards • You must visit the hospital to com-
plete your medical clearance on the
WEEKLY JULY-OCTOBER last business day before your flight.
Check-In Times Desktop computer: https://guamedf.
landing.cards • Monday and Tuesday departures
UA 155 - 3:30 - 4:45 p.m. will be screened Saturday from 8
UA 154 - 10:45 - 11:15 a.m. a.m. - 1 p.m.
The EDF kiosks are accessible in Guam
WEEKLY JULY-OCTOBER FLIGHTS airport baggage claim area for passen-
ger’s convenience. For more information, contact the
Mondays- UA 155 - (HNL)
Kwajalein Hospital at 5-2223.
Tuesdays- UA 154 - (GUM)
UXO REMINDER 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)
Remember the three Rs of UXO: Recog- juon kwopej bajjok emaron Bokutan ak
nize an item as possible Unexploded kein kabokkolok (UXO). Retreat (Jen-
Ordnance. Retreat from the area of the liklik) bed ettolok im jab kepaak UXO
UXO. Report suspected UXO immedi- eo. Report (Ripoot e) boktun ak kein
ately by notifying EOD (5-1433) or CPS kabokklok eo ien eo emokajtata non
(5-4445). EOD ilo nomba kein (5-1433) ak CPS (5-
Provide the following information: 4445).
Location (building #, GPS, landmarks, Ken melele kein: Ia eo (nomba in ijo,
etc); Size (compared to common items - GPS, kakolle in ijo, etc.); Jonan (jonan ko rekauwotata. Kalimjek wot jab jibwe.
football, scuba cylinder, etc). Treat UXO e ibben jet kain mweik - football, taan Non bar kakemejmej eok, eokwe jouj
like you would treat dangerous sea crea- in turan, etc.). Tiljek kon UXO kein ein- im koba lok ilo Island Orientation allon
tures. wot am kojparok menin mour in lojet otemjej.
USAG-KA WEATHER WATCH
but anticipate a relatively dry
period for the first half of the
WEATHER DISCUSSION: An active week.
and widespread Intertropical
Convergence Zone persists SATURDAY: Mostly cloudy with
across Eastern Micronesia to scattered showers. Winds
finish out the work week. A NE-E at 6-11 knots with higher
disturbance within the ITCZ, gusts near showers.
centered near Pohnpei and
Kosrae, will slowly move off SUNDAY: Mostly sunny with
to the west with weaker unset- stray showers. Winds NE-E
tled conditions continuing up- at 6-12 knots with occasional
stream affecting the atoll with higher gusts.
widely scattered to scattered MONDAY: Mostly sunny with
showers on Saturday. isolated showers. Winds ENE-
These conditions will begin ESE at 7-12 knots.
to settle for the weekend when
light trade winds take over EARLY NEXT WEEK: Mostly clear/
making for mostly dry weath-
er. Light showers are possible
sunny with isolated showers.
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