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THIS WEEK
BAND CONCERT
BRINGS POP TO KWAJ 4
BASKETBALL
2020 CHAMPIONS 5
COVID-19 KWAJ CONDITION’S DEIRDRE WYATT-POPE, CENTER,
BATTLES AYELE CORDER, LEFT, MADDY NIENOW, LANA
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW 7 KABUA AND MACKENZIE GOWANS OF SPARTANS I
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL AT THE 2020 BASKETBALL
RTSSaturday,
MISSION NOTICE
MARCH 14, 2020 / Volume 61 Number 11 1
CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES MARCH 7.
The Kwajalein Hourglass
JESSICA DAMBRUCH
SAFETY INFORMATION 2
RTS MISSION ANNOUNCEMENT
A RANGE OPERATION IS SCHED- JUON IEN KOKEMELMEL ENAJ
ULED FOR 17-21 MARCH 2020. KOMAN ILO 17-21 RAN IN MARCH
DAILY CAUTION TIMES ARE 8:37 2020. AWA KO REKAUWOTOTA EJ
P.M. (2037) THROUGH 2:30 A.M. JEN 8:37 P.M. AWA IN JOTA NAN
(0230) IN CONJUNCTION WITH 02:30 A.M. AWA JIMAROK ILO RAN
THIS OPERATION. IM AWA KEIN REJAN IN EJ KAIOK-
LOK RIJERAKROK RO IM RIKAAKE
DURING OPERATIONS, NOTICE TO RO BWE KOKEMELMEL. KEIN RE-
MARINERS (NOTMAR) and NOTICE NAJ REBAKBAK LOK IM KITBUJ IT-
TO AIRMEN (NOTAM) CAUTION ULIK IM TOREREIN IJOKEIN KOKE-
AREAS WILL EXTEND INTO THE MELMEL KEIN RENAJ KOMMAN IE
OPEN OCEAN NEAR THE KWAJA- ILO KWAJALEIN ATOLL.
LEIN ATOLL AND SURROUNDING
AREAS.
QUESTIONS REGARDING THE
ABOVE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
FOR THIS OPERATION SHOULD BE
DIRECTED TO THE REAGAN TEST
SITE (RTS) MISSION SAFETY OFFICE
AT 5-5625.
MID-ATOLL CORRIDOR CLOSED FROM 1601
HOURS, 13 MARCH 2020 THROUGH OPERATION
COMPLETION.
THE KWAJALEIN HOURGLASS
The Kwajalein Hourglass is named for the insignia Contents of the Hourglass are not necessarily offi- Garrison Commander.....................................Col. Jeremy Bartel
of the U.S. Army's 7th Infantry Division, which lib- cial views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, Garrison CSM..................................Sgt. Maj. Kenyatta Gaskins
erated the island from the forces of Imperial Japan on Department of Defense, Department of the Army or Public Affairs Officer.............................................Mike Brantley
Feb. 4, 1944. USAG-KA. It is published Saturdays in accordance Communications Manager....................................Jordan Vinson
The Kwajalein Hourglass is an authorized publication with Army Regulation 360-1. Communications Specialist..................Jessica “JD” Dambruch
for military personnel, federal employees, contractor Phone: Defense Switching Network 254-3539
workers and their families assigned to U.S. Army Local phone: 5-5169
Garrison-Kwajalein Atoll.
Saturday, MARCH 14, 2020 / Volume 61 Number 11 2 The Kwajalein Hourglass
MARCH IS Women’s
History Month
M
arch is a month to celebrate. Join
us as, together with the Depart-
ment of Defense, we pay special
tribute to the women who changed
the course of American history as
civilian leaders and servicemembers in the United
States Armed Forces.
These women redefined the gender barriers
that barred the way to citizenship and equal rights,
and they blazed a trail for others to follow.
Great change is never easy. It takes courage to
face opposition with firm, unwavering vision. Per-
haps Helen Keller best describes these qualities:
“Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet.
Only through experience of trial and suffering can
the soul be strengthened, ambitioned inspired, and
success achieved.”
ABOUT THE ART
Women’s History Month honors and celebrates the strug-
gles and achievements of American women throughout
the history of the United States.
The Department of Defense Women’s History Month
poster is the second in a series of posters commemorat-
ing the 75th Anniversary of World War II. During World
War II, General Dwight D. Eisenhower, then commander
of U.S. forces in Europe, declared, “They (women) have
met every test and task assigned to them … their con-
tributions in efficiency, skill, spirit, and determination are
immeasurable.”
USAG-KA WOMEN'S HISTORY WWII ushered in opportunities for great change in
MONTH OBSERVANCE American women’s lives. As their male family members
shipped out to fight in Europe and the Pacific, women
March 27 at 4:30 p.m. assumed employment reserved for men in peacetime by
the millions.They worked on assembly lines, in factories, in
Island Memorial Chapel offices and on military bases.
U.S. Army Garrison-Kwajalein Atoll By 1945, nearly one out of every four married wom-
en worked outside the home. The U.S. workforce had in-
For more information, contact Samuel Whitley creased from 27 to 37 percent between 1940 and 1945.
at samuel.b.whitley.civ@mail.mil. Of all these industries, aviation had the greatest increase
in its female workforce. By 1943, women made up 65 per-
Join us as we celebrate the contributions and cent of its total workforce—that’s more than 300,000
achievements of women in America history women who stepped up to help their nation.
and the U.S. Armed Forces.
USAG-KA TOWN HALL
All residents of
U.S. Army Garrison-Kwajalein Atoll
are encouraged to attend a
Kwajalein town hall meeting
hosted by
USAG-KA Commander
Col. Jeremy Bartel
March 27 from 6:30-8 p.m.
Kwajalein Jr.-Sr. High School
Davye Davis Multi-Purpose Room
Come let the command know
U.S. ARMY PHOTO BY JESSICA DAMBRUCH how they’re doing.
Saturday, MARCH 14, 2020 / Volume 61 Number 11 3 The Kwajalein Hourglass
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KHS BANDS PAY TRIBUTE TO POP
1) Kwajalein Schools Director of Bands Kyle Miller gives the downbeat to the
high school concert band during the March 5 “Kwaj Pops” performance. 2)
Thanks to the Kwajalein High School Bands, Kye Lorok sings “Isn’t She Lovely,” by Stevie Wonder. 3) The concert band
Thor, god of Thunder, Kevin Bacon and Stevie stands for applause.
Wonder were present March 5 at the Davye
Davis Multi-Purpose Room—in song, that is.
Hopefully you didn’t miss “Kwaj Pops,” the
bands’ spring concert tribute to popular music MARCH IS MUSIC IN OUR SCHOOLS MONTH
featuring a spectrum of tunes from movies, vid-
eo games and social media. For more than 30 years, March
Director Kyle Miller allowed students of the
has been officially designated
junior high, senior high and stage bands to help
theme the concert and assemble the repertoire, by the National Association
he said during the performance. Listen closely for Music Education for the
during the concert and you were sure to en- observance of Music In Our
counter a favorite tune. Schools Month. It is the time of
If you didn’t recognize the song right away, year when music education
a projected logo for the musical piece or artist becomes the focus of schools
would give you a clue. across the nation.
The “Footloose,” and “The Avengers” mov- The purpose of MIOSM is to raise awareness of the importance of
ie themes were met with all-round applause. music education for all children – and to remind citizens that school
There were gasps and cheers when Morgan De- is where all children should have access to music. NAfME hopes that
thlefsen stood to perform the saxophone solo
teachers, students and music supporters alike will find ways to join in on
from George Michael’s hit song “Careless Whis-
pers” a motif that has skyrocketed to new on- the celebration through creative activities and advocacy. Learn more
line popularity thanks to internet memes. about how NAfME works to support music education.
Video game aficionados enjoyed “Sons of Sky-
rim,” the anthem for the Bethesda Game Stu- For more information about MIOSM, visit https://nafme.
dios’ popular fantasy role-play video game. One org/programs/miosm/ and get to know the music educa-
of the memorable highlights of the evening was tors in our community.
a live vocal performance by Kye Lorok of “Isn’t
She Lovely,” by Stevie Wonder.
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ZERO
GRAVITY
2020 Basketball
1 CHAMPIONSHIPS 3
The Kwajalein High School Spartan 23. Player Thompson Tarwoj didn’t
mascot didn’t have to work too hard even stop to cool down. He finished
to raise spirits at the 2020 Basket- the game and—still working to
ball Championship games March 7. catch his breath—donned the black
The CRC Gym was packed with fans and white stripes to referee for the
cheering the games through to the A League game.
night’s breakneck finish March 7. There on the court, Spartans I
The season wrapped with wins by Men struggled with Faith. Both
Kwaj Condition, Too Much Busy and teams are strong all around, with
Faith, respectively. a practiced defense and aggressive,
Agility was in excess on the court coordinated offense. More than
during the women’s league cham- once, it appeared gravity loosened
pionship. After half-time, Rebecca its hold on the offense so they could
Hiller’s layups and artful dodging defy the laws of physics and sink
by Deidre Wyatt-Pope, Christi- baskets as they were meant to be
na Dodson and Vanessa Wamsley sunk—in mid-air.
planted Kwaj Condition firmly in The decisive moment came sec-
an insurmountable sweet spot the onds before the end, as Faith scored
women of Spartans I could not de- a final three points, much to the
feat. The winning combination bol- surprise of their worthy Spartans
stered Kwaj Condition all the way to I opponents, but not to the disap-
a season win, 26 to 19, and a king- pointment of the fans. It was a night
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sized coconut trophy. of great games. U.S. ARMY PHOTOS BY JESSICA DAMBRUCH
Blink and you might have missed Get ready to support MWR Soft-
the B League’s Net Rippers and Too ball. Registration has ended and it’s
Much Busy. Both teams are gifted time to head outdoors. Check out
with speed. Coupled with hard and the weeknight action on the soft-
fast teamwork, it was Too Much ball fields. For more information,
Busy who took home the win, 41 to contact MWR at 5-3331.
1) B League Net Rippers and Too Much Busy fight it out in the air.
2-5) The scene on the court during the 2020 Basketball Championship games.
NEXT PAGE: 1) Spartans I Men’s Basketball fights Faith. 2) Kwaj Condition
Vanessa Wamsley narrowly evades Lana Kabua from Spartans I Women’s
Basketball. 3) Women’s League Champions Kwaj Condition. 4) Sarah Smith,
left, and Jeemin Taylor are ready to cheer on the teams. 5) B League Cham-
pions Too Much Busy. 6) A League Champions Faith. 7) Thompson Tarwoj was
one of a few players who refereed other games during the championships. 5
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Saturday, MARCH 14, 2020 / Volume 61 Number 11 6 The Kwajalein Hourglass
Public Health Alert: COVID-19
Read on for the official word from the U.S. Army about health
and safety as together we work to fight the pandemic COVID-19.
DEFENSE DEPARTMENT ORDERS
the announcement.
For all Defense Department personnel
60-DAY TROOP TRAVEL BAN FOR
who have recently passed through Level
2 or 3, countries, an across-the-board 14-
day self-monitoring period at home will
VIRUS-AFFLICTED COUNTRIES
be observed, officials said. That policy
will be reviewed at the end of the 60-day
period. For those who live in barracks or
other open-bay housing arrangements,
non-Level 3 locations are mission-essen- separate lodging will be arranged and
tial and postpone them if they are not. funded by the DoD component to which
By Hope Hodge Seck Exceptions to these restrictions are in- they are assigned.
tended to be rare. Waiver requests must The memo also urges individual DoD
Less than an hour after President Don- prove extreme hardship, a mission-es- organizations to “take immediate action”
ald Trump announced a 30-day suspen- sential purpose, or necessity based on to establish communication systems
sion of travel from Europe to the U.S. in humanitarian reasons. These requests with all personnel and establish “pre-
an address to the nation, the Defense De- can only be granted at the general or and post-travel screening and reception
partment released its own list of travel flag-officer level. procedures” for those with approved
restrictions for troops, military families “The Department of Defense’s top pri- travel plans. A separate memo notes that
and DoD civilians. ority remains the protection and wel- those traveling on military aircraft will
The restrictions, which become ef- fare of our people,” Secretary of Defense get a temperature check and answer a
fective on Friday, include a 60-day ban Mark Esper said in a released statement. questionnaire at the point of embarka-
on travel to all countries designated as “While directing this prudent action, I tion to screen for symptoms and risk of
“Level 3 locations” by the Centers for continue to delegate all necessary au- exposure.
Disease Control and Prevention due to thority to commanders to make further Coronavirus, known formally as
the widespread and ongoing transmis- decisions based on their assessments to COVID-19, was declared a pandemic by
sion of coronavirus. Those countries in- protect their people and ensure mission the World Health Organization earli-
clude China, where the virus originated, readiness. While we deal with this fluid er on Wednesday. In the United States,
as well as Italy, Iran and South Korea. and evolving situation, I remain confi- public gatherings of all kinds are being
“This restriction includes all forms of dent in our ability to protect our service cancelled, while virus-affected Italy is
travel, including Permanent Change of members, civilians and families.” observing a national shutdown in efforts
Station, Temporary Duty, and govern- For required travel to countries des- to slow the spread of the disease.
ment funded leave,” the Defense Depart- ignated Level 2 or 3, military officials As of noon Wednesday, there were 938
ment announcement states. “The Level plan to “implement enhanced health confirmed cases of coronavirus in the
3 countries are set by the CDC and may care protocols for traveler safety” and U.S. and 29 deaths; while globally there
change. The DoD guidance will follow use military or contracted aircraft rath- have been more than 126,000 cases and
those changes. Service secretaries and er than commercial transit, according to 4,600 deaths.
commanders may issue waivers to this
policy as they determine necessary to
ensure mission readiness and address
specific cases.”
According to a Pentagon memo, mil-
itary travelers are advised to plan trips
with care, making sure they don’t make
stopovers in Level 3-designated locations.
“Authorized Departures are delayed
until appropriate transportation and re-
ception procedures are in place for their
intended route of travel as prescribed in
this memorandum,” the memo states.
Also in place as of Friday is a 60-day
prohibition on official travel to “Level 2
locations” for military families and civil-
ian personnel. These locations, for which
the CDC advises taking advanced pre-
cautions, include the United Kingdom,
Japan, Singapore and Bahrain. Bahrain,
which houses the headquarters for U.S.
Naval Forces Central Command, is a hub
for thousands of U.S. troops and DoD ci-
vilians.
The travel restrictions also entail a
hiring freeze: for civilians awaiting hir-
ing actions for jobs in Level 2 and 3 lo-
cations, those actions will be paused, as U.S. ARMY PHOTO BY AMBER SMITH
long as the jobs are designated non-es-
sential and travel has not already begun.
The individual Defense Department Soldiers stationed on U.S. Army Garrison Casey conduct pre-screening processes on
components must also make determi- individuals awaiting entry to the base, USAG-Casey, Dongducheon, Republic of Ko-
nations about whether travel plans to rea, Feb. 26, 2020.
Saturday, MARCH 14, 2020 / Volume 61 Number 11 7 The Kwajalein Hourglass
Public Health Alert: COVID-19
here to the RMI Ports Authority Standard Operating Procedures
REPUBLIC OF THE MARSHALL ISLANDS (SOP). Human-to-human contact is strictly prohibited.
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES • Citizens and residents of the RMI with plans to travel
P.O. Box 16 ~ Majuro ~ Marshall Islands ~ 96960 abroad are strongly advised to consider postponing their
Tel. No. (692) 625-5327 Email: sechhs.rmi@gmail.com travel arrangements. If travel arrangements cannot be
postponed, individuals should be aware that they may be
REPUBLIC OF MARSHALL ISLANDS subject to restrictions on reentering the RMI if they have
2019 NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) travelled or transited via a country listed under RMI’s
UPDATED INTERIM HEALTH TRAVEL COVID-19 travel restriction.
ADVISORY & RESTRICTIONS
ISSUANCE 9: As of 8 March 2020 • Effective immediately until further notice, all GRMI officials,
including elected officials, SOEs and auxiliary bodies, are
(Subject to regular review, as required) required to suspend all international trips paid for by the
GRMI or sponsored by outside agencies or organizations with
On 30 January 2020, World Health Organi- the exception of patients approved by the RMI Medical Refer-
zation declared the current novel coronavirus ral Committee.
(COVID-19) outbreak a Public Health Emergency of Internation-
al Concern (PHEIC). The virus was first detected in Wuhan city, • RMI Residents and Citizens who are planning to attend
Hubei Province, PRC, and subsequently cases of COVID-19 have missions, conferences, trainings and group trips held out-
been detected in 103 countries and territories. side of the RMI are strongly advised to postpone their trav-
el until further notice.
The new virus is a coronavirus, which is a family of viruses that
include the common cold, and viruses that cause severe respirato- • The Secretary of Health and Human Services together
ry infections. The virus can be transmitted from person to person, with the Chief Secretary as the head of the National Disas-
similar to other influenza viruses. ter Committee, based on recommendations from the RMI
Public Health division, reserve the right to make excep-
In response to the declaration of PHEIC, the Republic of Marshall tions to any of the above restrictions to allow for essential
Islands’ (RMI) former COVID-19 travel advisories and restric- services. All safety protocols developed by the Ministry of
tions (Issuance 1: 24 January 2020, Issuance 2: 31 January 2020 Health and Human Services in compliance with WHO and
and Proclamation declaring State of Emergency dated 7 February CDC guidelines will be followed in these instances.
2020, Issuance 3: 13 February 2020, Issuance 4: 26 February 2020,
Issuance 5: 25 February 2020, Issuance 6: 3 March 2020), Issu- These are interim travel restrictions, which have been introduced
ance 7: 5 March 2020 and 7 March 2020 (Issuance 8), have been by the Government of the RMI as part of current health emergency
reviewed and updated as of 8 March 2020 (Issuance 9) with the preparedness measures for COVID-19. These restrictions will be
following interim inbound and outbound travel restrictions for all reviewed and updated as needed and communicated to the public.
visitors to RMI. These requirements will come into force effec-
tive immediately. The following list of COVID-19 affected countries is subject to
rapid change based upon global situation and risk, as deter-
• Total suspension of international travelers coming into mined by Secretary of Health and Human Services and cleared
the RMI via air travel effective immediately for two by Cabinet by official notice.
weeks beginning on the date of the issuance of this Trav-
el Advisory until March 22, 2020. All aircraft that need COVID-19 affected countries subject to
to land in the RMI for refueling purposes must adhere to RMI travel restriction:
the RMI Ports Authority Standard Operating Procedures
(SOP). Human-to-human contact is strictly prohibited. People’s Republic of China Macau SAR Hong Kong SAR
South Korea Japan Italy
• To make sure that we can continue to allow food and supplies to Iran Germany France
enter the country, all container vessels and fuel tankers, which Spain
are coming from the restricted countries listed below on their
routine path or port of departure, are exempt from the suspen-
sion of sea travel though strictly required to spend 14 days out- Jack Niedenthal March 8, 2020
side of the RMI after departure and prior to arrival at the RMI Republic of the Marshall Islands
Pilot Station. All container vessels and fuel tankers must ad- Secretary of Health & Human Services
Health Protection Condition 0: Routine – No community transmission
The fact that COVID-19 has caused and safety of our community. We will
illness and is known to be transmitted communicate current conditions as a
While there is currently no immediate from person to person is concerning Health Protection Condition. We ask
public health threat within the Marshall and for that reason we are assessing that you familiarize yourself with the
Islands, we want you to know that the the situation constantly and will up- framework and encourage everyone to
United States Army Garrison Kwajalein date you if further precautions are stay informed.
Atoll and the Kwajalein Atoll Local Gov- necessary. Actions at this time are routine, nor-
ernment are working together proactive- We are using a risk-based framework mal operations, and we support ordi-
ly and taking every possible precaution to to make necessary decisions about our nary, good, proactive health practices
respond to threats of public health. response posture to ensure the health every day.
Saturday, MARCH 14, 2020 / Volume 61 Number 11 8 The Kwajalein Hourglass
Public Health Alert: COVID-19
READ UP ON THE BIG PICTURE WITH
JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
The global outlook for COVID-19, the novel coronavirus, is con-
stantly changing. To help keep you stay informed, we’d like to
share a live map of COVID-19 global cases published by the
Johns Hopkins University Center for Systems Science and Engi-
neering. The map is a tool to help travelers and researchers un-
derstand the spread and containment of the virus around the
globe.
Click the logo to the right, or visit https://systems.jhu.edu/research/pub-
lic-health/ncov/ to view the map.
Saturday, MARCH 14, 2020 / Volume 61 Number 11 9 The Kwajalein Hourglass
Public Health Alert: COVID-19
U.S. ARMY PHOTO BY JESSICA DAMBRUCH
International SOS staff conduct a training meeting at the Kwajalein Hospital March 7 to discuss health and safety measures on
U.S. Army Garrison-Kwajalein Atoll.
als have emphasized the necessity of ba-
sic handwashing as a first line of defense.
“In addition to measures governments
are already taking, we all share a collec-
tive responsibility to act to protect our-
selves, our communities, and the most
vulnerable among us,” said Dr. Takeshi
Kasai, regional health director for the
Western Pacific World Health Organiza-
tion in a Feb. 14 press release. “The best
thing you can do to protect yourself and
those around you from COVID-19, and
U.S. ARMY PHOTOS BY JESSICA DAMBRUCH other respiratory illnesses, is to wash
your hands – frequently, and thorough-
Kwaj Hospital Invites You to “Think Sink” ly. If you are coughing or sneezing, cov-
er your nose and mouth with a tissue or
with the fold of your elbow. Keep your
Use Hand Wash Station before Entering Hospital distance – at least one meter – from peo-
Waiting Area, Island Dining Facilities ple who are unwell. If you are sick, stay
at home so you don’t risk infecting oth-
proceeding on to a meal. These public ers, and seek medical care if you have
reminders and wash stations might at trouble breathing.”
Visitors to the Kwajalein Hospital must first seem enough; however, those who
sanitize their hands at an entryway hand merely rinse their hands over the course Washing 101
wash station before proceeding to the of the day, or worse—skip the sink alto- It takes less than one minute to wash
waiting area, according to hospital staff. gether—increase the consequences of your hands. In fact, the 20-Second Rule
Signs posted in English and Marshallese contamination and infection. applies. That’s how long it takes to sing
announced the new requirement. Visi- One has only to review recent chal- “Happy Birthday” to yourself—twice.
tors have two options to clean up before lenges to RMI public health for evidence Health practitioners remind us to scrub
they enter the waiting area. They can of how quickly an isolated health cri- under fingernails, between fingers and
use the sink and soap or a wall-mounted sis may become a communal burden. to thoroughly soap and rinse both sides
sanitizing foam dispenser before open- The summer began with the manage- of the hands. As an extra measure, use
ing the waiting room door. ment of typhoid and dengue fever out- a paper towel to turn off the faucet and
breaks. open the door.
Sink Sense Late 2019 brought increased travel Please comply with these basic health
The hand wash requirement is one quarantine and vaccination require- measures to keep yourself and your com-
initiative to educate residents and em- ments for travelers to prevent the spread munity healthy. For more information
ployees about best hygiene practices to of measles. about handwashing, contact the Public
fight the spread of common and virulent In 2020, the RMI instituted travel Health Nurse at 5-8836. If you think your
infection. regulations to prevent the spread of health is someone else’s responsibility,
Another wash station is installed in COVID-19, the novel coronavirus. As de- think twice. And since you’re thinking
the Zamperini Cafeteria. A sign post- tails emerge about the global effort to twice, you might as well reach for the
ed there advises diners to wash before contain the virus, healthcare profession- soap and sing “Happy Birthday.”
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UNDERSTANDING HEALTH PROTECTION CONDITION LEVELS
By The Army Public Health Center
The Department of Defense Instruction
6200.03 “Public Health Emergency Man-
agement Within the DoD,” and supple-
ments, provides military commanders
with policy applicable to the COVID-19 ALPHA LIMITED:
outbreak. Commanders review and up- Community transmission beginning
date the health protection condition
based on the risk level in the local com- Continue all previous actions and:
munity and in cooperation with local, Routinely clean and disinfect frequently CHARLIE SUBSTANTIAL:
state, or host nation guidance. touched objects and surfaces. Sustained community transmission
Commanders and public health per- If you are sick, call your medical pro-
sonnel use HPCON levels to guide specif- vider for instructions on receiving care Continue taking all previous ac-
ic actions you can take in response to a before going to the clinic tions and:
health threat. Stay informed by routinely checking • Expect cancellation of in-person
While it’s always important to prevent reliable sources of information such gatherings (e.g., schools, daycare,
the spread of germs, there are additional as the Centers for Disease Control and all community activities) and re-
steps you can take if COVID-19 transmis- Prevention (CDC) and your local public stricted ability to travel.
sion becomes more widespread in your health agencies. • Plan activities for Family members,
community. especially children, in case you are
This page lists potential actions that restricted to your home for pro-
may be indicated as a result of COVID-19. longed periods of time.
Regardless of the current HPCON level, • Prepare for the potential of limited
always follow the guidance from your access to supplies and services, in-
installation and local public health agen- cluding severely restricted access
cies. to military installations.
• Implement remote work proce-
dures as directed by your employer.
BRAVO MODERATE: • If outside the United States, autho-
Increased community transmission rized or ordered departure actions
may be implemented.
Continue all previous actions and:
• Avoid unnecessary contact with oth-
ers, such as shaking hands and hug-
ging.
• Avoid unnecessary travel, especially
to areas known to be experiencing
O ROUTINE: active disease transmission.
No community transmission • Ensure supplies of food, medication,
and other items needed for babies
Take everyday actions to stop the and pets are available to last at least
spread of germs: 14 days. DELTA SEVERE:
• Avoid close contact with people who • Prepare for travel restrictions and widespread community transmission
are sick. cancellation of public gatherings,
• Wash your hands often and for at such as school, religious, and other Continue taking all previous ac-
least 20 seconds with soap and water. community activities; make alterna- tions and:
• Cover your cough/sneeze with a tive arrangements for childcare. • Expect to remain at home for ex-
tissue, then throw it in the trash; • Observe local guidance on move- tended periods of time as move-
cough/sneeze into your elbow if tis- ment restrictions and access re- ment in the community may be re-
sues are unavailable. quirements for military installa- stricted.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and tions. • Expect that home isolation or quar-
mouth. • Seek guidance from employers and antine may be directed.
• Ensure all immunizations are up to unit leaders about changes to work • Follow all directives and guidance
date, including seasonal flu shots. practices (e.g., telework) and train- from local, state and Federal au-
• Stay home if you are sick. Avoid ing events. thorities. These actions are to pro-
close contact with family members • Comply with medical orders for tect the health and safety of you and
and pets. self-isolation or quarantine. your Family.
2020 Elementary School Talent Show
March 20, 5:30 p.m.
Kwajalein Jr.-Sr. High
School Davye Davis Multi-Purpose Room
All are welcome. Admission is free.
The kids of Kwaj are incredibly talented. Young singers, dancers and actors will showcase their
skills for all to enjoy at this event. Please consider bringing a donation of $5 or more to help
support the Parent Teacher Organization’s efforts to give back to the George Seitz Elementary
School community. There will be a bake sale before the performance at 5 p.m. Thank you for
supporting our kids.
Saturday, MARCH 14, 2020 / Volume 61 Number 11 12 The Kwajalein HourglassIn this photo by Albert Bridge we see Slemish, County Antrim, Ireland, an area where it is believed Saint Patrick spent time as a
shepherd slave.
WEARING OF THE GREEN Lore and the Children of God.” He chal- illustrate the message of the Holy Trin-
lenged the Druids and those with pagan ity. St. Patrick is credited with using the
Every year on March 17, Irish people beliefs, eventually driving them away. It shamrock for his teaching. The wearing
all around the globe come together to is said that St. Patrick drove the snakes of the shamrock was adopted later as a
celebrate their heritage and culture on from Ireland, but many hold the opin- form of defiance to this British rule.
St. Patrick’s Day. La Fheile Padraig as it’s ion that this myth stems from the image Wearing a clump of shamrock is now
known in the Irish language, St. Patrick’s of him driving the Druids away, as the a firmly established tradition through-
Day is a day for the Irish diaspora to re- symbol of the snake was widely used by out the world to celebrate not just Saint
connect to their roots, and for those who those of the pagan faith. Patrick, but Ireland itself. The shamrock
are Irish-at-heart to celebrate the spirit The tradition of wearing shamrock symbol is widely used by businesses
of Ireland, and what it means to be Irish. to celebrate Saint Patrick seems to date seeking to associate with Ireland and,
The one thing that makes them instantly from the 17th or 18th century—a tur- along with the harp, is perhaps the sin-
recognizable on this day is the universal bulent time in Irish history. The British gle most recognizable symbol of Ireland.
wearing of the green. invasion resulted in oppression and It is a shame though that the shamrock
Known as the land of saints and schol- suppression of the Gaelic way of life. is not a blue plant as the color originally
ars, Ireland has always been a romantic The Catholic religion was forced under- associated with Saint Patrick was blue.
draw for people from all over the globe. ground and strict laws were enforced St. Patrick’s revelers thought wearing
Its verdant landscape, passionate music preventing Catholics from attending green made the wearer invisible to lep-
and dance along with its unique heritage, schools. This resulted in schools being rechauns, the infamous fairy folk who
has captured the hearts of millions. Irish held in secluded places. These schools would pinch anyone they could see not
people are known for their friendliness, became known as ‘hedge-schools’, as wearing green. Following from this folk-
love of life, along with a razor-sharp wit. they were operated in secret, literally lore, people began pinching those who
A love of family and friends is central in under hedges at the sides of roads or in didn’t wear green on the day, as a re-
their lives, but their poeticism and depth fields. minder that leprechauns could sneak up
of emotion is evident through all aspects Teaching religion was also forbidden, and pinch those who abstain from wear-
of their music, art and literature. and so the shamrock plant was used to ing green.
Most people would have you believe
that St. Patrick was simply an Irish bish-
op who drove the snakes from Ireland,
but there is much more to him. Most of
what we know about St. Patrick comes
from a book called The Confession of St.
Patrick or the Confessio.
This book was written by St. Patrick
later in life and details not only his life
experiences, but also his absolute faith in
what God called him to do.
Known as the Patron Saint of Ireland
and the Apostle of Ireland, St. Patrick
was originally born in Britain around
387 A.D. At the age of sixteen, he was
taken as a slave to Ireland. He eventual-
ly escaped and made his way to France
where he joined a monastery and was
converted to Christianity. His time away
from Ireland was short. In a dream, a NASA PHOTO
voice gave him counsel telling him that
he would be the “Voice of the Irish,” and Famous flutes. In this March 17, 2011 NASA photo, International Space Station Expe-
he decided to follow the voice. St. Patrick dition 27 flight engineer Catherine Coleman displays a tin whistle and traditional Irish
returned to Ireland and began to convert flute she carried into space. Among the other musical gear in her payload were flutes
the Irish from paganism to Christianity. belonging to rock musicians from The Chieftans and Jethro Tull. This just goes to show
Patrick called the Irish “People of the that even astronauts will support Irish pride with the color green.
Saturday, MARCH 14, 2020 / Volume 61 Number 11 13 The Kwajalein HourglassKWAJALEIN HOURGLASS ARCHIVE
Modest BEGINNINGS
EARLY KWAJ, CIRCA 1944, PART THREE
By Mary Browning talion Eleven had a brief but Forces. Born approximately
Hourglass Feature Writer busy history. Organized in 1943, died 15 January 1962.”
September 1953, the battalion Tinker’s is the only tomb-
The following article continues had already spent 13 months stone on Kwajalein, but not
the historic, three-part Kwajalein building facilities at Cubi the only grave.
Hourglass Archive series “Early Point, Philippines and seven Further west, lying just be-
Kwajalein,” This week, former res- months at Kodiak, Alaska, pri- yond the Pan Am/DynCorp
ident Mary Browning describes or to coming to--as they called Photo Lab, is the Japanese
the beginnings of Kwajalein’s it-- “Kwajalein, Pearl of the Cemetery.
early infrastructure. We also learn Shark-Infested Pacific.” It’s doubtful that much cer-
the namesake for facilities still Dependents had lived on is- emony attended the burial
in use today. The article first ran land since the spring of 1946, at this site under the circum-
Tuesday, February 16, 1988. This and it seems certain that some stances which existed at the
series has been edited for publi- sort of school was established time of the island’s capture.
cation in 2020. soon afterward. According to Nevertheless, this large com-
present records, George Seitz mon grave was set aside im-
KWAJALEIN—Housing on Elementary School was estab- mediately and is now fenced,
Kwajalein has ranged from lished in 1956, with buildings landscaped and ornamented
Quonset hut to wooden presently in use having been with a vermillion Torii over
frame to cement block. Much built in 1961-2. It is named the entrance.
changed gradually, but in one for the island’s former chief In the mid-1960s, a pro-
11-month period nearly half military government officer, a tracted and interesting cor-
the cement block housing was Navy commodore who resided respondence began between
built in a great burst of activ- on Kwajalein from December officials here and the Marshall
ity. 1946 to 1947. and Gilbert Island Bereaved
The monument at the cor- Some of the most popular Families Association, a group
ner of Sixth and Lagoon tells spots, however, are on the of families of Japanese Sol-
briefly what happened. southern side of the island. All diers who fell in the Indo-Pa-
“The houses of this village sizes and degrees of Scouts, cific region during WWII.
were constructed by U.S. Naval both girls and boys, enjoy Various requests were made
Mobile Construction Battalion Camp Hamilton, named for by the association and, when
Eleven, November 8, 1955 to Gene Hamilton, Martin Zach- possible, carried out on Kwa-
October 5, 1956.” ry Project manager. The camp, jalein. Large quantities of sand
Prior to the arrival of CB 11, which was built in 1962 by were requested from Kwajalein
dependent housing was scat- Martin Zachry, was dedicated and Enewetak atolls to be dis-
tered. The few families here by Capt. Allen, then command- tributed among bereaved fam-
before 1950 were housed in ing, at a ceremony after com- ilies as something symbolically
two loose rows of frame build- pletion and then turned over close to the men at the time of
ings, one stretching along the to the Scouts. It’s interesting death. This request was met.
ocean side of the island from, to note that the roofs of the The association wished also to
roughly, the present com- buildings were originally used place a monument in the ceme-
manding officer’s quarters, to on the ZAR Transmitter Build- tery, but when asked for details
the Hotel—now called Kwaj ing. of the proposed marker, sent a
Lodge—the other paralleling Just beyond the camp was sketch of a memorial that ap-
the lagoon. the handsome MZ Club which peared to be nearly billboard
The first cement block has since been removed. It in size. This request was not
house was 241, followed by was a private club which was approved.
the two-story multiple-unit operated and maintained by Another request was met
buildings, two on Ocean Road, Martin Zachry employees. in 1966 when a commemora-
401-404, all completed by One of the busiest places on tive “sacrifice” ceremony was
1952. The following year six the island is Holmberg Fair- performed at the cemetery by
more buildings in the area be- ways, named for Rear Admiral USAG-KA officials assisted by
tween the first 400 structures Paul A. Holmberg. During his Myron Tanaka. Offerings of
were completed, forming a term as commanding officer, flowers, food and drink were
small conclave on Taro and he was instrumental in the es- placed on a table in the ceme-
Pine. By 1954, all but one of tablishment of the course. The tery and left for two days.
the 100 series buildings were Holmberg shelters were com- A year later, a grave post,
completed, four of the 200 se- pleted in 1964. The club house which had been forwarded by
ries and 10 more of the 400 was added later. the association, was installed at
series (*the latter all still in On the lagoon side of the the cemetery. The wording on
the area between Lagoon and island, at the edge of the fish the side of the post facing the
Ocean). The remaining quar- pond, lies Tinker’s Grave. A Torii indicates that the mark-
ters, more than 100 buildings small granite tombstone in- er is in memory of Japanese
representing nearly double side the white picket fence soldiers killed on the Marshall
that number of family units, enclosure tells about Tinker, and Gilbert Islands. On the oth-
were completed within the “Japanese canine survivor, er side of the post is the Japa-
11-month period indicated on Kwajalein invasion, 1944, nese date which translates as
the Coral Sands Marker. World War II. Befriended by December 28, 1967 and names
Mobile Construction Bat- members of the U.S. Armed the sponsoring association.
Saturday, MARCH 14, 2020 / Volume 61 Number 11 14 The Kwajalein HourglassARTS AND MUSIC
Student Art Show
George Seitz Elementary
MWR Movies
School Art Studio All movies begin at 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, March 17
4-6 p.m. Yuk Theater
Saturday, March 14
Please come and support our “Fast and Furious: Hobbs and Shaw”
young artists at their (PG-13) 137 min.
Kindergarten-6th Grade
art show! Sunday, March 15
“Tag” (R) 100 min.
The Art theme this year is “IF.”
Students may dress up and Monday, March 16
wear their favorite costume or “Do You Believe” (PG-13)
outfit. 122 min.
Saturday, March 21,
IF
The Art Studio is located in
GSES room 14, 7 p.m. at the
across the street from the Namo Weto Youth Center Field
Millican Family Pool. “The Art of Racing in the Rain”(PG)
123 min.
Sunday, March 22.,
7 p.m. at Emon Beach
Kwajalein Yacht Club “Dolittle” (PG)
20th Annual Spring
101 min.
Break Music Fest Monday, March 23
“Holmes and Watson” (PG-13)
91 min.
Calling All Musicians. The Tradewinds Theater
20th Annual Kwajalein Yacht Saturday, March 14
Club Spring Break Music Fest “Game Night” (R)
is coming up April 5 from 1-10 101 min.
p.m. The day-long event is a
family-friendly fundraiser that Sunday, March 15
supports the Kwajalein MIA “Joker” (R)
Project, an organization dedi- 123 min.
cated to the recovery of miss-
ing WWII aircraft in the lagoon Saturday, March 21
with possible missing service- “Fast and Furious: Hobbs and Shaw”
members on board. (PG-13) 137 min.
Sunday, March 22
Want to Play? “Tag” (R)
Contact Tim Roberge by 100 min.
March 22 with your lineup and
performance plan.
Celebrate
with song.
St. Patrick’s Day
Karaoke Party!
Ocean View Club
March 14 It’s time to get crafty.
9 p.m.- 2 a.m. Monday, April 6,
9 a.m.-2 p.m.
CRC Gym
Saturday, MARCH 14, 2020 / Volume 61 Number 11 15 The Kwajalein HourglassPRACTICE GOOD OPSEC.
E-Wareness
OCEAN DISPOSAL
“Garbage In – Garbage Out”
Waste disposal into the ocean
isn’t permitted. Keep the ocean
clean and be rewarded with
beautiful water and plentiful
fish.
JOKBEJ ILJOLET
Ejab melim jolok kwobej ko ilo-
jet. Kejbarok lomalo in ad non
emonlok eo an kab lonlok in
ekk.
U.S. ARMY PHOTOs BY JESSICA DAMBRUCH
Kwajalein bid farewell to long-time island residents Dan and Caroline Eggers at a “see you later music jam” at the Kwajalein Yacht
Club March 8. The community celebration included special musical performances by Pure Aloha, hula dancing, and lots and lots of
food. During his tenure on island, Dan played bass with numerous island bands and performed original music. Thanks for every-
thing, Dan and Caroline. We won’t say farewell—we’ll say see you later. Bar Loeuk!
Saturday, MARCH 14, 2020 / Volume 61 Number 11 16 The Kwajalein HourglassCYS March Spotlight Thursdays
Trivia Night at 8 p.m.
Fridays
“Money Matters” course at 4 p.m.
Child Development Center
STEAM Afternoons
Money Matters March
with 4-H Program
Saturdays
Keystone and Torch Club Officers
Join us as we get into the dollars and cents meetings at 4 p.m.
Join the CDC as we explore science, tech- of basic finance skills in March.
nology, engineering, art and mathematics. Special Events at
• Tuesdays-Swimming at Millican Functional Fitness—Join this free pro- Namo Weto Youth Center
Family Pool, 1 p.m. gram physical exercise activity program.
• Wednesdays-Functional Fitness at Meets Wednesdays from 2:30-3 p.m. Pie Day- March 14
1 p.m.
• Saturdays-Reading Buddies with Ms. CYS Sports St. Patty’s Cookie Decorating-
Crump’s third grade class, 2:10 p.m. Sports Carnival season ends March 21. March 17
Register for Inner Tube Water Polo Paint Night-March 21
Upcoming CDC Events through March 24. Season begins April 7.
Start Smart Sports. Fitness is fun in this pro-
gram for children aged 3-5 years. Special Events at SAC
Spring Camp. Runs March 31-April 4 from
Parents’ Corner
Special Note
Mini-Golf. Season runs through March 19. 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Many CYS programs require pre-
Tumbling. Registration is open through 24. registration. If you have questions
Inquire at Central Registration about pro- Pre-K Spring Break runs March 31-April 4. or would like to learn more about
gram care openings. Care is still available. registering your child or volunteer
opportunities with CYS, please
Baru Classroom Special Reminders Daily Focus contact Central Registration at
Saturdays are Water Play Days. Please Let SAC help you foster your child’s grow- 5-2158.
send your child with swim clothes, a swim ing talents and interests with our special
diaper (if needed), a towel, and dry clothes. one-day activity programming: Art Tues-
days; STEM Thursdays; Recreation Fri- Teachers’ Note
School-Age Care
Mentor Program
days; Character & Leadership Develop-
ment Saturdays
Unless otherwise indicated, all
programs for the Namo Weto
Meets daily 7- 8:30 a.m.
Teamwork is the highlight of this fun, new
Namo Weto Youth Center
Sundays
Youth Center start or meet at the
Center. Dates and times for events
are subject to change. Please check
program, as School-Age Care kids mentor Drama Club, 4 p.m.- March 15 and 29 in at your CYS location for the lat-
the CDC “littles” in fun projects and activ- est information.
ities. Tuesdays
Keystone Club at 11:30 a.m.
Open Rec
This free fitness program for K-6 students Wednesdays
Call for Volunteers
Want to help coach for CYS?
meets first and third Saturdays from 4:30- Torch Club, 11:30 a.m.-March 18 Contact Central Registration at
6:30 p.m. Smart Girls at 4 p.m. 5-2158 for how to become a regis-
tered volunteer.
March 21- DIY Gold Bank
COME SEE A MOVIE
UNDER THE STARS
To celebrate the success of the Youth Drivers Pilot
Program, we are hosting a Drive-In-style movie at The Art of Racing Dolittle (PG)
the Namo Weto Youth Center field. in the Rain (PG) 101 min.
123 min. March 22, 7 p.m. at
You can rent a cart or bring chairs to enjoy “The March 21, 7 p.m. at Emon Beach
Art of Racing in the Rain” on Sunday, March 21 Youth Center Field
at 7 p.m. For more information, contact MWR at
“Golf Cart Drive-In”
5-3331.
Saturday, MARCH 14, 2020 / Volume 61 Number 11 17 The Kwajalein HourglassCOMMUNITY NOTES
people. Veterinary services helps UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE
care for and adopt out kittens. Vet- ISLAND MEMORIAL CHAPEL
erinary services does not practice
euthanasia to manage the feral cat April 5
population. Palm Sunday
Please do not release cats in Normal Sunday services
HELP WANTED 5-3400 or teresa.j.mitchell4.naf@
humane traps. USAG-KA Regula- and mass times.
To research and apply for govern- mail.mil. Please include the fol-
tion 210-8, Chapter 5, details the
ment employment opportunities on lowing with your application: Appli-
humane methods of the Trap-Neu- April 9
U.S. Army Garrison-Kwajalein Atoll cable licenses and certifications;
ter-Adopt/Release Program. Fail- Mass of the Lord’s Last Supper/
and worldwide, visit usajobs.gov. pictures and examples of goods of-
ure to comply with the USAG-KA Holy Thursday 7 p.m.
fered; proof of insurance; and other
Regulation by releasing cats from
RGNext, LLC seeks qualified can- relevant business information.
traps harms the feral cat population April 10
didates to fill several open posi- and puts humans at risk for zoonot-
No food and drink on Metro Flights. Good Friday Interdenominational
tions on Kwaj and Roi in engineer- ic diseases such as rabies.
Eating and drinking on Metro and Service in the REB
ing, technical and other areas. For The Kwajalein feral cat popula-
helicopter flights is strictly prohib- 6 p.m.
more information and to apply, go tion must be controlled to prevent
to: www.rgnext.com. ited. For your own safety and the
federally-protected endangered April 10 Good Friday Mass
sanitation of flights, we ask that you
species from being hunted. For 7 p.m.
DynCorp International (DI) is look- refrain from consuming food and
more information about the Trap-
ing for qualified candidates for beverages during flights. All drinks
Neuter-Adopt/Release Program, April 11
various positions. Current DI open and snacks should be enjoyed in
please call 5-2017. To report a feral Easter Vigil
positions on USAG-KA include the air terminals or upon arriving
cat sighting, call Veterinary Ser- 7 p.m.
administrative services, data ana- at your destination. We appreciate
vices at 5-2017 or Pest Control at
lysts, education services, aviation your cooperation. For questions,
5-4738. April 12
and airfield operations, marine op- please contact Lee Holt at 5-2102
and Fly Roi at 5-6359. Easter Sunday
erations and public works among Surf Bachelor Quarters Laundry Sunrise Service at Emon at 6:30
others. For more information and Room Code Change. The Lock
Need to report a non-emergency in- a.m. followed by a brunch potluck
to apply, go to: www.dilogcap.com Shop has changed the cipher locks
cidents or information? Send in se- and 11 a.m. normal service at the
or contact your local HR represen- for the Surf Laundry Rooms. If you
cure reports online at the USAG-KA large chapel.
tative. did not receive a notification with
Police Department Facebook page.
the new code, please contact Lei- April 13 and 27
Kwajalein School System seeks For more information, visit https://
lani Hino at the Housing Office at Youth Fellowship
substitute teachers. If you enjoy www.facebook.com/kwajaleinpo-
5-3440 or 5-2113. Hours of Opera-
having a flexible schedule and lice/.
tion are 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. April 19
working with children, we have a
Self Help is located in Bldg. 1791. Christian Women’s Fellowship at
perfect opportunity for you. Please Coaches needed for Child Devel-
Hours of operation are Monday, 12:30 p.m. in the REB
contact Susan Davis at 5-3601. opment Center Activities. Volunteer
Wednesday and Friday– 9:30 a.m.-
activity leaders needed for bowling, April 20
6 p.m. Visit Self Help to pick up tools
tumbling and inner tube water polo. Theology on Tap at the
NOTICES to complete a number of household
Call CYS Central Registration at Adult Recreation Center
AA meets weekly on Tuesdays maintenance and upkeep projects,
5-2158 to volunteer. 6:30 p.m.
from 6:30-7:30 p.m. upstairs in the including the following:
REB (Rm. 213). • Various appliance and house- Interested in losing weight or just
hold lightbulb replacements
making healthier choices? Kwaja-
Ongoing Smoking and Tobacco • Pest control traps and sprays lein Hospital staff are here to help
Cessation offered. Please call • Lawn and garden tools with coaching and support. We will
EAP at 5-5362 or make an appoint- • Hand tools and power tools work with you to design a custom-
ment with a physician. • Painting supplies ized nutrition and exercise plan to
• Miscellaneous meet your goals. Call the Public
Theology on Tap meets at the ARC • Plumbing supplies Health Nurse for an appointment at
March 16 at 6:30 p.m. Call 5-3505 • Appliance accessories 5-8836 or 5-2224 or stop by Bldg.
for details. 566.
Namo Weto Youth Center
Swing Dance Class. Classes are Hours of Operation
free and everyone is welcome. Sunday, 2-9:30 p.m.
Come down to the Vets hall to learn Monday, Closed
swing, ballroom, Latin and blues. Tuesday, 3-9 p.m.
NEED HOME REPAIRS?
Classes are Wednesdays from Wednesday, 2-9 p.m.
7-8 p.m. All experience levels are Thursday, 3-9 p.m.
welcome. No partner necessary.
WE’RE HERE TO HELP.
Friday, 3-9 p.m.
Questions? Email Natalie Bagley at Saturday, 3-9:30 p.m.
natbagley@gmail.com.
Power Walk Ex. Stand strong,
Calling All Vendors. The Kwajalein move forward and get to stepping
Art Guild Spring Arts and Crafts with Power Walk ExClass meets
Bazaar will be held Monday, April Thursday and Saturday from 6
6 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Email Vickie at a.m.-7 p.m. Walk will begin and end
travelratz2@yahoo.com for a ven- at the Ivey Gym. All MWR fitness
dor application. classes require a wellness class
pass. For more information and to
Internet customers can access purchase your pass, visit the MWR
their account and pay online. Sim- desk at the Grace Sherwood Li-
ply visit KwajNetBilling.dyn-intl. brary and call 5-3331.
com to log in and pay via our se- Call the Public Works Service Desk at 5-3550
cure, online payment gateway us- Please provide MWR feedback Tuesday through Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to
4:30 p.m. For after hours emergencies, call
ing the payment method of your on what they can do to improve 5-3139. After going through the service
choice. You may also pay online service at the URL below: https:// desk process, if you continue to experience
for future months in advance! For www.surveymonkey.com/r/3FNC- issues, contact us. We will work with you to
support, contact us via phone @ 7BW resolve your issue.
805-355-0843 (5-0843) or email Derek Miller, 5-2283
KwajNet.Billing@dyn-intl.com. FERAL CAT INFORMATION derek.d.miller14.civ@mail.mil
Please report all sightings of kittens
USAG-KA 2020 Home Business to Kwajalein Veterinary Services or Scott Hill, 5-0133
License. Vendors who want to sell michael.s.hill86.civ@mail.mil
Pest Control to help manage the
goods or offer services need to ob- population and preserve public
tain a license. Stop by the FMWR safety. Small kittens often need
Office on the first floor of Building veterinary assistance including for-
805 for an application. For more mula, vaccines and medications.
information or to submit an appli- All feral kittens have intestinal par-
cation, contact Teresa Mitchell at asites that can be transmitted to
ATI CHECK-IN UNITED CHECK-IN SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE
GOT A Early departures—7:45-8:15 Monday, United 155—3:30-4:45 p.m. To set up a pick-up time for the shuttle please
FLIGHT?
a.m. For all other departures, Tuesday, United 154—11-11:30 a.m. call 5-8294 or 5-3341. If a representative cannot
check-in begins at 8-8:30 a.m. be reached, please leave a detailed message
Wednesday, United 155—2:30-3:45 p.m. and your phone call will be returned as soon as
*Check with your ATI flight rep-
Thursday, United 154—11:30 a.m.-Noon. possible. Shuttle services start one hour prior
resentative to confirm check-in
and flight departure times. Friday, United 155—3:30-4:45 p.m. to check-in times for United flights and 0700 for
Saturday, United 154—11-11:30 a.m. the ATI.
Saturday, MARCH 14, 2020 / Volume 61 Number 11 18 The Kwajalein HourglassGET READY TO
RUN FOR IT.
Ready to run your fastest mile ever? The Downwind Dash is a
one mile run along the airfield road with the wind at your back.
The race is Monday, March 16 at 5 p.m. on Ocean Road near
the Golf Club House. Show up 10 minutes early to sign in.
Contact Bob or Jane Sholar at 5-1815 with questions.
NEED TO KNOW?
CLICK BELOW.
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Check out Kwajalein Hourglass pho-
tos online at the HG Flickr website.
SATURDAY
5 p.m. Saturdays and noon on Tuesdays
on AFN 99.9 The Wave. Turn on the TV and
listen in on Channel 29-1 or on the Roller.
KWAJ CURRENT
Catch the latest episode of Kwaj’s local TV
show on AFN 29-1.
AFN KWAJALEIN
ROLLER CHANNEL IS
R2.0 STREAMING ONLINE
An island mainstay comes to the Internet
at last. Stay in-the-know with the AFN
Roller Channel online! Check out the US-
AG-KA Facebook page connect.
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