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THIS WEEK
COVID-19 VACCINE
ARRIVES ON EBEYE 2
CARLOS GIFT DROP IT’S HERE: EMPLOYEES AT LEIROJ KITLANG
KABUA HEALTH CENTER READY THE FIRST
SPREADS CHEER FOR NEW YEAR 4 VIAL OF MODERNA COVID-19 VACCINE
FOR THE EBEYE POPULATION FOLLOWING A
OPENING DAY DEDICATION CEREMONY DEC. 30.
JESSICA DAMBRUCH
FOR NITIJELA
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U.S. ARMY PHOTO BY JESSICA DAMBRUCH
Kwajalein Atoll Local Government Mayor Hirata Kabua, left, receives a COVID-19 vaccination from Immunization Nurse Jotyla
Johnny Dec. 30 at the Leiroj Kitlang Kabua Health Center.
COVID-19 VACCINATIONS BEGIN ON EBEYE holiday. The initial shipment to Ebeye successfully repatriated in November.
contains less than 1,500 vaccines. More In attendance at the Health Center’s
On the table in the bright vaccination shipments are expected in the coming vaccine dedication ceremony Dec. 30 to
clinic at Leiroj Kitlang Kabua Health Cen- weeks. witness the shot were traditional lead-
ter Dec. 30 were two small, gray boxes After careful deliberation, the RMI gov- ers, personnel from the Health Center,
containing Moderna vaccines for Ebeye ernment chose Moderna, a vaccine ap- RMI government, KALGOV, USAG-KA
residents. proved for recipients of at least 18 years Command and U.S. Embassy Majuro,
Despite the more than 45 people of age and older. The vaccine requires and Ebeye’s newest residents: eight Fi-
crowding the clinic, silence was instant two doses to achieve its maximum effect. jian nurses. The medical team members
as Center Immunization Nurse Jotyla The availability of the vaccine cannot are all recently safely cleared to emerge
Johnny slid the business end of the sy- guarantee “normal” travel will resume in from quarantine and will assist with
ringe into the first vial. 2021, but it is a milestone for nations and continued repatriation and vaccination
In the chair, sleeve rolled up, was Eb- governments which have worked through efforts, according to Health Center staff.
eye’s soon-to-be first vaccine recipient: the past year to protect atoll health. RMI Assistant Secretary of Health and
Kwajalein Atoll local government Mayor The first Moderna shots on Ebeye Human Services Glorine Jeadrik thanked
Hirata Kabua. come after weeks—nearly a year—of USAG-KA Command and Col. Jeremy Bar-
Some people fidget when it’s time to waiting. tel for facilitating quarantine for return-
get a shot, but Kabua offered a ready In early March, the RMI acted swiftly ing atoll residents.
smile as Johnny swabbed his arm. to hand down a complete restriction on To date, hundreds of Marshallese res-
History was made in a swift instant, inbound travel. In the months that fol- idents remain stranded outside the atoll
and the quiet Health Center erupted in lowed, travel and maritime commerce by travel restrictions. The vaccine is an-
cheers and applause. As Kabua left to continued with a rolling 30-day restric- other step in the process to help them
take his seat in the post-vaccine waiting tion as quarantine measures and contin- return.
area, equipped with a bottle of water and gency plans for repatriation were dis- Lilieta Snoddy, a health practitioner
crackers, Ebeye residents were already cussed, developed and practiced. who for many years has volunteered her
lined up, awaiting their turn at a hallway Those months and days leading to the services at the Ebeye Hospital, reflected
check-in desk. first Ebeye shots evinced close teamwork on the day’s events.
As The Marshall Islands Journal and between the U.S. and RMI governments “It’s great that we can do this today,”
numerous publications have reported that will continue with the repatriation Snoddy said.
over the past weeks, COVID-19 vacci- of Marshallese citizens and atoll resi- As a member of the medical personnel
nations have begun in the Marshall Is- dents. With assistance from U.S. Army at the Center, Snoddy also became one of
lands. Majuro residents began receiving Garrison-Kwajalein Atoll, a first group of Kwajalein’s first residents to receive the
the shots shortly before the Christmas more than 25 Marshallese citizens was COVID-19 vaccine.
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. Ismael Ortega
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. Editor.......................................................Jessica “JD” Dambruch
for military personnel, federal employees, contractor Phone: Defense Switching Network 254-5169
workers and their families assigned to U.S. Army Local phone: 5-5169
Garrison-Kwajalein Atoll.
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U.S. ARMY PHOTOS BY JESSICA DAMBRUCH
1) Two small boxes of vaccine bassy Majuro and the Health
are staged in the Health Center Center commemorate the dedi-
vaccine clinic. 2) KALGOV May- cation and first COVID-19 shot.
or Hirata Kabua, left, and Im- 4) Health Center staff watch
munization Nurse Jotyla Johnny as vaccinations continue. 5) A
have completed one of the first long line begins for COVID-19
COVID-19 vaccination shots vaccines as Ebeye residents
on Ebeye. 3) Personnel from check in to receive their first in
USAG-KA Command, U.S. Em- a series of shots.
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CHRISTMAS ON CARLOS
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U.S. ARMY PHOTOS BY JESSICA DAMBRUCH
idays.
After months of collecting
When visitors and friends various donated items, NHS
of Kwajalein High School set bundled the goods together
foot on Carlos in late Decem- into family boxes. Other treats
ber, it had been more than a were bagged and tagged with
decade since the last “Christ- two candy canes and readied
mas On Carlos” holiday gift for Carlos children.
drop. With some generous Students and faculty mem-
donations from the commu- bers from Ebeye and Kwaja-
nity, the Kwajalein National lein traveled by catamaran
Honor Society put plans in and boat to the island and
motion to help make the hol- shared their gifts with the is-
idays a little sweeter for their land residents.
neighbors. After receiving each gift 2
Orchestrating the gift drop bag, some Carlos kids took
began in August, according to the opportunity to take pic-
Abbie Warren, KHS Nation- tures with Santa Claus, and
al Honor Society president. the students—all different
With a few months to collect islands and communities—
items for the small commu- visited and sang holiday
nity, the ambitious students songs together. Carlos hosts
began a long-term gift collec- treated everyone to fresh co-
tion plan. They staged dona- conut juice and gave the Kwaj
tion bins in island offices and kids a chance to explore the
at major events and collected community before their de-
items through the holiday parture.
season. The NHS thanks the Kwaj
Event attendees and pass- community for its incredible
ersby could donate the re- holiday spirit and USAG-KA
quested items: toiletries, Command for arranging
basic hygiene items for wom- transportation. The collected
en, soaps, small treats for gifts exceeded the students’
children, snacks and cloth- initial expectations, and the
ing. They also fundraised at gifts spread cheer into the 3
major events during the hol- new year.
1) Visitors from Kwaj head to
the center of Carlos to deliver
holiday gifts. 2) Carlos teach-
er Robinta Anita, left, and
resident Seline Bulele are the
first at the Carlos pier to greet
their Kwaj visitors. 3) Guest
starring as a festive Santa
Claus, Ebeye public school
employee Deo Keju totes gifts
to the Carlos families. 4) Me-
gan Ameigh, right, gives a gift
to a young Carlos resident.
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1) Visiting students from Kwajalein and Carlos students sing
holiday songs together with Santa Claus—who incidentally
turns out to be an amazing dancer. 2) A Carlos resident, right,
thanks Kwaj students. 3) “Look, a puppy!”: A young Carlos
resident introduces an island pup to Kwaj visitors. 4) Santa
and a Carlos student commemorate the day’s events with a
Santa photo. 5) This box says it all: “Mede Kurijmoj” (Merry
Christmas) from Kwajalein Atoll.
U.S. ARMY PHOTOS BY JESSICA DAMBRUCH
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Saturday, JANUARY 9, 2020 / Volume 62 Number 2 5 The Kwajalein Hourglass
ONE ARMY
FAMILY
ONLINE AND
OFFLINE
U.S. ARMY PHOTOS BY USAG-KA PUBLIC AFFAIRS 1
Army Regulation 600-
200 describes the harm-
ful practice of bullying.
“Bullying is any conduct
whereby a service mem-
ber or members, regard-
less of service, rank or po-
sition, intends to exclude
or reject another service
member through cruel,
abusive, humiliating, op-
pressive, demeaning, or
harmful behavior, which
results in diminishing the
other service member’s
dignity, position or status.
Absent outside interven-
tion, bullying will typical-
ly continue without any
identifiable end-point.
Bullying may include an
abuse of authority. Bul-
lying tactics include, but
are not limited to, mak-
ing threats, spreading ru-
mors, social isolation, and
USAG-KA NEWS 2
attacking someone physi-
cally, verbally or through
the use of electronic me-
dia.”
Personnel from U.S. Embassy Maju- 1) From left: RMI Deputy Chief Secre- According to the regula-
ro, the Republic of the Marshall Islands tary Abacca Anjain-Maddison; Ambas- tion, every service mem-
government and USAG-KA Command sador Roxanne Cabral; RMI Minister of ber and civilian who lives
attended the opening session of the Niti- Education, Sports, and Training Kitlang and works on Kwajalein
jela with traditional Marshallese leaders Kabua; and RMI Chief Secretary Kino Atoll or any other Army
on Majuro last weekend. Kabua. 2) From left: USAG-KA RMI Re- installation deserves the
USAG-KA command personnel com- lations Specialist Mike Sakaio; USAG-KA right to work and live in
memorated the event with members of Commander Col. Jeremy Bartel; U.S. an environment free of
the RMI president’s family at the meet- Ambassador Roxanne Cabral; USAG-KA hostility. Please, think
ing’s conclusion. Command Sgt. Maj. Ismael Ortega; and twice before you post.
Here are a few photos from the USAG-KA Maj. Daniel Young.
USAG-KA Host Nation Office to help you
know who’s who at Nitijela.
Saturday, JANUARY 9, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 2 6 The Kwajalein Hourglass
History with U.S. Space and Missile Defense Command
The Prinz Eugen
The Prinz Eugen came to be a part of
the Kwajalein landscape in late Decem-
ber 1946.
A part of Nazi Germany’s Krieg-
smarine, the Prinz Eugen, a 654-foot,
15,000-ton German heavy cruiser, was
launched in 1938 and entered service in
1940. Named for the 18th century Aus-
trian general, Prince Eugene of Savoy,
the Prinz Eugen first saw combat in Op-
eration Rheinubung and the Battle of the
Denmark Strait, an attempt by the Ger-
man Navy to break out into the Atlantic
Ocean in May 1941. The Prinz Eugen and
the Bismark battled the British battlec-
ruiser, HMS Hood, and the HMS Prince U.S. ARMY PHOTO BY JESSICA DAMBRUCH
of Wales battleship. During the battle
which destroyed the Hood and damaged The wreck of the German heavy cruiser USS Prinz Eugen rests in the waters of Kwaja-
the Prince of Wales, the Prinz Eugen was lein Atoll in August 2020.
redirected to raid Allied merchant ship-
ping. Following a period in Occupied
France for repairs, the Prinz Eugen re- blast. A collection of 50 ships, which tanks in the submerged hull. This mis-
turned to Germany and later deployed to had survived the blast to include the USS sion eliminated the potential of a cata-
Norway. Saratoga, the USS Pennsylvania and the strophic release and helped preserve the
Three days after arriving, the cruiser Prinz Eugen were towed to Kwajalein local marine life.
was torpedoed by the Trident, a British and anchored off Echo Pier. For the next
submarine, and returned to Germany for several months, they were subject to George Seitz Elementary School
repairs. After returning to active service, inspection teams and decontamination
the ship deployed to the Baltic Sea and squads which studied the effects of the The presence of a school system was
the Eastern Front to provide artillery two blasts and radioactivity upon the one feature which factored as an asset
support against the advancing Soviet ships. for Kwajalein as teams scouted the globe
army. In May 1945, the Prinz Eugen was On Dec. 21, 1946, the Prinz Eugen be- for a site suitable for the new Nike-Zeus
surrendered to the British in Copenha- gan to take on water and list. Fearing missile defense test program.
gen and subsequently transferred to the the ship would block the harbor, Kwaja- The Navy had opened an elementa-
Americans. lein Commander, Commodore George A. ry school in 1947. By 1959, elementa-
In 1946, the American Congress au- Seitz, ordered the ship be pushed across ry instruction for students in grades
thorized atomic weapons testing at the the lagoon and beached. These efforts one through eight was housed in three
Bikini Atoll. Operation Crossroads was failed as prevailing winds pushed the wooden buildings on the northeast side
designed to assess nuclear effects on ship broadside on the reef. The Prinz of the island.
naval vessels and determine the vulner- Eugen officially capsized on Dec. 22, A single-story building housed the
abilities. A flotilla of 95 target ships, in- 1946 off Carlson Island. principal’s office, the library and some
cluding the Prinz Eugen, was assembled. There the ship has remained for de- classrooms. The remainder of the
Some ships were sunk in the initial air- cades, periodically leaking oil into the classrooms were in two single-story
borne blast. More were sunk in the sec- lagoon, as it gradually rusted away. The structures. With one principal and ten
ond test, conducted underwater a few U.S. Navy addressed this issue in 2018. teachers the school system supported
weeks later. During a three-month operation, the approximately 200 students. At this
The Prinz Eugen, on the outer limits of Navy successfully removed 228,900
the test zone, was not affected by either gallons of oil trapped in 173 of the fuel See “SMDC,” continued on p. 8
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CHAPELS
For more information call 5-3505
What’s Your Worship Style?
Traditional Services. Sundays, at
8:15 a.m. in the small sanctuary.
Sundays, 9:15 a.m. Catholic Service
in the main santuary.
U.S. ARMY PHOTO
Weekdays at 5:15 p.m. Weekday
mass 5:15 p.m. in the chapel offices Col. Charles Gambill, the Safeguard Site Activation Director for Missouri, presents the
Safeguard Briefing to the local community on Oct. 12, 1970.
Saturday, 5:30 p.m. Saturday night
mass in the small sanctuary.
“SMDC,” continued from p. 7
Sundays, 11 a.m. Interdenomina- time there was no high school instruc- Safeguard
tional Service. Rock out to modern tion on the island.
praise and worship songs. Students in grades 9-12, assisted by The SAFEGUARD Anti-Ballistic Missile
two teachers, continued their education system, the first missile defense system
Kids Kingdom. Looking for a way through a correspondence program from deployed by the United States, was ini-
to connect to the chapel community the University of California. Students tially planned as a multi-phased deploy-
with your kids? The Island Memorial typically took four courses per semester, ment.
Chapel now offers Kids Kingdom. This and annual tuition fees for this program By 1971 construction was underway
kid-focused program meets during were $270. at the North Dakota, Colorado and Mon-
the Protestant services at 8:15 a.m. With the expected influx of personnel tana locations. The second phase called
and 11 a.m., and also during Sunday and dependents with the Nike-Zeus pro- for additional sites in Sedalia, Missouri,
Catholic mass at 9:15 a.m. Children gram and to support recruiting efforts, near Whiteman Air Force Base, Warren
are welcome to join this fun weekly additional facilities would be needed. AFB, Wyoming and the National Capi-
activity. Construction for the George Seitz school, tal Region. The locations were selected
named for Commodore George A. Seitz, based upon a computer study of 90 sites
RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES USN, Commander of Kwajalein and Gov- across the nation.
Men’s Bible Study Group meets ernor of the Marshall Islands in 1947, On Jan. 7, 1971, a plan for five sites
Thursdays at 5:45 p.m. in the chapel began in 1960. The school opened two was publicly announced for Sedalia/
conference room. years later, albeit with a modest high Whiteman AFB—a Missile Site Radar
school curriculum. (Continuing Edu- and four remote Sprint launch sites, with
Ladies’ Bible Study meets 9:15 a.m. cation was also important to these new no immediate plans for construction.
Thursdays at Qtrs. 405-B Taro. Con- personnel and a University of Hawaii ex- In March, authorization to proceed was
tact Sally Bulla at 5-9804 for more tension program was established at the granted and Whiteman was designated
information. same time.) the Fire Control Center.
The student population soon outgrew Initial assessments called for an in-
Christian Women’s Fellowship. the facility and “panelfab” buildings flux of more than 2,000 people (work-
Sunday, Jan. 10, 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. in were added in 1964 to provide addition- ers and dependents) with construction
the REB. Join us for soup and salad as al classroom and fine arts (music) space. scheduled to begin later that year. The
we continue our study, “We Saved You By 1967, an image of the George Seitz expected completion date for the site,
A Seat.” School, located in the dependent hous- which would have 900 permanent Army
ing area, shows a compact campus al- employees (Soldiers and civilians) was
Theology on Tap. Monday, Jan. 18, most filled to capacity with nearly 700 1976. A year later in 1972, the autho-
6:30 p.m. in the Adult Recreation Cen- students in grades 1-12. rization was rescinded and the Malm-
ter, topic to be determined. Bring a These issues were soon addressed. In strom Air Force Base, Montana site be-
beverage of your choice. This event is January 1969, the construction projects came the FCC.
open to adults aged 21 and older. for the Kwajalein Junior/Senior High
School and the Ivey school for elementa- For more information on the Prinz
ry students were due for completion. Eugen, visit https://www.kbis-
marck.com/prinzeugen.html.
OUR MISSION TAKES US ABOVE AND BEYOND. CLICK TO read more at https://www.smdc.army.mil/
Saturday, JANUARY 9, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 2 8 The Kwajalein Hourglass
CLUBS
DOS AND DONT’S FOR POLITICAL ACTIVITY Call Kwaj MWR at 5-3331 and
Roi MWR at 5-6580 for updates.
AND THE WORKPLACE COUNTRY CLUB
DoD Employees may: Enjoy Country Club Brunch every
• Attend political events (but never in first Sunday of the month. from
uniform) 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Cost is $20
By USAG-KA Command Staff • Participate in nonpartisan elections for adults and $12 for children. Enjoy
• Assist in nonpartisan voter registra- a variety of brunch foods including
Remember, don’t check your brain at tion drives fried chicken, bacon, eggs, quiche,
the door during campaign season. De- • Sign a nominating petition sausage, hash browns, grits, pasta
partment of Defense employees are obli- • Display an official POTUS photo in salad, pancakes, fruit and biscuits.
gated to maintain a level of professional their office Menu selections are subject to
decorum that precludes them from par- • Display a “personal” photo of a parti- change. No reservation required.
taking in certain political activities. san political candidate in their office Seating is limited. 45-minute time
For further guidance, consult the regu- • Photo must include the employee or limit per table. For more information,
lations. Federal Employees are bound by family member call MWR at 5-3331.
Hatch Act, 52 U.S. Code §§ 7321-7326.
Soldiers can check out DoD Directive Poetry Wednesdays. Poets want-
1344.10, Political Activities by Members DoD Employees may not: ed. Come experience the power of the
of the Armed Forces; and AR 600-20, • Be Involved in Political Fundraising spoken word on the last Wednesday
Army Command Policy (para 5-3 and • May not host or serve as the POC for of each month from 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Appendix B). a fundraiser
According to the U.S. Office of Special • May not ask for political donations Uno Saturdays. Come play Uno ev-
Counsel, the Hatch Act was passed in in person, by phone, by mail, by ery Saturday at 6 p.m.
1939 to ensure that Federal programs email, or by social media
“are administered in a nonpartisan fash- • May not invite others to a fundrais- OCEAN VIEW CLUB
ion, to protect federal employees from ing event Ladies Night Sundays. 7 - 11 p.m.
political coercion in the workplace and • May not share or like a fundraising Enjoy wine flights and jazz.
to ensure that federal employees are ad- post on social media
vanced based on merit and not based on Men’s Night Mondays. 5 - 8 p.m.
political affiliation.” DoD Employees may not use offi- Enjoy drinks and pizza specials.
Civilian employees may not engage in cial: Purchase two medium pepperoni or
political activity while on duty, in a Gov- • Authority to Affect the Outcome of cheese pizzas from the Sunrise Cafe
ernment building or office, or when us- an Election for $21.
ing a government vehicle or computer. • May not invite subordinates to cam-
Political activity is defined as activity di- paign events Trivia Tuesdays. 5 - 6 p.m.
rected toward the success or failure of a • May not use official title or position
political party, candidate for partisan po- while engaging in political activity Happy Hour Wednesdays.
litical office, or partisan political group. • May not use Agency resources (e.g. 5 - 7 p.m.
phone, computer, official social me-
What is not political activity? dia) while engaging in political ac- Top 100 Thursdays. 7 - 11 p.m.
• Legislation (e.g. Affordable Care Act) tivity
• Ballot Initiatives focused on is- • May not use nonpublic information Reggae Fridays. 7 - 11 p.m.
sue-oriented campaigns (e.g. gun for political purposes Saturdays. Enjoy activities like
control, healthcare) game nights, karaoke and live music.
• Candidacy in a nonpartisan election Examples of Workplace Prohibited
(no candidates have a party affilia- Political Activity: ROI-NAMUR OUTRIGGER CLUB
tion) • Wearing/displaying buttons, post- Karaoke - Sunday nights at 8 p.m.
ers, coffee mugs, screen savers, etc.,
DoD Employees may: that support or oppose current par- Blackened Mahi Sandwich - $10
• Place a sign in the yard (but not in tisan political parties/candidates Six-ounce blackened mahi steak on a
on-post housing) • Emailing, blogging, tweeting, or fresh baked bun with lettuce, onion
• Place “a” campaign bumper sticker posting to social media about parti- and tomato, and a choice of side dish.
on a personal vehicle san political parties/candidates
• Make financial contributions to po- • Even if using a personal device or Grilled Milkfish Plate - $10
litical parties or candidates running email account Eight-ounce seasoned and grilled fi-
for partisan political office • Even if sharing or forwarding con- let with rice and a choice of side dish.
• Express personal feelings on candi- tent which was authored by others
dates and issues (but maybe not a • Even if sharing or forwarding to Cauliflower Fried Rice - $4
good idea in the workplace) friends or like-minded co-workers Add bacon with chicken or mush-
rooms for $6.
Mashed cauliflower - $2
Cauliflower tater tots - $2
Saturday, JANUARY 9, 2020 / Volume 62 Number 2 9 The Kwajalein Hourglass
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE KWAJALEIN JR.-SR. HIGH SCHOOL
HONOR ROLL RECIPIENTS FOR THE FIRST SEMESTER
OF THE 2020-2021 ACADEMIC YEAR
HIGH HONOR ROLL HONOR ROLL MERIT ROLL
3.6667 AND HIGHER 3.5000 – 3.6666 3.0000 – 3.4900
12TH GRADE 12TH GRADE 12TH GRADE
Maegan Aljure * Iolani Anjolok Ayele Corder
KWAJ COMMUNICATION Connor Charlton *
Cameron Dodson *
Alyssa England *
Rodriquez Hazzard
Hilai Reimers
For a small island, Kwajalein has Hannah Finley
a lot going on. Any given weekend, Hunter Gray *
friends and community organizations Zachariah Hill *
host events and opportunities to meet Ashley Homuth *
others and try new hobbies. Kathleen O’Rourke *
Many private organizations and Julia Sholar *
meet-ups make exclusive use of Face- Minnie Snoddy *
book to contact their general mem- Abbie Warren *
bership. To reach an even wider
audience—including those not on
Facebook—check out some of the offi- 11TH GRADE 11TH GRADE 11TH GRADE
cial channels below. Megan Ameigh * Dominic Aragon DJ Chong-Gum
Caitlin Charlton * Angelma Lelet
USAG-KA FACEBOOK PAGE Morgan Dethlefsen Verlene Lorok
U.S. Army Garrison-Kwajalein Atoll Jenna Gray * Leilani Maika
posts community-wide updates to its Nathaniel Jones Sannan Robert
official Facebook page. Litokne Kabua
Check daily for information about Michael Lojkar
flight restrictions, travel delays, safety Abrianna Makovec
and updates to garrison residents and Maddie Nienow *
employees at https://www.facebook. Kimberly O’Rourke *
com/USArmyKwajaleinAtoll/. Eden Pope *
Penny Reed *
THE KWAJALEIN HOURGLASS
The Kwajalein Hourglass is avail-
able online each week via a link on 10TH GRADE 10TH GRADE 10TH GRADE
the USAG-KA Facebook page and the Cherish Corder * Ethan Acosta Lana Kabua
U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Ayana Kaneko Makoa McCollum
Command homepage. The Kwajalein Maliana McCollum Matai McCollum
Hourglass contains news, USAG-KA Mary Naut Konelila Tagoilelagi
Command updates, event information, Yael Nolan
articles about island life, activities and Bokean-Jeanette Reimers
safety messaging. Andrew Strong *
Several island organizations distrib- Myles Sylvester
ute the Hourglass directly to employees Kendal Warren *
via email. If you would like to add email Mia Wase
address to the USAG-KA Public Affairs
Office Hourglass mailing list, please
contact the USAG-KA Public Affairs Of- 9TH GRADE 9TH GRADE 9TH GRADE
fice at 5-4848. Mason Aljure Aguster Kabua Don-Boy Jacob
Garrett Collup Kemlet Langrine
THE AFN ROLLER CHANNEL Tessa Delisio * Lusitana Loeak
Get the word out to the community Lily Foust
via the AFN roller channel. Updates to Sean Hess *
the channel occur twice per week on Mitchell Krueger
Wednesdays and Saturdays, respective- Jotai Maika *
ly.
Help wanted ads, private organiza- 8TH GRADE 8TH GRADE 8TH GRADE
tion event advertisements and health Avery Acosta Ezra Balzer-Partain Jaya Corder
and safety messaging are just a few of Michael Africano Dominick Garcia
the types of messages you may see roll Aqua Calep James Grabowski
by during the week. Marina Dethlefsen Benjamin Hill
Email messaging to kwajafnroller@ Justin Pace Isaiah Ranis
dyn-intl.com. To ensure your message Alexandra Read Beck Scoggins
meets Army regulations, contact the Glory Reed * Clary Thomas
USAG-KA Public Affairs Office Shawn Wiltrout
at 5-4848.
7TH GRADE
Joseph Aragon 7TH GRADE
ISLAND BULLETIN BOARDS Mirene Bird Lopez Blake Collup
Going to the gyms, libraries or
Eliana Forsmann Mason Finley
schools? Check the bulletin boards for
Evelyn Foust Synia Kabua
posted messages about upcoming ac-
Weisson Nam Lauren Wyatt
tivities. Some of these boards are spe-
Dominic Pace
cially allocated for use by MWR.
Contact MWR at 5-3338 for informa- * Asterisk indicates a 4.0 grade point average. Nice job!
tion about how to advertise your mes-
sages using the boards.
Saturday, JANUARY 9, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 2 10 The Kwajalein HourglassNOTICE OF AVAILABILITY
ṇaetan Draft Environmental Makitkit eo kōtmene enaaj
Assessment / Overseas Envi- bok jikin ilo ene in Illegin-
ronmental Assessment (EA/ ni bareinwōt ilo jikin eo rej
OEA) ekkar ñan kakien eo ṇaetan broad ocean area eo
Flight Test-3 (FT-3) Draft Environmental Assessment/ ṇaetan National Environmen- ilo malo in Pacific Ocean. En-
Overseas Environmental Assessment tal Policy Act (NEPA) iumin wōt an lukkuun in wōr etale
(42 United States Code 4321, kake ilo ek katak eo ṇaetan
enwōt an oktak), ekoba jen Draft EA/OEA, innem U.S.
The United States Army Rap- experimental flight test.
karōk ko an kumi eo ṇaetan Army RCCTO ej kōmman an
id Capabilities and Critical The Draft EA/OEA and
Council on Environmental elmakwōt im kōtmene ko ñan
Technologies Office and the Draft Finding of No Signifi-
Quality (CEQ) im rej kakiene kōmman juōn ien ketellok im
U.S. Army Space and Missile cant Impact/Finding of No
Jekjek ko loori iumin kakien kōmmalmele kein ketellok eo.
Defense Command, as Par- Significant Harm (FONSI/
eo an NEPA (Title 40 Code Ek katak in natean Draft
ticipating Agencies, have pre- FONSH) are available at www.
iumin kakien ko an Federal EA/OEA im kab Draft Find-
pared a Draft Environmental ft3eaoea.govsupport.us and
Regulations [CFR] Mottan ing of No Significant Impact/
Assessment / Overseas Envi- in the following locations:
ko 1500-1508, July 1, 1986), Finding of No Significant
ronmental Assessment (EA/ 1) Office lobby of the Repub-
koba Repeltan ko an Depart- Harm (FONSI/FONSH) aole-
OEA) in accordance with the lic of the Marshall Islands
ment eo an Army ikijeen loori paer komaroñ loi ilo jikin in
National Environmental Poli- Environmental Protection
kakien ko iumin NEPA (32 www.ft3eaoea.govsupport.us
cy Act (42 United States Code Authority, Majuro, Marshall
CFR Part 651), im kab Karōk ekoba ilo jikin kein jet:
4321, as amended), the Coun- Islands
eo Jen Ilōñ Tata ṇaetan Execu- 1) Office lobby eo an Republic
cil on Environmental Quality 2) Office lobby of the Repub-
tive Order 12114, im ek katak eo an Marshall Islands Envi-
Regulations for Implement- lic of the Marshall Islands
eo kin añijwiwi ko rejelet likin ronmental Protection Author-
ing the Procedural Provisions Environmental Protection
jen Makitkit ko rellap an Kien ity, Majuro, Marshall Islands
of NEPA (Title 40 Code of Fed- Authority, Ebeye, Marshall
eo an Federal raar kōmmane 2) Office lobby eo an Republic
eral Regulations [CFR] Parts Islands
ek katak in. eo an Marshall Islands Envi-
1500-1508, July 1, 1986), 3) Grace Sherwood Library
Ek katak in ṇaetan Draft ronmental Protection Author-
the Department of the Army Kwajalein, Marshall Islands
EA/OEA ear etale ta añijwi- ity, Ebeye, Marshall Islands
Procedures for Implementing 4) Roi-Namur Library Kwa-
wi ko remaroñ walok ilo aer 3) Grace Sherwood Library
NEPA (32 CFR Part 651), and jalein, Marshall Islands Roi-
naaj wonmanlok wōt im aini Kwajalein, Marshall Islands
Executive Order 12114, Envi- Namur Marshall Islands
melele ko ñan kwalok ke 4) Roi-Namur Library Kwa-
ronmental Effects Abroad of 5) Kodiak Public Library,
enaaj driklok joñan menin jalein, Marshall Islands Roi-
Major Federal Actions. Kodiak, Alaska
uwata ko ṇae juōn kein ketel- Namur, Marshall Islands
The Draft EA/OEA analyzes 6) Z. J. Loussac Public Li-
lok eo aetok ialen an kelok. 5) Kodiak Public Library, Ko-
the impacts of the continuing brary, Anchorage, Alaska
Ñan tibdriki, FT-3 enaaj won- diak, AK
collection of data to demon-
manlok wōt im ejaake, kako- 6) Z. J. Loussac Public Library,
strate a reduction of risk for a Public comments on the
baiki im kokemmalmele juōn Anchorage, AK
longer-range payload system. Draft EA/OEA, Draft FON-
Specifically, the FT-3 would SI/FONSH, and Draft DEP kein ketellok eo ñan an ma-
roñ kwalok kin an emman lok Aolep melele ko jen armej
continue to develop, inte- will be accepted from De-
kein jerbal im joñan kapeeli- otemjej kin Draft EA/OEA,
grate, and flight test a payload cember 18, 2020 to Janu-
er ko im rej kejerbali ilo kein Draft FONSI/FONSH, im kab
system to demonstrate the ary 20, 2021 and can be
ketellok eo. U.S. Army RCCTO Draft DEP renaaj maroñ boki
maturity of key technologies. provided in either of the
ear karōke ke juōn ien naaj jino jen December 18, 2020
The U.S. Army RCCTO deter- following ways:
ketellok jen jikin eo rej ṇaetan mae January 20, 2021 im re-
mined that a launch from the
Pacific Spaceport Complex– maroñ jilkinitok ilo wewein
Pacific Spaceport Complex– (1) E-mail comments by Jan-
Alaska lok ñan Kwajalein kein:
Alaska to Kwajalein Atoll, Re- uary 20, 2021 to ft-3-eaoea-
public of the Marshall Islands comments@govsupport.us Atoll, ilo Republic eo an Mar-
shall Islands (RMI) ej jikin eo (1) Ilo E-mail melele ko ren
(RMI) was preferred. They (2) Mail comments, post-
raar kōṇan in ñan ketellok tōbrak tok rumwij tata ilo Jan-
also considered the No Action marked no later than January
ñane. Raar bareinwōt lemnak uary 20, 2021 ñan ft-3-eaoea-
Alternative, as required by 20, 2021, to: USASMDC ATTN:
kin karōk eo tok juōn kin Ejj- comments@govsupport.us
the CEQ regulations. SMDC-EN (D. Fuller) P.O. Box
elok Makitkit En Kōmman ak (2) Ilo jilkintok ilo Mail, ren
All missile demonstration 1500 Huntsville, AL 35807
No Action Alternative, enwōt kōkalle enjab rumwij lok jen
programs proposed to occur
an kemlet iumin karōk ko an January 20, 2021, ñan: US-
at U.S. Army Garrison–Kwa-
CEQ eo. ASMDC
jalein Atoll (USAG-KA) and
Aolep burokraam ko an ATTN: SMDC-EN (D. Fuller)
within the RMI territorial
waters must comply with Kōjjelā Ke Ewōr kein ketellok ko rej kōtmene P.O. Box 1500 Huntsville, AL
35807
the U.S. Army Kwajalein Atoll Ketellok Kein Kajilu Teej-3 bwe renaaj bok jikier ilo U.S.
Environmental Standards (FT-3) Ek katak kin Pelaak Army Garrison–Kwajalein
(UES). A modified Document Eo/Ek katak kin Pelaak Ko Atoll (USAG-KA) im iloan
of Environmental Protection Itulik meto ko an RMI im rej ai-
(DEP) is under development kuij in loori wōt kakien ko
to outline the activities pro- United States (U.S.) Army an U.S. Army Kwajalein Atoll
posed to occur at USAG-KA Rapid Capabilities im kab Environmental Standards
and within the RMI. The Critical Technologies Office ak (UES). Juōn pepa eo emōj
proposed activity is located (RCCTO) ko kobalok ippen ukot lok kobban ṇaetan Doc-
on Illeginni Islet and in the U.S. Army Space im Missile ument of Environmental Pro-
broad ocean area of the Pa- Defense Command eo (US- tection (DEP) rej kebooje wōt
cific Ocean. As fully analyzed ASMDC), enwōt Ra ko rej Bok ñan kelaajrake ta makitkit ko
in the Draft EA/OEA, the U.S. Kuṇaer, emōj aer kebooje rej kōtmen in naaj kōmmani
Army RCCTO proposes one juōn ek katak kin Pelaak ko ilo USAG-KA im iloan RMI in.
There’s a lot going on. Tuberculosis screenings. School immunizations. Occupational health. Wellness exams.
Blood draws. Nutrition and personal health. Physical exams. General health. Annual check-ups. Eye Exams. Early
onset arthritis. Geriatric care. Family member health benefits. Sports injuries. COVID-19. Cold Season. Flu season.
Accidents around the house. Child nutrition. UV Protection. Health and fitness classes. Changes in diet. Proper
hydration. Get the science first.
Have questions about the science behind masks, general health and personal well-being? Plan-
ning to start a healthy lifestyle change? Just want to ask questions? Contact Kwajalein Hospital
at 5-2224.
Saturday, JANUARY 9, 2020 / Volume 62 Number 2 11 The Kwajalein HourglassFlu Shots Available at
Kwaj Hospital
Free flu shots are available every
day from 1 – 4 p.m. You can also vis-
it during special extended hours for
flu vaccination clinics from 4:30 –
5:30 p.m. on Jan. 13 and 15.
To schedule an appointment during
regular hours of operation, please
CYS JANUARY SPOTLIGHT
call 5-2223 during. Special thanks U.S. ARMY GARRISON-KWAJALEIN ATOLL
to USAG-KA and the DoD for provid-
ing the flu vaccine this year. CHILD AND YOUTH SERVICES
Hydration TIPS Child Development Center
Baru
month’s exciting theme: robotics.
There are many simple tricks to
Saturdays - Water Play Day SAC Sports
staying hydrated throughout the
Ninja Warrior Challenge.
day. Here are a few suggestions
Bako Season runs Jan. 12 - Feb. 9
from the Centers for Disease Con-
Tuesdays - Pre-K Music Class
trol to try over the holidays.
Tuesdays - STEAM Swim Day. Send Important Dates
• Carry a water bottle with you your child with water clothes, a towel Jan. 9 - Open Recreation-
and refill it throughout the day.
and dry clothes 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
• Choose water over sugary Wednesdays - STEAM Functional
drinks.
Fitness
• Serve water during meals. Thursdays - Pre-K Music Class Namo Weto Youth Cen-
Thursdays - STEAM Library ter
Saturdays - Pre-K Music Class Tuesdays - Recreation,
Saturdays - STEAM Reading Bud- 3:15 - 4:15 p.m.
RMI TRAVEL BAN dies Keystone Meetings - 11:40 a.m.
Wednesdays - Tremendous Triv-
EXTENDED TO FEB. 7 Start Smart Sports
Parent and Child Yoga - Come reach
ia, 4:30 p.m.
Thursdays - Ted Talks - 4 p.m.
Fridays - Frappucinos - 4 p.m.
RMI NOVEL COVID-19 for it in our parent and child yoga class. Ses-
sion runs Jan. 14 - Feb. 4 Saturdays - Smoothies - 3:30
UPDATED INTERIM HEALTH
p.m.
TRAVEL ADVISORY &
School-Age Care Sundays - Keystone Officers
RESTRICTIONS
Tuesdays - Art Meeting, 4:15 p.m.
ISSUANCE 21: Wednesdays - Functional Fitness - Sundays - Board Games - 4 p.m.
AS OF JAN. 5, 2021 2:15 - 3:15 p.m. Sundays - Yoga - 6 p.m.
Thursdays - STEM
An extension of the total suspen- Fridays - Recreation Special Events
sion of international travelers com- Saturdays - Character Counts Jan. 17- Bowling, 7-9 p.m.
ing into the RMI via air travel will
continue until Feb. 7, 2021. 4-H Parent Information
For more information about the Wednesday and Friday from All CYS Facilities will be closed Jan.
Republic of the Marshall Islands Is- 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. 16 for Staff Training Day and Jan. 19
suance 21, please contact the Com- Join us in January as we explore this for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
mander’s Hotline at 5-1098 or the US-
AG-KA Host Nation Office at 5-5235. For CDC activities at the Millican Family Pool, parents are reminded to send children
with water clothes, a towel, dry clothes and swim diaper if needed.
ISLAND HOPPER
FLIGHT SCHEDULE
United Airlines has confirmed reinsti-
tution of the full Island Hopper flight
schedule. Please note that the travel
ban for the Republic of the Marshall
Islands is still in effect and all flights
are subject to change.
For more information, please con-
tact United Airlines reservations at
1-800-864-8331.
JANUARY
CHECK-IN TIMES
UA 155 - 3:30 - 4:50 p.m.
UA 154 - 10:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
JANUARY FLIGHTS
UA 155 - Jan. 15 (HNL)
UA 154 - Jan. 16 (GUM)
Saturday, JANUARY 9, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 2 12 The Kwajalein HourglassKWAJALEIN AT THE MOVIES a few madcap ideas and a song in
Join Kwajalein at the movies. Unless
their hearts, the Teen Titans head
otherwise indicated, all movies to Hollywood to fulfill their dreams.
begin at 7:30 p.m. Contact MWR at Things soon go awry, however, when
5-3331 for more information. Show- a supervillain plans to take over the
times may vary for special “Movies planet—putting the very fate of the
Under the Stars” events. young heroes on the line.
YUK THEATER Monday, 18 Jan.
“Yellow Rose”
Kwajalein
(PG-13) 94 min.
Eva Noblezada and Dale Watson
Saturday, Jan. 9 A Filipina teen must decide whether
“Cars 3” to stay with her family or leave her
(G) 102 min. small Texas town to become a coun-
Owen Wilson and Armie Hammer try music singer.
Blindsided by a new generation
of blazing-fast cars, the legendary
Lighting McQueen finds himself Tradewinds Theater On “Angel Has Fallen”: Angel Has
Fallen starring Gerard Butler and
pushed out of the sport that he loves. ROI-NAMUR Morgan Freeman is an out-and-out
Hoping to get back in the game, he
commercial action potboiler which
turns to Cruz Ramirez, an eager Saturday, Jan. 9 relies heavily on action sequences
young technician who has her own
plans for winning. With inspiration
“Pitch Perfect 3” (PG-13) 96 min. and its lead actors. –Sify Movies
Anna Kendrick and Rebel Wilson
from the Fabulous Hudson Hornet
After the highs of winning the world On “Cars 3”: ‘Cars 3’ opens with Light-
and a few unexpected turns, No. 95
championships, the Bellas find ning losing to a new, state-of-the-art
prepares to compete on Piston Cup
themselves split apart and discov- rival Jackson Storm, a hotshot who
Racing’s biggest stage.
ering there aren’t job prospects for trains on a videogame-style simu-
making music with your mouth. But lator and boasts a host of technical
SUNDAY, Jan. 10 when they get the chance to reunite improvements.
“The Broken Hearts Gallery” for an overseas USO tour, this group
(PG-13) 108 min. of awesome nerds will come togeth- –Michael O’Sullivan, Washington
Dacre Montgomery and Phillipa Soo er to make some music, and some Post
What if you saved a souvenir from questionable decisions, one last
every relationship you’ve ever been time. On “The Broken Hearts Gallery:” ‘The
in? The Broken Hearts Gallery fol- Broken Hearts Gallery’ hits all the
lows the always unique Lucy, a SUNDAY, Jan. 10 stops on the road to romantic-com-
20-something art gallery assistant “Angel Has Fallen” (R) 121 min. edy gold. So, why did it take the exit
living in New York City, who also Gerard Butler and Morgan Freeman onto Meh Boulevard?
happens to be an emotional hoarder. Authorities take Secret Service –Johnny Oleksinski, New York Post
agent Mike Banning into custody for
Monday, Jan. 11 the failed assassination attempt of On “The Last Shift”: Despite some
“The Last Shift” (R) 90 min. U.S. President Allan Trumbull. After unexpected character choices and
Richard Jenkins and Shane Paul McGhie escaping from his captors, Banning other small stumbles, this indie dra-
Calling it quits after 38 years, an must evade the FBI and his own ma gets by on great performances,
ageing fast-food worker trains his agency to find the real threat to the bittersweet humor, and many snap-
young replacement on the graveyard president. Desperate to uncover the shots of heartbreaking truths.
shift at Oscar’s Chicken and Fish. truth, he soon turns to unlikely allies —Jeffrey M. Anderson, Common
to help clear his name and save the Sense Media
Saturday, 16 Jan. country from imminent danger.
“Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, On “Three Billboards Outside Ebb-
Missouri” SATURDAY, Jan. 16
“The Broken Hearts Gallery” ing, Missouri”: A ferocious Frances
(R) 115 min. McDormand plays a grieving moth-
Frances McDormand and Sam Rock- (PG-13) 108 min. er seeking justice in Martin Mc-
well Dacre Montgomery and Phillipa Soo
Donagh’s movie, which mixes tears
Mildred Hayes, a hard-nosed mother What if you saved a souvenir from and tragedy with corrosive laughs.
is seeking justice for her murdered every relationship you’ve ever been
in? The Broken Hearts Gallery fol- –Manohla Dargis, The NYTimes
daughter. With no arrests after sev-
en months, Mildred puts up three lows the always unique Lucy, a
roadside signs to goad Ebbing police 20-something art gallery assistant On “Teen Titans Go! To the Movies”:
living in New York City, who also Families who choose to cope with its
chief into action. But the law - and
happens to be an emotional hoarder. inane gags will find a flick that deliv-
especially Sam Rockwell’s hot-head-
ers some solid messages about what
ed deputy - don’t take kindly to the
provocation. And the townsfolk are SUNDAY, JAN. 17 matters most. –Plugged In Staff
on their side. But Mildred doesn’t “The Last Shift” (R) 90 min.
care about ruffling a few feathers. In Richard Jenkins and Shane Paul McGhie On “Yellow Rose”: Driven by No-
fact, she’s happy to pluck the whole Calling it quits after 38 years, an blezada’s standout central per-
bird. ageing fast-food worker trains his formance, writer-director Diane
young replacement on the graveyard Paragas’ memorable drama is an
Sunday, 17 Jan. shift at Oscar’s Chicken and Fish. exploration of identity and immigra-
“Teen Titans Go! To the Movies” tion, as well as a lovely tribute to the
WhAt the critics are saying power of music.
(PG) 84 min.
Greg Cipes and Tara Strong On “Pitch Perfect 3”: Although Kend- –Sandie Angulo Chen,
It seems that all the major superhe- rick’s pint-size dynamo once pushed Common Sense Media
roes out there are starring in their the Bellas beyond their la-la-la com-
own movies—all but the Teen Ti- fort zone, she basically sleepwalks
tans. Robin is bound and determined through this third go-round.
to remedy that situation by becom- –Susan Wloszczyna,
ing a star instead of a sidekick. With Washington Post
Saturday, JANUARY 9, 2020 / Volume 62 Number 2 13 The Kwajalein HourglassUSAG-KA WATER SAFETY
Ready to get in the water?
Before you hit the waves,
be sure you’re thinking
about safety and use the
buddy system.
• Be safe while enjoying wa-
ter activities. When wind-
surfing, kite boarding, surf-
ing and swimming with no
lifeguard on duty, a buddy
system is required unless
otherwise indicated by US-
AG-KA Policy 385-9.
• A buddy system is a team
of two or more people who
participate in, or are skilled
in, the same recreational Swap and Shop
water activity. Community Yard Sale
• Buddies observe and remain Jan. 18 from 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.
alert for the safety of others Palm St., north of the tennis courts
and can provide immediate
assistance during an emer- Clean out your closets and start the new year with
gency.
a little extra cash at this community yard sale event.
Register pay $5 to reserve your table at the MWR desk
• Personnel who observe from
the shore or a boat may be in the Grace Sherwood Library. A bounce house will
part of a buddy system. be available to entertain young shoppers. Cold bever-
ages will be available for sale.
For more information, con-
tact the USAG-KA Safety All home-based businesses selling crafts and conces-
Officer, Deirdre Wyatt-Pope sions must have a 2021 vendor license. For more in-
at 5-1442. formation, contact MWR at 5-3331 or 5-3332.
MWR Kite Night
Brandon Field
Saturday, Jan. 30
5 - 7:30 p.m.
Fill the sky with color. Bring out your own stunt kite,
air foil or character kite and come fly with us. Free
kits are available for participants. Children must be
accompanied by parents at this event.
For more information, contact MWR at 5-3331.
Saturday, JANUARY 9, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 2 14 The Kwajalein HourglassWATCH AND LISTEN
AFN Kwajalein is the world’s only
contract run Armed Forces Net-
work. Check in with the team to
see and hear about Kwaj life.
You don’t have to
surf to catch the
wave. Check out
the latest episode of
Kwaj’s local TV show
on KTV 20-2.
EOD OPERATIONS FRIDAY, JAN. 22
People from Kwaj
EOD will be conducting operations at talking about life.
UXO Disposal Site KWAJALEIN 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Check out this orig-
inal radio show on
The area indicated in the map will be off-limits AFN 99.9 The Wave
at Saturdays at 5
until operation is complete. p.m. and Tuesdays
at noon. Listen on the
AFN roller channel,
19-5 for Kwaj and
45-1 for Roi.
Tobacco Use on USAG-KA
Smoking permitted only in designated smoking areas. All smok-
ing and cigarette butt receptacles must be at least 50 feet from
entrance of facilities. USAG-KA Policy Memorandum 600-8 sets
forth specific policies designed for the protection from the neg-
ative impact of tobacco use. Smoking cessation programs are
available. Please contact Mary Beth Dawicki at 5-5362 or Mary-
beth.Dawicki@internationalsosgs.us.
Saturday, JANUARY 9, 2020 / Volume 62 Number 2 15 The Kwajalein HourglassSaturday, JANUARY 9, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 2 16 The Kwajalein Hourglass
Saturday, JANUARY 9, 2020 / Volume 62 Number 2 17 The Kwajalein Hourglass
Join us in the new year.
The Marshallese Trade Fair is
postponed until a future date
to be determined.
All are welcome. Cash sales only. For more information, please
contact the USAG-KA Host Nation office at 5-2103.
Saturday, JANUARY 9, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 2 18 The Kwajalein HourglassCLASSIFIEDS
The community wants to hear from you. Send in your
announcements and Classified Ads to The Kwajalein Contact the USAG-KA Sexual Harassment/ Assault
Hourglass. Submit ads and announcements Wednes- Response and Prevention Victim Advocate
days to kwajaleinhourglass@dyn-intl.com.
HELP WANTED Staff Sgt. Yadira USAG-KA SHARP Pager:
To research and apply for govern- The chaplains at the Island Me- Vazquezrodriguez 805 355
ment employment opportunities on morial Chapel are available for SHARP Victim 3243/3242/3241/0100
U.S. Army Garrison-Kwajalein Atoll appointments on both Roi-Namur Advocate USAG-KA SHARP VA
and worldwide, visit usajobs.gov. and Kwajalein. Contact the Chapel
Done hiring? Write to kwajalein. office at 5-3505 to schedule a meet- Work: 805 355 0660 /
hourglass@dyn-intl.com to remove ing. Discussions in pastoral coun- 1419 DOD SAFE Helpline:
your help wanted listing. seling are kept private, and confi- 877 995 5247
dentiality belongs with the client.
Community Bank seeks a part-
time Banking Center Service Spe- The Employee Assistance Pro- The Kwajalein Hospital now ac- Building. Save the date and let
cialist, or teller. Submit applications gram Counselor Mary Beth Dawic- cepts the following five insurance the YYWC cook for you. Eat in or
and resumes to www.dodcommu- ki is ready to listen. Contact Dawic- providers: Geo Blue/BCBS, Tri- carry out soup, bread and des-
nitybank.com. Contact Rita Pyne ki at 5-5235 or email at marybeth. care, United Healthcare, Aetna serts available. Donations from
at 5-2152 for more information. dawicki@internationalsosgs.us to and Cigna. For those patients not the event benefit the YYWC Edu-
make an appointment. Informa- covered under these providers, pay cation Assistance Fund. Contact
Nan Inc. seeks a qualified quality tion shared during appointments and claim is in effect. YYWC officers for more informa-
control manager and site safety is confidential. As an alternative tion at YYWCinfo@gmail.com.
and health officer. To apply, visit to in-person meetings, phone con- ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS
www.nanhawaii.com and contact sultation or virtual meetings are Power Walk Ex Class. Stand The Yokwe Yuk Welcome Club
Clint Ueatari or Kevin Short at available utilizing a HIPAA compli- strong, move forward and get to will begin plant sales to raise funds
5-2632, 5-1260 or 5-2998. ant platform. Call 5-5362 for more stepping with Power Walk Ex Class. for Education Assistance Commit-
information. The class meets Thursday and Sat- tee in 2021. All varieties of potted
Tribalco seeks experienced and urday from 6 - 7 a.m. Walk will begin plants are accepted at sale date.
highly motivated senior, mid- and ju- Don’t Rush to Flush: Kwajalein and end at the Ivey Gym. All MWR Contact Julie Makovec on Face-
nior network technicians to join our Drug Take Back Program. Clean- fitness classes require a wellness book and email Debbie Proudfoot at
team. Apply via http://www.tribalco. ing out your medicine cabinet? class pass. For more information YYWCinfo@gmail.com.
com/jobs.html. Don’t flush old medicines in the and to purchase your pass, visit the
Kwaj water system. You can safely MWR desk at the Grace Sherwood HOURS AND OPENINGS
RGNext, LLC seeks qualified can- discard expired materials at one of Library or call 5-3331. Self Help is located in Bldg. 1791.
didates to fill several open posi- two island collection receptacles. Hours of operation are Monday,
tions on Kwaj and Roi in engineer- Discard drugs at the Kwajalein Spring Dance Collective with Wednesday and Friday - 9:30 a.m. -
ing, technical and other areas. For Hospital Pharmacy during business Courtney Strouse. Classes for 6 p.m. Visit Self Help to pick up tools
more information and to apply, go hours Tuesday through Saturday all age groups in a variety of styles to complete a number of household
to www.rgnext.com. and at the 24-hour collection bin at run Jan. 13 – April 30. Email dance- maintenance and upkeep projects.
the Kwajalein Police Department, kwaj@gmail.com for the details.
DynCorp International is looking Bldg. 803. Items eligible for collec- Kwajalein Furniture Warehouse.
for qualified candidates for various tion include prescription and over- FUNDRAISERS To schedule deliveries and pick-
positions. Current DI open posi- the-counter drugs; pills, tablets Yokwe Yuk Welcome Club Soup ups of Family Housing or BQ furni-
tions on USAG-KA include admin- and capsules; ointments; creams; Supper. Friday, Jan. 22, 5 – 7 ture please call the Army Housing
istrative services, data analysts, lotions; powders and no more than p.m. in the Religious Education Office at 5-3450.
education services, aviation and 4 oz. liquid medicines.
airfield operations, marine opera-
tions and public works among oth-
ers. To apply, go to www.dilogcap.
Metro Flights. Eating and drink-
ing on Metro and helicopter flights HUNGRY? GRAB DINNER AT AAFES
com or contact your local HR rep- is strictly prohibited. For your own
resentative. safety and the sanitation of flights, AMERICAN EATERY BURGER KING
we ask that you refrain from con- Sunday – closed Sunday, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
USAG-KA Child and Youth Ser- suming food and beverages during Monday – closed Monday – Friday,
vices is hiring coaches. No ex- flights. All drinks and snacks 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
perience necessary. All children should be enjoyed in the air termi-
Tuesday – Saturday,
of head coaches play for free. Visit nals or upon arriving at your desti- 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Central Registration or call 5-2158 nation. We appreciate your coop-
in Building 356. eration. Contact Lee Holt at 5-2102 SUBWAY ANTHONY’S PIZZA
and Fly Roi at 5-6359. Sunday, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
NOTICES Monday - Friday,
Alcoholics Anonymous meets Report non-emergencies. Send Monday, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the REB, in secure reports online at the US- Tuesday, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
room 213 for open meetings. AG-KA Police Department Face- Wednesday, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
book page. To report a nonemer- Thursday, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Ongoing Smoking and Tobacco gency by phone, call 5-4444. For
Cessation. Please call EAP at more information, visit https://www.
Friday, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
5-5362 or make an appointment facebook.com/kwajaleinpolice/. Saturday, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
with a physician.
Saturday, JANUARY 9, 2020 / Volume 62 Number 2 19 The Kwajalein HourglassE
E- WARENESS
Petroleum Product Storage Tank
Weekly Inspection
Each department must inspect tanks
weekly via trained custodian and per-
form the following tasks:
• Examine tank and piping for evi-
dence of leaks and weeps.
• Examine tank for evidence of fuel/
water within interstitial spaces.
• Inspect secondary containment area
and ensure locks are in place (if ap-
plicable).
• Inspect leak detection system and
alarm panels to ensure they are
functional.
• Verify adequate spill response kit is
UXO REMINDER
attend the Island Orientation Briefing on
the fourth Wednesday of every month. readily available.
Kemejmej R ko 3. Recognize (kile)
juon kwopej bajjok emaron Bokutan ak Aikuj wor juon eo jen kajojo depart-
kein kabokkolok (UXO). Retreat (Jenlik- ment ej jeek e tank ko:
lik) bed ettolok im jab kepaak UXO eo. • Etale tank ko im baib ko ne ewor et-
Remember the three Rs of UXO: Rec- Report (Ripoot e) boktun ak kein kabok- tal ie.
ognize an item as possible Unexploded klok eo ien eo emokajtata non EOD ilo • Etale tank ko ne ewor fuel/dren ilo
Ordnance. Retreat from the area of the nomba kein (5-1433) ak CPS (5-4445). kota ko ak ijoko rekitiliek im jeja am
UXO. Report suspected UXO immediate- Ken melele kein: Ia eo (nomba in ijo, loe.
ly by notifying EOD (5-1433) or CPS (5- GPS, kakolle in ijo, etc.); Jonan (jonan e • Jeek e nien dren/fuel ko jet bwe ren
4445). ibben jet kain mweik - football, taan in kilek im lock ne rej aikuj lock.
Provide the following information: Lo- turan, etc.). • Etale leak detection system im alarm
cation (building #, GPS, landmarks, etc); Tiljek kon UXO kein einwot am ko- panel ko bwe rej aikuj jerbal wot.
Size (compared to common items - foot- jparok menin mour in lojet ko rekauwo- • Kamool ke ebojak spill response kit
ball, scuba cylinder, etc). tata. Kalimjek wot jab jibwe. ko nan ien ko enaj wor spill ko.
Treat UXO like you would treat dan- Non bar kakemejmej eok, eokwe jouj
gerous sea creatures. Look but do not im koba lok ilo Island Orientation allon Contact Environmental at 5-1134 for
touch. For a detailed refresher, please otemjej. information.
USAG-KA WEATHER WATCH Sun - Moon - Tides
WEATHER DISCUSSION: SATURDAY: Partly to
Brisk and gusty trade mostly sunny with widely
winds to continue for the scattered showers. Winds
next several days. Seas NE-E at 17-22 knots with
and surf will be rough, higher gusts.
with a primary swell in
the open ocean from the SUNDAY: Mostly sun-
East-Northeast at 8-10 ny with isolated show-
feet and period of 9-10 ers. Winds NE-E at 18-24
seconds. knots with higher gusts.
Occasional disturbances
in the trades will produce MONDAY: Mostly sunny
a few passing showers with stray showers. Winds
with gusty winds, with NE-E at 16-22 knots with
sparser shower coverage higher gusts.
expected Sunday into the
middle of next week.
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