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THIS WEEK
CHESS FERVOR
BEGINS WITH STUDENT CLUB 2
HEALTH UPDATES
THE LATEST ON COVID-19 3 SPARTAN ZACH HILL, RIGHT, DEFENDS THE BALL FROM
TURBO TURTLE BRUCE PREMO, LEFT, DURING THE 2020
SPARTANS WIN
Saturday, FEBRUARY 29, 2020 / Volume 61 Number 9 1
INNER TUBE WATER POLO CHAMPIONSHIP GAME FEB. 25.
The Kwajalein Hourglass
JESSICA DAMBRUCH
2020 WATER POLO SEASON 6
FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES
The Kwaj students went to work. To
raise money to purchase their chess gear,
the GSES Student Council conducted
fundraising activities and service proj-
ects. Much of their funding was raised
through activities at Kwajalein events
and Kwajalein School System activities
such as the 2019 Valentine’s Day can-
dygram orders. If you purchased home-
made apple cider during the 2019 Tree
Lighting Ceremony, you probably helped
fund a chess set.
French said students are overjoyed at
the chance to share.
“My students were excited to learn
that we had an opportunity to play with
Ebeye students—that we could get to-
gether and game,” said French. Part-
nering in that effort is GSES sixth-grade
teacher and Chess Club Co-Sponsor Ste-
phen Robin.
Because the student council chess
sets are purchased by a student organi-
zation, they can also be freely donated.
COURTESY OF MISTI FRENCH
Five chess sets have already been sent to
Ebeye schools for students to use before
visiting Kwajalein for a sponsored chess
George Seitz Elementary School students play chess together. The students have tournament in the upcoming months.
formed a chess club that will sponsor matches with schools on Ebeye.
CHESS IS ELEMENTARY ON KWAJ The chess club is a success; howev-
UNEXPECTED OUTCOME
“It turns out we have more interested
in playing chess than [the] students,”
French said.
er, only a few of its members knew that French began receiving lots of emails
George Seitz Elementary School stu- every day on Ebeye, student chess play- about the chess club from Kwajalein
dents are leading a cultural exchange ers also gather to play. They convene on adults. They wanted to know when the
initiative that has outgrown the school class breaks and after school. If there is next meetup was and when they could
campus and is bringing together table- no chessboard to be had, chess sets are play. None had realized the club was lim-
top gamers on Kwajalein and Ebeye. The invented with spare objects. Serious ited to students. The mere possibility of
vehicle for the fun is a timeless strategy chess is played. In hindsight, maybe it an island chess club forming was too ex-
game—chess—and it’s all the rage. was only a matter of time before the two citing.
Spearheaded by student leaders in the groups were destined to meet. Rather than turn adult and non-stu-
George Seitz Elementary School Student dent opponents away, the chess club stu-
Council, the GSES Chess Club has moved CHESS ON EBEYE dents opted to sponsor free-play events.
beyond regular student meetups to host On lunchroom monitor duty one after- More than 30 participants turned up at
two rounds of its first open free-play noon, French saw Marshallese Rikatak the January Emon Beach main pavilion
event, “Just Chessin’ Around.” Mean- students drawing their own gameboard to participate in the two-hour event “Just
while, students continue fundraising ef- grid on a large piece of paper. The rest of Chessin’ Around.” Adults have continued
forts to purchase chess sets to donate to their lunch period was spent thoroughly to visit. Kwajalein homeschoolers have
schools on Ebeye. Read on to learn more engrossed in chess. GSES student Syn- also joined in the fun.
about the recent chess craze in the Mar- ia Kabua explained chess was a favorite
shall Islands. pastime of the late Iroijlaplap President The NEXT Move
Imata Kabua. With the help of community volunteers,
The First Move Kwajalein Army Post Office employee students from Ebeye will be sponsored
As GSES teacher Misti French got to Isaac Larios also remembers Kabua and to visit Kwajalein for tje upcoming stu-
know last year’s students, she discov- his legendary chess matches. dent chess tournaments. The “Just Ches-
ered several of them enjoyed chess. As “He loved chess,” said Isaac Larios of sin’ Around” meetups will continue at
an educator, French knew chess is recog- the leader. “He would invite people to Emon Beach.
nized internationally as a teaching tool. visit his home and challenge them to “Those wooden chess sets have come
Still, she had never before seen students play. If they beat him, there was a re- in handy and are the students’ favor-
clamor to play. ward.” ites,” said French. “The pieces don’t blow
As interest grew and players con- It wasn’t long before the GSES Student around [in the wind].”
nected, signs of chess fervor manifested Council determined that they needed to All interested chess players are en-
around the campus. Students challenged play chess with Ebeye students and to couraged to contact French and Robin
each other to chess matches during their get those students their own gear. That for more information on upcoming play
free time, on breaks and after school. would mean supplying students on Kwaj dates. Call the GSES Office for more in-
Eventually, they formed the GSES Chess and Ebeye with game equipment and formation at 5-3601.
Club. Since its inception, the club has ac- finding a way to get everyone together to Spread the word, Kwaj. Come out and
cepted 10 wooden chess sets donated by play. It wasn’t going to be an easy task. For play.
the community. the GSES chess players, it was game on.
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, FEBRUARY 29, 2020 / Volume 61 Number 9 2 The Kwajalein Hourglass
2019 NOVEL CORONAVIRUS Protect Yourself, Your Family,
and Your Co-Workers from
UPDATED INTERIM HEALTH TRAVEL ADVISORY Colds, Influenza and COVID-19
AND RESTRICTIONS AS OF FEBRUARY 28, 2020 Here are a few simple everyday
preventive actions to help pre-
vent the spread of respiratory
The Republic of Marshall Islands is implementing the follow- viruses.
ing inbound travel restrictions for visitors to RMI, effective Feb- • Wash your hands often with
ruary 28, 2020: soap and water for 20 seconds
or use hand sanitizer
Suspension of all air and sea travel from the People’s Repub- • Avoid touching your eyes, nose,
and mouth with unwashed
lic of China, Macau, Hong Kong, South Korea, Italy, Japan and •
hands
Avoid close contact with people
Iran. This restriction has been assessed to mitigate the risk of who are sick
COVID-19 importation to the RMI. This applies to any traveler If you are sick, you should:
• Stay home
who originated from or traveled through any of the restricted • Cover your cough or sneeze
with a tissue, then throw the
countries after December 31, 2019. tissue in the trash
• Clean and disinfect frequently
If you travel or transit through any of these countries, you will touched objects and surfaces
• If you recently traveled and feel
not be allowed to enter the Republic of the Marshall Islands sick with fever, cough, or diffi-
until further notice. culty breathing.
Upon returning to the Marshall Islands, please cooperate Call the Kwajalein Hospital and
ask to talk to the Triage Nurse
with the public health officials at the airport. (5-2224) or the Public Health
Nurse (5-8836) for information
Department of Defense personnel are encouraged to visit the
Centers for Disease Control online the most accurate and up-to-
date information on the global status of COVID-19.
CORONAVIRUS General Talking Points
• DOD officials are closely monitoring the
Q2. Is it safe to travel to China?
outbreak of the virus, first detected in Wu- A2. The Department of State recently adjusted
han, China. the travel advisory for China to Level 4, meaning
individuals should not travel there. The com-
• We closely coordinate with our interagen- mander of U.S Indo-Pacific Command, in sup-
All Department of Defense personnel are en- cy partners to ensure accurate and timely port of the U.S. Department of State’s Level 4
couraged to follow the guidance put out by information is available and encourage all Travel Advisory, has restricted all DOD travel to
the Office of Personnel and Readiness and appropriate measures are taken to limit the the People’s Republic of China (PRC).
the Centers for Disease Control and Preven- virus’ spread.
tion. www.cdc.gov. Q3. What should I do if I think I have coro-
• Commanders of individually affected geo- navirus?
Coronavirus and What We Know graphic commands will issue specific guid-
ance to their forces. A3. According to the CDC, anyone contracting
• 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCov) is a a respiratory illness should not assume novel
virus identified as the cause of an outbreak • The Department of Health and Human Ser- coronavirus--it is far more likely to be a more
of respiratory illness first detected in Wu- vices (HHS) and the CDC are the federal common malady. However, patients who trav-
han, China. government leads for the response to the eled to China in the past 14 days with fever,
virus – DOD is only providing support as cough, or difficulty breathing, should seek med-
• At this time, it is unclear how easily this vi- needed. ical care right away and notify your medical pro-
rus is spreading between people. vider immediately of your travel history. Military
Department of State Guidance Treatment Facilities have provided guidance on
• There are no FDA approved antiviral treat- • Due to the threat of novel coronavirus, how to address such circumstances.
ments available for this coronavirus yet. the Department of State recently adjusted
the travel advisory for China to a Level 4,
• Anyone contracting a respiratory illness meaning individuals should not travel there. Q4. Why is DOD involved with the coronavi-
should not assume novel coronavirus; it is rus response?
far more likely to be a more common mal- • Additionally, the Department of State has
ady. requested that all non-essential U.S. gov- A4. The Defense Department is supporting our
ernment personnel defer travel to China. interagency partners by housing the evacuees
• However, patients who traveled to China in • during their 14-day quarantine period.
the past 14 days who are now experienc- Prevention Tips
ing symptoms of fever, cough, or difficulty The CDC and DOD have issued guidelines on Q5. As a service member in the INDOPACOM
breathing, should seek medical care right prevention and we encourage all DOD person- region, what should I know?
away. nel to follow those guidelines. www.cdc.gov
A5. The commander, INDOPACOM, is aligned
• The World Health Organization declared a Q1. How does the virus spread? with State Department and CDC travel and
Public Health Emergency of International A1. This source of the virus is still under investi- health warnings and synchronized with DoD
Concern because of the virus’ capacity to gation but there is evidence of person-to-person Force Health Protection guidance, has restrict-
spread globally. (Jan. 30). transmission, even when no symptoms are pres- ed all DOD travel to China. This restriction is
ent. It is important to note that person-to-person specific to the geographic confines of the PRC,
• The Department of Health and Human Ser- spread can happen on a continuum. Some vi- and applies to all U.S. military, civilians and
vices declared a public health emergency ruses are highly contagious (like measles), DOD contractors. There are no travel restric-
for the entire United States to aid the na- while other viruses are less so. At this time, it tions from INDOPACOM for DOD personnel in
tion’s healthcare community in responding is unclear how easily or sustainably this virus is the remainder of the INDOPACOM area of op-
to 2019 novel coronavirus (Jan 31). spreading between people. erations. Service members should consult their
specific command guidance on travel.
Saturday, FEBRUARY 29, 2020 / Volume 61 Number 9 3 The Kwajalein Hourglass
VET TECH MYTH-BUSTERS
The Hairy Truth about
Kwajalein Ticks and Fleas
By Danielle Rinaldi
Registered Veterinary Technician
Kwajalein Hospital
As the veterinary professional on Kwa- you see on your pet during an infestation
jalein, I’ve heard the many interesting only accounts for approximately five per-
and sometimes peculiar myths and cent of the total population in the imme-
rumors that have been passed down diate environment. The rest of the fleas
throughout the years since pets were al- and larvae are in your home and yard.
lowed on island. Treating a home for a flea burden is a
By far, the most remarkable myth is multi-step process and involves wash-
that the island is completely void of fleas ing bedding and upholsteries, thorough
I WANT
and ticks. This has been mentioned in vacuuming, and surface cleaning. A com-
my office a few times, mostly after a flea bination of products to kill the fleas af-
infestation has been discovered. Fleas fecting your home may prove to be most
TO BELIEVE
and ticks do exist on Kwajalein. helpful. Be sure to follow instructions on
If you see these pests on your beloved product labels carefully and remove pets
companion, don’t panic. These ectopara- from the home when recommended as
site infestations are treatable and, more
importantly, preventable.
some products can be harmful. Common Kwaj Flea
Choosing The Right Preventative Myths Busted
What To Do If You Spot a Flea There is no single preventative on the
Kwajalein Veterinary Services is here to market that protects your pet from every
help. The clinic currently sells products possible internal infection or external in-
Myth: My pet cannot have fleas
able to treat and prevent these bother- because they live entirely indoors.
festation, but there are tons of options to
some infestations. Routinely grooming choose from. A grouping of products is
your pet will help you discover fleas usually recommended to keep your pet Fact: Fleas thrive particularly well
and/or ticks sooner. fully covered. Picking the right combina- in the well-regulated temperatures
You can also always schedule a time to tion to best fit your pet’s lifestyle is very in the home.
bring your pet to veterinary services for important (e.g. collars, oral products,
a thorough physical examination. While topical products, etc.). To learn more,
it is more likely that you will see a flea reach out to veterinary services with Myth: My pet cannot have fleas
infestation on your island pet, it is im- help creating a customized, preventative because if there were any fleas
portant to be aware that ticks have been plan that works best for your family. they would be biting (insert name
known to use island pets as hosts from Use caution when purchasing prod- of a person in the family reported-
time to time as well. ucts from Amazon. Kwajalein Veterinary ly sensitive to flea bites). Since this
Aside from being a nuisance, both Services recommends only purchasing person is not being bitten, there
fleas and ticks have a number of second- products from veterinarian-approved must not be any fleas.
ary health risks that require attention as sources, such as 1-800-PetMeds or the
well including bacterial infection, ane- clinic. Sometimes products sold via third
mia, tapeworm infection and even occa- parties online can be misleading and Fact: The cat flea, Ctenocepha-
sional degeneration of organ functions. may not contain the ingredients listed; in lides felis, can suck the blood of a
other words, there are frauds out there. wide variety of animals. However,
Act Quickly To ensure your pet’s safety and that this flea definitely does not prefer
Fleas and ticks have been known to you have purchased the intended prod- human blood and won’t eat it unless
transmit diseases to the animals they uct, stick to reputable sources. If you absolutely necessary. Humans tend
feed on. It can take as little as 24 hours ever have any questions about a product, not to get bites unless flea popula-
for a tick-borne disease to transmit to please contact veterinary services or tion numbers are high.
the affected dog or cat. While rickettsial bring the product by the office.
diseases, or tick-related diseases, are not
Myth: We do not have fleas be-
as concerning on Kwajalein as compared Maintain Regular Treatments cause we only have hard wood
to certain regions of the world, keeping Stay diligent with using monthly pre- floors.
your pet protected from ticks guarantees ventatives. Preventing ectoparasite in-
disease transmission is kept at bay. festations is always easier than treating
Additionally, the population of fleas them. For example, it takes approximate- Fact: Fleas love to develop in the
ly three months to break the flea life cracks between the boards of hard
cycle, so the initial treatments after dis- wood floors.
covering a flea infestation are very im-
portant. However, fleas and ticks don’t
just go away. In fact, both parasites can Myth: My pet cannot have fleas
live in virtually any environment. Keep- because I would see them.
ing pets on a preventative year-round for
the rest of their lives is recommended to
keep the animals, your home and even Fact: You cannot expect to see
you protected. fleas because many animals will
lick, groom, and chew after being
The Truth Is Out There bitten by a flea. This causes the
For more information, contact Kwajalein flea to either jump off the pet or get
Veterinary Services at 5-2017 or send swallowed.
an email to KwajaleinVeterinaryClinic@
ms.internationalsos.com.
Saturday, FEBRUARY 29, 2020 / Volume 61 Number 9 4 The Kwajalein Hourglass
COURTESY OF KRISTEN ROWE
1
RUNNING BY THE NUMBERS IN SWEETHEART RELAY 2
onds. The greatest individual handicap
of 6-minutes went to three-year old De-
By Bob Sholar lina Cardillo. Her three brothers, Eze-
kial, Alonzo and Berkeley completed the
Living and working on Kwajalein of- team with greatest total handicap, at 18
fers a rare breadth of convenient Morale, minutes and 30 seconds. This handi-
Welfare and Recreation options aug- cap established the “reference.” Alonzo,
mented by the pervasive Pacific environ- starting alone, ran first for the Cardillos.
mental fringe benefit and the resources He was cheered on by the other 59 run-
of the USAG-KA FMWR Office. On Mon- ners. The other 14 teams then started at
day, February 17, many residents were computed delays based on team handi-
participating in a major golf tournament caps. It is a big chase that normally con-
on Holmberg Fairways. verges nicely.
The fleet of Marina B-Boats was out Many of the Kwajalein Schools stu-
with scuba divers and fishermen. How dents who ran were fresh off swim-
to choose? Sixty others opted for Kwaja- ming in the Kwajalein Swim Team Meet
lein Running Club’s 41st Annual “Sweet- held the day before. The Kwajalein High
heart” 4 X 1 Mile Relay Run at 9 a.m. School boys’ team of Dominic Aragon,
The relay course used is a naturally Matai McCollum, Makoa McCollum and
convenient rectangle bounded by La- Zach Hill had to wait 16 minutes and 3
goon Road, Ocean Road, 9th and 6th 16 seconds to begin the relay. It felt like
Streets. It is 10-yards longer than a mile. twice that long. 1-2) Kwaj runners participate in the
The age diversity of the Relay is rare, The team of Mario and Jana Montoya Sweetheart Relay Feb. 17. 3) Bob
with participants aged three- to 65-years and Heather and Eric Miller started in Sholar, center and Jane Sholar,
old all covering the mile on their own leg fifth position, approximately seven min- right, keep time while members of
power. utes and 58 seconds after the Cardillos, the Cardillo family cheer on the run-
The runners were each assigned an but surged to the lead and finished in ners.
age- and gender-based handicap in sec- first place.
HEALTH TIPS FOR SCHOOL AND WORK
When recovering from an illness, it can be difficult to You may return to work or school when:
know when it’s safe to return to school and work. Check • You have been free from vomiting and diarrhea for 24
out the tips below from the Kwajalein Hospital to keep hours.
yourself and your school and officemates healthy. • You have been free from fever without the assistance of
medication for 24 hours.
Stay home from work and school if you are experiencing • You are free from rash and/or itching, head lice are under
one of the following: treatment and any chicken pox lesions are crusted over.
• Fever with a temperature of 100.5 degrees or higher. • Eyes are no longer discharging.
• Vomiting and/or diarrhea within the past 24 hours • You have been released by a medical provider to return to
• Rash on the body with itching, flakes, blisters, discharge work or school.
or fever.
• Active head lice leading to an itchy head. If you or your child has strep throat or another bacterial infec-
• Eye infection causing redness, itching and/or pus drain- tion, stay home until any prescribed antibiotic has been given
ing from eye. for at least 24 hours and your health care provider has given
• Persistent or productive cough or sore throat last- permission for you or your child to return to work or school.
ing three weeks or longer, a raw or irritated throat and/or You are encouraged to seek medical attention when you or
coughing up mucus or blood. your child is sick and to follow your health care provider’s rec-
• If you’ve visited the hospital for a stay and/or emer- ommendations about returning to work, school and other ac-
gency room visit. tivities. And remember—wash your hands.
For more information, contact the Kwajalein Hospital.
Front Desk: 5-2223
Public Health Nurse: 5-8836
Dental Clinic: 5-2165
Saturday, FEBRUARY 29, 2020 / Volume 61 Number 9 5 The Kwajalein Hourglass
GOOD GAME.
U.S. ARMY PHOTO BY JESSICA DAMBRUCH
SPARTANS I WIN INNER TUBE WATER
POLO SEASON, 43-40.
Saturday, FEBRUARY 29, 2020 / Volume 61 Number 9 6 The Kwajalein Hourglass
1 2
It was a good game and an exciting finish
to the Inner Tube Water Polo season this
week.
Spartans I defeated the Turbo Turtles
U.S. ARMY PHOTOS BY JESSICA DAMBRUCH
3 43-40 Tuesday night during the champion-
ship game at the Millican Family Pool. They
reign as the undefeated champions of 2020.
The Turbo Turtles came in second overall
with eight wins. Bruce Premo helped se-
cure those wins with 78 season goals. The
Spartans scored 202 more points overall
than the Turtles.
Check out some of these photos from the
game and come on out to support inner
tube water polo next year.
1) Zach Hill, left, prepares to serve the
ball away from Todd Emmons. 2) Spar-
tan Connor Charlton, right, blocks Tur-
bo Turtle Kristen Hosek. 3) Brian Charl-
ton, left, sends the ball skyward, even
as Sean Hepler stands in his path. 4)
Alyssa England, right, is unperturbed,
as Bruce Premo, left, defends his goal.
5) Spartans I visit together after the
game. 6) Spartans I goalie Myles Syl-
vester is the first to sign the coconut
trophy.
4
5 6
Saturday, FEBRUARY 29, 2020 / Volume 61 Number 9 7 The Kwajalein Hourglass
KWAJALEIN HOURGLASS ARCHIVE EARLY KWAJ, CIRCA 1944 THE BUILDING YEARS By Megan J. Stegmann Hourglass Feature Writer The following article is part I in The Building Years’ of a three-part series on “Early Kwa- jalein” taken in part from a phone interview with James E. Bethell in Virginia conducted by former Kwajalein Hourglass feature writer Megan Stegmann from March 1989. Kwajalein—While thumbing through the pages of a veteran’s magazine, Kwa- jalein resident Larry Fureigh came upon an ad searching for members who had been responsible for the initial installa- tions built on Kwajalein after the take- over of the island on Feb. 14, 1944. Unfortunately, the unit was deactivat- ed in March of 1946. About that time, the 854th Spearheaders’ organizational re- cords disappeared. Because of this, cred- it for the completion of Kwajalein’s first airstrip and base facilities was given to Kwajalein’s Richardson Theater, circa 1945. Navy Seabees. Though Fureigh wasn’t one of those as their homes but little time was spent liked doing but it had to be done.” men, he began corresponding with the in them as work on the runway kept After only 12 days of a full-scale de- man who was responsible for placing them occupied. bris-cleaning and runway-building oper- the ad, James E. Bethell. Fureigh regu- “Living conditions were very primitive ation, the airstrip was complete. An aver- larly sends the Kwajalein calendar and to say the least,” Bethell said. age work day was 16 to 18 hours. various clippings from the Hourglass to When extra wood became available, a Because they had completed the job in Bethell as well as the two other veteran’s few men built cabins with wooden floors. such a short period of time, construction organizations. “We thought we were living in the on support facilities continued. Bethell, now residing in Springfield, Sheraton,” said Bethell jokingly after the The Richardson Theater was erected Virginia, petitioned for the 854th Spear- cabins were completed. by the Soldiers—not on official orders headers to become a veteran’s organi- Items needed to complete the strip but at the will of the troops. They need- zation for those who virtually put Kwa- came from a Navy ship but most of the ed a place to be entertained, whether it jalein on the map as a strategic military supplies needed to make cement had to was with movies or skits the Soldiers installation that has remained as such be taken from the island’s raw materials. put on. since that time. Giant rocks were crushed by machinery They didn’t stop there. More than 150 “Jim is the focal point of the organiza- recovered from the Japanese. buildings went into production, includ- tion,” Fureigh said. However, much of the subgrade mate- ing permanent-type housing for troops In 1975 they held their first conven- rials needed to make cement was bur- soon to arrive. They would be taking tion and celebrated their 12th annual ied three to four feet below the surface command of the newly-built installa- reunion on Oct. 9, 1987. It was held in and had to be excavated. Digging the soil tion that, when completed, would have Pensacola, Florida. Attending that con- wasn’t a problem—until the tides be- electricity, plumbing and drainage ca- vention were 183 of the original troops came erratic, stopping production when pabilities. who did construction work on Kwajalein. high tides came and until the machinery No prepackaged materials, no intense The northern end of Kwajalein Island began breaking down. training and no credit was given to this was secured about 4 p.m. on Feb. 4, Had there been sturdy, reliable ma- group of men who began the Kwajalein 1944, from the Japanese while the 854th chinery at the Soldier’s disposal, the job community as we know it today. Spearheaders were unloading their gear would have been done much sooner, pro- In fact, LIFE magazine ran an article on the southern end. fessed Bethell. on the construction work the Seabees The battalion normally numbered “Vehicles were in constant need of did during World War II and Bethell about 700. This one in particular was maintenance,” Bethell said. “Every avail- said, “they got all the credit because the manned with 1,100 Soldiers. This was able part was utilized.” Navy had good public relations people. because of the urgency to provide the is- Available parts included those They may have been in the area, but we land with an airfield and installations to stripped from confiscated equipment (854th Spearheaders) did the airstrip,” support it. from the Japanese. Bethell said proudly. “We had the airfield completely oper- The lack of spare parts plagued the Recognition may be 44 years late and ational in 21 days,” said Bethell who was completion of the airstrip and when it unofficial, but I tip my hat to the 854th only 20 at the time. looked as though new machinery would Spearheaders. It was they who made it During construction Bethell remem- not be immediately available, Soldiers possible for all of us here now to enjoy bered the hazardous conditions the men began modifying the American-made what Kwajalein Island—and the entire were forced to work in. Though the is- equipment to use the Japanese engine atoll—has to offer: all the comforts of land was secured, a few remaining Jap- and machine parts. home. Well, almost. anese Imperialist Marines still lingered Before long the workers had removed on Kwajalein, hiding in trees and unex- the dead trees and stumps left by a ploded grenades and weaponry littered bombardment that blast Kwajalein with the strip of land where the airfield was 29,000 artillery rounds, 7,000 naval Check out next week’s Hourglass to be built. shells and 1,000- to 2,000-pound bombs. for the continuing series of personal Living conditions on Kwajalein were at The number of Japanese buried during accounts from World War II veterans an all-time low. The Soldiers had to come the month of February is estimated at who saw Kwajalein before it had to Kwajalein with no survival training more than 4,900. paved roads and before homes and lived off dried foods and water they “We all took turns on the burial du- had running water and working had brought from Hawaii. Tents served ties,” he said. “It was something nobody plumbing systems. Saturday, FEBRUARY 29, 2020 / Volume 61 Number 9 8 The Kwajalein Hourglass
Gray said. “Green worked well in algae
rich areas and yellow worked well in tur-
bid bays with a lot of mud.”
Researchers designed MUWLE to pick
up details in the water, knowing it would
pick up a small amount of information
about the atmosphere. But researchers
were surprised to learn MUWLE could
collect detailed information about the
atmosphere.
“We saw aerosol layers that showed up
more significantly than we thought they
would,” Gray said. “The LIDAR also saw
thin, broken clouds underneath the air-
U.S. ARMY PHOTO BY BRAD PENTA craft that we couldn’t otherwise see.”
A Wirewalker, driven by waves and currents, sits at the ocean’s surface during a field cam- What’s in the Data?
paign led by oceanographers from the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory. The Wirewalker was Researchers now are actively sifting
equipped with a variety of instruments to measure light, conductivity, temperature, depth, through their data. The ultimate goal of
light and acoustic backscatter, and dissolved oxygen throughout the water column. The NRL the study is to develop a model which
study was focused on characterizing biological ocean swarms. can predict the presence of ITL organ-
isms.
Navy gains competitive edge with Before the models can use the data:
however, the hoard of data must be pro-
cessed.
research into biological ocean swarms Penta said he extracted more than 1.2
million images from just one tow with
images each second it was towed behind the ISIIS instrument. His team is using
the ship. new techniques to sort through all the
By Cassandra Eichner During one of the tows, ISIIS passed a information and establish trends.
NRL Corporate Communications patch of marine life and falsely thought it “We have begun to set up machine
had hit the bottom of the ocean. It turned learning deep neural networks to use ar-
STENNIS SPACE CENTER, Miss.— out to be a swarm of veligers, a larval tificial intelligence to classify the organ-
Tiny and frightening-looking creatures stage of mollusks. isms but do not have results yet,” Penta
lurking throughout our world’s oceans “If you had enough of them [veligers], said.
can wreak havoc on Navy tactical deci- they could interfere with sonar or an Deep neural networks are sophisti-
sion-makers’ ability to sense the envi- optical instrument,” said Penta. “Their cated mathematical models used to pro-
ronment or plan and chart a navigation presence may change the depth at which cess large amounts of data. Christopher
course. Navy assets are deployed. Wood, an NRL computer scientist, is
The simple presence of these animals, “Researchers also attached tools to the training a kind of DNN – a convolutional
some the size of a pen tip, can affect ISIIS to measure temperature, salinity, neural network– to identify organisms in
Navy operations through attenuation of chlorophyll-a, oxygen and light atten- the ISIIS images.
acoustic signals, bioluminescence and uation. Pairing these tools with the ITL “CNNs are geared toward image analy-
ambient noise. organisms identified by ISIIS enabled sis,” said Wood. “A human being couldn’t
To help increase our understanding of researchers to determine an exact envi- process these images in a lifetime. The
these intermediate trophic level organ- ronmental profile where particular or- image reels are massive and some of the
isms like tiny crustaceans and jellyfish, ganisms lived. organisms are very small.”
researchers conducted a 14-day field Throughout the cruise, researchers Penta said he plans use the CNN to
campaign last year off the coast of Del- used nets for sampling, but also de- identify organisms and match that infor-
aware. Led by U.S. Naval Research Lab- ployed the Wirewalker, a sampling de- mation to the fronts and water masses.
oratory oceanographer Brad Penta, the vice driven by waves and currents. The This will show how communities in the
campaign collected information about Wirewalker was equipped with a variety ocean changed over the two-week cam-
the dynamics of ITL ecosystems near of instruments to measure light, con- paign.
ocean fronts—areas that tend to be bio- ductivity, temperature, depth, light and Once fully synthesized, Penta said the
logically active. acoustic backscatter and dissolved oxy- information will create a comprehensive
Intermediate trophic level organisms, gen throughout the water column. picture of the environment, which will
small but mighty aid the development of predictive eco-
All organisms within an ecosystem be- Eyes in the Sky system models.
long to a particular trophic level—essen- As part of the field campaign, up in the Research collaborators included Flor-
tially a label of where they fall in the food skies, an aircraft equipped with imagers ida Atlantic University Harbor Branch
chain. ITL animals can range in size from and remote sensing experts aboard sur- Oceanographic Institute; University of
tiny copepods to large jellyfish. They are veyed the ocean environment and pro- South Alabama Dauphin Island Sea Lab;
moved by currents throughout the ocean vided precise locations of ocean fronts to University of Southern Mississippi; Flor-
and can form massive swarms. the shipboard researchers. It flew with ida International University; and Univer-
Penta said swarms around underwa- cameras sensitive to visible, long and sity of Delaware.
ter acoustic equipment can render the short infrared and hyperspectral wave-
equipment output unreliable. Swarms lengths. About the U.S. Naval
can be so dense that sound reflects and The aircraft also had multiple Light Research Laboratory
reverberates off of them, causing false Detection and Ranging cameras. LIDARs NRL is a scientific and engineering com-
readings and adding to ambient noise. emit colored lasers to reveal profiles of mand dedicated to research that drives in-
In addition to affecting sound, ITL or- a subject. In this case, LIDAR provided novative advances for the Navy and Marine
ganisms are known to flash. researchers information on what was Corps from the seafloor to space and in the
“Many of these organisms emit light, going on under the water. Deric Gray, an information domain. NRL headquarters is lo-
called bioluminescence,” Penta said. oceanographer in NRL’s Remote Sens- cated in Washington, D.C., with major field
“They do not light up all the time; usu- ing division, operated and tested a new sites in Stennis Space Center, Mississippi; Key
ally it’s when they are stimulated or dis- NRL-developed tool called multi wave- West, Florida; and Monterey, California, and
turbed.” length LIDAR for the environment. employs approximately 2,500 civilian scien-
Unlike traditional oceanic LIDARs tists, engineers and support personnel.
How They Did It which normally have a monochromatic
The coastal study incorporated a num- laser, Gray and his team designed MU-
ber of shipboard instruments and tools. WLE with interchangeable laser colors.
One of the study’s collaborators, the The flexibility allowed Gray and his team
University of Mississippi, brought an In to test and optimize different colors in
Situ Ichthyoplankton Imaging System. multiple marine environments.
ISIIS provided multiple high-resolution “Blue worked better in deep water,”
Saturday, FEBRUARY 29, 2020 / Volume 61 Number 9 9 The Kwajalein Hourglass
1 2
3 COURTESY OF ALISA JO PHILLIPS 4
The U.S. Army Garrison-Kwajalein Atoll Morale, Welfare and Recreation Mardi Gras event took place Feb. 23 at Emon Beach.
Check out the scene in these photos contributed by Alisa Jo Phillips. 1) David Pickard, left, and Donna Pickard, right, are festive in
their Mardi Gras finest. 2) Kwajalein Dining Services serves food items to event patrons. 3) Dr. Scott Berry sports a sequined mask
and beads. 4) Kwaj residents enjoy food and beverages in the dining tent.
St. Patrick’s Day
Karaoke Party!
Ocean View Club
March 14
9 p.m.- 2 a.m.
Saturday, FEBRUARY 29, 2020 / Volume 61 Number 9 10 The Kwajalein HourglassARTS AND MUSIC
The See-You-Later
Music Jam
Kwajalein Yacht Club
Sunday, March 8
Please join the Kwajalein
Yacht Club for a special music
jam in honor of friends and
MWR Movies
long-time residents Dan and All movies begin at 7:30 p.m.
Caroline Eggers.
Yuk Theater
This event is a potluck. Please
bring a dish to share and enjoy Saturday, February 29
music by Dan and Pure Aloha. “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle”
(PG-13) 119 min.
Musicians and singers are wel-
come. Contact Tim Roberge to Sunday, March 1
arrange performance details. “BlacKkKlansman” (R) 135 min.
Monday, March 2
“Sunday Morning Rapture”
(PG-13) 72 min.
Saturday, March 7
“Game Night” (R) 101 min.
Student Art Show
Sunday, March 8
George Seitz Elementary “Joker” (R) 123 min.
School Art Studio
Tuesday, March 17 Monday, March 9
4-6 p.m. “Wonder Park” (PG) 85 min.
Please come and support our
young artists at their Tradewinds Theater
Kindergarten-6th Grade
art show! Saturday, February 29
“American Made” (R) 114 min.
The Art theme this year is “IF.”
Students may dress up and Sunday, March 1
wear their favorite costume or “Kingsman: The Golden Circle”
outfit. (R) 144 min.
IF
The Art Studio is located in Saturday, March 7
GSES room 14, “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle”
across the street from the (PG-13) 119 min.
Millican Family Pool.
Sunday, March 8
“BlacKkKlansman”
(R) 135 min.
Kwajalein Jr.-Sr. High School Bands proudly present
Kwaj POPS!
Disney Blockbusters, 70s and 80s Hits
and Video Game themes
Thursday, March 5 at 6:30 p.m. *VIP Seating*
Davye Davis Multi-Purpose Room The first 40 guests who bring a
Kwajalein Jr.-Sr. High School box of breakfast bars or healthy
snacks will be given priority seat-
ing. Donations will support our
Rikatak students.
Saturday, FEBRUARY 29, 2020 / Volume 61 Number 9 11 The Kwajalein HourglassCOMMUNITY NOTES
safety. Small kittens often need Coaches needed for Child Devel-
veterinary assistance including for- opment Center Activities. Volunteer
mula, vaccines and medications. activity leaders needed for bowling,
All feral kittens have intestinal par- tumbling and inner tube water polo.
asites that can be transmitted to Call CYS Central Registration at
cation, contact Teresa Mitchell at people. Veterinary services helps 5-2158 to volunteer.
HELP WANTED care for and adopt out kittens. Vet-
5-3400 or teresa.j.mitchell4.naf@
mail.mil. Please include the fol- erinary services does not practice Interested in losing weight or just
To research and apply for govern- euthanasia to manage the feral cat making healthier choices? Kwaja-
ment employment opportunities on lowing with your application: Appli-
cable licenses and certifications; population. lein Hospital staff are here to help
U.S. Army Garrison-Kwajalein Atoll Please do not release cats in with coaching and support. We will
and worldwide, visit usajobs.gov. pictures and examples of goods of-
fered; proof of insurance; and other humane traps. USAG-KA Regula- work with you to design a custom-
relevant business information. tion 210-8, Chapter 5, details the ized nutrition and exercise plan to
RGNext, LLC seeks qualified can- humane methods of the Trap-Neu- meet your goals. Call the Public
didates to fill several open posi- ter-Adopt/Release Program. Fail- Health Nurse for an appointment at
tions on Kwaj and Roi in engineer- ure to comply with the USAG-KA 5-8836 or 5-2224 or stop by Bldg.
ing, technical and other areas. For No Food and Drink on Metro
Flights. Eating and drinking on Met- Regulation by releasing cats from 566.
more information and to apply, go traps harms the feral cat population
to: www.rgnext.com. ro and helicopter flights is strictly
prohibited. For your own safety and and puts humans at risk for zoonot- Free Workshop Series
the sanitation of flights, we ask that ic diseases such as rabies.
DynCorp International (DI) is look- The Kwajalein feral cat popula- Developing Your Winning Streak
ing for qualified candidates for you refrain from consuming food
and beverages during flights. All tion must be controlled to prevent March 14 from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
various positions. Current DI open federally-protected endangered
positions on USAG-KA include drinks and snacks should be en-
joyed in the air terminals or upon species from being hunted. For Free St. Patrick’s Day Theme Gift
administrative services, data ana- more information about the Trap- Learn ways to provide effective
lysts, education services, aviation arriving at your destination. We
appreciate your cooperation. For Neuter-Adopt/Release Program, praise and positive environment
and airfield operations, marine op- please call 5-2017. To report a feral using master resiliency training.
erations and public works among questions, please contact Lee Holt
at 5-2102 and Fly Roi at 5-6359. cat sighting, call Veterinary Ser-
others. For more information and vices at 5-2017 or Pest Control at Discover Your Love Languages.
to apply, go to: www.dilogcap.com 5-4738. Monday, March 16 from 8:30 a.m.-
or contact your local HR represen- Need to report a non-emergency in-
cidents or information? Send in se- noon. Free five-language Book for
tative. Espresso at Sunrise Bakery. The every participant. Everyone expe-
cure reports online at the USAG-KA
Police Department Facebook page. Sunrise Bakery now offers hot and riences love differently. Learn your
NOTICES frozen blended espresso drinks. communication style.
For more information, visit https://
www.facebook.com/kwajaleinpo- Stop by for a great cup of coffee
AA meets weekly on Tuesdays every day betwween 6 a.m. and 2 This workshop is open to couples
from 6:30-7:30 p.m. upstairs in the lice/.
p.m. and individuals. Guest speak-
REB (Rm. 213). ers from IMCOM Pacific (Hawaii)
Self Help is located in Bldg. 1791.
Hours of operation are Monday, Surf Bachelor Quarters Laundry Chaplain Jeremiah Catlin and Cin-
Ongoing Smoking and Tobacco Room Code Change. The Lock dy Morita, LCSW. Please RSVP
Cessation offered. Please call Wednesday and Friday– 9:30 a.m.-
6 p.m. Visit Self Help to pick up tools Shop has changed the cipher locks by March 10 to cindy.l.morita.civ@
EAP at 5-5362 or make an appoint- for the Surf Laundry Rooms. If you mail.mil or jeremiah.j.caitlin.mil@
ment with a physician. to complete a number of household
maintenance and upkeep projects, did not receive a notification with mail.mil. Office Calls/Counseling
including the following: the new code, please contact Lei- sessions are available with CH
KYC Monthly Meeting. Saturday,
Feb. 29. Social Hour 5:30 p.m. • Various appliance and house- lani Hino at the Housing Office at
5-3440 or 5-2113. Hours of Opera-
Catlin from March 12-15. Please
email for an appointment at jeremi-
Meeting 6:30 p.m. followed by din- hold lightbulb replacements
ner. Please bring a side to share. • Pest control traps and sprays tion are 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. ah.j.caitlin.mil@mail.mil.
It’s also time to renew your mem- • Lawn and garden tools
bership. The KYC is open to all • Hand tools and power tools
members of the community. • Painting supplies
• Miscellaneous
Swing Dance Class. Classes are • Plumbing supplies
free and everyone is welcome. • Appliance accessories
Come down to the Vets hall to learn
swing, ballroom, Latin and blues. Namo Weto Youth Center
Classes are Wednesdays from Hours of Operation
7-8 p.m. All experience levels are
welcome. No partner necessary.
Questions? Email Natalie Bagley at
Sunday, 2-9:30 p.m.
Monday, Closed
Tuesday, 3-9 p.m.
ASVAB TESTING IS MARCH 2-5
A team from the Military Entrance Processing Station in Honolulu, HI
natbagley@gmail.com. Wednesday, 2-9 p.m.
Thursday, 3-9 p.m. will be on Ebeye and U.S Army Garrison-Kwajalein Atoll to administer
Calling All Vendors. The Kwajalein Friday, 3-9 p.m. the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) test to high
Art Guild Spring Arts and Crafts Saturday, 3-9:30 p.m. school students during the times, dates and locations below. For ad-
Bazaar will be held Monday, April
Power Walk Ex. Stand strong, ditional information, please contact the USAG-KA Host Nation Office
6 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Email Vickie at
travelratz2@yahoo.com for a ven- move forward and get to stepping at 5-5325 or 5-2103.
dor application. with Power Walk ExClass meets
Thursday and Saturday from 6
Internet customers can access a.m.-7 p.m. Walk will begin and end
their account and pay online. Sim- at the Ivey Gym. All MWR fitness
ply visit KwajNetBilling.dyn-intl. classes require a wellness class
com to log in and pay via our se- pass. For more information and to
cure, online payment gateway us- purchase your pass, visit the MWR
ing the payment method of your desk at the Grace Sherwood Li-
choice. You may also pay online brary and call 5-3331.
for future months in advance! For
support, contact us via phone @ Please provide MWR feedback
805-355-0843 (5-0843) or email on what they can do to improve
KwajNet.Billing@dyn-intl.com. service at the URL below: https://
www.surveymonkey.com/r/3FNC-
USAG-KA 2020 Home Business 7BW
License. Vendors who want to sell
goods or offer services need to ob- FERAL CAT INFORMATION
tain a license. Stop by the FMWR Please report all sightings of kittens
Office on the first floor of Building to Kwajalein Veterinary Services or
805 for an application. For more Pest Control to help manage the
information or to submit an appli- population and preserve public
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, FEBRUARY 29, 2020 / Volume 61 Number 9 12 The Kwajalein HourglassCYS March Spotlight
Child Development Center Sundays
STEAM Afternoons
Namo Weto Youth Center
Join the CDC as we explore science, tech- Drama Club, 4 p.m.- March 15 and 29
nology, engineering, art and mathematics.
• Tuesdays-Swimming at Millican Tuesdays
Family Pool, 1 p.m. Keystone Club at 11:30 a.m.
• Wednesdays-Functional Fitness at
1 p.m. Wednesdays
• Saturdays-Reading Buddies with Ms. Torch Club, 11:30 a.m.-March 4 and 18
Crump’s third grade class, 2:10 p.m. Smart Girls at 4 p.m.
Upcoming CDC Events Thursdays
Start Smart Sports. Fitness is fun in this pro- Trivia Night at 8 p.m.
gram for children aged 3-5 years.
Fridays
Mini-Golf. Season runs through March 19. “Money Matters” course at 4 p.m.
Tumbling. Registration is open March 3-24.
Inquire at Central Registration about pro- Saturdays
gram care opening. Keystone and Torch Club Officers meet-
ings at 4 p.m.
Baru Classroom Special Reminders
Saturdays are Water Play Days. Please Special Events at Namo Weto
send your child with swim clothes, a swim Youth Center
diaper (if needed), a towel, and dry clothes.
Variety Show and Scholarship Dinner-March
School-Age Care
Mentor Program
1 at 6 p.m.
Youth Action Council Meeting- March 6
Meets daily 7- 8:30 a.m. at 3:30 p.m.
Teamwork is the highlight of this fun, new
program, as School-Age Care kids mentor Ballroom Dancing- March 7 at 7 p.m.
the CDC “littles” in fun projects and activ- Pie Day- March 14
ities.
St. Patty’s Cookie Decorating- March 17
Open Rec Paint Night-March 21
This free fitness program for K-6 students
meets first and third Saturdays from 4:30-
6:30 p.m.
March 7- Dinosaur Bingo
Parents’ Corner
Parent Advisory Board Open House
March 21- DIY Gold Bank Please come and get information on up-
coming events and to register for activities
Money Matters March on Saturday, March 7 all day in Central
with 4-H Program Registration.
This free program meets Wednesday and
Friday from 5-6 p.m. Join us as we wrap Special Note
February’s theme, visual arts, and get into Many CYS programs require preregistra-
the dollars and cents of basic finance skills tion. If you have questions or would like to
in March. learn more about registering your child or
volunteer opportunities with CYS, please
Functional Fitness—Join this free pro- contact Central Registration at 5-2158.
gram physical exercise activity program.
Meets Wednesdays from 2:30-3 p.m.
CYS Sports
Teachers’ Note
Unless otherwise indicated, all programs
Sports Carnival season ends March 21. for the Namo Weto Youth Center start
Registration for Inner Tube Water Polo or meet at the Center. Dates and times for
begins March 3-24. Season begins April 7. events are subject to change. Please check
in at your CYS location for the latest infor- COURTESY OF USAG-KA CYS
Special Events at SAC mation.
Spring Camp. Runs March 31-April 4 from
8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Pre-K Spring Break runs March 31-April 4.
Call for Volunteers
Care is still available.
Want to help coach for CYS? Contact Cen-
tral Registration at 5-2158 for how to be- Visit USAG-KA CYS on Face-
Daily Focus
come a registered volunteer. book for more pictures
Let SAC help you foster your child’s grow- and information about
ing talents and interests with our special
one-day activity programming: Art Tues- our events and programs.
days; STEM Thursdays; Recreation Fri-
days; Character & Leadership Develop- https://www.facebook.
ment Saturdays com/USAGKACYS/
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Saturday, FEBRUARY 29, 2020 / Volume 61 Number 9 14 The Kwajalein HourglassWEATHER WATCH
WEATHER DISCUSSION: A circulation developed south of the
island this past week. It is now located near Pohnpei. South-
erly winds on the east side of the circulation have converged
with the northeast trade winds causing rain bands and show-
ers into today. As this circulation progresses westward, drier
trade wind flow will take over during the weekend. Next week
looks like steady moderate trade winds. Rain activity will be
focused around the equator and not in the central RMI.
February will end with about 3.4 inches of precipitation, or
just slightly over normal for the month. This is an unofficial
amount as we still have a half day to accumulate at time of this
writing.
SATURDAY: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers (20-30
percent coverage). Winds ENE-E at 15-20 knots. Stronger
gusts with showers.
SUNDAY: Partly to mostly cloudy with isolated to widely scat- Share your weather photos with us!
tered showers (10-20 percent coverage). Winds NE-ENE at Send shots and a brief description to
15-20 knots. Stronger gusts with showers. kwajaleinhourglass@dyn-intl.com
MONDAY: Partly sunny with isolated showers (10 percent
coverage). Winds NE-ENE at 17-22 knots. Stronger gusts with
showers.
E-Wareness
Treated Lumber
Chemicals used to treat lumber
can be hazardous to humans
and wildlife, pollute water, and
pollute the air and create haz-
ardous ash (if burned).
Take extra precautions when
handling treated lumbers.
Alal Ko Rej Treated
Alal ko emoj treat ii kin chem-
ical elap aer kauwotata. Bok
buntan ko rekkar, jimwe im til-
jek ne kwoj jerbal alal rot kein.
Kir DynCorp Environmental ilo Read more about the Yokwe Yuk Women’s Club in last week’s edition of the MWR Reef.
1134 non melele ko relaplok. Read The Reef online on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/usagkafmwr/
Saturday, FEBRUARY 29, 2020 / Volume 61 Number 9 15 The Kwajalein HourglassUXO REMINDER
Remember the three Rs of UXO: Rec-
ognize an item as possible Unexploded
Ordnance. Retreat from the area of the
UXO. Report suspected UXO immediate-
ly by notifying EOD (5-1433) or CPS (5-
4445).
Provide the following information:
Location (building #, GPS, landmarks,
etc); Size (compared to common items
- football, scuba cylinder, etc). Treat
UXO like you would treat dangerous sea
creatures. Look but do not touch. For a
detailed refresher, please attend the Is-
land Orientation Briefing on the fourth
Wednesday of every month.
Kemejmej R ko 3. Recognize (kile)
juon kwopej bajjok emaron Bokutan ak
kein kabokkolok (UXO). Retreat (Jen-
Contact the USAG-KA Sexual Harassment/Assault Response liklik) bed ettolok im jab kepaak UXO
eo. Report (Ripoot e) boktun ak kein
and Prevention Victim Advocate
kabokklok eo ien eo emokajtata non
EOD ilo nomba kein (5-1433) ak CPS (5-
Staff Sgt. Yadira Vazquezrodriguez USAG-KA SHARP Pager: 4445).
SHARP Victim Advocate 805 355 3243/3242/3241/0100 Ken melele kein: Ia eo (nomba in ijo,
Work: 805 355 0660 / 1419 USAG-KA SHARP VA GPS, kakolle in ijo, etc.); Jonan (jonan e
Home: 805 355 2036 ibben jet kain mweik - football, taan in
Local Help Line: turan, etc.). Tiljek kon UXO kein einwot
USAG-KA SHARP Pager: 805 355 2758 am kojparok menin mour in lojet ko
DOD SAFE Helpline: rekauwotata. Kalimjek wot jab jibwe.
805 355 3243/3242/3241/0100
Non bar kakemejmej eok, eokwe jouj
USAG-KA SHARP VA 877 995 5247
im koba lok ilo Island Orientation allon
otemjej.
VISIT USAG-KA ONLINE.
For community updates, and episodes of the Kwaj Cur-
rent, please visit the official USAG-KA Facebook page
and YouTube channel. For command information ques-
tions, please contact Public Affairs at 5-4848.
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