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THIS WEEK
CLASS OF 2026
STUDENT EARNS NOMINATION 3
DAYS FOR GIRLS
THE U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY HAS ACCEPTED
ITS FIRST MARSHALLESE CITIZEN INTO THE
CLASS OF 2026: GRADUATING KWAJALEIN
EMPOWERS RMI WOMEN 5 HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR MICHAEL LOJKAR, LEFT,
ATOLL FORMATION
PICTURED HERE WITH HIS FATHER, MARTIN,
APRIL 9 AT THE KHS LIBRARY.
HISTORY INApril
Saturday, THE16,
MAKING 7 63 Number 16
2022 / Volume 1 JESSICAThe
DAMBRUCH
Kwajalein Hourglass
Release of Chemicals on Kwajalein Atoll
icans have detectable levels in their water catchment systems. Both stor-
bloodstreams. age facilities are secured, and no recre-
KWAJALEIN ATOLL— On March 22, the Drinking water testing for PFAS has ational or public gathering activities are
U.S. Army Garrison - Kwajalein Atoll occurred in USAG-KA water systems known to occur near these facilities.
was notified by the LOGCAP Contractor since late 2019 at 43 locations for both USAG-KA is currently investigating
of a past release of Aqueous Film Form- source and finished water. Samples are and assessing the release incident with
ing Fire Fighting (AFFF) concentrated collected by the LOGCAP contractor the cooperation of supporting DoD and
materials stored here since August 2020. and shipped to the Army Public Health DA agencies and higher headquarters.
The materials, consisting of
From left: USAG-KA RMI Relations Specialist Mike Sakaio, Attorney David Creed, Resource Management Officer Justin Collup, U.S. Air
Force Academy appointee Michael Lojkar, Martin Lojkar and USAG-KA Host Nation Activities Director Maj. Jay Parsons stand for a photo
at the Kwajalein High School library April 9. Sakaio, Creed and Collup have all served in the USAF, and came to congratulate Lojkar on his
recent acceptance to the USAFA.
U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY ACCEPTS FIRST RMI CITIZEN
On April 9, one graduating senior
at Kwajalein High School received
life-changing news.
U.S. Army Garrison-Kwajalein Atoll
congratulates Kwajalein High School
Ri-Katak student Michael Lojkar, the
first-ever Marshallese citizen to earn
an appointment to the U.S. Air Force
Academy. Lojkar will join the Academy
Class of 2026.
Lojkar was notified of his candidacy in
a special meeting at the Kwajalein High
School Library. Called in from classes,
he was surprised to find his father, Mar-
tin Lojkar and personnel from the US-
AG-KA Command team and Kwajalein
School System there to meet him.
USAG-KA Director of Host Nation
Activities Maj. Jay Parsons said he was
pleased to be the messenger for such
auspicious news.
“You’re the first Marshallese citizen
to attend the U.S. Air Force Academy,”
Parsons said.
Parsons recognized the import of
Lojkar’s acceptance. He shared that
receiving the affirmation of candidacy
from the USAF Directorate of Admis-
sions had even made him a little ner- U.S. ARMY PHOTOS BY JESSICA DAMBRUCH
vous that morning. Lojkar had chosen
not to apply to any other U.S. military U.S. Air Force Academy appointee Michael Lojkar, left, and USAG-KA Host Nation Activi-
service branch, effectively “putting all ties Director Maj. Jay Parsons, check out a USAF student appointee preparation guide fol-
his eggs in one basket.” lowing news of Lojkar’s acceptance, April 9, at the Kwajalein High School library.
“It looks like things worked out!”
Parsons said. dition to his service in the U.S. Coast “Just think,” joked Creed. “In 20 years,
Department of the Army Civilian em- Guard; USAG-KA Attorney David every garment you own will be blue!”
ployees stepped forward to offer Lojkar Creed, who served as a USAF captain; Knowing the days ahead would be
and his father words of encouragement and Maj. Justin Collup, USAF Inactive busy, Parsons advised Lojkar to “be
and support. USAG-KA RMI Relations Reserve, shared in few moments of prepared to have his photo all over the
Specialist Mike Sakaio, who previously lighthearted camaraderie to mark the place,” and to stay focused. The real
served as a USAF staff sergeant in ad- beginning of Lojkar’s career. work was about to begin.
Saturday, April 16, 2022 / Volume 63 Number 16 3 The Kwajalein Hourglass
Before departing the school, he pre-
sented Lojkar with a hefty binder of
pre-entrance activities detailing re-
quired documents and procedures to
undertake in the time leading up to his
first day at the Academy.
“We’ve still got some work on your
physical training to do,” said Parsons.
“Now, you also have some paperwork to
take care of.”
The news was a lot to take in, Mi-
chael’s father, Martin Lojkar, a Range
Generation Next Information Tech-
nology specialist, said of his son’s ac-
complishment. Michael, a free spirit,
enjoyed “technical things,” Martin said.
His strong technical aptitude, months
of prepatory physical fitness training
and team-spirited work ethic would 1
serve him well on his future career path.
“The USAF was at the top of Michael’s
list,” Martin said. “He wanted the chal-
lenge. Our family is just really proud of
him.”
Following the meeting, Lojkar re-
turned to classes. Congratulations from
numerous classmates, school employees
and USAF-connected personnel serv-
ing on USAG-KA continued to pour in
during the next week.
“Michael is an outstanding represen-
tative of Kwajalein schools, and we are
proud of him for this amazing accom-
plishment. From years of effort in the
classroom to early morning workouts,
Michael has worked very hard for this
opportunity. Congratulations, Michael!”
—KHS Principal Matthew Gerber
“Welcome aboard to the wild blue
yonder, Jeramon!”
—Mike Sakaio
“Michael Lojkar, congratulations on
your appointment to the U.S. Air Force
Academy. My advice: Document every-
thing. Aim High.”
—Senior Master Sgt. Patrick Weber,
USAF, Retired
“Very excited for Michael to cross over
into the Blue!”
—David Creed
“Michael, you are about to embark on an
incredible journey that will be difficult
but extremely rewarding. Check your 2
altimeter when you get to the USAFA, U.S. ARMY PHOTOS BY JESSICA DAMBRUCH
and it should read: ‘7,258 feet above sea
level, far far above that of West Point or 1) USAG-KA RMI Relations Specialist Mike Sakaio, left, who served in the U.S. Air Force as
Annapolis.’ Have fun, and congrats!” a staff sergeant, congratulates Michael Lojkar on his acceptance to the USAF Academy. 2)
—Maj. Justin Collup, Lojkar checks out his appointee manual before heading back to classes at Kwajalein High
USAF Inactive Reserve School.
ONCE A KWAJ RESIDENT, ALWAYS A KWAJ RESIDENT.
HELP US PROTECT THE MISSION.
OPSEC DOESN’T END WHEN YOU PCS.
PLEASE THINK BEFORE POSTING PHOTOS
AND VIDEOS TO SOCIAL MEDIA.
Saturday, April 16, 2022 / Volume 63 Number 16 4 The Kwajalein Hourglass
U.S. ARMY PHOTOS BY JESSICA DAMBRUCH
Katie Suderno, founder of an Ebeye chapter of the international nonprofit organization Days For Girls, gives a lecture on program activi-
ties at the Island Memorial Chapel in March.
DAYS FOR GIRLS EBEYE CHAPTER EMPOWERS MARSHALLESE WOMEN
As is the case in commu-
nities with resourcing chal-
Donations of fabric and lenges, women miss days of
monetary support are wel- school or work and can expe-
come to assist in an ongoing rience unnecessary setbacks.
effort to provide Marshallese Providing young women
women throughout the atoll with the tools and resources
with health education and to assist them in menstrual
resources to “transform peri- management was a natural
ods into pathways.” extension of her work in RMI
Katie Suderno of Changing communities, Suderno said.
Focus Ministries presented She relies on trusting rela-
her recent philanthropy work tionships with individuals in
benefitting RMI women and each community she visits to
girls to the Kwajalein com- help her connect with young
munity in a special “Talks women who can benefit from
on the Rock” community DFG workshops.
lecture through the Yokwe “The response has been
Yuk Welcome Club. During welcoming,” Suderno said.
the evening, Suderno shared “We are grateful for the op-
information about the Ebeye portunity to help the ‘whole
chapter of Days for Girls In- person’ with this holistic
ternational, a nonprofit out- solution.”
reach program that equips DFG began in 2008 as an
young women with women’s initiative of Celeste Mergens
health education and sus- in Kenya after discovering Suderno holds up the contents of a kit containing sustainable men-
tainable menstruation re- that women had access to strual management supplies. Young Marshallese female attendees
sources as they mature. few resources to elegantly at Suderno’s health workshops each receive a kit, in addition to ed-
Often called the “sailboat manage their monthly cy- ucation, training and entreprenurial opportunities.
missionaries,” Suderno and cle. The initiative has since
her husband Scott work in gone global, with enterpris-
partnership with Youth with ing individuals like Suder- bolsters the local economy program. Tentative plans in
a Mission, an interdenomi- no beginning local chapters by connecting women to en- development include pre-
national Christian outreach to assist women around the trepreneurial opportunities. paring courses in personal
program. A familiar pres- world. Suderno currently employs a health and healthy relation-
ence on the atoll for many Suderno’s workshops pro- seamstress who makes each ships geared toward young
years, together the Sudernos vide health education in a DFG kit. In the future, she men in a supportive envi-
have transited to the outer culturally sensitive environ- hopes to acquire more sew- ronment, facilitated by Scott
islands by sailboat to dis- ment for girls about to enter ing equipment to help more Suderno.
tribute clothing, household puberty, but women of any women receive the training “We are seeking to begin
supplies and Marshallese bi- age are welcome to attend. to support the program and a health education program
bles to remote communities. Each attendee receives a contribute to their families for young men, as well,” Sud-
The goods are appreciated in drawstring bag with hand- with earned income. erno said. “We really want to
these far-out communities, stitched snap-in supplies de- “It’s great,” Suderno said, give back to the RMI.”
Suderno said, but access to signed to mitigate menstru- of one the seamstress’ sup-
resources for menstruation ation. Each piece is made port. “With the sewing ma-
is an ongoing issue. with colorful, waterproof chine in her possession, she
“Come with me for a mo- fabrics. All materials used was able to take in addition- Interested in donating in
ment to the outer islands,” are long-lasting and discreet. al, personal work through support of Days for Girls?
Suderno directed attendees After being laundered and the fall, and made more than
$500. She used some of the
Reach out to Katie Suderno
at her lecture. “There are no hung on an outdoor clothes-
line to dry, Suderno said, the money to buy holiday gifts on Facebook. For more in-
stores. There is nowhere lo-
cal to purchase anything you materials resemble common for her family.” formation, check out Days
might need to get through washcloths. Coming up next, the Sud- for Girls International at
your monthly cycle.” The program on Ebeye also ernos hope to expand their daysforgirls.org.
Saturday, April 16, 2022 / Volume 63 Number 16 5 The Kwajalein Hourglass
U.S. ARMY PHOTO BY JESSICA DAMBRUCH
U.S. Army Garrison-Kwajalein Atoll leadership and senior staff attended a briefing by U.S.
Army Garrison-Kwajalein Atoll Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention Pro-
gram Victim Advocate Sgt. 1st Class Effie Banks, at USAG-KA Command headquarters April
13. Banks shared updates to program information and training tips for deterring unwanted
behaviors in the workplace.
U.S. ArMY SPACE AND MISSILE DEFENSE COMMAND HISTORY
but there was no mention of an alter-
native surface mode of travel. At this
Special Guest Was Out of This World point we can only assume that perhaps
Personnel from U.S. Army Kwajalein Atoll the Sprint and Spartan personnel boats,
participated in a technical conference in which carried both personnel and sup-
early April 2003 in Huntsville, Alabama. plies, had been retired, as the ten-min-
As in other conferences, employees of ute flight permanently replaced the one-
the Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile De- hour boat journey.
fense Test Site extolled the benefits of Beginning in the summer of 1967,
the range facilities, their unique capa- when “Think Meck” was the watchword,
bilities, and its distinct benefits of the as many as 350 employees traveled from
location. Kwajalein to Meck each day. According
Among the visitors on this occasion to the April 8, 1974, transit schedule,
was a special guest: Leonard Nimoy, per- from Monday through Saturday, there
haps best known for his role as the Vul- were 54 daily flights between Kwajalein
can science officer Mr. Spock, in Gene and Meck, with multiple flights at the
Roddenberry’s original “Star Trek” tele- beginning and end of the work day.
vision series.
Jack McCreary provided an explana- SPARTAN Style
tion of the range’s role in the U.S. space On April 17, 1975, the Kwajalein Missile
program discussing for example, the Range successfully executed the 25th
data collection and cataloguing on space and final SPARTAN missile launch (M2-
debris by the ALTAIR radar. Nimoy “was Leonard Nimoy, who played Mr. Spock on
25). The fifth SPARTAN production mis- the original “Star Trek” television series,
amazed the U.S. had this capability to sile to be tested, successfully intercepted
track such small pieces of space junk and met Jack McCreary, Reagan Test Site em-
a high altitude simulated target (M2- ployee, during a 2003 technical conference
keep track of all the pieces .... [observing 545). As a follow-on to the NIKE-ZEUS
that] ... our mission is important,” ac- in Huntsville, Alabama.
missile, fewer tests were conducted for
cording to McCreary. At that time, the the Spartan program – 15 developmen-
range conducted 40,000 tracks per year. tal missile/intercept tests, five SAFE- various test objectives for the SPARTAN
GUARD system tests and an additional program. The Kwajalein tests incorpo-
Meck Trek five production validation assurance rated various ranges, altitudes, dynam-
In Fiscal Year 1974, the Kwajalein Missile tests. All these tests were conducted at ic pressure and early, medium and late
Range recorded an intriguing milestone the Kwajalein Missile Range. third-stage ignition.
in their chronology. On April 8, 1974, an The SPARTAN, a three-stage, solid These variations allowed test engi-
“all-fly” mode was implemented for per- propellant missile (measuring 662 inch- neers to assess interceptor aerodynam-
sonnel between Kwajalein and Meck. es, and weighing 28,700 pounds), could ics, thermodynamics, flight control
The newspaper began to publish a “intercept ballistic missiles at extreme- system operation, third stage operation,
Meck flight schedule in February which ly high altitude and long range,” as ex- guidance communication and warhead
would suggest an extensive workload, plained in the ABM History, to meet the adaption kit operations.
Saturday, April 16, 2022 / Volume 63 Number 16 6 The Kwajalein Hourglass
Active Volcano Fringing Reef Barrier Reef Atoll
Above: A pictorial step-by-step history of atoll geological formation.
A 165 MILLION YEAR JOURNEY
As this large island subsided, a verita-
ble moat of seawater filled the growing
gap between the landmass and the reef,
forming a barrier reef, the third major
provided a large base close to the water’s transformative step in the atoll formation
surface for coral to latch onto and grow. process.
By Jordan Vinson That surface proximity is important. It is Fast forward until the landmass sub-
one of the most essential requirements sides completely below the ocean, and
If you recently moved to Kwajalein for coral growth, providing cozy, nutri- you’re left with a thin necklace of coral
Atoll, you now live and work amid one of ent-rich real estate close enough to the reef. This is an atoll, the final step in the
the planet’s largest lagoons, encircled by water’s surface to allow the coral animals process.
one of the planet’s largest coral atolls. to pull in energy from the sun, sustain An obvious question does come up at
Lying at the heart of the Ralik Chain themselves, grow and reproduce. this point: If the volcanic landmass sub-
(the western, or “sunset,” chain) of the When did coral reefs first begin form- sides over time, why hasn’t the coral reef
Marshall Islands, Kwajalein Atoll sits at ing around this volcanic island? Dr. subsided along with it, pulling it below
a point roughly equidistant to Honolu- James Hein, a long-time USGS scientist the ocean’s surface?
lu, Japan and northeast Australia. It’s at specializing in marine mineral deposits, Actually, it has—sort of. What one has
least a 2,000-mile swim to the nearest does have an answer: roughly 56 million to remember is that a coral reef is vast-
significant landmass, which in our case years ago. From that point onward, indi- ly different from a volcanic seamount,
happens to be Australia. You’re at eight vidual coral colonies began to form along chiefly in the fact that the reef is a con-
degrees and some change, or about 500 the perimeter of the island and grow into glomeration of living lifeforms. In an
miles north of the equator. larger colonies, eventually merging to- island’s case, if geologic forces pull it be-
The atoll itself, like all 29 atolls com- gether around the island perimeter into a low the water or erode it away to the sur-
prising the RMI, is what remains of a contiguous mass of coral animals, which face, that landmass has no choice but to
shield volcano that once extended from we call a fringing reef. This is the second go along for the ride. A reef, on the other
the top of the Pacific Plate at the floor of major transformational stage in atoll for- hand, consists of millions and millions
the ocean up through the surface of the mation. According to the National Oce- of coral animals, which may reproduce
ocean. Born out of volcanic eruptions anic and Atmospheric Administration, it and continually grow, building on top
occurring thousands of feet below the can take 10,000 years for a fringing reef of one another in an attempt to remain
Pacific Plate between 165 and 76 million to form around an island. If those con- at the surface where the sun’s energy is
years ago, this seamount grew and grew. ditions remain favorable, the reef will strongest. Because it’s a living entity,
Finally, when it peaked out of the surface continue expanding throughout the next the coral reef making up Kwajalein Atoll
of the ocean, it became an island, reach- 100,000 years, the agency states. was able to react to its changing depth
ing the first transformative stage of atoll Contrasting with the expansion of the in the water over time. The rocks, sand
formation. reef along its perimeter, the island land- and other stuff making up the volcanic
Exactly how far it extended above the mass eventually began to undergo its island simply could not.
water’s surface is hard to say. Did this own transformation. As the Pacific Plate Currently, the seamount formerly
island look like a mountain, like Mauna slowly crawled across the Earth’s man- comprising this island reaches a height
Kea in Hawaii, which tips the charts in tle, the position of the large Kwajalein that is only about 200 feet below sea
the Pacific Ocean at more than 13,000 feet volcanic island became more and more level. Atop it lie layers of very old, dead
in height? Or did it resemble current-day distant from its source of volcanism (aka coral colonies, which have subsided be-
Kosrae or Pohnpei, both of which reach a hot spot). It was this hot spot that had low about 160 feet, the greatest depth at
just over 2,000 feet in height? spewed the magma out of the planet’s which coral typically can survive. Atop
“We really just do not know,” says Dr. mantle, through the lithosphere and those dead colonies lie the living coral
Curt Storlazzi, a research geologist and into the ocean to form the volcanic sea- colonies that have yet to subside below
oceanographer with the USGS’ Pacific mount and island, says Storlazzi. The the rough 160-feet kill point. As the sea-
Coastal and Marine Science Center. “Be- greater the distance from the hot spot, mount continues to subside, bringing
cause the base of the atoll is 50-80 kilo- the more the local region of the Pa- the coral along with it, new coral colo-
meters across, it could have been really cific Plate sank. And the more it sank, nies continue to grow near the ocean
big. We just don’t really know.” the more the volcanic island subsided surface, piling up on top of dead reef
Regardless of how high the island stuck downward and receded away from the sections subsiding below. The process
out of the water in its pre-atoll state, it reef around it. continues today.
Saturday, April 16, 2022 / Volume 63 Number 16 7 The Kwajalein Hourglass
THE LIBERTY PASS
Kwaj Weekend and Activity Guide
PARENTS, REMEMBER TO HAVE FUN THIS EASTER
er. Hats, baskets, sunblock, form a phalanx.
sunglasses and two matching Egg-hunting is a solo oper-
Attention parents: Have fun shoes per person must be lo- ation.
this Easter. cated in advance. This may be You will check to ensure
Many a parent has allowed more difficult than it sounds. your child is equipped with
a perfectly good Easter dinner Family objectives may in- one appropriate, standard is-
to “rest” to ensure their chil- clude any number of the fol- sue Easter basket.
dren experienced the magic of lowing actions: a strategic The starting whistle will
the annual Easter egg hunt. To engagement with the Easter sound. The main event will
be fair, if your child is over age Bunny to collect a selfie; re- begin.
12, you have possibly endured connoitering to acquire stick- You must remember to put
this holiday ritual many times ers and small prizes at a crafts down your smartphone and Easter Dining Menu
and cheered from the side- station; successful navigation simply watch the egg hunt. Zamperini Cafeteria
lines as they traversed a large of long lines at the game sta- You must remember that this Sunday, April 17, 2022
athletic field to collect plastic tions; and, staving off your egg hunt is for the kids to en-
trinkets filled with The Ulti- growling stomach until 8 joy. You must resist the urge Regular mealtimes
mate Treasure (read: candy). p.m., when MWR will put to lunge for that one butter- and rates apply.
Holidays can be stressful away the Slip ’N Slide feature. scotch hard candy within your
times. There is a great deal (Then, finally, you might get reach—you can see it, it’s right Lunch
of pressure on parents to give to eat dinner—if you can get there, melting in the sun; it’s Hand Carved Beef Tenderloin
their children perfect expe- your dependents to muster at just waiting to be plucked up French Fried Shrimp
riences. If that’s you, don’t the dinner table). from the grass, and you are Baked Maine Lobster tails
forget to enjoy this year’s egg This egg hunt will be the hungry. (ltd. quantity)
hunt. Otherwise, your Easter best one yet. Is that Peter Cottontail, on Baked Stuffed Chicken Breast
mission planning may instead From your vantage point as the field, watching you? Mashed Potatoes
go something like this: an adult in a throng of chil- Look to your left. No, your Garlic Parmesan Pasta
dren, you know you will have other left (Peter Cottontail is Green Beans Casserole
Briefing Room, aka “The a confirmed visual on the tar- fast). Cottontail may well be Caramelized Butternut Squash
Dining Table” get—the green athletic field, there for photo ops, but rumor Corn on the Cob
It is 17 April. You have dotted with plastic eggs and has it this is not your garden Salad & Deli Bars
checked your “battle plan”— pools of hard candies. variety bunny. Fresh Corn & Potato Chowder
that great ad in The Kwajalein You can and will lead your There he is: an eight-foot- Healthy Bar
Hourglass about the egg hunt. child to the starting line for tall Easter bunny pacing the Vegetarian Wraps
An Easter basket in one hand their age group’s egg hunt. green with the authority of a Pasta w/Marinara Sauce
and smartphone in the oth- You can and will brief them battalion commander. This is
er, you have mustered your on the optimal strategy for egg an Army installation. That’s Dinner
family and briefed the plan. collection maneuvers, along got to be a four-star rabbit Pizza Night
For your child to sweep cello- with a rousing pep talk. Treats presiding over the egg hunt. Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
phane-wrapped victory into retrieved from the field will That’s got to be Gen. P. Cot- Italian Sausage
their basket at 5:30 p.m., a indicate mission success. tontail. Maybe you’re taking w/Peppers & Onions
rendezvous on the field must As mission time approach- this egg hunt too seriously. Meat Lasagna
occur at 4:45 p.m. (Verified: es, you may even be tempted Easter egg hunts come once Steamed Pasta
This field is the athletic field to review operational maneu- a year, and with them, the Oven Browned Potatoes
behind the library, and not the vers with your child to ensure thrill of the hunt, the drama of Steamed Broccoli
high school field). they secure multiple plastic the half-empty Easter basket Seasoned Summer Squash
This means you will need eggs. You may dispense with and the joy on your child’s face Broccoli, Cheese
to help inspire your family this idea as you will recall that when they return laden with & Rice Casserole
to leave the house togeth- your child has no real need to candy—any amount of can- Pasta with Marinara Sauce
dy—they found themselves. Salad & Deli Bars
Enjoy the fun and cheer Chicken & Rice Soup
MWR Easter Egg Hunt for your kids. Let them han-
Sunday, April 17 at 5:30 p.m. dle the hunting while you sit Short Order
Softball fields behind the back and admire yet another Hot Dogs
Grace Sherwood Library successful Easter campaign. If Chili
Bring your own baskets, and cameras for pictures your child is very young, and Grilled Cheese
you spot candy, point them in
with the Easter Bunny. Enjoy candy, toys and prizes! the right direction. Let them
Grilled Ham & Cheese
5 - 6 p.m. - Peter Cottontail is available for photos Meatball Submarine Sandwich
seize the treat in their own Egg Rolls
5:30 p.m. - Egg hunt small hands. Their accom- French Fries
6 - 8 p.m. - Bounce House, plishment is it’s worth much Burgers
Slip ‘N Slide, fun and games more than a heavy basket, and
you’ll be glad you put down
Egg Hunt Age Groups the smartphone to witness
1–4-year-olds; Pre-K – K; their Easter victory.
grades 1 – 3; and grades 4 - 6
Saturday, April 16, 2022 / Volume 63 Number 16 8 The Kwajalein Hourglass
Coming Up Next
CYS Ninja Warrior Challenge Finale YYWC Easter Bake Sale Laser Tag
Saturday, April 16 from 5:15 - 6 p.m. Saturday, April 16 from 3 - 5 p.m. Saturday, April 16 from 4 - 6:30 p.m.
Namo Weto Youth Center Field in front of the Mic Shop Kwajalein High School Davye Davis
The culmination of the Child and Youth Davye Davis Multi-Purpose Room Multi-Purpose Room
Services Ninja Warrior Challenge cele- Bring cash and pick up treats to enjoy Come support Kwajalein High School.
brates the Month of the Military Child with your family and friends over the $10 unlimited play. Enjoy hot dogs,
with a focus on fitness. Easter weekend. All proceeds benefit the snacks, and drinks for sale.
Yokwe Yuk Education Assistance Fund
to support schools in the Marshall Is-
lands.
USAG-KA
Town Halls
USAG-KA Town Halls Kwajalein High School KSS PTO Read-A-Thon
Roi - Tuesday, April 19 at 1 p.m. in the Spring Band Concerts Monday, April 25 from 1 - 3 p.m.
Tradewinds Theater Friday, April 22 at 6:30 p.m. Grace Sherwood Library
Kwajalein - Wednesday, April 20 at 5 Davye Davis Multi-Purpose Room This fun reading activity is coordinated
p.m. in the Island Memorial Chapel Enjoy live music by the bands of Kwa- by the Kwajalein School System Parent
Join the USAG-KA command team at the jalein High School. This concert is free Teacher Organiztion. Enjoy cotton can-
quarterly community town halls. Bring and open to the community. dy at the Grace Sherwood Library while
questions, comments, kudos, suggestions you check out the more than 170 new
and receive updates on community life. books donated for children and young
adult readers.
RustMan Triathlon 34th Annual Kwajalein High School George Seitz Elementary School
Monday, April 25 Stage Band Ballroom Dinner Dance Spring Band Concerts
If you’re not already planning to com- Sunday, May 1 from 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 6 at 5:15 p.m.
pete in this year’s annual triathlon, now Davye Davis Multi-Purpose Room Kwajalein High School Davye Davis
is the time to make your “RustManiac” Tickets are $45 for this annual event. To Multi-Purpose Room
signs to show support along the event purchase, please visit the high school of- Enjoy live music by the bands of Kwa-
route. More details about this must-see fice between 1 and 3:30 p.m. As a school jalein High School. This concert is free
event will follow in the coming weeks. organization fundraiser, alcohol will and open to the community.
For more information, please contact neither be served nor permitted.
Bob and Jane Sholar at 5-1815.
Saturday, April 16, 2022 / Volume 63 Number 16 9 The Kwajalein Hourglass
COMMUNITY CLASSIFIEDS
The community wants to hear from you. Email announcements and
advertisements to kwajaleinhourglass@amentum.com Wednesdays by
close of business. Ads received after deadline will be published in the
next issue of The Kwajalein Hourglass.
ARMY REGULATIONS be given out over the phone. Contact
TOBACCO USE. USAG-KA Policy MWR at 5-3331 with questions.
Memorandum 600-8 protects others
from the negative impact of tobacco HELP WANTED
use. On USAG-KA, smoking is per- To research and apply for govern-
mitted in designated smoking areas ment employment opportunities on
only. Smoking and cigarette butt re- U.S. Army Garrison-Kwajalein Atoll
ceptacles must be at least 50 feet and worldwide, visit usajobs.gov.
from the entrance of facilities. Write to kwajalein.hourglass@amen-
tum.com to remove your listing. inspector, quality control manager wood Library in Bldg. 805 Tuesday
CANDLES and open flames are not (QCM), and site safety and health through Friday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
permitted in BQ rooms. The Kwaja- ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT. This officer (SSHO). To apply, visit www.
lein Fire Department thanks you for position provides daily administrative nanhawaii.com and contact Clint OPTICAL CARE
keeping your neighbors safe. task support for operations at the Is- Ueatari or Kevin Short at 5-2632, CALL THE Kwajalein Hospital to
land Memorial Chapel. For questions 5-4995 or 5-4996. express your interest in securing
CLASSES or to submit a resume, please call a future optometry appointment at
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS. Open 5-3505. Send to kwajchapel@gmail. QUANTUM DYNAMICS, INC., is 5-2223.
meetings for this group are Tuesdays com and Ch. Brian Conner at brian_ accepting resumes for positions on
at 6:30 p.m. in the REB, Room 213. conner@sbcglobal.net. Kwajalein and Roi-Namur in the fol-
lowing areas: Vehicle Maintenance, ORGANIZATIONS
KWAJALEIN AMATEUR RADIO
BLDG. COORDINATOR TRAINING. CALIBRE seeks a Military Material Transportation Motor Pool, Move-
CLUB. Looking for active members
This training for building managers is Specialist. For more information, or ment Control, and Custodial. Please
and leadership positions to take the
required by AR 420-1. Kwaj training to apply, visit https://jobs.silkroad. apply to specific opportunities at
club to new heights. Contact the club
occurs on the first and third Wednes- com/calibresys/httpscalibresysca- https://qdyncorp.com/home/careers/
at 5-2501 or email kwajradioclub@
days of each month at 10 a.m. in the reerssilkroadcom/jobs/4013. or contact Ms. Trina Romeo, HR
gmail.com to learn more.
Religious Education Building. Roi- Manager at 5-1509 (office phone),
Namur training occurs on the second INTERNATIONAL SOS seeks a email: tromeo@Qdyncorp.com or
UKULELE CLUB. The Kwajalein
Wednesday each month at 9:30 a.m. dental assistant and applicants for stop by Building 1071 (Emergency
Ukulele Club is a free club open to
in C-building. Call 5-3364 to register. administrative positions. Send your Operations Center) located at the
ukulele enthusiasts of all ages and
resume to marykathleen.bryan@in- southern end of Kwajalein.
skill levels. Bring your uke and join
SMOKING CESSATION. Ongoing ternationalsos.com. us for a strum-along each Friday in
smoking and tobacco cessation TRUESTONE is hiring for multiple
CRC room 6 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. Sign
counseling is available. Call the EAP KAIHONUA is hiring for multiple po- positions. Contact Tribalco Hu-
up for the mailing list to receive up-
at 5-5362 or email marybeth.mawic- sitions. For more information or to man Resources at 5-4344 and visit
dates and sheet music by writing to
ki@internationalsosgs.us for more. apply, please contact Tribalco Hu- https://www.akima.com/careers/.
kwajukeclub@gmail.com.
man Resources at 5-4344 and visit Applicants must meet job require-
FACILITIES https://honuservices.jobs.net/page/ ments. For more information, visit
KWAJALEIN GIRL SCOUTS. The
RACQUETBALL COURT CODE. kaihonua. Applicants must meet job www.tribalco.com/careers.html.
Kwajalein Girl Scouts are open to all
Residents can obtain the door code requirements. school-aged K-12 girls on Kwajalein
from the MWR Desk at the Grace RGNEXT, LLC seeks qualified can-
(USAGSO.org). Membership fees
Sherwood Library. The code will not NAN, INC. seeks a welder, welding didates to fill several open positions
are $45. Also seeking adult volun-
on Kwaj and Roi in engineering,
teers. For registration, questions or
technical and other areas. For more
more information contact Carrie Al-
information and to apply, go to www.
jure at whatacod@aol.com.
rgnext.com.
USAG-KA CYS has openings for NOTE ABOUT NOTARY SERVICES
new employees and coaches. Re- Kwajalein Attorney Benjamin
quired experience levels vary. All Clancy will be off island in April.
children of head coaches play for
Contact the USAG-KA Sexual Harassment/ Assault free. Visit Central Registration or call For notary services appoint-
5-2158 in Building 356. ments, please contact Attorney
Response and Prevention Victim Advocate David Creed at david.m.creed.
HOURS OF OPERATION civ@army.mil. Please note: US-
COMMON ACCESS CARD OFFICE
AG-KA Legal Counsel is unable
Sgt. 1st Class Effie Banks is open Tuesday through Saturday
to provide real estate closing
from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Schedule ap-
SHARP Victim Advocate pointments at https://idco.dmdc.osd. services or estate planning ser-
Work: 805-355-0660 mil/idco. vices—only Powers of Attorney.
or 805-355-1419 AUTOMOTIVE LICENSING. The Au- SAFETY
USAG-KA SHARP Pager: tomotive Licensing Office has moved SAFETY REMINDER. The com-
to Bldg. 808. Please visit during reg- munity is reminded to avoid dead
805-355-3241 #0100 ular hours of operation to complete marine mammals that may wash up
DOD SAFE Helpline: license testing and documentation. onshore. They can pose a human
health risk and may attract sharks
877-995-5247 The SELF HELP CENTER is in Bldg. and other marine predators. For
1791. Hours of operation are Mon- more information, speak with your
day, Wednesday, and Friday, 9:30 Environmental department repre-
a.m. - 6 p.m. Visit Self Help for tools sentatives.
and materials for household upkeep
projects. PAVILION CLOSED. The site of
the former Emon Beach main pavil-
MWR RENTALS ion site is closed for maintenance.
MWR RENTALS. When request- Please avoid the area while work
ing a tent, two weeks’ notice is re- is being completed. Call MWR at
Main Ebeye Office: 625-4296 quired for dig permit approval. To re- 5-3331/2.
quest tables, linens, chairs, bounce
455-1724, 456-1724 and 456-6409 to get help. houses, or MWR equipment, call
5-3331/3332 or visit the Grace Sher-
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PHOTOS FROM THE KWAJALEIN HOURGLASS ONLINE.
Saturday, April 16, 2022 / Volume 63 Number 16 10 The Kwajalein HourglassConstruction and Demolition Debris
E-WARENESS Kobij in alal, menoknok jen Jerbal In Ekkal
im Rubrub
Segregating construction and demolition debris at the source increases the percentage
of materials diverted from unnecessary incineration and landfill applications. Segre-
gate C&D debris materials like scrap metal, glass, plastics, yard waste, compostable
construction debris and other materials destined for incineration. Contact Environ-
mental at 5-1134 for information.
Kejenolok bwe in alal im kobij in ekkal ak rubrub ej juon wewein bobrae an laplok
Construction and
menoknok ko rekar im jab ekar non tiili im jolok ilo landfill. Im ilo wewein ko im rej
einwot scrap metla, plactic, ak kobij ko jet jen mweik ko im rekar bwe ren etal non
jikin katil eo. Non kajjitok? Kir lok Environmental ilo x1134.
Demolition Debris Contact Environmental at 5-1134 for information.
Please notify island veterinary services as soon as possible if you plan to PCS with
your pet. COVID has created increased delays in some necessary testing needed for
most destinations outside of CONUS.
If a Fluorescent Antibody Virus Neutralization test is needed for your PCS, it
could take eight weeks to receive results. You should allow three to six months to
leave Kwajalein with your pet(s), however if you need to leave on shorter notice, Vet
Services may be able to help.
Kwajalein Veterinary Services
Phone: 5-2017
WILL YOUR PET PCS SOON? Email: kwajaleinveterinaryclinic@internationalsosgs.us
RMI TRAVEL Effective March 31, the Republic of the Marshall Islands government has
ISSUANCE #37 insituted Travel Issuance 37. This travel restriction applies through April 30.
UNITED AIRLINES FLIGHTS Monday
UA155 (HNL)
Tuesday
UA154 (GUM)
FOR APRIL-MAY Check-in: 3:30 – 4:45 p.m. Check-in: 10:45 – 11:15 a.m.
PROVOST MARSHAL’S Effective April 1, the Provost Marshal’s Office will no longer accept hard copy forms.
Only forms sent digitally will be accepted. All 55R’s, Community Exchange, 480’s
OFFICE NOW ACCEPTING and Day Guest forms will be sent to usarmy.bucholz.311-sig-cmd.mbx.usag-pmo@
DIGITAL FORMS ONLY army.mil. All documents must come from your servicing Human Resources repre-
sentative. All forms must be received 14 days prior to the beginning of travel of the
sponsored. Questions regarding forms can be directed to the above mailbox or at
5-4416/3739.
BUCHOLZ ARMY AIRFIELD Now through May 2, the Bucholz Army Airfield perimeter road is closed to through
traffic from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. for nighttime construction operations on and around the
PERIMETER ROAD CLOSURE airfield and runway. Parsons, San Juan Construction, RHB and ACME thank you for
THROUGH MAY 2 helping keeping you and your family safe.
Please
don’t add
to the problem.
Pollution and litter in and around the world’s oceans poses a growing problem.
Plastic waste and other discarded trash endangers wildlife, negatively affects
natural habitats and ruins the natural world for all of us. Please remember to
discard trash in the proper receptacles around Kwajalein.
Saturday, April 16, 2022 / Volume 63 Number 16 11 The Kwajalein HourglassPROVOST MARSHAL
NOW ACCEPTING
DIGITAL FORMS ONLY
Effective April 1, the Provost
Marshal’s Office will no lon-
ger accept hard copy forms.
Only forms sent digitally will
be accepted.
All 55R’s, Community Ex-
change, 480’s and Day Guest
forms will be sent to usarmy.
bucholz.311-sig-cmd.mbx.us-
ag-pmo@army.mil. All docu-
ments must come from your
servicing Human Resources
representative.
All forms must be received 14
days prior to the beginning of
travel of the sponsored.
Questions regarding forms
can be directed to the above
mailbox or at 5-4416/3739.
TWO LIFEGUARDS REQUIRED.
For safety reasons, an extra life-
guard is required for parties held at
the Millican Family Pool. Questions,
or to reserve the pool, contact Cliff
Pryor at Clifford.PryorJr@amentum.
com or 5-2848.
NO NEW PETS IN BQ ROOMS. Ex-
cept for cats already adopted and
currently residing with their owners,
no animals or pets are allowed in BQ
rooms. If you see an animal in dis-
tress, contact the Vet Tech at 5-2017
or kwajaleinveterinaryclinic@inter-
nationalsosgs.us.
RELIGIOUS SERVICES
METAL DETECTORS are not al-
lowed on Kwajalein according to
Catholic Services
Army Regulation. Unexploded Ord- Morning Services
nance exists and could be danger- Sunday, 9:15 a.m.
ous if disturbed. Contact Deirdre Main Sanctuary
Island Memorial Chapel
Wyatt-Pope at 5-1442.
MILITARY WORKING DOGS. The Daily Mass
community is advised to follow these Tuesday through Friday
tips for safety around military work-
ing dogs. WDs will conduct inspec-
Join the congregations of the Island Memorial Chapel 5:15 p.m.
for weekly services and opportunities to join in fellow- Chapel office
tions at locations like BQs, transient
facilities and other areas. ship and praise activities. Saturday Evening Mass
• Maintain a distance of five feet
at all times. 5:30 p.m.
• Do not attempt to pet or agitate Be sure to keep an eye on Kwajalein social media for event
Small chapel
the Working Dogs on patrol or announcements for the island’s fellowship groups. Check out
at the K-9 kennel area additional community services provided by the chapel team.
• Follow all instructions from the Roi Services
Kwajalein Police Department Call 5-3505 to speak with a religious services team member Protestant Services
and K-9 dog handlers at all about your specific worship needs. 1st & 3rd Fridays
times.
• Questions? Contac the Provost at 6:30 p.m.
Marshal’s Office at 5-2109, Prayer requests Protestant Services
5-8859 and 5-3530. Send prayer requests elec- CHAPEL ACTIVITIES
tronically to: m.me/IMCKwa-
Early Sunday Services
Sunday, 8:15 a.m.
VETERINARY CARE jalein Youth Fellowship
Call 5-2017 or email the Kwajalein Traditional Worship
Veterinary Clinic at kwajaleinveteri- Small Chapel April 18 - A-Frame, 6 p.m.
naryclinic@internationalsosgs.us to
Counseling sessions
Counseling sessions are
get on the list or make an appoint- Mid-morning Services Night of Prayer and Praise
ment for prescreening conditions like available by appointment.
Sunday, 11 a.m. Join the Island Memorial
dental care, diabetes, eye issues, lab Call 5-3505.
work and medication. Contemporary Service Chapel for a night of wor-
Main Sanctuary ship. Event meets monthly
VOLUNTEERS WANTED at 7 p.m. on first Sundays in
YOKWE YUK WELCOME CLUB the IMC main sanctuary.
seeks volunteers. To work at the MIC
Shop and Bargain Bazaar. Proceeds
benefit the Education Assistance
Fund and support education grants.
Email yywcinfo@gmail.com or visit
the Bargain Bazaar Facebook page
@KwajBargainBazaarYYWC for in-
formation.
Saturday, April 16, 2022 / Volume 63 Number 16 12 The Kwajalein HourglassCHILD AND YOUTH SERVICES
U.S. ARMY GARRISON-KWAJALEIN ATOLL QUARTERLY INNOVATION
CHALLENGE
CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER SPORTS
Ninja Warrior Challenge Finale - April 16, The Garrison Commander wants to
Water Play Day Reminder hear from you.
5:15 - 6 p.m.
The pool is more fun when we are pre-
4 - H - April 26 - 30, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
pared for a great swim. Please send U.S. Army Garrison-Kwajalein Atoll is
Open Rec - April 30
your child with water clothes, dry looking for great ideas to help make
clothes, a towel and a swim diaper (if
needed).
NAMO WETO YOUTH CENTER innovations and improvements to our
Tuesdays - Closed island community life. You can help.
Wednesdays - Keystone 11:40 a.m.; You can win the Quarterly Innovation
Baru Classroom Challenge.
Tremendous Trivia - 4:30 p.m.
Water Play Day Fridays - Infants and
Thursdays - Torch Club 11:40 a.m.;
young toddlers Winners will receive an official inno-
Community Painting - 4:45 p.m.
Fridays - Frappaccinos - 3 p.m. vator’s award and a special AAFES gift
Bako (Pre-K) Classroom card presented by Col. Tom Pugsley.
Fridays - Fitness Challenge - 4 p.m.
Tuesdays - STEAM Swim Day
Saturdays - Smoothies - 3 p.m.; Family
Wednesdays - Creative Movement Submit your great idea:
Feud 7:30 p.m.
Thursdays - Library • Call the Commander’s Hotline at
Sundays - Keystone Officers 4:15 p.m.;
Fridays - Functional Fitness 5-1098
Art Activity
Saturday - Reading Buddies • Send an email to USAG-KA Pub-
SPECIAL EVENTS lic Affairs Officer Mike Brantley, at
April 16 - Torch Club’s lemonade Stand, james.m.brantley4.civ@army.mil
SCHOOL-AGE CARE 3 - 5 p.m. • USAG-KA Command thanks
Regular programming: AAFES for supporting this special
April 17 - Easter Sunday Egg Coloring, 3
Tuesdays - Art community initiative.
p.m.
Wednesdays - Functional Fitness/Cul-
April 23 - Dart Battle. Set-up at 3:15 p.m.,
ture
Davye Davis Multi-Purpose Room
Thursdays - STEM
April 24 - Dart Battle 4:30 - 9:30,
Fridays - Recreation
MP Room
Saturdays - Character Counts
(YOUTH CENTER CLOSED)
April 30 - Potluck and Slide Show
Superlatives, 6 p.m.
The Kwajalein School System Parent
Teacher Organization
presents
Star Wars
Boys Pool Party
Wednesday, May 4
from 4 - 6 p.m.
Boys are invited to
bring their moms to
this PTo event.
To learn more, follow KSS PTO on
Facebook for volunteer and food
details, Contact Lauren Jackson and
Teresa Mitchell.
may the fourth be
with you!
Saturday, April 16, 2022 / Volume 63 Number 16 13 The Kwajalein HourglassMARSHALLESE PHRASES TRY THESE OUT
Kwöj etal ñan ia?
While living in the Marshall Islands, you will have many opportunities to in- Where are you going?
teract with members of the Marshallese community and learn about their
culture. Learning the Marshallese language is not only recommended to Ij etal ñan Sunrise Bakery.
strengthen communication and relationships, it also shows an appreci- I am going to Sunrise Bakery.
ation of cultural diversity while guests in our host nation. Here are some
everyday Marshallese phrases to practice: In et / in ta?
To do what?
Hello/Goodbye = Iokwe o(Y kwe Anytime = Aolep Ien
old spelling) Do you understand? = Kwömelele ke? In Möñä jonoul tonaaj.
Hello everyone Io k e aolep I understand = Imelele To eat 10 donuts.
How’s life? Ej et am mour I don’t understand = Ijab melele
And you? Ak k e What time is it? = Jete awa? Kwe bwebwe ke?
Good afternoon Io k e in raelep How much? = Jete wonaan? Are you crazy?
Good evening Io k e in jota How old are you? Jete am iio?
What’s your name? Etam I’m thirsty = Imaro Jab. Ejabwe joun tonaaj enno!
My name is (_) Eta in ) Yes = Aet No. One tasty donut is never enough!
Thank you Kom mool No = Jaab
Thank you very much Kommool Good = Emman
tata Bad = Nana
You’re welcome Kon Jouj Happy = Monono
Excuse Me/I’m sorry = Jolok bod Tasty = Enno
You’re excused = Ejolok So so = Ebwe
Goodbye = Iokwe! Crazy = Bwebwe
See you later Bar lo eok Stop = Bojrak
Good luck Jeraam m an n an k e Go = Etal
Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month
APRIL Awareness Events on U.S. Army Garrison Kwajalein Atoll
Teal Meal
Open to the USAG-KA community Contact the USAG-KA Sexual Harassment/ Assault
Wednesday, April 20 Response and Prevention Victim Advocate
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Capt. Louis S. Zamperini Cafeteria Sgt. 1st Class Effie Banks
The community is invited to enjoy the Teal SHARP Victim Advocate
Meal, a special lunch at the Zamperini Cafe-
teria in honor of SAAPM. Be sure to join US-
Work: 805-355-0660
AG-KA Command for a special cake-cutting or 805-355-1419
ceremony during this event. USAG-KA SHARP Pager:
805-355-3241 #0100
Kwajalein High School SHARP Brief
Attending: Kwajalein High School, students DOD SAFE Helpline:
in grades 7 - 12 877-995-5247
Thursday, April 21
from 1:40 - 2:15 p.m.
KHS Davye Davis Multi-Purpose Room
This training opportunity is designed to in-
troduce high school-aged students in grades
7 - 12 to SAAPM concepts in a safe learning
environment.
Denim Week
Observed throughout the week by U.S. mili-
tary personnel and the island community.
Community observance, April 26 – 30
Military personnel observe Denim Day:
April 27
Wear denim April 26 – 30 and join the com-
munity in a showing of support for SAAPM
month. Information about
Denim Day and its importance will be avail-
able via email and a community SHARP dis-
play.
Saturday, April 16, 2022 / Volume 63 Number 16 14 The Kwajalein HourglassGLOBAL CAREERS WITH VECTRUS
FOR MORE THAN 70 YEARS, Vectrus has HOW TO GET STARTED
led large-scale IT, logistics, and infrastruc-
ture services to enable customer success. • Visit Vectrus’ career site!
Join our 9,000 employees across the U.S. • Create a profile at https://careers.
and the world to advance your career with vectrus.com/why-vectrus or scan the
our global opportunities, our expertise in QR code at the bottom of this flyer.
mission-critical problem-solving, and our • Upload your resume and any certifi-
extensive Vectrus university and Vectrus cations you may have
cyber academy programs.
• Let us know you are interested in
BENEFITS OFFERED BY Vectrus are compre- joining the Vectrus team by signing
hensive and designed to meet the needs up for the “LOGCAP V—Marshall Is-
of all our employees: lands - Interested Incumbent Only”
Talent Pool
Medical insurance
• Dental Insurance • We will send notifications through
• Vision Insurance the talent pool to let you know when
• Life Insurance positions are available.
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
Check these exciting opportunities with Vectrus’ Subcontractors in
the Republic of the Marshall Islands. Interested parties can also look up these positions on
www.indeed.com, www.glassdoor.com, www.linkedin.com and www.monster.com.
Berry Aviation (Aviation Positions) Quantum Dynamics Inc. (Ground
– please apply at Maintenance, Movement Control,
https://www.berryaviation.com/ Transportation Motor Pool, Cus-
job-listings todial) is accepting resumes for
open positions on Kawjalein and
Roi-Namur. Please apply to specific
ISOS (medical, Surgical, Optometry, opportunities at https://qdyncorp.
Dentistry and Veterinary Services) com/home/careers/
– please apply at
https://www.internationalsos. Wolf Creek (PrevMed, Ground
com/careers Transportation, Retail Svcs., and
Watercraft Operations) – please
Louis Berger Services (Engineering, apply at www.chugachgov.com/
Electrical Utility Services, Airfield careers
and Retail Fuel Operations) – please
apply at https://phe.tbe.taleo.net/
Tech Systems (SSA Operations, FRB,
phe01/ats/careers/v2/jobSearch
and Ammunition and Munition Op-
erations) – please apply at https://
MidWest ATC (Air Traffic control) tsi4usa.com/careers/
– please apply at https://atctower.
com/careers
LOOKING FOR VECTRUS HUMAN RESOURCES?
On U.S. Army Garrison-Kwajalein Atoll, Vectrus Human Resources is now located in Bldg. 700, just across
the street from the Grace Sherwood Library, BLDG. 805.
QUARANTINE DELIVERY PICK-UP TIMES
Package pick-up for deliveries to personnel in quarantine will depart from Ma-
cy’s on Mondays at 10 a.m. and Surfway on Thursdays at 2 p.m. A delivery
vehicle will arrive 30 minutes before departure. Please ensure all deliveries are
securely packed and labeled with the recipient’s name and quarters number.
Questions? Please call Pat Dobson at 5-0506, or Mike Snyder at 5-3929.
Saturday, April 16, 2022 / Volume 63 Number 16 15 The Kwajalein HourglassSaturday, April 16, 2022 / Volume 63 Number 16 16 The Kwajalein Hourglass
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SATURDAY
Mostly cloudy with widely
WEATHER DISCUSSION scattered showers and stray
An upper-level trough with thunderstorms possible.
the Intertropical Conver- Winds E-ESE at 7-12 knots
gence Zone will remain over with higher gusts near show-
Kwajalein Atoll Friday before ers.
moving to the northwest by
Saturday. The ITCZ will drift SUNDAY
north Saturday keeping Kwa- Mostly cloudy with scat-
jalein Atoll mostly dry. tered showers and isolated
This should be short-lived thunderstorms. Winds E-ESE
as the ITCZ drifts south to- at 9-14 knots with higher
wards Kwajalein Atoll bring- gusts near showers.
ing scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms on MONDAY
Sunday. Mostly cloudy to partly
Unsettled weather condi- sunny with widely scattered
tions will continue beyond showers and stray thunder-
Sunday through most of next storms. Winds ENE-ESE at
week. Periods of showers, lo- 9-14 knots with higher gusts
cally heavy at times, with iso- near showers.
lated thunderstorms are ex-
pected to be the main threats. NEXT WEEK
Prevailing winds will re- Rain chances with potential
main in the low-mid teens thunderstorms will continue
most of next week. Clouds through much of next week
will be occasionally thick as the ITCZ remains nearby.
throughout as the ITCZ re- Prevailing winds will be ENE-
mains in the vicinity. ESE at 9-14 knots, with strong
gusts possible near showers.
Work and play safely.
For additional weather informa-
tion, please click the logo to visit
the RTS Weather Station online.
Attention All U.S. Entry Requirement
USAG-KA Residents A reminder to all
departing on United Airlines:
Remember, it is illegal to remove
cultural resources from the atoll. It is a requirement of the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention that all passengers
This includes any protected species, have a negative COVID test one day prior to
unexploded ordnance, WWII-era
departure.
artifacts and ancient Marshallese
artifacts. How does this impact you? If you are travel-
ing to the U.S., you must call the hospital no
These resources are protected under later than a week prior to your departure to
both U.S. federal and RMI law. schedule your COVID test.
Payment will be expected at the time of ser-
Please do not remove these precious
vice.
pieces of atoll history from Kwaja-
lein. For any questions about cultural *EXCEPTON: Government, Active Duty or DoD
resources, please contact the Kwaja- Civilians/dependents traveling on official or-
lein Archaeology Office at 5-9502. ders do not require a COVID test to fly on
United Airlines.
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