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THIS WEEK
EBEYE RESIDENTS
RETURN HOME 3
KNIGHT VISITS
KWAJALEIN AND EBEYE 4
READY, SET, ARMA
FOR KWAJ MAINTENANCE 5
ZILLA ISHIMURA AND HER DAUGHTER LULA FAITH
JORAN ARE READY TO RETURN HOME TO EBEYE
RTS MISSION NOTICE FEB. 6 AFTER BEING STRANDED ABROAD.
JESSICA DAMBRUCH
SAFETY INFORMATION
Saturday, 2 13, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 7
FEBRUARY 1 The Kwajalein Hourglass
RTS MISSION ANNOUNCEMENT
A RANGE OPERATION IS SCHED- REKAUWOTATA EJ JEN 7:46PM ARY 2021 NAN NE EDEDELOK
ULED FOR 24 FEBRUARY 2021. AWA LOK NAN 2:25 A.M IN JI- KOKEMELMEL KEIN. NE EWOR
CAUTION TIMES ARE 24-FEB-21 MAROK. RAN IN BACKUP KO EJ AM KAJITOK JOUJ IM CALL E
at 7:46 P.M. THROUGH 2:25 A.M. 25 LOK NAN 26 RAN IN FEBRU- LOK KWAJALEIN RANGE SAFETY
ON 25-FEB. THE BACKUP DAYS ARY IM AWA KO REKAUWOTATA OPIJA RO ILO (805) 355-4841.
OF 25-26 FEBRUARY AND HAS EJ JEN 7:13PM NAN 1:52 AM IN
THE CAUTION TIMES OF 7:13PM JIMAROK. LALE HOURGLASS AK ROLLER
THROUGH 1:52 AM. DURING EO AN 13 RAN IN FEBRUARY
THIS TIME, A CAUTION AREA ENE KO ILO IOLAP IN AELON IN NAN AM LALE IA KO REJ KILOK.
WILL EXTEND INTO THE OPEN (MID-ATOLL CORRIDOR) RENAJ NE ELON KAJITOK, CALL E OPIJA
OCEAN EAST OF THE MID-ATOLL KILOK JEN 4:01PM AWA ELKIN RO AN RTS RANGE SAFETY KAB
CORRIDOR. RAELEP ILO 20 RAN IN FEBRU- KWAJALEIN RANGE SAFETY ILO
(805) 355-4841.
THE MID-ATOLL CORRIDOR WILL
BE CLOSED FROM 1601 HOURS,
20 FEBRUARY 2021 THROUGH
MISSION COMPLETION. THE
CAUTION AREA EXTENDS FROM
THE SURFACE TO UNLIMITED
ALTITUDE.
SEE BELOW FOR A MAP OF THE
CLOSED AREAS. QUESTIONS
SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO REA-
GAN TEST SITE (RTS) MISSION
SAFETY OFFICE AT (805) 355-
4841.
QUESTIONS REGARDING THE
ABOVE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
FOR THIS MISSION SHOULD BE
DIRECTED TO REAGAN TEST SITE
RTS) MISSION SAFETY OFFICE AT
(805) 355-4841.
JUON IEN KOKEMELMEL ENAJ
KOMAN ILO RAN IN WEDNES-
DAY, 24 RAN LOK NAN 25 RAN
IN FEBRUARY 2021. AWA KO
THE MID-ATOLL CORRIDOR WILL BE CLOSED FROM
4:01 P.M. FEB. 20 THROUGH MISSION COMPLETION.
THE KWAJALEIN HOURGLASS
The Kwajalein Hourglass is named for the insignia Contents of the Hourglass are not necessarily offi- Garrison Commander.....................................Col. Jeremy Bartel
of the U.S. Army's 7th Infantry Division, which lib- cial views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, Garrison CSM........................................Sgt. Maj. Ismael Ortega
erated the island from the forces of Imperial Japan on Department of Defense, Department of the Army or Public Affairs Officer.............................................Mike Brantley
Feb. 4, 1944. USAG-KA. It is published Saturdays in accordance Communications Manager....................................Jordan Vinson
The Kwajalein Hourglass is an authorized publication with Army Regulation 360-1. Editor.......................................................Jessica “JD” Dambruch
for military personnel, federal employees, contractor Phone: Defense Switching Network 254-5169
workers and their families assigned to U.S. Army Local phone: 5-5169
Garrison-Kwajalein Atoll.
Saturday, FEBRUARY 13, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 7 2 The Kwajalein Hourglass
After completing quarantine, returning Ebeye residents pose for a group photo Feb. 6 at the Kwaj Lodge with personnel from USAG-KA Command, Kwajalein Atoll Local Government and RMI law enforcement. For more repatriation photos, please visit the Office of the RMI Deputy Chief Secretary on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/OCS.Ebje. RMI RESIDENTS RETURN HOME After many months stranded abroad, more than 40 COVID-free Marshallese citizens were released from quarantine at the USAG-KA repatriation center Feb. 6. Comprised of students, professionals, parents and children—some less than one year old—the group is the second party of RMI citizens repatriated after completing numerous medical tests and 1 2 a mandatory five-week quarantine re- quired for their return home. The early-morning check-out process at the Kwaj Lodge began with break- fast. Group members passed through a Customs inspection and visited with RMI Immigration officers to ensure pa- perwork and documentation for reentry into the country were in order. Medical support staff and Kwajalein personnel cheered as the returning residents waved farewell and got ready to see family and community members after many months. Personnel from USAG-KA Command, Kwajalein logistics and the RMI Liaison Office assisted group members with transportation to the Dock Security Checkpoint. After claiming luggage, they 3 4 boarded a special transport—the White Boat—to Ebeye. Returning residents have missed fam- ily gatherings, graduations, community milestones and simply being home. Roanna Zackhras said she wanted to cruise around Ebeye and enjoy being back. “Just looking forward to seeing all my friends,” Pearl Kabua Patrick said. Others looked forward to reuniting with family, while some young group members would meet relatives for the first time. For Zilla Ishimura, being away was not an easy experience. “I was stuck in Honolulu with no fami- ly,” Ishimura said. U.S. ARMY PHOTOS BY JESSICA DAMBRUCH 5 After going off island to give birth, Ishimura was stranded by RMI travel 1) Nice car: Kalani Riklon of the RMI Liai- Jedidiah Kebankij Jr. Kabua, center, and restrictions. Among Ishimura’s luggage son Office helps transport returning res- his mother Roanna Zackhras, right, pose at Echo Pier Feb. 6 was a stroller for her idents to the Dock Security Checkpoint. for a photo aboard the White Boat with young daughter, Lula Faith Joran. 2) Ebeye residents retrieve their belong- Pearl Kabua Patrick, left, before head- Together, mother and daughter board- ings from an improvised luggage return at ing home. 5) The crew of the White Boat ed the White Boat to finish their long Echo Pier. 3) Have pail, will travel: Imata helps passengers board to return home to journey home. Kabua II throws a shaka up in the air. 4) Ebeye. Saturday, FEBRUARY 13, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 7 3 The Kwajalein Hourglass
HARD DAY’s KNIGHT on USAG-KA 1
2
3
USAG-KA welcomed U.S. Embassy Majuro
Deputy Chief of Mission Jeremiah Knight
on a recent visit to the garrison.
In his career thus far as a Foregn Ser-
vice officer, Knight has traveled and
worked as far away as the Dominican
Republic and Pakistan. After his arrival
in Majuro last month, Knight went right
to work. Among his duties, he currently
oversees the embassy’s broad public af-
fairs portfolio.
During his visit to USAG-KA, Knight
visited Ebeye for the annual Kwajalein
Day celebration and toured Kwajalein
4 worksites to learn more about the Ar-
my’s mission in the Marshall Islands.
Check out more of Knight’s photos on the
U.S. Embassy Majuro Facebook page at
www.facebook.com/usembassymajuro/.
1) Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile De-
fense Test Site Range Director Lt. Col.
David Taylor, left, Knight and RTS Range
Deputy Director Rachel Hickman pose for
a photo following a mission briefing at
RTS headquarters. 2) Kevin Melody, left,
of RTS mission operations briefs Knight
on Kwajalein range history. 3) Knight re-
ceives a shell necklace Feb. 9 as a token
of appreciation from the women of Kwa-
jalein Atoll on Kwajalein Day. 4) Knight,
left, Lockheed Martin Space Fence Site
Manager Michael Proudfoot and Radar
Tech Brian Kerrigan toured the Space
Fence site. 5) USAG-KA Command Sgt.
Maj. Ismael Ortega, left, Protocol Officer
Rick Krewson, Knight, USAG-KA Host Na-
tion Director Maj. Daniel Young and RMI
Liaison Lanny Kabua are ready for the
U.S. ARMY PHOTOS BY JESSICA DAMBRUCH
5 Liberation Day festivities after arriving at
the Ebeye pier.
Saturday, FEBRUARY 13, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 7 4 The Kwajalein Hourglass
ArMA TO CHANGE KWAJ MAINTENANCE
For Kwaj and Roi residents, the ArMA Q: How can we help make a smooth tran-
transition means taking a more active sition from maintenance calls to inter-
Remember: For you, it’s just a toilet re- role in self-reporting maintenance is- net-based service orders on Kwajalein?
pair. To your commander, it’s govern- sues. The DPW Work Control team will A: Data from ArMa feeds directly into
ment property maintenance. still answer the phone and respond to GFEBS and creates a notification in the
Last week, USAG-KA announced it will emergency questions, but general main- system DPW personnel use to create a
soon activate ArMA, the Army’s new tenance requests must be logged online work order. When creating a job ticket
standard for cataloging maintenance through ArMA to generate work orders, in ArMA, users should provide complete
work orders. The system is accessible to confirmed DPW staff by email earlier information, such as both the quarters
users via computer and cellphone. this week. unit number and letter; relevant home
ArMA data simultaneously populates details; whether the premises includes
the live, Army-wide database GFEBS— Before you head to ArMA to create a user pets; and if it is permitted to enter the
General Fund Enterprise Business Sys- account, here are a few tips from DPW to quarters. Users should also respond to
tem— with maintenance issues and pho- improve your ArMA experience. email prompts sent from ArMA.
tos entered by users.
Over time, ArMA legacy data will in- Q: Does ArMA really work? Q: How long is the work order response
form Army goals for improving garrison A: Yes. Army pilot programs for the time when using ArMA?
infrastructure and ultimately will ele- maintenance system have been running A: Users can expect the system to pro-
vate the quality of life for Warfighters, since late winter 2020. USAG-KA DPW cess a request and return a work order
their family members and those who successfully ran a pilot trial of ArMA on number within 24 hours if data entered
support them, said Scott Hill, USAG-KA Kwajalein during 15 days in December. into ArMA is full and complete. Incom-
housing director. During that time, select users were suc- plete data will result in an incomplete
“ArMA makes a permanent record of cessfully able to create ArMA accounts, ArMA work order and prolong the re-
every conversation and maintenance job login and receive work order confirma- quest period before maintenance action
reported,” said Hill. “Every time [users] tion. can begin.
communicate through the site—even if ArMA works off-island, too. Elsewhere,
you cancel a work order—the record is Soldiers stationed at Fort Campbell also Q: Can I still call Work Control if I have a
there.” reportedly found the “send photo” func- maintenance issue but I’m not sure it’s an
Through ArMA, the mundane details tion helpful in reporting issues with data. emergency?
of your plumbing repair become a data A: Yes, but Work Control cannot issue
set describing human and material re- Q: Who can use ArMA? service tickets without user-entered
sources. The more detailed, real-time in- A: ArMA can be used by those who have data in ArMa. When in doubt, ask. The
formation available to Army leaders, the an accepted certified email address. WC technicians can help you assess the
greater the opportunity to leverage wise More than one user per household can government’s safety priority for a given
spending practices to maintain govern- log maintenance issues. More informa- maintenance issue—think broken door-
ment property. tion will be released about the particu- stop versus a short circuit in an elec-
On Kwajalein, a transition to ArMA is lars of program operation for Kwajalein tric cooktop—and redirect you to ArMa
expected on Feb. 20. in the coming weeks. when necessary. Remember: safety first.
“A lot of metrics can be pulled,” add- “It really is a mobile-centric program,”
ed Michael Popovich of USAG-KA DPW said Popovich of the system’s functional-
business and operations. “We’re Kwaj. ity. “Households can link individual user
Everything is unique for us.” accounts.”
HISTORY WITH U.S. SPACE
AND MISSILE DEFENSE
COMMAND
Following a series of 40 meetings, be-
tween June 1982 and February 1983, the
Joint Chiefs of Staff concluded that a mis-
sile defense effort was required.
The Joint Chiefs of Staff unanimous-
ly recommended that the United States
pursue a national security strategy
which placed increased emphasis on
strategic defenses.
It was during this presentation to Pres-
ident Ronald Reagan that General John
Vessey, Chairman of Joint Chiefs, posed
the rhetorical question: “Wouldn’t it be
better to protect the American people
rather than avenge them?”
Their recommendation ended a 37-
year policy of strategic deterrence. The
initial product would be the Strategic
Defense Initiative.
Saturday, FEBRUARY 13, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 7 5 The Kwajalein Hourglass
U.S. ARMY PHOTO BY JESSICA DAMBRUCH
This week, USAG-KA remembers two security officers who recently passed away after more than 30 years of service on Kwajalein:
Hiram Airam (center right, with sunglasses) and Noda Loeak, (center left, with a hat). The officers are pictured here in 2017 with
island security personnel and former USAG-KA Command Sgt. Maj. Angela Rawlings at the dedication of Lippwe Lane. This is the
first time the Kwajalein Hourglass has featured this photo.
KWAJALEIN REMEMBERS: HIRAM AIRAM AND NODA LOEAK
By Lindsey Vail
Alutiiq LLC business manager
Alutiiq, LLC recently lost two remark-
able employees: Hiram Airam and Noda
Loeak. Both were dedicated, grandfa-
thered employees who supported secu-
rity efforts on Kwajalein for more than
three decades.
As Access Control officers, Hiram and
Noda first worked for the Kwajalein Po-
lice Department, and most recently for
the Security and Access Control Contract. 1
Many people know Hiram from work-
ing in the badge office at Kwajalein Entry of providing support during the corona-
and Exit. He was often the first person tion of Iroijlaplap Kotak Loeak and me-
that new residents would remember of morial services for Leroij Seagull Kabua 3
their arrival because he would talk, laugh, James. RMI Secretary of Foreign Affairs
and joke with them while making their Bruce Kijiner issued a special commen-
resident badge. Hiram impacted thou- dation for their services.
sands of people over the years while issu- “It goes without saying that the in-
ing badges with professionalism, a cheer- valuable support and assistance extend-
ful demeanor and a smile. He enjoyed ed was instrumental in the successful
playing softball, fishing and served as a outcome of both events,” wrote Kijiner. 2
deacon for Ebeye United Church of Christ. “Each of the individuals named herein
Noda was a very dependable and hard- have played a major role and [the] gov-
working officer. When he first started ernment recognizes their services.”
with Alutiiq, he was helpful in securing Both Hiram and Noda were an in-
the outer islands which required daily tegral part of our company, friends to 1) Alutiiq Officer Hiram Airam poses for
travel. Most recently, he worked at the many, family men of impeccable char- a Kwajalein Hourglass photo in 2016 for
Dock Security Checkpoint. His integrity acter, a part of our community and will a “Hero of the Week” spot by Cari Del-
and passion for his job was unrivaled. We be dearly missed. Alutiiq honors their linger. 2) An early photo of Noda Loeak
could always count on Noda to be a val- dedication to our company and sends on the job provided by Alutiiq, LLC. 3)
ued member of our team. our condolences to their families. Their Back in the day: a vintage file photo of
In 2017, Hiram and Noda were part work here will not soon be forgotten. Hiram Airam provided by Alutiiq, LLC.
Fire Alarm Maintenance Beginning at 9 a.m. until completion Thursday, Feb. 18, island
on Kwajalein and Meck alarm techs will perform upgrades and maintenance on the
Keltron alarm system which monitors Kwajalein and Meck fire
Begins Feb. 18 at 9 a.m. alarms. Roi-Namur is not included.
During this time period, the Fire Department will not receive
automatic fire alarms, but alarms will sound in the facilities.
Contact the Fire Department of emergencies by calling 911.
Saturday, FEBRUARY 13, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 7 6 The Kwajalein Hourglass
1
U.S. ARMY PHOTO BY JARETT NICHOLS 2
3 4
U.S. ARMY PHOTOS BY JESSICA DAMBRUCH 5 6
1) Members of the Reagan Test on Roi-Namur during a recent
Site community gathered at town hall. 3) Jeff Jones, left,
the Kwajalein Yacht Club for Lisa Barnby, Alexie McElhoe
a meet and greet gathering to
welcome Range Generation
Next Deputy Program Manag-
and Lee Barnby pose for a pho-
to during the Barnby’s welcome
party. 4) Construction progress
#YOUAREHERE
WELCOME TO 2021. JOIN THE KWAJALEIN
er Lee Barnby and his family continues on the Ebeye Public
to the island and to celebrate
a birthday. Pictured here,
School System buildings this
week. 5) USAG-KA Host Nation
HOURGLASS IN A YEAR-LONG PHOTO PROJECT
Grace McDiffet, left, Karen Director Maj. Daniel Young pos- TO CAPTURE ISLAND LIFE WITH A CAMERA.
Brady and young island resi-
dents sing “Happy Birthday”
es for a photo with four young
residents of Ebeye on Kwajalein
PHOTOGRAPHERS OF ALL AGES ARE INVITED
to Vincent Barnby, center. 2) Day. 6) You never know who TO SUBMIT PHOTOS FOR PUBLICATION. FOR
Kwajalein Hospital Senior Ad-
ministrator Steven Kass dis-
you’ll meet on Ebeye. Pictured
here, are Samantha Samson,
MORE INFORMATION, write to KWAJALEIN-
cusses COVID-19 vaccinations left, and Herna Samson. HOURGLASS@DYN-INTL.COM.
Saturday, FEBRUARY 13, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 7 7 The Kwajalein Hourglass
USE ARMA, HELP USAG-KA REPORT
MAINTENANCE ISSUES
Beginning Feb. 20, all routine IMPORTANT
service order requests for bach- To Report Emergency SORs, call
elor quarters and Army Fam- call 5-3550.
ily Housing are to be reported Examples:
through ArMA. Reporting jobs 1. major water leaks
using ArMA provides residents 2. loss of all AC
with the ability to send pictures 3. no operational toilets
and have permanent records of 4. Inoperable appliances,
their issues plumbing, smoke detectors or
door locks.
To register for an account and
submit tickets, go to: For ArMA questions, please
https://www.armymainte- contact Scott Hill at 5-0133 or
nance.com michael.s.hill86.civ@mail.mil
WHY ARMA IS IMPORTANT FOR YOU
Compiled by Mike Brantley, mymaintenance.com into their browser
USAG-KA Public Affairs or by linking to it from Digital Garrison, To create an
The Army’s top priority is people, and one
the Army’s enterprise mobile app for in-
stallation services. ArMA puts real-time
ArMA account
key area of leadership emphasis is pro- information into residents’ hands.
viding quality and safe housing to Sol- The first time a user accesses ArMA,
1. Go to www.armymaintenance.com
diers, Families and other tenants on our they will be asked to register and have
2. Select “Sign Up Now”
installations. their sponsor verify their account, a one-
3. Enter your personal email address.
Army leaders recognize our residents time process. Once registered, users go
4. Most users can self-certify (Mil-
itary, GOV and Contractor) with
deserve open and transparent commu- directly to their own account.
their work email addresses (.ctr/.
nication and responsiveness, especially Users will be able to create a “house-
mil/.civ@mail.mil; @dyn-intl.com;
in their ability to communicate directly hold” in the “account management” sec-
aafes.com; etc.). Otherwise, have
with the service provider about a prob- tion of the website so all members of a
a CAC holder with a .mil account
lem in their home. residence can see open maintenance re-
within your organization sponsor
To enable better customer service, quests.
you.
the U.S. Army has created an innovative User accounts remain constant when a
mobile web application called ArMA Soldier, family member or civilian chang-
5. Enter your full name and telephone
number.
(armymaintenance.com). ArMA allows es station.
residents living in bachelor quarters and Residents can access ArMA at https://
6. For Garrison, enter “Kwaj” and
select “USAG Kwajalein Atoll.”
non-privatized Army housing to file and www.armymaintenance.com or the Digi-
track maintenance work orders from tal Garrison application.
7. For Site, select Kwajalein Island or
Roi Namur Island.
the convenience of their computers and For ArMA registration or ticket ques-
smartphones using one uniform system. tions, please contact Scott Hill at 5-0133
8. For Building, select your facility
number. NOTE: This does not in-
ArMA is a simple interface for use in or michael.s.hill86.civ@mail.mil.
clude your barracks room number
all Army barracks around the world and After Feb. 20 the Service Desk will no
or quarters number (A,B,C,D); you
for Army Family Housing where resi- longer be accepting routine service or-
must enter this when you submit a
dents submit work requests and provide der requests by telephone.
maintenance request.
a description of their case. Residents can Download Digital Garrison for free
include photos of the maintenance prob- from the Google Play and Apple App
9. For Unit, select your Military or
Government affiliation; for Con-
lem using the and also access a mainte- stores now and link to ArMA. Users can
tractor, select “Contractor in Army
nance catalog and list of services. also access ArMA at https://www.army-
Housing.”
Users can access ArMA by typing ar- maintenance.com.
10. Finally, create a password.
Saturday, FEBRUARY 13, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 7 8 The Kwajalein Hourglass
RMI TRAVEL BAN
EXTENDED TO MARCH 4
RMI NOVEL COVID-19
UPDATED INTERIM HEALTH
TRAVEL ADVISORY &
RESTRICTIONS
ISSUANCE 22:
AS OF MARCH 4, 2021
CYS FEBRUARY SPOTLIGHT An extension of the total suspen-
sion of international travelers
U.S. ARMY GARRISON-KWAJALEIN ATOLL coming into the RMI via air trav-
el will continue until March 4,
CHILD AND YOUTH SERVICES 2021.
For more information about the
Republic of the Marshall Islands
CDC Baru classroom SAC Important Dates Issuance 21, please contact the
Saturdays – Water Play Day. Feb. 13, Valentine’s Day Open Recreation, Commander’s Hotline at 5-1098
3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Parents welcome. or the USAG-KA Host Nation Of-
CDC Bako Classroom fice at 5-5235.
Tuesdays - STEAM Swim Day. Please Feb. 20, Mardi Gras Open Recreation,
send your child with water clothes, a 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. *Register in Central ISLAND HOPPER
towel and dry clothes. Registration. FLIGHT SCHEDULE
Wednesdays - STEAM Functional United Airlines has cownfirmed
Fitness Namo Weto Youth Center reinstitution of the full Island
Thursdays - Pre - K Music Class Tuesdays Hopper flight schedule. Please
Thursdays - STEAM Library • Recreation - 3:15 - 4:15 p.m. note that the travel ban for the
Saturdays - Pre - K Music Class • Keystone - 11:40 a.m. Republic of the Marshall Islands
Saturdays - STEAM Reading Buddies Wednesdays - Tremendous Trivia, is still in effect and all flights are
4:30 p.m. subject to change.
CDC Start Smart Sports Thursdays - Ted Talks, 4 p.m. For more information, please
Tumbling - Season runs Feb. 25 - Fridays - Frappuccinos, 3:30 p.m. contact United Airlines reserva-
March 18 Saturdays - Smoothies, 3:30 p.m. tions at 1-800-864-8331.
Saturdays - Money Matters, 4 p.m.
SAC Regular programming Sundays - Keystone Officers Meeting, FEBRUARY
Tuesdays - Art 4:15 p.m. CHECK-IN TIMES
Wednesdays - Functional Fitness Sundays - Board Games, 4 p.m. UA 154 - 10:45 - 11:15 a.m.
2:15 - 3:15 p.m., Paid program.
Thursdays - STEM Special Events FEBRUARY FLIGHTS
Fridays - Recreation Feb. 14, Cookie Decorating - TBD UA 154 - Feb. 13 (GUM)
Saturdays - Character Counts
*All CYS Facilities will be closed Feb. 16 MARCH CHECK-IN TIMES
SAC 4 - H for Presidents Day UA 155 - 3:30 - 4:50 p.m.
Feb. Theme - Culture UA 154 - 10:45 - 11:15 a.m.
Wednesdays and Fridays, For CDC activities at the Millican Family
4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Pool, parents are reminded to send chil- MARCH FLIGHTS
dren with water clothes, a towel, dry UA 155 - March 15 (HNL)
SAC Sports clothes and swim diaper if needed. UA 154 - March 16 (GUM)
Field Hockey - Season runs Feb. 23
to March 20.
TALKS ON THE ROCK
hazardous marine life injuries
BIOLOGY, ASSOCIATED INJURIES, AND INITIAL MEDICAL MANAGEMENT
with Dr. Nicholas Bird
Kwajalein Hospital Chief Medical OffIcer
Monday, Feb. 22
7 p.m. at Emon Beach
Presented by the
Yokwe Yuk Welcome CLub and USAG-KA MWR
Vendors welcome. Contact MWR at 5-3331 for information.
Saturday, FEBRUARY 13, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 7 9 The Kwajalein Hourglass
COVID-19 VACCINATIONS
TO BEGIN ON USAG-KA
Contact your tenant organization and Human
Resources department for an information
packet on the vaccine, and forms you need
to have pre-filled before your date and time
slot. Your organization will notify you of your
time slot.
Outbound COVID Test UNITED AIRLINES POLICIES FOR DEPARTURE
policy change Customers at Kwajalein’s air-
port boarding United Airlines
All United customers must also
comply with the following re-
The Centers for Disease Control and flights need to present the quirements:
Prevention released new travel guid- items described below:
ance. The information that follows is • Presentation of a disclo-
current as of Jan. 30. Customers with a negative test result sure and attestation form.
need to present written or electronic The form can be found on the CDC
• A COVID-19 test is not required documentation which clearly indicates: website https://www.cdc.gov/
for any outbound travelers on the • Customer name. (The customer quarantine/pdf/attachment-a-glob-
ATI. name and any other personal identi- al-passenger-disclosure-and-attes-
fiers must match the customer ID). tation-2021-01-12-p.pdf and will
• A COVID-19 test is not required if • Date the test was taken. Test also be available at the departure
you are flying on United Airlines must be taken within three calendar airport. Customers are encouraged
on official government orders. days of flight. to print and complete the form prior
• Type of test. The CDC rule re- to arriving at the airport.
• All other United Airlines pas- quires a viral test, which means a
sengers must have a negative molecular COVID-19 test (such as • Check-In. All international orig-
COVID-19 test 1-3 days before PCR or LAMP) or antigen test. inating customers will be required
travel. • Results must state “nega- to check-in with a Customer Service
tive,” “SARS-CoV-2 RNA not de- representative to verify digital or
If You Need A Test tected” or “SARS-CoV-2 antigen not paper documentation. This mirrors
You must contact the hospital at detected.” A test marked “invalid” the process we’ve set up within the
5-2223 to schedule a time for your isnot acceptable U.S. for many international destina-
test. The Kwajalein Hospital is closed tions.
Sunday and Monday. Customers who have previously tested
positive must present written or elec- • Failure to Comply Will Result
The cost of the COVID-19 test is $125, tronic documentation, dated within the In Boarding Denied. Custom-
due at the time of visit for everyone last 90 days, of recovery from COVID-19 ers who do not show proof of a test
except for active duty service mem- after previous infection. or refuse to test prior to travel will
bers and their family members. Cash, This should be in the form of a posi- be denied boarding. Denied board-
credit card and check are accepted tive viral test result and a letter on offi- ing compensation will not be paid.
forms of payment. cial letterhead that contains the name, Customers in this situation shall be
address and phone number of a licensed offered a refund or rebooked for a
If you have previously tested positive healthcare provider or public health offi- later date at no additional charge.
for COVID-19 you must schedule an cial stating that the passenger has been
appointment with a provider 10 days cleared for travel.
prior to departure.
NOTE: These documentation requirements do not apply to cus-
Passengers must bring a copy of their tomers flying from U.S. territories such as Guam to the mainland.
United flight itineraries at the time of
their appointment for proof of flight.
For Outbound United Airlines
Passengers Flying Without
Government Orders
• Passengers will visit the hospi-
tal the day before their flight de-
parts.
• Testing hours: 9 - 11 a.m.
• Results pick-up time is flexible on
the day of departure.
These CDC requirements do not
change or impact the state of Hawaii’s
testing requirement or quarantine
procedure.
Saturday, FEBRUARY 13, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 7 10 The Kwajalein HourglassPopulations at Most Risk from
the COVID-19 disease
(not from the Immunization)
The following medical conditions identify
individuals with the highest risk of compli-
cations or death from the COVID-19 disease
(not from the immunization).
• Cancer (active cancer undergoing
chemotherapy, radiation therapy)
• Chronic kidney disease
• COPD (chronic obstructive pulmo-
nary disease)
Frequently Asked Questions • Down Syndrome
• Heart conditions, such as heart fail-
ure, coronary artery disease, or car-
ABOUT THE COVID-19 VACCINE diomyopathies
• Immunocompromised state (weak-
ened immune system) from solid
organ transplant
Report compiled by Kwajalein vention and the Federal Drug Administra- • Obesity (body mass index [BMI] of
Hospital staff tion. References for research are provided 30 kg/m2 or higher)
throughout the FAQ. • Pregnancy
In the pages that follow, Kwajalein Hospi- A copy of this information will be dis- • Sickle cell disease
tal provides answers to frequently asked tributed to all employees by their tenant • Smoking
questions regarding COVID-19 immuniza- organizations. • Type 2 diabetes mellitus
tion as well as an overview of how vac- For more questions regarding COVID-19
cines work. vaccinations on USAG-KA, please contact The following medical conditions identify
All content was referenced and provided the Kwajalein Hospital at 5-2224. individuals at increased risk of severe dis-
by the Centers for Disease Control and Pre- ease from the COVID- 19 disease (not from
the immunization):
• Individuals with the following con-
COVID-19 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ditions are at increased risk of se-
vere disease from COVID-19 (the
disease, NOT the immunization).
1) Question: Can a COVID-19 4) Question: Will the Vaccine • Asthma (moderate-to-severe)
vaccine make me sick with result in positive antibody • Cerebrovascular disease (affects
COVID-19? tests? blood vessels and blood supply to
the brain)
Answer: No. None of the authorized Answer: If your body develops an • Cystic fibrosis
and recommended COVID-19 vaccines immune response—the goal of vaccina- • Hypertension or high blood pres-
or COVID-19 vaccines currently in de- tion—there is a possibility you may test sure
velopment in the United States contain positive on some antibody tests. • Immunocompromised state (weak-
the live virus that causes COVID-19. This Antibody tests indicate you had a pre- ened immune system) from blood
means that a COVID-19 vaccine cannot vious infection and that you may have or bone marrow transplant, immune
make you sick with COVID-19. some level of protection against the vi- deficiencies, HIV, use of corticoste-
There are several different types of rus. Experts are currently looking at how roids, or use of other immune weak-
vaccines in development. All of them COVID-19 vaccination may affect anti- ening medicines
teach our immune systems how to rec- body testing results. • Neurologic conditions, such as de-
ognize and fight the virus that causes mentia
COVID-19. Sometimes this process can 5) Question: Will a COVID-19 • Liver disease
cause symptoms, such as fever. These vaccination protect me from • Overweight (BMI > 25 kg/m2, but <
symptoms are normal and are a sign that getting sick with COVID-19? 30 kg/m2)
the body is building protection against • Pulmonary fibrosis (having dam-
the virus that causes COVID-19. Answer: Yes. COVID-19 vaccination aged or scarred lung tissues)
works by teaching your immune system • Thalassemia (a type of blood disor-
2) Question: How long does it how to recognize and fight the virus that der)
take before I develop immuni- causes COVID-19, and this protects you • Type 1 diabetes mellitus
ty to COVID-19 after immuniza- from getting sick with COVID-19.
tion? Being protected from getting sick is
important because even though many
Answer: It typically takes a few weeks people with COVID- 19 have only a mild
for the body to build immunity (pro- illness, others may get a severe illness, never enters the nucleus of the cell,
tection against the virus that causes have long-term health effects, or even which is where our DNA is kept. This
COVID-19) after vaccination. die. means the mRNA cannot affect or inter-
That means it’s possible a person There is no way to know how COVID-19 act with our DNA in any way. Instead,
could be infected with the virus that will affect you, even if you don’t have COVID-19 mRNA vaccines work with the
causes COVID-19 just before or just af- an increased risk of developing severe body’s natural defenses to safely develop
ter vaccination and still get sick. This is complications. Learn more about how immunity to disease.
because the vaccine has not had enough COVID-19 vaccines work. At the end of the process, our bodies
time to provide protection. have learned how to protect against fu-
6) Question: Will a COVID-19 ture infection. That immune response
3) Question: After getting a vaccine alter my DNA? and making antibodies is what protects
COVID-19 vaccine, will I test us from getting infected if the real virus
positive for COVID-19 on a viral Answer: No. COVID-19 mRNA vaccines enters our bodies.
test? do not change or interact with your DNA
in any way. Reference for questions and answers 1 - 6:
Answer: No. Neither the recently au- Messenger RNA vaccines—also called Last Updated Jan. 4, 2021. Content source: Na-
tional Center for Immunization and Respiratory
thorized and recommended vaccines nor mRNA vaccines—are the first COVID-19 Diseases (NCIRD), Division of Viral Diseases
the other COVID- 19 vaccines currently vaccines authorized for use in the Unit- https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019- ncov/
in clinical trials in the United States can ed States. mRNA vaccines teach our cells vaccines/facts.html#:~:text=None%20of%20
cause you to test positive on viral tests, how to make a protein that triggers an the%20authorized%20and,types%20of%20vac
which are used to see if you have a cur- immune response. cines%20in%20development.
rent infection. The mRNA from a COVID-19 vaccine
Saturday, FEBRUARY 13, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 7 11 The Kwajalein Hourglassat least 15 minutes (the timeline where
severe allergic reactions are most likely
to occur). If an individual exhibits signs/
symptoms of tongue/throat swelling
and difficulty breathing, Kwajalein Hos-
pital is equipped to provide emergency
airway support and administer allergy
medications.
15) Question: If I’ve already had
COVID-19 (confirmed by prior
positive PCR or antibody test),
is it recommended that I still
get the vaccine?
Answer: Yes. Due to the severe health
risks associated with COVID-19 and the
fact that reinfection with COVID-19 is
possible, you should be vaccinated re-
gardless of whether you already had
COVID-19 infection. If you were treated
for COVID-19 symptoms with monoclo-
nal antibodies or convalescent plasma,
you should wait 90 days before getting
a COVID-19 vaccine. Talk to your doctor
if you are unsure what treatments you
received or if you have more questions
about getting a COVID-19 vaccine.
Experts do not yet know how long
someone is protected from getting sick
again after recovering from COVID-19.
7) Question: Is the vaccine safe lain-Barre syndrome (no cases of GBS
The immunity someone gains from hav-
for those with seafood, egg or associated with this vaccine).
ing an infection, called “natural immu-
latex allergies? The independent Advisory Committee
on Immunization Practices (ACIP) best nity,” varies from person to person. It is
rare for someone who has had COVID-19
Answer: Yes, it is safe. This vaccine practice guidelines for immunization do
not include a history of GBS as a precau- to get infected again.
does not contain seafood, egg or latex.
tion to vaccination with other vaccines. It also is uncommon for people who
do get COVID-19 again to get it within 90
What are the ingredients in the Pfizer BioN-
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/ days of when they recovered from their
Tech COVID-19 vaccine?
2019-ncov/vaccines/recommendations/underly- first infection. We won’t know how long
ing- conditions.html immunity produced by vaccination lasts
The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vac-
until we have more data on how well the
cine includes the following ingredients: 11) Question: Who should get vaccines work.
mRNA, lipids ((4-hydroxybutyl)azanedi- the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Both natural immunity and vaccine-in-
yl)bis(hexane-6,1-diyl)bis(2-hex- Vaccine? duced immunity are important aspects
yldecanoate), 2 [(polyethylene gly-
of COVID- 19 that experts are working
col)-2000]-N,N-ditetradecylacetamide, Answer: FDA has authorized the to learn more about, and CDC will keep
1,2-Distearoyl-sn-glycero-3- phospho- emergency use of the Pfizer-BioN- the public informed as new evidence be-
choline, and cholesterol), potassium Tech COVID-19 Vaccine in individuals comes available. https://www.cdc.gov/
chloride, monobasic potassium phos- 16-years of age and older. coronavirus/2019- ncov/vaccines/faq.
phate, sodium chloride, dibasic sodium
html
phosphate dihydrate, and sucrose. 12) Question: What are known
potential side effects from im- 16) Question: Can you safely
https://www.fda.gov/media/144414/download munizations? deliver COVID-19 and Influenza
8) Question: Are there any vaccines simultaneously?
Answer: Injection site pain, tiredness,
health issues that prevent the
headache, muscle pain, chills, joint pain, Answer: There is no evidence of harm
safe administration of this vac-
fever, injection site swelling, injection
cine? if another immunization is administered
site redness, nausea, feeling unwell, simultaneously, but our goal is to ensure
swollen lymph nodes (lymphadenopa-
Answer: The COVID vaccine is safe to optimal safety and immune system re-
thy). sponse. As such, Kwajalein Hospital will
administer with the exception of the fol-
lowing: not be co-administering other vaccines
13) Question: What is the pro- to people receiving the COVID vaccine.
cedure for COVID-19 immuniza-
Who should not get the Pfizer-BioNTech The CDC recommends waiting at least
tions at Kwajalein Hospital?
COVID-19 vaccine? 14 days before getting any other vac-
cine, including a flu or shingles vaccine,
Answer: Individuals will be orga- if you get your COVID-19 vaccine first.
You should not get the Pfizer-BioNTech
nized/scheduled into groups of up to And if you get another vaccine first,
COVID-19 Vaccine if you:
12/half-hour, to prevent wasting vials
• had a severe allergic reaction after a of vaccine, (each vial contains 6 vaccine
wait at least 14 days before getting your
previous dose of this vaccine COVID-19 vaccine.
doses). After receiving the vaccine, peo-
• had a severe allergic reaction to any ple will be observed in our waiting area
If a COVID-19 vaccine is inadvertently
ingredient of this vaccine. given within 14 days of another vaccine,
for at least 15-minutes following vaccine you do not need to restart the COVID-19
https://www.fda.gov/media/144414/download administration to watch for signs of se- vaccine series; you should still complete
vere allergic reaction. During that time the series on schedule. When more data
Based on CDC recommendations, individuals can schedule themselves for are available on the safety and effective-
populations where informed decision their 2nd immunization in 3-weeks. ness of COVID-19 vaccines administered
making may be provided include: HIV simultaneously with other vaccines, CDC
(no data to support, but a potential con- 14) Question: Is Kwajalein hos- may update this recommendation.
cern), weakened/compromised immune pital capable of managing se-
system (based on current diagnosis or vere allergic reactions? https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/
certain medications), autoimmune dis- vaccines/faq.html
orders (no data to support, but poten- Answer: Yes. All individuals receiving
tial concern), personal history of Guil- the COVID vaccine will be observed for
Saturday, FEBRUARY 13, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 7 12 The Kwajalein Hourglass17) Question: Is it safe to re- Answer: There are no data on the and dead or dying cells. The mac-
ceive the COVID-19 vaccine safety of COVID-19 vaccines in lactat- rophages leave behind parts of the
when pregnant? ing women or on the effects of mRNA invading germs called antigens. The
vaccines on the breastfed infant or on body identifies antigens as danger-
Answer: There is limited data about milk production/excretion. mRNA vac- ous and stimulates antibodies to at-
the safety of COVID-19 vaccines for peo- cines are not thought to be a risk to the tack them.
ple who are pregnant. breastfeeding infant. People who are • B-lymphocytes are defensive white
Until findings are available from clin- breastfeeding and are part of a group blood cells. They produce antibod-
ical trials and additional studies, only recommended to receive a COVID-19 ies that attack the pieces of the virus
limited data is available on the safety of vaccine, such as healthcare personnel, left behind by the macrophages.
COVID-19 vaccines, including mRNA vac- may choose to be vaccinated. • T-lymphocytes are another type of de-
cines, administered during pregnancy: fensive white blood cell. They attack
• Limited data is currently available 19) Question: What dosing in- cells in the body that have already
from animal developmental and terval will Kwajalein Hospital been infected.
reproductive toxicity studies. No employ for the COVID-19 vac-
safety concerns were demonstrat- cine? The first time a person is infected with
ed in rats that received Moderna the virus that causes COVID-19, it can
COVID-19 vaccine before or during Answer: Consistent with CDC guide- take several days or weeks for their body
pregnancy; studies of the Pfizer-Bi- lines and to enable an organized admin- to make and use all the germ-fighting
oNTech vaccine are ongoing. istration of vaccines, Kwajalein Hospital tools needed to get over the infection.
• Studies in people who are pregnant plans to institute a minimum of three After the infection, the person’s immune
are planned. weeks between the two doses. system remembers what it learned
• Both vaccine manufacturers are about how to protect the body against
monitoring people in the clinical tri- Populations at Most Risk from that disease.
als who became pregnant. the Disease but not the Immu- The body keeps a few T-lymphocytes,
• CDC and the Food and Drug Admin- nization called memory cells, that go into action
istration have safety monitoring sys- quickly if the body encounters the same
tems in place to capture information Reference for Questions 18 and 19 https:// virus again. When the familiar antigens
about vaccination during pregnancy www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/need-ex-
tra- precautions/people-with-medical-condi- are detected, B-lymphocytes produce
and will closely monitor reports. tions.html antibodies to attack them. Experts are
still learning how long these memory
mRNA vaccines do not contain the live cells protect a person against the virus
virus that causes COVID-19 and, there-
fore, cannot give someone COVID-19.
How Vaccines Work that causes COVID-19.
The Immune System:
Additionally, mRNA vaccines do not in- The Body’s Defense Against Infection
teract with a person’s DNA because the How COVID-19 Vaccines Work
mRNA does not enter the nucleus of the To understand how COVID-19 vaccines
cell. Cells break down the mRNA quickly. work, it helps to first look at how our COVID-19 vaccines help our bodies de-
Based on how mRNA vaccines work, bodies fight illness. When germs, such as velop immunity to the virus that causes
experts believe they are unlikely to pose the virus that causes COVID-19, invade COVID-19 without us having to get the
a specific risk for people who are preg- our bodies, they attack and multiply. illness. Different types of vaccines work
nant. However, the actual risks of mRNA This invasion, called an infection, is what in different ways to offer protection, but
vaccines to the pregnant person and her causes illness. with all types of vaccines, the body is left
fetus are unknown because these vac- Our immune system uses several with a supply of “memory” T- lympho-
cines have not been studied in pregnant tools to fight infection. Blood contains cytes as well as B-lymphocytes that will
women. red cells, which carry oxygen to tissues remember how to fight that virus in the
and organs, and white or immune cells, future.
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019- ncov/
vaccines/recommendations/pregnancy.html.
which fight infection. Different types of It typically takes a few weeks for the
Last Updated Jan. 7, 2021. white blood cells fight infection in differ- body to produce T-lymphocytes and
ent ways: B-lymphocytes after vaccination. There-
18) Question: What is known fore, it is possible that a person could
about the safety of the COVID-19 • Macrophages are white blood cells be infected with the virus that causes
vaccination in relation to breast- that swallow up and digest germs COVID-19 just before or just after vacci-
feeding? nation and then get sick because the vac-
cine did not have enough time to provide
protection.
Sometimes after vaccination, the pro-
cess of building immunity can cause
symptoms, such as fever. These symp-
toms are normal and are a sign that the
body is building immunity.
Types of Vaccines
Currently, there are three main types
of COVID-19 vaccines that are or soon
will be undergoing large-scale (Phase
3) clinical trials in the United States. Be-
low is a description of how each type of
vaccine prompts our bodies to recognize
and protect us from the virus that caus-
es COVID-19. None of these vaccines can
give you COVID-19.
mRNA vaccines contain material from
the virus that causes COVID-19 that
gives our cells instructions for how to
make a harmless protein that is unique
to the virus. After our cells make copies
of the protein, they destroy the genetic
material from the vaccine. Our bodies
recognize that the protein should not
be there and build T-lymphocytes and
B-lymphocytes that will remember how
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we are infected in the future. Stopping a pandemic requires using all Pfizer Inc., New York, NY 10017 Revised:
Protein subunit vaccines include the tools available. Vaccines work with January 2021
harmless pieces (proteins) of the virus your immune system so your body will
that cause COVID-19 instead of the en- be ready to fight the virus if you are ex- https://www.cdc.gov/coronavi-
tire germ. Once vaccinated, our immune posed. Other steps, like masks and social rus/2019-ncov/vaccines/recommendations/
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don’t belong in the body and begins mak- being exposed to the virus or spreading
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are ever infected in the future, memory tion and following CDC’s recommenda- rus/2019-ncov/vaccines/different-vac-
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Saturday, FEBRUARY 13, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 7 14 The Kwajalein HourglassHail and Farewell to the Police Chief E-WARENESS
Sunday, February 28 at 6:30 p.m. The Birds Say What?
Emon Beach main pavilion Frigatebirds and Blue-Footed Boobies ap-
pear above bait balls that typically con-
tain sport fish. Smaller birds swarm over
After many years of service and volunteerism in our com- smaller fish. If you are fishing, watch for
munity, Kwajalein Police Chief Dennis Johnson and his where birds are swarming. It might be
your next big catch.
wife Rhonda are ready to retire. If you have any questions, please call
DI Environmental at 5-1134.
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The island community is invited to bid a fond farewell to Bao ko rej kelok im kabbok kijeer ek ilo
the Johnsons at an Emon Beach potluck Sunday, February unaak in ek ko reddrik. Bao ko reddrik
rej jibadrok ek ko reddrik. Elane kwonaj
28 at 6:30 p.m. Meats, plates and cutlery will be provid- eonod, lale ia eo bao ko rej kabbok kijeer
ed. Please bring your own beverage and a dish to share. ek ie. Komaron in naj kwo’kojok men eo
Questions, contact Rhonda at 5-2835. ekilep.
Elane elon am kajjitok, jouj im kurlok
DI Environmental ilo 5-1134. Komol.
HEALTH TIPS
What is heartworm disease?
Heartworm disease is a life-threatening
parasitic infection that can be transmit-
ted to all dogs and cats through mosquito
bites.
Heartworm disease is 100% preventable.
Heartworm disease is not seasonal, so
be sure to keep your pet up-to-date on
monthly heartworm prevention.
For more information, please contact
Kwajalein Veterinary Services
Phone: 5-2017
USAG-KA SPORTS
Email:
kwajaleinveterinaryclinic
@internationalsosgs.us
2021 WATER POLO SEASON
VICTOR DEFEATED SCORE
Feb. 6
Chargoggagogg Seals 48 - 28
Turbo turtles Spartans II 42 - 24
SPARTANS I MAYDAY 65 - 22
Feb. 2
SEALS SPARTANS II 39 - 37 Electric bikes are not allowed on the garri-
son per USAG-KA Regulation 56-4. If you dis-
SPARTANS I CHARGOGGAGOGG 45 - 28 connect the motor you you are authorized
TURBO TURTLES Mayday 38 - 22 to use the bike on USAG-KA. For more infor-
mation, contact the PMO at 5-3530.
Saturday, FEBRUARY 13, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 7 15 The Kwajalein HourglassSaturday, FEBRUARY 13, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 7 16 The Kwajalein Hourglass
Finished reading those library books? Please return books and DVDs to the Grace Sherwood Library so other patrons can enjoy them. Visit the Grace Sherwood Library during business hours to learn more about upcoming library activities. For information, call 5-3331. Saturday, FEBRUARY 13, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 7 17 The Kwajalein Hourglass
KWAJALEIN AT THE MOVIES
Join Kwajalein at the movies in Feb- denly reappears, T’Challa’s mettle as
ruary as we celebrate Black History king—and as Black Panther—gets
Month with two special films—”Black tested when he’s drawn into a con-
Panther” and “Harriet.” flict that puts the fate of Wakanda
and the entire world at risk. Faced
Unless otherwise indicated, all mov- with treachery and danger, the young
ies begin at 7:30 p.m. Contact MWR at king must rally his allies and release
5-3331 for more information. Show- the full power of Black Panther to de-
times may vary for special “Movies Un- feat his foes and secure the safety of
der the Stars” events. his people.
KWAJALEIN - Yuk Theater Monday, Feb. 22
Saturday, Feb. 13 “Freaky” (R) 102 min.
“Harriet” (PG-13) 125 min. Kathryn Newton, Vince Vaughn
Cynthia Erivo, Janelle Joe Alwyn Seventeen-year-old Millie Kessler
From her escape from slavery spends her days trying to survive
through the dangerous missions she high school and the cruel actions of
led to liberate hundreds of slaves the popular crowd. But when she be-
through the Underground Railroad, comes the latest target of the Butcher,
the story of heroic abolitionist Harri- the town’s infamous serial killer, her
et Tubman is told. senior year becomes the least of her the story of heroic abolitionist Harri-
worries. When the Butcher’s mystical et Tubman is told.
Sunday, Feb. 14 dagger causes him and Millie to mag-
“How to Train Your Dragon: ically switch bodies, the frightened What The Critics Are Saying
The Hidden World” (PG) 104 min. teen learns she has just 24 hours to On “Green Book”: A real-life story
Jay Baruchel, America Ferrera get her identity back before she looks starring Mahershala Ali and Viggo
All seems well on the island of Berk like a middle-aged maniac forever. Mortensen becomes a feel-good fa-
as Vikings and dragons live together ble buoyed by its lead performances.
in peace and harmony. Now a Viking ROI- NAMUR - C-Building –A.O. Scott, The NYTimes
leader, Hiccup finds himself increas- Saturday, Feb. 13
ingly attracted to Astrid, while his be- “American Made” (R) 116 min. On “American Made”: Thankfully a
loved dragon Toothless meets an en- Tom Cruise, Sarah Wright comedy rather than a documenta-
chanting creature who captures his Barry Seal, a TWA pilot, is recruited ry, this is a gonzo, ironic barrel roll
eye. When the evil Grimmel launch- by the CIA to provide reconnaissance through the war on drugs and U. S.
es a devious plan to wipe out all the on the burgeoning communist threat covert ops in Central America in the
dragons, Hiccup must unite both in Central America and soon finds ‘80s. –Michael Ordona, Common Sense
clans to find Caldera, a hidden land himself in charge of one of the big- Media
that holds the key to saving Toothless gest covert CIA operations in the his-
and his flying friends. tory of the United States. The opera- On “Harriet”: Harriet Tubman, as this
tion spawns the birth of the Medellin film portrays so beautifully, was a
Monday, Feb. 15 cartel and almost brings down the force to be reckoned with.
“The Predator” (R) 107 min. Reagan White House. –Plugged In Staff
Olivia Munn, Boyd Holbrook
From the outer reaches of space to Sunday, Feb. 14 On “How to Train Your Dragon: The Hid-
the small-town streets of suburbia, “Green Book” (PG-13) 130 min. den World”: DeBlois traces the grow-
the hunt comes home. The universe’s Mahershala Ali, Viggo Mortenson ing maturity of Hiccup and Toothless
most lethal hunters are stronger, Dr Don Shirley is a world-class Black in two different worlds, the emotion-
smarter and deadlier than ever be- pianist, who is about to embark on al bond between human and dragon
fore, having genetically upgraded a concert tour in the Deep South in leading to an ending as heartbreak-
themselves with DNA from other 1962. In need of a driver and pro- ing as it is hilarious.
species. When a boy accidentally trig- tection, Shirley recruits Tony Lip, a –Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
gers their return to Earth, only a rag- tough-talking bouncer from an Ital-
tag crew of ex-soldiers and an evolu- ian American neighborhood in the On “The Predator”: Would we recom-
tionary biologist can prevent the end Bronx. Despite their differences, the mend watching The Predator? Yes
of the human race. two men soon develop an unexpect- — if the alternative was to be hunted
ed bond while confronting racism down by an alien predator. It would
Saturday, 20 Feb: “The Croods: A New and danger in an era of segregation. still, however, be a close call.
Age” (PG) 95 min. –Rohini Nair, Firstpost
Emma Stone, Ryan Reynolds Saturday, Feb. 20
Searching for a safer habitat, the “The Predator” (R) 107 min. On “The Croods: A New Age”: This
prehistoric Crood family discovers Olivia Munn, Boyd Holbrook Stone Age family comedy is a bit
an idyllic, walled-in paradise that From the outer reaches of space to rocky: It has lots of laughs, but it lacks
meets all of its needs. Unfortunate- the small-town streets of suburbia, the originality of its predecessor. -Tara
ly, they must also learn to live with the hunt comes home. The universe’s McNamara, Common Sense Media
the Bettermans—a family that’s a most lethal hunters are stronger,
couple of steps above the Croods on smarter and deadlier than ever be- On “Black Panther”: One of the most
the evolutionary ladder. As tensions fore, having genetically upgraded entertaining and relevant films in
between the new neighbors start to themselves with DNA from other the Marvel Comics Universe, “Black
rise, a new threat soon propels both species. When a boy accidentally trig- Panther” offers such a welcome
clans on an epic adventure that forc- gers their return to Earth, only a rag- cinematic approach to tradition-
es them to embrace their differences, tag crew of ex-soldiers and an evolu- al themes of national identity and
draw strength from one another, and tionary biologist can prevent the end power you may forget you’re watch-
survive together. of the human race. ing an action movie. Hats off to Stan
Lee for this gem.
Sunday, Feb. 21 Sunday, Feb. 21 –Jessica Dambruch, The Kwajalein
“Black Panther” (PG-13) 144 min. “Harriet” (PG-13) 125 min. Hourglass.
Chadwick Boseman, Danai Gurira Cynthia Erivo, Janelle Joe Alwyn
After the death of his father, T’Challa From her escape from slavery On “Freaky”: It may look cute at first
returns home to the African nation of through the dangerous missions she glance. But take a peek under the
Wakanda to take his rightful place as led to liberate hundreds of slaves surface, and you find something dark
king. When a powerful enemy sud- through the Underground Railroad, and ugly. –Paul Asay, Plugged In
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