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THIS WEEK
FREIGHT FEST
DELIVERING MAIL ON USAG-KA 2
USE ARMA
FOR USAG-KA MAINTENANCE 8
AIR CARGO HANDLER LENSON SAMSON OFFLOADS
COVAX GUIDE CARGO AT BUCHOLZ ARMY AIRFIELD.
JESSICA DAMBRUCH
INFORMATION
Saturday,ON VACCINATIONS
FEBRUARY 10
6, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 6 1 The Kwajalein Hourglass
MAIL CALL
U.S. ARMY PHOTOS BY JESSICA DAMBRUCH
Delivering the thousands of pounds of mail that arrive on U.S. Kwajalein Atoll each month is a team effort. Pictured here, logis-
tics personnel assist in cargo offload operations at Bucholz Army Airfield.
Over the holidays, each delivery is big- It’s tough work, but the post office
ger than the last. Mail pallets delivered team cares about the community. The
Hours after the telltale roar of a cargo via a C-17 are sometimes loaded with crew logged hours on Thanksgiving Day
flight fades from Bucholz Army Airfield, freight bailed to a height of more than and Christmas Day to ensure communi-
garrison residents line up at the respec- six feet. In fiscal year 2020, the post of- ty members received packages and mail
tive post office to claim their mail. fice processed and delivered more than in time.
Receiving and processing massive 494,617 pounds of incoming mail and The garrison community appreciates
quantities of bulk mail requires the co- 73,762 pounds of outgoing mail. Overall, all of the team’s hard work to get the
ordinated efforts of multiple teams and that is over 284 tons of mail exchanged. mail to Kwajalein.
is never an easy task. On the hot tarmac,
time evaporates like sweat as crews
move to efficiently deliver their freight
to its respective warehouses and receiv-
ing areas.
After leaving the airfield, drivers and
heavy equipment operators manning
forklifts offload cargo at warehouse
sites where it will be processed and de-
livered to recipients.
Within 20 minutes of receiving their
first load, the Kwajalein post office
crew, led by Postal Operations Manag-
er James Smith, can separate boxed and
bagged mail and begin scanning in the
contents of an entire pallet. Next, the
small but dedicated team works to un-
load and sort each piece of mail before
delivery.
Thousands of pounds of mail. Bailed pallets of recently arrived mail stretch into the distance. For these logistics personnel, the work
has just begun. Next, they will deliver the mail to various island teams that will process and deliver the freight to its destination. In
2020, airfield support crews also began wearing personal protective equipment while handling freight to prevent potential spread of
COVID-19.
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 6, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 6 2 The Kwajalein Hourglass
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1) A familiar scene: A line of Army Airfield. 5) She’s got mail:
more than 25 people stretches Kwajalein resident Jane Christy
from the Kwajalein post of- receives packages at the Kwa-
fice into the downtown area. jalein post office. During the
2) Boxes, packages and mail winter holidays, the ever-busy
await scanning and process- postal team received and pro-
ing. 3) Kwajalein post office cessed thousands of pounds of
employee Isaac Larios is knee- inbound mail and even worked
deep in packages as he scans holidays to ensure the commu-
and sorts mail. 4) A team mem- nity received its packages and
ber straps cargo to a flatbed letters. The Kwaj community
transport vehicle at Bucholz appreciates the team.
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ONE ARMY FAMILY ONLINE, OFFLINE
results in diminishing the other service the use of electronic media.”
member’s dignity, position or status. Ab- According to the reg, every service
Army regulation 600-200 describes the sent outside intervention, bullying will member and civilian who lives and
harmful practice of bullying. “Bullying typically continue without any identifi- works on Kwajalein Atoll deserves the
is any conduct whereby a service mem- able end-point. right to work and live in an environment
ber or members, regardless of service, Bullying may include an abuse of au- free of hostility. Please, think twice be-
rank or position, intends to exclude or thority. Bullying tactics include, but are fore you post.
reject another service member through not limited to, making threats, spreading
cruel, abusive, humiliating, oppressive, rumors, social isolation, and attacking
demeaning, or harmful behavior, which someone physically, verbally or through
Saturday, FEBRUARY 6, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 6 3 The Kwajalein Hourglass
U.S. ARMY PHOTO BY AMBER BATES
Recreation Services Specialist Hagar Kabua enters several donated books into the Grace Sherwood Library’s newest electronic
card catalog system.
NEW STORIES AHEAD FOR GRACE SHERWOOD
mous donor. Patrons should plan to re- brary collection becomes too time-con-
turn their books and register in the sys- suming for the current library staff,
In the past three months, the Grace Sher- tem, said Bates. All Kwajalein residents then yes, we would invite volunteers
wood Library has received a lot of love. will need their K-badge and to have from the community to assist us,” add-
The facility sports a new air conditioning their contact information and email ad- ed Bates. “We’ve had students from the
system, three new air purifiers, a dehu- dresses recorded in the catalog system high school volunteer here in the past
midifier and a carpet cleaning. by a staff member during a library visit. to earn service hours and it’s been very
A dedicated, fulltime custodian cleans “The catalog system will also help helpful.”
bookshelves twice per week. Booklovers ensure that materials borrowed from
will also be most pleased about the new- the library are returned by patrons in a Grace Sherwood Library Celebrates
est addition. timely manner so that more island resi- Black History Month
After more than two years as a lending dents can enjoy them,” said Bates. February is Black History Month.
library, GSL has a new, electronic card News of the catalog has several com- Check out the display of books chron-
catalog system. munity members asking about future icling the contributions and lives of
The catalog system will optimize in- opportunities to volunteer at the library. Black Americans throughout history on
ventory and help inform decisions for “If the job of cataloguing the entire li- your next visit to the library.
future book and material resources,
according to Amber Bates, MWR equip-
ment rentals, library lead and adminis-
trative assistant.
“The previous library information
system subscription expired, and a de-
cision was made not to renew it in favor
of implementing the Alexandria Library
Management system used by the Kwa-
jalein School System,” wrote Bates in an
email to the Kwajalein Hourglass.
The lack of a catalog system hasn’t
slowed down foot traffic at the Library.
Each week, the facility hosts young
readers for story time. There are quiet
spaces for computer use, reading and Finished reading
studying, and games and learning toys
available for young visitors to try.
Staff are reviewing library texts on
hand and checking out available ave-
those library books?
nues to build the collection. Many of the Please return books
volumes on the GSL shelves are legacy and DVDs to the
texts and donations by island residents. Grace Sherwood Library
GSL does not receive funding from the so other patrons
Army, so donations of new and gently can enjoy them.
used books for adults and children are
encouraged.
Bates, an avid reader of nonfiction, re- Visit the Grace Sherwood Library during
ported the first big donation of library business hours to learn more about upcoming
books has arrived through an anony- library activities. For information, call 5-3331.
Saturday, FEBRUARY 6, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 6 4 The Kwajalein Hourglass
men registered for the draft, and Black affirmative steps for executive depart-
women volunteered in large numbers. ments and agencies.
While serving in the Army, Army Air On Aug. 28, 1963, more than 200,000
Forces, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Americans gathered in Washington,
and War Department they served with D.C., for a political rally known as the
distinction, made valuable contributions March on Washington for Jobs and Free-
to the war effort, and earned well-de- dom.
served praise and commendations for Organized by civil rights and religious
their struggles and sacrifices. groups, the event was designed to shed
This month, the DoD pays tribute to light on the political and social chal-
the African American men and women lenges African Americans faced across
who not only forever changed the course the United States.
of history but also redefined the United The march became a key moment in
States military. the struggle for civil rights in the U.S.,
“Our debt to the heroic men and val- and it culminated in Martin Luther King,
iant women in the service of our country Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech.
can never be repaid. They have earned The Civil Rights Act of 1964—which
our undying gratitude. America will nev- ended segregation in public places and
er forget their sacrifices.” – President banned employment discrimination on
Harry S. Truman the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or
national origin—is considered one of
the greatest legislative achievements of
GREAT MOMENTS FOR CHANGE the civil rights movement.
First proposed by Kennedy, it sur-
IN AMERICAN HISTORY vived strong opposition from Southern
members of Congress and was signed
In 1948, President Harry Truman en- into law by Lyndon B. Johnson.
acted Executive Order Number 9981, At the March on Washington, Kenne-
which directed equality of treatment and dy expressed his thoughts: “We have
opportunity in all of the United States witnessed today in Washington tens of
Armed Forces. This order, in time, led to thousands of Americans, both Negro
the end of racial segregation in the mili- and White, exercising their right to as-
tary forces. semble peaceably and direct the widest
On March 6, 1960, President Kennedy possible attention to a great national
issued Executive Order 10925, prohib- issue. Efforts to secure equal treatment
iting discrimination in federal govern- and equal opportunity for all without
By the Department of Defense ment hiring on the basis of race, reli- regard to race, color, creed, or nation-
gion, or national origin and establishing ality are neither novel nor difficult to
The Department of Defense is commem- the President’s Committee on Equal understand. What is different today is
orating the 75th Anniversary of World Employment Opportunity, the EEOC. the intensified and widespread public
War II by recognizing the contributions They were directed to scrutinize and awareness of the need to move forward
and sacrifices made by Service members study employment practices of the U.S. in achieving these objectives—objec-
as well as those who served on the home government and recommend additional tives which are older than this nation.”
front.
During the anniversary, we pay tribute
to those Americans who undauntedly
and courageously contributed to the de-
fense of our nation.
Often overlooked are the valiant efforts
of African Americans. African Americans
played an immeasurable role in the Unit-
ed States’ Armed Forces during World
War II, serving bravely and with distinc-
tion from the initial attack on Pearl Har-
bor to the last days of the Pacific cam-
paign. Although the United States Armed
Forces weren’t officially segregated until
1948, WWII laid the foundation for post-
war integration of the military. Learn more about the contributions of Black Americans in the
Over 2.5 million African-American U.S. military at https://www.army.mil/africanamericans/
Saturday, FEBRUARY 6, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 6 5 The Kwajalein Hourglass
KWAJ OPEN TOURNEY TESTS METTLE OF
ISLAND’S GOLFERS
Low Net
Billy Beall
DOZENS OF KWAJ GOLFERS hit Holmberg No handicap
Fairways the week of Jan. 24-31 to com- 1st: Scott Saracco
pete in the 51st Kwaj Open golf tourna- 2nd: Mike McKinnon
ment. Each golfer played 36 holes split 3rd: Chi-Chi Kemem
between two days and enjoyed several
mini games planned throughout last MINI GAMES
week.
The overall champs of the main tour- Closest to the hole on #4, Jan. 24:
nament were Tracy Hampson, in A John Finley
flight, Billy Beal, in B flight, and Pam
Hess, in C flight—with all scores ad- Closest to the hole on #4, Jan. 31:
justed per each player’s handicap. Chad McGlinn.
Meanwhile, Mike Grabowski and Rihna
Hampson put up the least strokes of all Longest drive on #17, Jan. 24,
players, earning themselves first place Men: Matt Griffin
in the low gross bracket for men and Ladies: Rihna Hampson
women, respectively.
Hats off to golf newbie Katey Beavers Straightest Drive on #10, Jan. 31:
for placing her ball closest to the pin Men: Mark Bradshaw (on the line)
in a mini game chipping contest, and Ladies: Pam Hess
props go to Jeremy DeWitt and Derek
Finch for winning putting contests. For Wednesday, Jan. 27 Long Drive: 1
the full stats, read on. Men: Mike Grabowski (380 yards)
Ladies: Shelly Benkert (208 yards)
TOP PLACERS IN TOURNAMENT
Wednesday, Jan. 27 closest to the hole:
A-flight
Men: Tyler Bodnar (3’5”)
1st: Tracy Hampson
Ladies: Katey Beavers (10’)
2nd: John Finley
3rd: Matt Griffin
Wednesday, Jan. 27 Putt-Putt
Jeremy DeWitt (14 strokes)
B-flight
1st: Billy Beall
Thursday, Jan. 28 Horse Race
2nd: Russell Beniamina
Win: Chris Heins & John Finley
3rd: Geary Shotts
Place: Vernon Adcock & Jeremy DeWitt
Show: Mike Grabowski & Regan Bartel
C-flight
1st: Pam Hess
Saturday, Jan. 30 Putting Championship of
2nd: Jeff Robinson
the World: Derek Finch
3rd: Shelly Benkert 2
Jim Oakley Contest:
Low Gross
1st place: John Finley & Billy Beall
Men: Mike Grabowski
2nd place: Tracy Hampson & Billy Beall
Ladies: Rihna Hampson
3rd place: John Finley & Mike Grabowski
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1) Vern Adcock channels his focus at hole
five to sink a putt. 2) Players high five. 3)
Jeff Robinson revs up to crush the ball.
4) Kwajalein Golf Association and all-
around “okay” golfer Chris Heins takes
a break next to his errantly hit ball,
4 adorned with mustard by event volunteer
COURTESY OF JARETT NICHOLS AND TIM ROBERGE
Tim Roberge.
Saturday, FEBRUARY 6, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 6 6 The Kwajalein Hourglass
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1-4) The Yokwe Yuk Welcome Club hosted a Soup Supper Fundraiser Jan. 22 to raise money for
education in the Republic of the Marshall Islands. Island residents had their choice of carry-out
or dine-in soup, bread and dessert from a self-serve buffet. (Photos courtesy of Joanna Battise).
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1) U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of the Marshall Islands Rox-
anne Cabral receives her COVID-19 vaccination during a clinic on
U.S. EMBASSY MAJURO Majuro. 2) USAG-KA welcomes the newest member of the U.S.
Embassy Majuro team, Deputy Chief of Mission Jeremiah Knight
(left). Pictured here, Knight takes a selfie with RMI President Da-
vid Kabua. (Photos courtesy of U.S. Embassy Majuro)
#YOUAREHERE
WELCOME TO 2021. JOIN THE KWAJALEIN HOURGLASS IN A YEAR-LONG PHOTO
PROJECT TO CAPTURE ISLAND LIFE WITH A CAMERA. PHOTOGRAPHERS OF ALL
AGES ARE INVITED TO SUBMIT PHOTOS FOR PUBLICATION. FOR MORE INFORMA-
TION, write to KWAJALEINHOURGLASS@DYN-INTL.COM.
Saturday, FEBRUARY 6, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 6 7 The Kwajalein Hourglass
E-WARENESS
Recycling Toner
Cartridges
HP and Xerox toner cartridges can of-
ten be recycled by sending it back to
the company. Next time you change
the toner check the inside of the
new package for return instruc-
tions. Let’s reduce our waste.
If you have any questions, please
call DI Environmental at 5-1134.
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Cartridge ak ink ko an HP im Xerox
remaron recycle ilo am bar karool e
non company eo ekar komane. Tok
In this USASMDC photo, Army Chief of Staff Gen. Gordon Sullivan, visits the com- elik ne konaj jenij I toner eo, check e
mand's Advanced Research Center in February 1983. iloan package eo non ia eo komaron
bar karool e catridge eo non e. Jen
HISTORY WITH U.S. SPACE AND MISSILE DEFENSE COMMAND kejbarok/kadrilok kobij.
Elane elon am kajjitok, jouj im
kurlok DI Environmental ilo 5-1134.
Komol!
Feb. 4, 1944 during Operation Flintlock,
the Stars and Stripes were raised over
Kwajalein.
In February 1993, during a speech
commemorating the 35th anniversary
of the Explorer I launch, at the American
Defense Preparedness Association din-
ner in Huntsville, Alabama, Gen. Gordon
R. Sullivan, Chief of Staff of the Army, ob-
served,” Today the Army’s role in space
is an essential part of our new power
projection Army. Products from space
support the Soldier—from the Com-
mander-in-Chief down to the Infantry
Squad Leader.” General Sullivan’s com-
ments are significant as they come just
two years after Operation Desert Storm,
often referred to as the first space war.
RIGHT: The Stars and Stripes are raised over Kwajalein during Operation Flintlock.
WHY ARMA IS IMPORTANT FOR YOU To create an
Compiled by Mike Brantley, mymaintenance.com into their browser ArMA account
USAG-KA Public Affairs or by linking to it from Digital Garrison,
the Army’s enterprise mobile app for in- 1. Go to www.armymaintenance.com
The Army’s top priority is people, and one stallation services. ArMA puts real-time 2. Select “Sign Up Now”
key area of leadership emphasis is pro- information into residents’ hands. 3. Enter your personal email address.
viding quality and safe housing to Sol- The first time a user accesses ArMA, 4. Most users can self-certify (Mil-
diers, Families and other tenants on our they will be asked to register and have itary, GOV and Contractor) with
installations. their sponsor verify their account, a one- their work email addresses (.ctr/.
Army leaders recognize our residents time process. Once registered, users go mil/.civ@mail.mil; @dyn-intl.com;
deserve open and transparent commu- directly to their own account. aafes.com; etc.). Otherwise, have
nication and responsiveness, especially Users will be able to create a “house- a CAC holder with a .mil account
in their ability to communicate directly hold” in the “account management” sec- within your organization sponsor
with the service provider about a prob- tion of the website so all members of a you.
lem in their home. residence can see open maintenance re- 5. Enter your full name and telephone
To enable better customer service, quests. number.
the U.S. Army has created an innovative User accounts remain constant when a 6. For Garrison, enter “Kwaj” and
mobile web application called ArMA Soldier, family member or civilian chang- select “USAG Kwajalein Atoll.”
(armymaintenance.com). ArMA allows es station. 7. For Site, select Kwajalein Island or
residents living in bachelor quarters and Residents can access ArMA at https:// Roi Namur Island.
non-privatized Army housing to file and www.armymaintenance.com or the Digi- 8. For Building, select your facility
track maintenance work orders from tal Garrison application. number. NOTE: This does not in-
the convenience of their computers and For ArMA registration or ticket ques- clude your barracks room number
smartphones using one uniform system. tions, please contact Scott Hill at 5-0133 or quarters number (A,B,C,D); you
ArMA is a simple interface for use in or michael.s.hill86.civ@mail.mil. must enter this when you submit a
all Army barracks around the world and After Feb. 20 the Service Desk will no maintenance request.
for Army Family Housing where resi- longer be accepting routine service or- 9. For Unit, select your Military or
dents submit work requests and provide der requests by telephone. Government affiliation; for Con-
a description of their case. Residents can Download Digital Garrison for free tractor, select “Contractor in Army
include photos of the maintenance prob- from the Google Play and Apple App Housing.”
lem using the and also access a mainte- stores now and link to ArMA. Users can 10. Finally, create a password.
nance catalog and list of services. also access ArMA at https://www.army-
Users can access ArMA by typing ar- maintenance.com.
Saturday, FEBRUARY 6, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 6 8 The Kwajalein Hourglass
RMI TRAVEL BAN
EXTENDED TO FEB. 7
RMI NOVEL COVID-19
UPDATED INTERIM HEALTH
TRAVEL ADVISORY &
RESTRICTIONS
CYS FEBRUARY SPOTLIGHT
ISSUANCE 21:
AS OF JAN. 5, 2021
An extension of the total suspen-
U.S. ARMY GARRISON-KWAJALEIN ATOLL sion of international travelers
CHILD AND YOUTH SERVICES coming into the RMI via air trav-
el will continue until Feb. 7,
2021.
For more information about the
CDC Baru classroom *Register in Central Registration. Republic of the Marshall Islands
Saturdays – Water Play Day. Space is limited. Issuance 21, please contact the
Commander’s Hotline at 5-1098
CDC Bako Classroom SAC Important Dates or the USAG-KA Host Nation Of-
Tuesdays - STEAM Swim Day. Please Feb. 13, Valentine’s Day Open Recre- fice at 5-5235.
send your child with water clothes, a ation, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Parents wel-
towel and dry clothes. come. ISLAND HOPPER
Wednesdays - STEAM Functional Feb. 20, Mardi Gras Open Recreation, FLIGHT SCHEDULE
Fitness 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. *Register in Central United Airlines has confirmed re-
Thursdays - Pre - K Music Class Registration. institution of the full Island Hop-
Thursdays - STEAM Library per flight schedule. Please note
Saturdays - Pre - K Music Class Namo Weto Youth Center that the travel ban for the Repub-
Saturdays - STEAM Reading Buddies Tuesdays lic of the Marshall Islands is still in
• Recreation - 3:15 - 4:15 p.m. effect and all flights are subject to
CDC Start Smart Sports • Keystone - 11:40 a.m. change.
Tumbling - Registration open through Wednesdays - Tremendous Trivia, For more information, please
Feb. 13. Season runs Feb. 25 - March 4:30 p.m. contact United Airlines reserva-
18 Thursdays - Ted Talks, 4 p.m. tions at 1-800-864-8331.
Fridays - Frappuccinos, 3:30 p.m.
SAC Regular programming Saturdays - Smoothies, 3:30 p.m. FEBRUARY CHECK-IN
Tuesdays - Art Saturdays - Money Matters, 4 p.m. TIMES
Wednesdays - Functional Fitness Sundays - Keystone Officers Meeting, UA 155 - 3:30 - 4:50 p.m.
2:15 - 3:15 p.m., Paid program - Regis- 4:15 p.m. UA 154 - 10:45 - 11:15 a.m.
ter in Central Registration Sundays - Board Games, 4 p.m.
Thursdays - STEM FEBRUARY FLIGHTS
Fridays - Recreation Special Events UA 155 - Feb. 12 (HNL)
Saturdays - Character Counts Feb. 14, Cookie Decorating - TBD UA 154 - Feb. 13 (GUM)
SAC 4 - H Parent Information
Every Wednesday and Friday, 4:30 - Parent Advisory Board Open House:
5:30 p.m. Please come and get information on up-
Feb. Theme - Culture coming events and to register for activi-
Register in Central Registration ties on Saturday, Feb. 6, all day in Central
Registration.
SAC Sports
Field Hockey - Register through Feb. *All CYS Facilities will be closed Feb. 16
13. Season runs Feb. 23 to March 20. for Presidents Day
For CDC activities at the Millican Family Pool, parents are reminded to send children
with water clothes, a towel, dry clothes and swim diaper if needed.
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
Saturday, FEBRUARY 6, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 6 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 6, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 6 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 Hos- vention and the Federal Drug Administra- • Obesity (body mass index [BMI] of
pital 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):
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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 immunity causes COVID-19, and this protects you • Type 1 diabetes mellitus
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
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rent infection. The mRNA from a COVID-19 vaccine
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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?
fety system Different types of COVID-19 vaccines will be available.
possible. All Most of these vaccines are given in two shots, one at Answer: Yes. Due to the severe health
d have gone The vaccines
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not include a history of GBS as a precau- to get infected again.
does not12/23/20
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
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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-
cts about COVID-19 vaccines
cells in the body that have already
from animal developmental and terval will Kwajalein Hospital been infected.
s about COVID-19 vaccines
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
ots) are one of the tools we
oNTech vaccine are ongoing.
• Studies in people who are pregnant
istration of vaccines, Kwajalein Hospital
plans to institute a minimum of three
tools needed to get over the infection.
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tools we
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are planned. weeks between the two doses. system remembers what it learned
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monitoring people in the clinical tri- Populations at Most Risk from
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that disease.
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istration have safety monitoring sys- quickly if the body encounters the same
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about vaccination during pregnancy www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/need-ex-
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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-
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How Vaccines Work that causes COVID-19.
The Immune System:
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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.
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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.
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of COVID-19 vaccines that are or soon
y system Different types of COVID-19 vaccines will be available. will be undergoing large-scale (Phase
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www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/vaccinesto fight the virus that causes COVID-19 if ness or death. download Manufactured by
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-
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Facts about COVID-19 vaccines
Vaccines (shots) are one of the tools we
have to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
To stop this pandemic, we need to use all of our prevention tools. Vaccines are one of the most effective tools to protect
your health and prevent disease. Vaccines work with your body’s natural defenses so your body will be ready to fight
the virus, if you are exposed (also called immunity). Other steps, like wearing a mask that covers your nose and mouth
and staying at least 6 feet away from other people you don’t live with, also help stop the spread of COVID-19.
Studies show that COVID-19 vaccines are very effective at keeping you from getting COVID-19. Experts also think that
getting a COVID-19 vaccine may help keep you from getting seriously ill even if you do get COVID-19. These vaccines
cannot give you the disease itself.
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*To the extent v-safe uses existing information systems managed by CDC, FDA, and other federal
agencies, the systems employ strict security measures appropriate for the data’s level of sensitivity.
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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.
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