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THIS WEEK
GARRISON GRATITUDE
WITH NYE FIREWORKS 3
SEABEES ON LIB
FORMING PACIFIC FRIENDSHIPS 4
USAG-KA RESIDENTS CELEBRATE ANOTHER
FIRE FEATURE YEAR WITH NEW YEAR’S EVE FIREWORKS.
NEWSaturday,
AT CAMP HAMILTON
JANUARY 8 63 Number 2
8, 2022 / Volume 1 JESSICA DAMBRUCH
The Kwajalein Hourglass
U.S. ARMY PHOTO BY JESSICA DAMBRUCH
Returning island residents receive a post-arrival safety briefing at Bucholz Army Airfield and await medical screening before entering
quarantine in July 2021. To date, strict quarantine procedures and teamwork between the Republic of the Marshall Islands government
and U.S. Army Garrison-Kwajalein Atoll has kept the RMI COVID-free.
USAG-KA MONITORS “BORDER CASES” IN QUARANTINE
Coupled with the strict 14-day quar- continue to provide prompt and up-to-
antine period for USAG-KA mandated date information regarding changes in
Compiled by Mike Brantley, USAG-KA PAO, by the Republic of the Marshall Islands health recommendations and travel pol-
and Jessica Dambruch, Kwajalein Hourglass government, there is very limited risk of icies on garrison communications plat-
community spread in the RMI. forms.
Garrison health officials identified three “The full range of COVID-19 preven- Safety and regulatory travel informa-
persons who tested positive for COVID-19 tion protocols, including quarantine, tion have continued to evolve. It is recom-
upon arrival to quarantine on USAG-KA testing, health monitoring checks, jointly mended community members continue
Jan. 5. developed with the RMI government are to review science-based resources to re-
These positive “border cases” were sep- effective,” said USAG-KA Commander solve questions about personal health
arated from the other arriving passengers, Col. Tom Pugsley in a statement issued and safety related to COVID-19, quaran-
who currently also reside in quarantine. this week. tine and travel. For more information,
Additional precautionary steps taken in- In efforts to further assure the health please reach out to Kwajalein Hospital
clude testing for support personnel. and safety of the atoll community, US- Chief Medical Officer Dr. Nick Bird at
The individuals in question are fully AG-KA health officials have mandated 5-2223.
vaccinated and will remain separated an additional COVID-19 test on days five USAG-KA remains committed to keep-
from other passengers while in quaran- and 13 of quarantine to track any poten- ing the RMI COVID-free, to collaborative
tine. After completing the required sev- tial additional infections. work with the RMI government and to
en-day quarantine in Hawaii, the overall USAG-KA Command and its Depart- continuing to safely support travel for cit-
risk of infection is identified as low. ment of the Army civilian employees will izens and essential travelers.
YOUR THOUGHTS MATTER
The Army begins its annual hous- about 10 minutes. Army pri-
ing tenant satisfaction survey on vatized, government-owned
Jan. 11 to gather feedback about and government-leased hous-
living in Army housing. ing tenants can rate their sat-
isfaction with services, prop-
• Tenants have 45 days to com- erty and the overall housing
plete the confidential survey, experience through the on-
ending Feb. 24. line survey.
• An online survey link will be • Feedback is used by the Army
emailed to more than 110,000 to help maintain a high quali-
tenants living in privatized, ty of life for service members
government-owned and and their families.
government-leased housing
across the globe. • The survey will be emailed
from ArmyHousingSurvey@
• Completing the survey takes celassociates.com.
THE KWAJALEIN HOURGLASS
The Kwajalein Hourglass is named for the insignia of Contents of the Hourglass are not necessarily official Garrison Commander.....................Col. Thomas Pugsley
the U.S. Army's 7th Infantry Division, which liberated views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, De- Garrison CSM............Command Sgt. Maj. Ismael Ortega
the island from the forces of Imperial Japan on Feb. partment of Defense, Department of the Army or US- Public Affairs Officer....................................Mike Brantley
4, 1944. The Kwajalein Hourglass is an authorized AG-KA. It is published Saturdays in accordance with Communications Manager............................Randall Hisle
publication for military personnel, federal employees, Army Regulation 360-1. Editor............................................Jessica “JD” Dambruch
contractor workers and their families assigned to U.S. Phone: Defense Switching Network 254-5169
Army Garrison-Kwajalein Atoll. Local phone: 5-5169
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U.S. ARMY PHOTOS BY JESSICA DAMBRUCH 1 2 3
1) Sgt. 1st Class Effie Banks, left, and her spouse Darius proudly represent the 1990s in the MWR Decades Costume Contest. 2) Emceeing
the costume walk was none other than Command Sgt. Maj. Ismael Ortega. Guests like Elizabeth Taylor, right, joined him at the Emon
Beach stage to cheer on their friends. 3) The glow of fireworks in the sky was a welcome moment at the end of 2021. The Kwajalein com-
munity thanks the Republic of the Marshall Islands government for allowing technicians to travel to the atoll to produce the show.
GARRISON SHOWS NYE GRATITUDE WITH “THE WORKS”
HEP team have produced shows at an brocades, coconuts, cakes and water-
array of Hawaii venues and in Guam, falls burst in glittering cascades. Mar-
There are few ways more dazzling to say and they most appreciate creating shallese citizens as far away as Ebeye
“thank you” than with a fireworks dis- beautiful displays for others to enjoy, also reported being able to watch the
play. she said. show from Ebeye’s Beach Park.
For the first time in two years, U.S. “The crew is very grateful for the op- The ultimate goal of the show was to
Army Garrison-Kwajalein Atoll hosted portunity to be on Kwaj and bring in show gratitude, said USAG-KA Com-
a fireworks display produced by Hawaii the new year,” said Stewart. “HEP and mand Sgt. Maj. Ismael Ortega, citing
Explosives & Pyrotechnics to celebrate MWR worked very hard to coordinate reduced opportunities for off-island
New Year’s Eve and to thank the garri- and plan this event, in spite of many travel since the pandemic began.
son’s workforce for a year well done. challenges.” “The event was essential to the mo-
The production was approved with The 10 p.m. show on Dec. 31 was the rale of the community,” he said.
permission granted by the Republic of highlight of an evening that included “We are honored to be able to help the
the Marshall Islands government. costume contests, dance, an outdoor men and women at USAG-KA and Kwa-
The show comes after a long hiatus movie and music. A seven-minute ex- jalein Atoll ring in 2022 with a bang,”
with no fireworks due to restrictions on travaganza of light fired from an LCM wrote HEP Operations Manager Bruce
inbound travel. in the Kwajalein lagoon. Kwajalein res- Albrecht to The Kwajalein Hourglass.
HEP team leader Robbie Stewart was idents and sponsored guests from the “We've faced many challenges in 2021,
enthusiastic for the chance to bring the atoll community watched from Emon and I think we're all looking forward to
new year to Kwajalein. Members of the Beach as colorful effects like mines, better times ahead.”
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U.S. ARMY PHOTOS BY JESSICA DAMBRUCH
1) Aigul Omarova, left, Rita Pyne and Anastasia Campbell stand for a photo to commemorate the new year. 2) The 1970s costume con-
testants sport everything from bellbottom jeans to platform boots. 3) The 80’s ladies display their glam finery. 4) Ethan Acosta accepts
a raffle prize from MWR Manager Nikki Childs between events at the main pavilion during the MWR New Year’s Eve Celebration Dec. 31.
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U.S. ARMY PHOTOS BY JESSICA DAMBRUCH
1) Personnel from U.S. Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 5, Detail Marshall Islands disembark from a Lakota helicopter for a visit to the
people of Lib island Dec. 22. 2) Ensign Trygve McCrea, NMCB 5 officer in charge, gives gifts to Lib Sen. Joe Bejang and Mayor Lee Bejang
during a welcome reception for NMCB 5.
BUILDING FRIENDSHIPS: NMCB 5 GIFT DROP FOR LIB COMMUNITY
“They are all young men,” said McCrea, revealed how much in common the U.S.
of his personnel. “The impact they can has with its allies in the Pacific.
Many people travel hoping to take away have on a community is based on what “It just shows us how big the world is,”
something from their experience—but they are able to do. Us, planning this, McCrea said, “and how similar we are
during their deployment to the Marshall gave them the opportunity to be them- as people that while we have our own
Islands, the Seabees of U.S. Naval Mobile selves. They want to be involved. They culture and beliefs, the golden rule ap-
Construction Battalion 5, Detail Mar- want to help those who stand in need. plies. It doesn’t matter what religion you
shall Islands, found ways to give back to They’re not here just to have a good are or where you come from. We treat
the communities of their host nation. time. They’re here to serve. They were others how we want to be treated—es-
Personnel from NMCB 5 and teachers just really happy to see the joy on all of pecially those who are our partners and
from the Kwajalein School system trav- the kids’ faces.” INDOPACOM allies. They are good peo-
eled by helicopter to visit the island of McCrea reminds the community to re- ple.”
Lib Dec. 22 to deliver gifts to the rural member the unique and special connec- Future public works construction
community. tion they can share with the Marshallese planned for Lib include a butterfly wa-
The idea for the trip emerged from an community. “The RMI isn’t our country. ter catchment and a community evacua-
October site survey with USAG-KA Di- It’s a Marshallese country. It’s a proud tion center to be utilized in case of high
rector of Host Nation Activities Maj. Jay culture. We need to remember, to re- winds. NMCB 5 will continue to work
Parsons, said Ensign Trygve McCrea, spect and to serve them in order to keep throughout the Indo-Pacific Region.
NMCB 5 officer in charge. With per- the relationships we have in the Pacific.
mission and coordination from the RMI It’s important that we cultivate those,
Liaison Office, Lib Sen. Joe Bejang and and it is important to always respect
Mayor Lee Bejang, plans for the trip were others.” NMCB 5 maintains an active social media
formed, and the Seabees met their hosts McCrea has served and traveled exten- presence. Check out the Seabees’ latest
with boxes and bags of toys and donated sively throughout the Indo-Pacific re- projects on Facebook, at https://www.
gifts. gion in locations such as the Philippines, facebook.com/groups/497046254453074/
For the Seabees, the visit was unique in Thailand, South Korea, Australia and and Instagram, at https://www.instagram.
that it not been performed on an island various parts of Japan. His travels have com/nmcb5.
where the detail had yet performed any
projects.
“NMCB 5 was looking for ways to help
the communities where we are sta-
tioned,” said McCrea, of the journey.
The Lib community greeted their guests
with songs, tokens of appreciation and a
luncheon of traditional foods. Next, Mc-
Crea and his team gave young Lib resi-
dents gift backpacks packed with school
supplies and other treats, and spent the
afternoon playing football and basket-
ball with sports equipment purchased
with funds donated by NMCB 5 and
their family members.
“It’s a rural community, with lots of kids,
way out there,” said McCrea, of Lib.
“Their visits from other islands are not
as prominent as they are in other loca-
tions. I think it meant a lot to them and
the community. U.S. ARMY PHOTO BY JESSICA DAMBRUCH
McCrea said for his team, the trip gave
the Seabees the chance to directly en- Members of U.S. Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 5, Detail Marshall Islands, greet
gage with the local community. young Lib residents Dec. 22 during a holiday visit to the island.
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U.S. ARMY PHOTOS BY JESSICA DAMBRUCH
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1) Young Lib residents hold up gift bags stuffed with school sup- left, greets Mary Milne, spouse of Lib Sen. Joe Bejang, during the
plies, treats and toys donated by members of U.S. Naval Mobile visit. 5) McCrea accepts a high-five from a young Lib resident. 6)
Construction Battalion 5, Detail Marshall Islands. 2) A Lib resident Kwajalein School System Teacher Mindi Gerber gives a gift bag to
gives Ensign Trygve McCrea a wut marmar. 3) NMCB 5 person- a young Lib resident. 7) The Seabees stand in the landing zone for
nel join in a game of basketball at a neighborhood court on Lib. a photo prior to their departure from Lib island Dec. 22.
4) Lt. Col. Benjamin Jackson, USAG-KA Directorate of Logistics,
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U.S. ARMY PHOTOS BY JESSICA DAMBRUCH
Megan Roberts-Turpie, left, and Bari Turpie paddle their cardboard boat “Weather or Not?” to shore during the MWR Cardboard Boat
Regatta Dec. 31.
SHIP SHAPES OF THE CARDBOARD REGATTA
First in the water, they were also the first
to take on water.
Kwajalein’s cardboard boat captains test- With a mixture of horror and delight,
ed their shipbuilding prowess Dec. 31 crowds on the sand cheered—and then
at the MWR Cardboard Boat Regatta. cheered louder—as they watched as the
Crewing handmade vessels of every longboat, stenciled with the skeleton of
shape and size, teams attempted to trav- a toothy, carnivorous fish, crumple like a
eled to the lagoon’s black buoy and back dinner napkin in the surf.
without sinking for the chance to win Pugsley carried the boat back onshore
gift certificates and bragging rights to as Pugsley family friends and audience
share in 2022. members offered moral support in the
It was impossible to discern to whom form of good-natured “Army-Navy” jokes.
the honor of victory might fall, but easy “Weather or Not,” piloted by Bari Turp-
to tell the boat owners lived on Kwaja- ie of the RTS Weather Station, made it
lein. One yellow, flatbottom boat was back to shore for an award, along with
decorated with milk quart labels and “Battleship,” a double-hulled outrigger
bore the apt designation “On the Barge.” piloted by Mary Ruth Battise and her
Visit the Marine Department and you brother Mark Charles.
can meet Frank Zink, whose family “Thanks for not sinking my battleship,”
built—and sank—“Zink or Swim.” said their father, Mark.
A few highlights: The most spectac-
ular sinking went to USAG-KA Com- Check out these scenes from the sea and 1
mander Tom Pugsley and his son Max. join in the fun next year’s regatta.
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MWR Lifeguard Annie Hepler watches from the platform slide as Mark Charles Battise and his sister Mary Ruth race to bring their boat
“Battleship” safely to shore. 2) The pilots of ‘Next Barge’ head to the black buoy at Emon Beach. 3) Mark Charles Battise, right, displays
the unused life raft of “Battleship” that he captained with his sister Mary Ruth, left.
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1) USAG-KA Commander Col. Tom Pugsley hauls an impressive skeletal watercraft to the tidal zone at Emon Beach during the MWR Card-
board Boat Regatta. 2) A young fan waves a flag in support of a friend during the race. 3) Members of the Zink family stand near their boat
“Zink or Swim” for a pre-race photo. 4) The contest judges deliberate before announcing regatta winners. 5) MWR Manager Lee Davis, left,
and friends and families of boat captains cheer from the beach. 6) Megan Roberts-Turpie, left, and Bari Turpie hold up their award-winning
“Weather or Not” raft after the race.
Saturday, JANUARY 8, 2022 / Volume 63 Number 2 7 The Kwajalein Hourglass
FIRE FEATURE: KWAJ SCOUTS BUILD FIREPIT AT CAMP HAM
wield hammers and pulverize large slabs
of shoreline rock to prepare the site.
Those who enjoy beachside bonfires can “While doing this project I have learned
thank Kwajalein’s Boy Scouts for a new, that a lot more planning and organiza-
recreational firepit at Camp Hamilton. tion goes on behind the scenes, and I re-
Senior scout Andrew Strong led a ally learned to appreciate people working
team of fellow scouts and volunteers to in construction,” said Strong. “Thankful-
build the fire pit for community use in ly, we had a lot of boys so we could swap
December. After months of preparation out and not kill our backs before we even
and planning for the capstone project, reached [age] 18.”
the community can now enjoy the new One island construction expert was
feature, and save themselves a “long com- also key to the success of the project,
mute.” Strong said.
Kwajalein has one other firepit at far- Jim Johnson of San Juan Construc-
away Coral Sands Beach nearer to the is- tion coordinated the acquisition of and
land’s “man camp” housing area. Howev- skilled labor to facilitate the project and
er, the proximity of the new pit to boating schooled the scouts in the correct mixing
resources and the beach adds increased and pouring of hundreds of pounds of
functionality to Hamilton Beach, making mortar into forms to build sturdy fireside
it an even more ideal location for com- benches—a process Strong described as
munity gatherings, private parties and “way harder than it seems” U.S. ARMY PHOTO BY JESSICA DAMBRUCH
future scouting activities. “Jim Johnson is an amazing teacher,
Strong said the scouts learned much and an amazing help in providing the From left: Anthony Strong, Andrew Strong
about construction and planning in the materials and knowledge that we desper- and Noah DiBiase work build a bench at the
process. Before work could begin, he ately needed,” Strong said. He also thanks Camp Hamilton firepit.
submitted a formal project proposal to Col. Pugsley for “accepting the risk of
USAG-KA Commander Col. Tom Pugs- having a new firepit on his base. ty to the pavilion and the yacht club,” he
ley for review. Additional approvals were “I want to thank all of my scouts who said. The scouts have tentative plans to
required from island safety and public volunteered time out of their days to help utilize the island’s outrigger canoes and
works authorities before the scouts were me,” said Strong. “One volunteer in par- sunfish sailboats, as well.
permitted to dig. ticular sticks out to me—Noah DiBiase. With his capstone complete, Strong
“The most challenging part of the in- Noah was there from start to beginning looks ahead to February, when he will
stallation was easily planning and getting on each day and in total ended up spend- submit documentation to earn the rank
permissions before we could even start ing more than 19 hours of his time to help of Eagle Scout—the highest rank attain-
the construction process,” said Strong. move my project along more swiftly and able by a boy scout. In the meantime,
He added that all of those he approached with less stress.” Strong hopes the community will enjoy
also expressed enthusiasm for the proj- Strong said he looked forward to trying the firepit.
ect. out the fire pit and utilizing the nearby “In the next few years, and the years
The team broke ground and worked resources for more scouting activities. after, I hope my firepit will be a place to
back-to-back weekends to complete the “We hope to have a campout there as hang out and make memories that will
work. The boys enjoyed the chance to soon as possible because of its proximi- last a lifetime.”
THIS WEEK IN U.S. SPACE AND MISSILE DEFENSE COMMAND HISTORY
While other eras in missile defense history re-
fer to specific Anti-Ballistic Missile systems,
the Nike-X Program represented a period
of “studies and exploratory developments”
to transition NIKE-X to the next generation
ABM system.
One area of frequent review was the de-
fense objective. During this period, the ob-
jective shifted from terminal defense of larg-
er U.S. cities, to smaller cities, to a lower cost
area defense against a relatively light attack,
while also defending the Minuteman Strate-
gic Force.
This shift in strategy would require a new
type of radar—”one that could detect, track,
and designate targets above the atmosphere
at very long ranges”—the Perimeter Acquisi-
tion Radar. At the same time a longer-range
interceptor was needed: the Spartan.
The modular NIKE-X system was designed
for each module to defend a particular city,
the I-67 Deployment meanwhile used a few
PARs, a moderate number of Missile Site
Radars and many SPARTAN and SPRINT
interceptors. Collocated with a PAR, the
MSRs and Sprints defended the Minuteman
bases while the remaining MSRs and Spar-
tans were dispersed across the continental
United States. Lt. Gen. Austin Betts, System
Manager for the NIKE X Project requested
that the Army Air Defense Command or
ARADCOM commander initiate a prelimi- The Perimeter Acquisition Radar constructed in North Dakota at what is now Cavalier
nary site selection for a Model I-67 deploy- Space Force Station—the only PAR ever built—in a courtesy photo provided by U.S.
ment. Space and Missile Defense Command.
Saturday, JANUARY 8, 2022 / Volume 63 Number 2 8 The Kwajalein Hourglass
U.S. ARMY PHOTOS BY JESSICA DAMBRUCH
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1) A costumed Zumba zombie dance team performs during the MWR Halloween 2021 Cos-
tume and Dance Contest. 2) Charity Zimmerman, left, Jeffrey Suis and IMCOM Interior De- 2
signer Yunyong Mun share ideas for the Kwajalein clubs redesign project in March 2018.
RAISING THE BAR: FMWR PLANS CLUB RENOVATION
army.mil. Whatever the next iteration of the
The 2022 call for ideas follows a first bar turns out to be, it will not be the
Family & MWR issued a statement this redesign attempt from 2018. Installa- first time the space has been renovated.
week on USAG-KA social media that tion Management Command Interior Following the 2018 IMCOM visit, neon
came as a surprise to some longtime is- Designer Yunyoung Mun visited US- lighting fixtures and solar lighting out-
land residents: a call for ideas to refur- AG-KA to plan for future renovations to doors have cast a festive glow on the
bish the Ocean View Club. augment Kwajalein’s oceanside club. Ul- walls throughout the year.
It’s not so much a surprise as an out- timately, funding for that first iteration In years past, the Ocean View Club
come—and it’s based on community rec- was redirected due to the pandemic, sported a bar menu, and now carries
ommendations submitted through the said Hebert. bar snacks. Over the years, the space has
fall MWR Community Activities Survey. The sky is the limit—almost. New transformed from a watering hole into a
The overall goal is to make the Ocean ideas need to stay on the ground floor. one-size-fits-all venue for MWR ladies’
View Club—affectionately known by “We won’t be adding a second floor nights, live music, holiday gatherings
locals as the Snake Pit—a more inviting to the facility,” said Hebert, “but be cre- and farewell parties.
venue. ative. Think about lighting, ventilation, Now on her second Kwajalein tour,
“The commander heard the survey floorplan layouts, furniture, soundsys- Hebert also feels it is important to pre-
results, and he wanted to respond,” said tems—anything. Think about themes— serve the legacy of the bar.
FMWR Director BJ Hebert. could the Ocean View Club have more of “We don’t want to get rid of the “snake
Hebert invites the community to a “beach bum” or “tiki bar” atmosphere? pit” identity altogether. We want to keep
email ideas for facility upgrades no lat- We have no color choices or preferences the nostalgia part and incorporate that
er than Jan. 15 at barbara.j.hebert6.civ@ yet, so please send in your ideas.” into the new design.”
OFFICE OF THE RMI PRESIDENT
From left, RMI First Lady Ginger Kabua, RMI President David Kabua, Japan Ambassador to the RMI Kazunari Tanaka, and his spouse,
Hiromi Tanaka, stand for a photo. Tanaka assumed diplomatic office on Majuro in December.
JAPAN AMBASSADOR TO RMI TO CONTINUE “STRONG CONNECTIONS”
tween Japan and the Marshall Islands 27, 2021, following the completion of
runs deep and remains strong,” accord- his three-year diplomatic tour in the
Compiled by Jessica Dambruch ing to a press release from the presi- RMI.
dent’s office. Following the ceremo- During Saito’s tenure, Japan and
The Republic of the Marshall Islands ny, guests and government personnel the RMI worked on several civic, con-
government received Ambassador Ka- enjoyed lunch provided in the Melele struction and public works projects
zunari Tanaka, RMI ambassador from Room at the Marshall Islands Resort. in neighborhoods and civic centers.
Japan, in a Dec. 30 ceremony on Ma- Tanaka expressed gratitude for the Among them are Amata Kabua Airport
juro to recognize Tanaka’s assumption opportunity to serve as an ambassa- Project; Airport Pavement Project and
of duties. dor between the two nations. He wel- rural thoroughfare development, the
RMI President David Kabua offered comed the opportunity to continue Water Reservoir Improvement Project
his congratulations to Tanaka and building strong connections, he said. and many “grassroots” projects on dif-
“conveyed full cooperation and sup- Tanaka assumes the role in the dip- ferent islands, as cited in a Dec. 1 press
port” of the RMI government, adding lomatic corps vacated by former Am- release from the RMI Ministry of For-
that, “The vibrant relationship be- bassador Norio Saito of Japan on Nov. eign Affairs and Trade.
Saturday, JANUARY 8, 2022 / Volume 63 Number 2 9 The Kwajalein Hourglass
THE LIBERTY PASS
Your Kwaj Weekend and Activity Guide
AT THE MOVIES
Yuk Theater
Kwajalein
Saturday, Jan. 8
“The Addams Family 2”
(PG) 93 min.
Sunday, Jan. 9
“Gifted”
(PG-13) 104 min.
Monday, Jan. 10
“Last Night in Soho”
(R) 116 min.
Saturday, Jan. 15.
“The Great Outdoors”
(PG) 91 min.
Sunday, Jan. 16
“Shang-Chi and The Legend of The
Ten Rings”
(PG-13) 132 min.
Monday, Jan. 17
“We’re the Millers”
(R) 110 min.
C-Building
Roi-Namur
Saturday, Jan. 8
“Tag”
(R) 100 min.
Coming Up Next new bandmates. Contact Patrick Phe- Sunday, Jan. 9
lon at 5-1672 for information. “Star Wars: The Last Jedi”
2022 Inner Tube Water Polo (PG-13) 152 min.
Come on out to support Inner Tube Horseshoe Tournament
Water Polo Tuesdays and Saturdays Jan. Jan. 16 at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 15
11 – Feb. 26. Games take place at 6, 7 and Ocean View Club “Alpha”
8 p.m. Contact Cliff Pryor with ques- It is free to participate in this fun event. (PG-13) 97 min.
tions at cliff.pryorjr@amentum.com. Sign-ups are ongoing. Call 5-3331/2 to
learn more.
Vet’s Hall Patio Sale Sunday, Jan. 16
Jan. 9, 1 - 5 p.m. “Superfly”
The Vet’s Hall MWR Community Fun Run (R) 117 min.
Support the Vet’s Hall and American Monday, Jan. 17
Legion Post #44 this weekend at a patio Start at the Grace Sherwood Library. Unless otherwise indicated, all movies be-
sale. Kitchen items, furniture and more Choose to complete one half-mile or a gin at 7:30 p.m. Contact MWR at 5-3331
will be available for sale. Proceeds go to two- or four-mile run. The half-mile run for more information. Showtimes may
support American Legion Post #44 ac- begins at 5:30 p.m. The two-and four- vary for special “Movies Under the Stars”
tivities. mile runs begin when the half-mile run events.
is complete. Registration opens at 5 p.m.
Kwajalein Yacht Club Open Mic Jan. 17. Contact MWR at 5-3331.
Music Jam.
Sunday, Jan. 16 from 5- 10 p.m.
The Kwajalein Yacht Club
Show off your musical talents and find
What’s on Your Kwaj Bucket List for 2022?
If you’ve just recently arrived on Kwajalein, welcome! As of this issue, you have 50 weeks of island sunshine to check out what the atoll
has to offer. Below are a few ideas to get you started.
Learn to drive a B-boat Catch an award-winning mahi Observe biolumiescence in the water
Snorkel at Emon Beach Learn to roll sushi Compete in the RustMan Triathlon
Learn to Scuba Dive Drink fresh coconut juice Find one haunted place on island
Visit an outer island Locate the Kwajalein surf point Eat a Roi Missile Burger
Check out jepta performances on Ebeye Visit Beckley Beach Attend a Smells Like Fish Concert
Try out fried rice at an Ebeye restaurant Pet every dog on the island Attend a movie at the Yuk Theater
Saturday, JANUARY 8, 2022 / Volume 63 Number 2 10 The Kwajalein HourglassWRAP ARTISTS NEEDED
FOR EBEYE GIFTS
Kommol tata to those who vol-
unteered to pick an angel for
the holidays. We have a total
of 60 angels.
Please bring your angel’s gifts
to the RMI Liaison Office no
later than Jan. 14. Contact the
office if you would like to vol-
NEW QUARANTINE DELIVERY PICK-UP TIME unteer to wrap gifts on Jan. 15.
On Jan. 16, the angels and their
families will attend a Kwajalein
Effective Jan. 10, package pick-up for deliveries to personnel in celebration and gift presenta-
quarantine will take place at the locations and times below: tion. Plans for this event are to
be determined. Updates will
be announced.
Mondays Thursdays
Macy’s, departing at 10 a.m. Surfway, departing at 2 p.m. The RMI Liaison Office is
open Tuesday through Satur-
day from 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
A delivery vehicle will arrive 30 minutes before departure. Please Call 5-3600 to reach specialists
ensure all deliveries are securely packed and labeled with the Kalani Riklon or Hilary Hosia
with any questions.
recipient’s name and quarters number. Questions? Please call Pat
Dobson at 5-0506, or Mike Snyder at 5-3929.
TRAVEL, VACCINE AND HEALTH UPDATES
E UNITED AIRLINES FLIGHTS SIGN UP FOR VETERINARY PFIZER VACCINE, BOOSTER
JANUARY FLIGHTS
AND OPTOMETRY CARE SHOTS AVAILABLE NOW
E-WARENESS Monday
UA155 (HNL)
Does your pet need to be
seen by a veterinarian? Do
you need to get your optom-
Pfizer vaccine booster shots
and initial vaccine shots are
now available on U.S. Army
Flight: 6:20 p.m. Garrison-Kwajalein Atoll.
NO-FISHING AREAS etry prescription renewed?
Check-in: 3:30 – 4:50 p.m. For more information or to
The Kwajalein Hospital is sign up, please contact US-
No-fishing areas exist at the accepting sign-ups for 2022 AG-KA Health Systems Spe-
Kwaj landfill and in the Kwaj, Tuesday veterinary and optical care. cialist at Suzanne Mosier at
Meck, Roi, and Illeginni Har- UA154 (GUM) Appointments will be sched- Suzanne.m.mosier.civ@army.
bors due to PCB and/or heavy Flight: 12:50 p.m. uled at a later date. mil.
metals contamination. Check-in: 10:45 – 11:20 a.m.
For Optical Care Pediatric Vaccines
Call 5-1134 for more infor- Please note that the travel Call the Kwajalein Hospital Children aged 5 to 11 years
mation. ban for the Republic of the to express your interest in old are eligible to receive the
Marshall Islands is still in ef- securing a future optometry pediatric vaccine. Currently
Ejjab melim enwod turin fect and all flights are subject appointment at 5-2223. all doses on Kwajalein are re-
Kwaj landfill ak dump eo im to change. served, but there is a waiting
bareinwot ob ko ion Kwaj, For Veterinary Care list for the next shipment.
Meck, Roi, im Illeginni kin Call 5-2017 or email the Kwa- Children aged 12 and older
wot PCB im jonan lap in pai- RMI TRAVEL ISSUANCE 34 are eligible to receive the ini-
jalein Veterinary Clinic at
jin ko ie rej walok jen metal kwajalein veterinaryclinic@ tial vaccine. Appointments
ko. Effective Dec. 27, 2021, the internationalsosgs.us to get are scheduled in blocks of six
Republic of the Marshall Is- on the list or make an ap- people. Register now to claim
Kajjitok? Kurlok Amentum-DI lands government insituted pointment for prescreening your place on the waiting list
Environmental ilo 5-1134. Travel Issuance 34. This trav- conditions like dental care, for the vaccine.
el restriction applies through diabetes, eye issues, lab work
Jan. 31. and medication. VACCINES FOR AGE 16 AND OVER
Those aged 16 and old-
er are eligible to receive the
U.S. ENTRY REQUIREMENT Pfizer booster shot. Sched-
uling is ongoing. To deter-
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now require mine whether you qualify
that all passengers have a negative COVID test one day prior to receive the booster, or to
to departure. This requirement applies to all island residents schedule appointments to re-
ceive booster shots and initial
and TDY travelers departing from Kwajalein on United Air- vaccine shots, please contact
lines. USAG-KA Health Systems
Specialist at Suzanne Mosi-
If you are traveling to the U.S., you must come to the Kwaja- er at Suzanne.m.mosier.civ@
lein Hospital during the week prior to departure day for your army.mil.
COVID test and to schedule your weekend swab.
Saturday, JANUARY 8, 2022 / Volume 63 Number 2 11 The Kwajalein HourglassCOMMUNITY CLASSIFIEDS
The community wants to hear from you. Email announcements
and advertisements to kwajaleinhourglass@amentum.com
Wednesdays by close of business. Ads received after deadline
Contact the USAG-KA Sexual Harassment/ Assault
will be published in the next issue of The Kwajalein Hourglass. Response and Prevention Victim Advocate
HELP WANTED Chapel. For questions or to submit CW3 Michael Schafer
a resume, please call 5-3505, and
To research and apply for govern-
send to kwajchapel@gmail.com and SHARP Victim Advocate
ment employment opportunities on
U.S. Army Garrison-Kwajalein Atoll Ch. Brian Conner at Brian Conner Work: 805 355 3421
and worldwide, visit usajobs.gov. brian_conner@sbcglobal.net.
Done hiring? Write to kwajalein.hour-
glass@amentum.com to remove NOTICES USAG-KA SHARP Pager:
your listing. TWO LIFEGUARDS REQUIRED.
For safety reasons, an extra life- 805 355 3241 #0100
KAIHONUA is hiring for multiple po- guard is required for parties held at
sitions. For more information or to the Millican Family Pool. Questions,
apply, please contact Tribalco Hu- or to reserve the pool, contact Cliff DOD SAFE Helpline:
man Resources at 5-4344 and visit Pryor at Clifford.PryorJr@amentum. 877 995 5247
https://honuservices.jobs.net/page/ com or 5-2848.
kaihonua. Applicants must meet job
requirements. BLDG. COORDINATOR TRAINING.
This training for building managers is
TRUESTONE is hiring for multiple required by AR 420-1. Kwaj training
positions. Contact Tribalco Hu- occurs on the first and third Wednes-
man Resources at 5-4344 and visit days of each month beginning at
https://www.akima.com/careers/. 10 a.m. in the Religious Education
Applicants must meet job require- Building. Roi-Namur training occurs
ments. For more information, visit on the second Wednesday each
www.tribalco.com/careers.html. month at 9:30 a.m. in the C-building. Main Ebeye Office: 625-4296
Call 5-3364 to register.
NAN, INC. seeks a quality control 455-1724, 456-1724 and 456-6409 to get help.
manager and site safety and health UKULELE CLUB. The Kwajalein
officer. To apply, visit www.nanha- Ukulele Club is a free club open to
waii.com and contact Clint Ueatari ukulele enthusiasts of all ages and
or Kevin Short at 5-2632, 5-1260 or skill levels. Bring your uke and join
LIVE YOUR BEST ISLAND LIFE
5-2998. us for a strum-along each Friday in
CRC room 6 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. Sign
RGNEXT, LLC seeks qualified can- up for the mailing list to receive up-
didates to fill several open positions
on Kwaj and Roi in engineering,
technical and other areas. For more
dates and sheet music by writing to
kwajukeclub@gmail.com. WITH THE MWR FITNESS PASS
information and to apply, go to www. COMMON ACCESS CARD OFFICE
rgnext.com. is open Tuesday through Saturday Start the new year right with an MWR Fitness Pass.
from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Schedule ap-
pointments at https://idco.dmdc.osd.
Available for sale now, passes are required for all
AMENTUM seeks qualified candi-
dates for various positions. Current mil/idco. MWR fitness classes. Enjoy water aerobics, Zumba,
open positions on USAG-KA include high-intensity interval training and more with a pass
KWAJALEIN GIRL SCOUTS. The
administrative services, data ana-
Kwajalein Girl Scouts are open to all
that fits your work-lifestyle.
lysts, education services, aviation
and airfield operations, marine oper- school-aged K-12 girls on Kwajalein
(USAGSO.org). Membership fees
ations and public works, among oth-
ers. To apply, contact your local HR are $45. Also seeking adult volun- Annual Pass: $150
representative. teers. For registration, questions or Six-Month Pass: $75
USAG-KA Child and Youth Services
more information contact Carrie Al-
jure at whatacod@aol.com.
Eight-Class Pass: $25
has openings for new employees and
coaches. Required experience levels The SELF HELP CENTER is locat- Purchase your pass at the MWR Desk at the
vary. All children of head coaches ed in Bldg. 1791. Hours of operation Grace Sherwood Library. For information, call 5-3331.
play for free. Visit Central Registra- are Monday, Wednesday and Friday
tion or call 5-2158 in Building 356. - 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Visit Self Help
for tools and materials to complete
CHAPEL ADMINISTRATIVE AS- household upkeep projects.
SISTANT. This position provides
daily administrative task support for
operations at the Island Memorial
Saturday, JANUARY 8, 2022 / Volume 63 Number 2 12 The Kwajalein HourglassLIVE LOCAL RADIO
ENJOY ORIGINAL LOCAL PROGRAMMING
WITH AFN KWAJALEIN. LISTEN TO LIVE
Contact MWR at 5-3331 with ques-
tions.
SAN JUAN CONSTRUCTION will be
RELIGIOUS
Island Memorial Chapel
painting the non-potable water tower
SERVICES
LOCAL RADIO ON ‘THE WAVE’ TUESDAYS
THROUGH SATURDAYS FROM 7 - 9 A.M., 11 across from the Zamperini Cafeteria
A.M. - 1 P.M. AND 4 - 6 P.M. AND ALSO ON through the end of January. During
THE AFN ROLLER CHANNEL, 19-5. work, the road between the Zamper-
ini and the tower will be closed peri-
odically from 7:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Join the congregations
of the Island Memorial
THE KWAJ CURRENT The road will be open during high
traffic periods like the island lunch Chapel for weekly ser-
CLICK THE ICON BELOW TO WATCH THE
break. Contact John Mohr at 5-1907 vices and opportunities
with questions. to join in fellowship and
LATEST EPISODES OF THE KWAJ CURRENT
ON THE FACEBOOK PAGE FOR U.S. ARMY praise activities.
The Emon Beach main pavilion is
GARRISON-KWAJALEIN ATOLL. closed for maintenance through Feb.
28. Please avoid the area while work Everyone is welcome
is being completed. Call MWR at to attend. Be sure to
AFN ROLLER CHANNEL 5-3331/2 with questions. keep an eye on Kwa-
jalein social media for
KEEP LIVING THE DREAM WHILE YOU LIVES- BARGAIN BAZAAR Donation Pick- event announcements
TREAM. CLICK THE ICON BELOW TO WATCH up Day. Monday, Jan. 31. Call Nel- for the island’s fellow-
THE AFN ROLLER CHANNEL LIVESTREAM lie Walter at 5-0894 or email nel-
ON YOUTUBE.
ship groups. Check out
liew25@hotmail.com to schedule a additional community
pick-up for donation. Bargain Bazaar
services provided by the
TUNE IN, LISTEN UP.
proceeds benefit the YYWC Educa-
tion Assistance fund. chapel team.
Submit your original recipes to AFN Do you have specif-
Kwajalein for the chance to appear ic worship needs? No
BARGAIN BAZAAR seeks volun- USAG-KA DEPARTURE READ-
on The Kwaj Current’s new segment, problem. Call 5-3505 to
teers and donations. Email yywcin- INESS. All permanent residents
“The Surfway Gourmet.” Show off speak with a religious
your cooking skills while sharing rec- services team member.
fo@gmail.com or visit the Bargain PCS’ing must complete and turn-in ipe ideas with the community. All rec-
Bazaar Facebook page @KwajBar- USAG-KA Form 137-2a (USAG-KA ipes must utilize ingredients found at
gainBazaarYYWC for more informa- Installation Clearance Record). In- Surfway. Submit recipes to michael.
tion. Proceeds benefit the Education structions are on the form; receive Protestant Services
ferarra@amentum.com. For more in-
Assistance Fund and support educa- the form from your Human Resourc-
tion grants.
formation, call -2114. Early Sunday Services
es representative. Attention human
resources departments: Contact
Sunday, 8:15 a.m.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS. Open scott.m.beck7.mil@army.mil if you
Calling all island remodelers, dec- Traditional Worship
orators, artists and patrons of the Small Chapel
meetings for this group are Tuesdays have not received the form. Ocean View Club. MWR is in the
at 6:30 p.m. in the REB, Room 213.
planning stages of remodeling and
WALK-IN AT DENTAL CLINIC. Tem- would like community input by Jan.
Mid-morning Services
SMOKING CESSATION. Ongoing porary Walk-in hours available at the 15. Help jazz up your favorite bar! To Sunday, 11 a.m.
smoking and tobacco cessation Kwajalein Dental Clinic for limited submit ideas or for more information, Contemporary Service
counseling is available. Please call and emergent treatment. Wednes- Main Sanctuary
contact BJ Hebert at Barbara.j.he-
the EAP at 5-5362 or email Mary- days and Fridays from 7:45 a.m. – bert6.civ@army.mil.
beth.Dawicki@internationalsosgs.us 11 a.m.; 12:45 – 4 p.m. in Bldg. 357.
for more information. Services are on a first come first Catholic Services
CANDLES and open flames are not
serve basis. Please bring your insur- permitted in BQ rooms. The Kwaja-
Sunday, 9:15 a.m.
TOBACCO USE. USAG-KA Policy ance card with you. lein Fire Department thanks you for Main Sanctuary
Memorandum 600-8 protects others
keeping your neighbors safe.
from the negative impact of tobacco METAL DETECTORS are not al- Daily Mass
use. On USAG-KA, smoking is per- lowed on Kwajalein according to Tuesday through Friday
HOLIDAY DÉCOR TAKEDOWN.
mitted in designated smoking areas Army Regulation. The potential for
only. Smoking and cigarette butt sub-surface Unexploded Ordnance
Join the Island Memorial Chapel 5:15 p.m.
receptacles must be at least 50 feet exists and could be dangerous if dis-
Monday, Jan. 17 at 9 a.m. to begin Island Memorial Chapel
taking down the chapel holiday dec- office
from the entrance of facilities. turbed. Contact Deirdre Wyatt-Pope orations. Food at 9 a.m., takedown
at 5-1442. begins at 9:30 a.m.
CYS PARENT ADVISORY BOARD. Saturday Evening Mass
The board meets first Saturday of the NO NEW PETS IN BQ ROOMS. Ex- 5:30 p.m.
month at 11:30 a.m. in Central Regis-
tration, Bldg. 358. All parents are in-
cept for cats already adopted and
currently residing with their owners,
DINING FACILITIES FEES Small chapel
vited to attend. For more information, no animals or pets are allowed in BQ
call 5-2158. rooms. If you see an animal in dis- The following prices apply to Roi Services
tress, contact the Vet Tech at 5-2017 all meals served at the Zam- Protestant Services
MWR RENTALS. When request- or kwajaleinveterinaryclinic@inter- perini Cafeteria and Café Roi. 1st & 3rd Fridays
ing a tent, two weeks’ notice is re- nationalsosgs.us. at 6:30 p.m.
quired for dig permit approval. To re- The Zamperini Cafeteria is
quest tables, linens, chairs, bounce CODE FOR RACQUETBALL now open to families Sunday Night of Prayer
houses, or MWR equipment, call COURT. Residents can obtain the through Friday during normal and Praise
5-3331/3332 or visit the Grace Sher- door code from the MWR Desk at the hours of operation.
wood Library in Bldg. 805 Tuesday Grace Sherwood Library. The code
Join the Island Memori-
through Friday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. will not be given out over the phone. al Chapel for a night of
Standard Rates worship. Event meets
Breakfast - $3.85 monthly at 7 p.m. on
2022 Ekatak Yearbooks Now On Sale Lunch - $6.15
first Sundays in the IMC
main sanctuary.
$65 Order Online from Balfour.com Dinner - $5.35
School Name: Kwajalein School Holiday - $10.15 Prayer requests
For questions or to pay with cash for high school orders, Send prayer requests
electronically to: m.me/
contact Don or Cindy Engen at 5-2011. For elementary IMCKwajalein
school orders, contact Jennifer Hill at 5-3601.
Counseling sessions
Counseling sessions are
available by appoint-
ment. Call 5-3505.
NEVER FORGET.
https://kwajaleinmiaproject.us/
Saturday, JANUARY 8, 2022 / Volume 63 Number 2 13 The Kwajalein HourglassU.S. ARMY GARRISON-KWAJALEIN ATOLL CHILD AND YOUTH SERVICES
CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Parent Information
Parent Advisory Board Open House – Visit Central Regis-
Water Play Day Reminder
The pool is more fun when we are prepared for a great swim. tration Saturday, Jan. 8, for information on upcoming
Please send your child with water clothes, dry clothes, a events and to register for activities.
towel and a swim diaper (if needed).
PARENTS, DID YOU KNOW?
Baru Classroom
Fridays - Infants and young toddlers, Water Play Day • USAG-KA CYS childcare programs have no wait list.
• There are at least six spaces available in newborn to Pre-K,
Bako (Pre-K) Classroom and 10 spaces available in the Pre-K Program
Tuesdays - STEAM Swim Day • A physical exam and other paperwork is required for
Wednesdays - Creative Movement enrollment. Most children can start classes within two
Thursdays - Music, Library weeks.
Fridays - Functional Fitness CYS also provides limited services for hourly and drop-in
Saturday - Music, Reading Buddies childcare.
Start Smart Sports Want to learn more?
Ages 3 - 5: Call CYS registration at 5-2158.
Parent/Child Yoga - Season runs Jan. 12 - Feb. 2.
SCHOOL-AGE CARE
Tuesdays – Family Pool, 3:15 p.m.
Wednesday – Library, 3:15 p.m.
Thursday – Emon Beach Playground, 3:15 p.m.
Sponsored BBQ
Friday – Emon Beach, 3:15 p.m.
SAC Sports
Inner Tube Water Polo - Season runs Jan. 11 - Feb. 11. Games
are Wednesdays and Fridays from 4 - 5 p.m. and 5 - 6 p.m.
Sunday, Jan. 16 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Sports
Inner Tube Water Polo - Season runs Jan. 11 - Feb. 11. Students are required to be registered at
NAMO WETO YOUTH CENTER
the Youth Center to attend.
Tuesdays - Closed
Wednesdays - Plant Talk, 4 p.m. and Tremendous Trivia -
4:30 p.m.
Thursdays - Movie - 3 p.m.
Fridays - Frappaccinos - 3p.m.
Fridays - Fitness Challenge - 4 p.m.
Saturdays - Smoothies - 3 p.m.
Sundays - Art Activity
YOUTH CENTER SPECIAL EVENTS
Jan. 16 - Keystone Club-sponsored BBQ potluck
Jan. 22 - Variety Show auditions, 4 - 6 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 29 from 1:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Jan. 29 - Boat Trip, 1:30 p.m. $25 per person. Register and pick up your permis-
sion form at the Youth Center. Students are required
to be registered at the Youth Center to attend.
Saturday, JANUARY 8, 2022 / Volume 63 Number 2 14 The Kwajalein HourglassSaturday, JANUARY 8, 2022 / Volume 63 Number 2 15 The Kwajalein Hourglass
EOD Operations
EOD will be conducting operations at
UXO Disposal Site Kwajalein on Friday,
Jan. 21 from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
The area indicated in the map above
will be off-limits until the operation is
complete.
Cloudier conditions will
THE THREE R’S OF UXO
be seen in the mornings with
nocturnal instability contrib- Unexploded ordnance should be treated like danger-
WEATHER DISCUSSION: uting to an increase in con- ous sea creatures: Look, but do not touch. You can
The dry season has been vection within the area. play an important role in keeping Kwajalein safe by
persistent over the last month knowing what to do when you spot unexploded ord-
within Kwajalein Atoll, but SATURDAY: Mostly to partly nance.
without the higher trade sunny and gusty in the af-
winds we are accustomed. ternoon with stray showers. Remember the three R’s of UXO:
Consecutive fronts within the NE-E 12-17 with occasional • Recognize an item as possible unexploded
central Pacific have limited higher gusts beginning in the ordnance;
the subtropical ridge’s devel- afternoon. • Retreat from the area of the UXO; and
opment, producing weaker • Report suspected UXO immediately.
winds than is typically seen. SUNDAY: Partly sunny becom-
Models are projected an ing mostly to partly sunny If you discover an object that could be UXO,
end to these conditions with and gusty with stray morning notify Kwajalein Explosive Ordnance Disposal
the building of the subtropi- showers. NE-E 14-19 with oc- immediately by calling 5-1433. You can also call
cal ridge expected to occur. casional to frequent higher CPS at 5-4445. Provide the following information
After showers on the front gusts. about what you found:
side of the build-up of wind • Location. Note helpful details like the
speeds from speed conver- MONDAY: Mostly to partly building number, GPS coordinates and
gence, dry conditions are ex- sunny with limited showers. any prominent landmarks
pected to be persistent except NE-E 1-18 with occasional • Size of the UXO as compared to common
for nocturnal instability in higher gusts. items like a football or scuba air cylinder
the mornings and localized
convergence amidst pockets NEXT WEEK: Moderate to fresh For a detailed refresher on UXO safety, attend the
of higher gusts. breezes from the NE-E ex- new island orientation or call Kwajalein EOD at
Saturday will see a continu- pected in the first half of 5-1433.
ation of the buildup as winds the week with occasional
increase into the upper teens. to frequent gusts exceeding Kemejmej R ko 3.
This weekend will see winds 20 knots. Widely scattered • Recognize (kile) juon kwopej bajjok emaron
approach 20 knots with gust- showers to start the back Bokutan ak kein kabokkolok (UXO).
ier conditions usually seen half of the workweek due to • Retreat (Jenliklik) bed ettolok im jab
during the dry season. Limit- a weak wave developing di- kepaak UXO eo.
ed atmospheric moisture will rectional convergence in the • Report (Ripoot e) boktun ak kein kabok-
continue to limit convection area. klok eo ien eo emokajtata non EOD ilo
and cloud cover over the next nomba kein (5-1433) ak CPS (5-4445).
week. Ken melele kein: Ia eo (nomba in ijo, GPS, ka-
kolle in ijo, etc.); Jonan (jonan e ibben jet kain
mweik - football, taan in turan, etc.).
Tiljek kon UXO kein einwot am kojparok
Click the logo to visit menin mour in lojet ko rekauwotata. Kalimjek
RTS Weather online. wot jab jibwe. Non bar kakemejmej eok, eokwe
jouj im koba lok ilo Island Orientation allon
otemjej.
KWAJALEIN EOD / 5-1433
Saturday, JANUARY 8, 2022 / Volume 63 Number 2 16 The Kwajalein HourglassSHARING STORIES FROM THE MISSION.
THE KWAJALEIN HOURGLASS
The shoulder sleeve insignia of the 7th Infantry Division
consists of two black, equilateral triangles placed vertical-
ly on a red circular disc giving it an hourglass shape. The
hourglass of the insignia was consequently used in the title
of the island newspaper, The Kwajalein Hourglass.
Get The Official Word Each Week
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