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THIS WEEK JOB WELL DONE EMON PAVILION COMPLETE 2 BANKS WINS WELDER MICKY NENAM, LEFT, AND METAL SHOP SUPERVISOR IMCOM-PACIFIC AWARD 4 KELLY WELCHLIN, RIGHT, COMMEMORATE THE REOPENING OF THE REFURBISHED EMON BEACH MAIN PAVILION WITH PUBLIC CYS CHALLENGE WORKS PERSONNEL AT A RIBBON-CUTTING CEREMONY APRIL 16. MAKES FITNESS Saturday, FUN April 23, 20225/ Volume 63 Number 17 1 JESSICA DAMBRUCH The Kwajalein Hourglass
USAG-KA Commander Col. Tom Pugsley, right, Command Sgt. Maj. Ismael Ortega, and Public Works employees open the refurbished Emon Beach pavilion in a ceremony April 16 on U.S. Army Garrison-Kwajalein Atoll. EMON BEACH MAIN PAVILION IS OPEN U.S. Army Garrison-Kwaja- lein Atoll Commander Col. Tom Pugsley thanked the many personnel from the Department of Public Works for their support in complet- ing the Emon Beach main pa- vilion refurbishment project April 16, ahead of schedule. “I am excited about it” Pug- sley said. It’s going to get uti- lized for the first time for the high school graduation com- ing up next month.” Public Works crews worked for more than 11 weeks to en- sure the facility was ready by April 18 before the Kwajalein High School commencement exercises. They would ulti- U.S. ARMY PHOTOS BY JESSICA DAMBRUCH mately finish two days ahead of schedule with zero inju- The newly refurbished Emon Beach main pavilion was completed ahead of schedule on April 16, just in ries. time for spring graduation parties and more. “I really appreciate all the hard work you did at Emon,” Public Works, said DPW su- new roof—a significant mo- team installed a new snack Pugsley said, during a rib- pervisor Matthew Grubel. ment in the project. bar sink. bon-cutting ceremony at the Major sections of the facility “They did an awesome job,” “Our electricians did a pavilion. “As you know, Emon were deconstructed and laid Grubel said. “That was a ma- phenomenal job, rewiring Beach pavilion is probably flat. Construction included a jor feat.” the bulking to better stan- the most utilized resource complete refabrication of the Paint crews worked both dards and specifications,” on the island. Thank you, on pavilion snack bar and its new on and offsite to perform cor- Grubel said. “We had every behalf of the garrison, for all countertops, as well as the rosion control and touch-ups department of DPW come your hard work. I really do roof covering the snack bar on newly painted surfaces to together and just really or- appreciate you. We look for- area. Next, after significant extend the longevity of the chestrate itself as a wonder- ward to many more projects repairs, personnel from Kel- repaired metal, Grubel said. ful working team.” like this coming up in the fu- ly Welchlin’s Metal Shop and The electrical team worked Coordinating the flow of ture.” James Chong-Gum’s Heavy to update vintage systems to activity, team leaders helped The project engaged the Equipment teams re-erected meet modern construction assure safety on the worksite. expertise of every shop in the main structure and its standards. The plumbing Grubel credits DPW super- 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 Editor............................................Jessica “JD” Dambruch publication for military personnel, federal employees, Army Regulation 360-1. contractor workers and their families assigned to U.S. Phone: Defense Switching Network 254-5169 Army Garrison-Kwajalein Atoll. Local phone: 5-5169 Saturday, April 23, 2022 / Volume 63 Number 17 2 The Kwajalein Hourglass
visor Clint Easton as “a very instrumental person” to helping DPW teams work together and meet their mis- sion efficiently and without injury. “It was wonderful to have him out on top, leading us through the project. Clint was personally involved in supporting the workers— every single person—every day,” Grubel said. DPW Director Derek Mill- er recognized the colossal ef- fort to build new purlins, or roof support beams, and to rebuild the pavilion’s original columns and structure. He appreciated the significant contributions and talents of the Heavy Equipment team and the Metal Shop crew for their work on the project. “This project is a capstone project for LOGCAP IV, which will greatly benefit the Kwajalein community,” said Miller. “The project proved 1 U.S. ARMY PHOTOS BY JESSICA DAMBRUCH repairability of degraded metal structures, so we’ll be considering repairs rather than replacements of sim- ilar metal structures in the future. This approach saved costs and time as well as the unique architecture.” “We’re really proud of our guys,” Grubel said. “A lot of guys gave up their week- ends, free time with fami- lies, to accomplish this. … They followed safety pro- cedures. When you look at the monolithic size of the project, it’s wonderful to be able to claim no injuries and to have it completed ahead of schedule. … My thanks go out to the hardworking DPW men—especially the RMI— and their counterparts, the expats,” he said. 2 3 1) USAG-KA Commander Col. Tom Pugsley, right, Command Sgt. Maj. Ismael Ortega, and Public Works employees open the refurbished Emon Beach pavilion in a ceremony April 16. 2) From left: Electrical Supervisor Joseph Yves and Lead Electricians Jeffrey Tokeak and Carlson Jai were one of the many teams who contributed their time, talents and energy to the Emon Beach re- furbishment project, which required a complete rewiring to replace vintage electrical systems. 3-4) Before the refurbishment, this heavy corro- sion was visible on the main pavilion structure in early February. 4 NEW EMAIL ADDRESS FOR PUBLIC WORKS SERVICE DESK As a result of the ongoing LOGCAP contract Transition, the Housing residents will continue to use the below ArMA web- Public Works Service Desk email has changed. site for submission of Priority 3 (routine) work requests: For future Public Works Service Desk correspondence re- https://www.armymaintenance.com/arma lated to submission of Priority 1 (emergency) and Priority 2 Occupants in other facilities will need to utilize the below (urgent) service requests, call 5-3550, staffed 24 hours per new email address for Priority 3 (Routine) work requests and day. to check on open service orders: PublicWorksServiceDesk@ Army Family Housing and Unaccompanied Personnel vectrus.com Saturday, April 23, 2022 / Volume 63 Number 17 3 The Kwajalein Hourglass
Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month APRIL Awareness Events on U.S. Army Garrison Kwajalein Atoll U.S. ARMY PHOTO BY JESSICA DAMBRUCH USAG-KA Command thanks those who supported the Teal Meal at the Capt. Louis S. Zamperini Cafeteria in observance of #SAAPM Month on April 20. USAG-KA is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for Team Kwaj with help from our SHARP- and SAPR-con- nected personnel. From left: USAG-KA Commander Col. Tom Pugsley; USAG-KA SHARP Victim Advocate Sgt. 1st Class Effie Banks; Chief Warrant Officer 3 Michael Schafer, marine engineering officer and former USAG-KA SHARP representative; and U.S. Naval Mobile Construc- tion Battalion 3, Detail Marshall Islands’ Sexual Assault Prevention Response Representative Petty Officer 2nd Class Jessica Hermeling. BANKS EARNS IMCOM-PACIFIC NCO OF THE QUARTER Sgt. 1st Class Effie Banks, a human resourc- es specialist and contracting officer rep- resentative for the Kwajalein post office, was recently named the winner of the Installation Management Command-Pa- cific Non-Commissioned Officer/Virtual Soldier Board for the second quarter of fiscal year 2022. Banks competed with four other Sol- diers from around the Pacific for the hon- or, which was held virtually. She will com- pete for NCO of the Year for IMCOM-P later this year. Banks submitted a Soldier Record Brief and biography prior to answering 20 questions on Army Doctrine; wrote a 500-word essay on leadership; wrote an information paper on the Army Career Intermission program; and provided a re- flective writing in under 250 words. Banks is from Hampton, Virginia, and has served in the Army for 15 years. “Believe it or not the reflective writing U.S. ARMY PHOTO BY MIKE BRANTLEY was the hardest because I had all these ideas, which ended in about 570 words,” said Banks. “I had to cut that in half to From left: USAG-KA Commander Col. Tom 1st Class Effie Banks, WUTMI representa- 250 words and still have it make sense.” Pugsley, Chief Warrant Officer 3 Michael tive Bwojenta Kabua, U.S. Naval Mobile Banks said she enjoys engaging with Schafer, marine engineering officer and Construction Battalion 3, Detail Marshall the community and helping others, and former USAG-KA SHARP representative, Islands’ Sexual Assault Prevention Re- is also USAG-KA’s Sexual Harassment/ Women United Together Marshall Islands sponse Representative Petty Officer 2nd Assault Response and Prevention Victim Ebeye chapter representative Handy Niro; Class Jessica Hermeling and Command Advocate, in addition to her other duties. USAG-KA SHARP Victim Advocate Sgt. Sgt. Maj. Ismael Ortega. Saturday, April 23, 2022 / Volume 63 Number 17 4 The Kwajalein Hourglass
KWAJ KIDS TACKLE CYS NINJA WARRIOR CHALLENGE 1 2 3 4 Parent and youth volunteers helped guide each partici- Young island residents enrolled pant through the challenges, in U.S. Army Garrison-Kwa- beginning with a rope-pull jalein Atoll Child and Youth on scooter boards and a run Services programs participat- through a bouncy-ball “gaunt- ed in the finale of the Ninja let” fixed to the Emon Beach Warrior Challenge April 16 at Park swing sets. the Namo Weto Youth Center. After a first run through the The outdoor obstacle course, participants opted to course was the culmination of attempt the challenges multi- a month of fun fitness train- ple times. It was the ice water ing. During weekly activities, dunk tank—the grand fina- CYS personnel led physical le—that kept them coming training designed to help back, several said. build balance, endurance and Special thanks to all of the cardio skills, as much as per- volunteers and CYS staff for sonal confidence. producing this fun event. 5 1) Volunteer Alex Strong cheers on a young island resident. 2) The youngest member of the Nickell family is all about this obstacle course. 3) Kai Bates crosses the tightrope challenge. 4) Solomon Howe runs through the tire challenge, followed closely by Urijah Corder. 5) Jameson Jackson zips through the scooter board challenge. 6) The ice water dunk was the last challenge in the obstacle course—and the most popular. 6 U.S. ARMY PHOTOS BY JESSICA DAMBRUCH Saturday, April 23, 2022 / Volume 63 Number 17 5 The Kwajalein Hourglass
EASTER EGG-CITEMENT ON KWAJALEIN U.S. ARMY PHOTOS BY JESSICA DAMBRUCH 1 2 3 4 5 6 1) April may be Month parent from a bounce house. 4) of the Military Child, but Prizes for everybody! Pictured U.S. Army Garrison-Kwa- here, Community Activities Di- jalein Atoll Child and rector Scott Hill, left, and Ja- Youth Services celebrates jok Loran, right, walk Brandon military-connected youth Field in search of egg-hunters. all year long—especially 5) Members of the Maika fam- at Easter. Pictured here, ily check out their egg hunt Kwaj kids make a run “loot.” 6) Orion Miller, left, for it at Brandon Field opens eggs after the MWR Eas- during the MWR Eas- ter Egg Hunt, while dad Derek, ter Egg Hunt April 17. 2) center, and mom Kristin smile Young event attendees for The Kwajalein Hourglass. try their hand at an Eas- 7) USAG-KA Family, Morale, ter egg-balancing game Welfare and Recreation thanks station. 3) A young island the many teen volunteers who resident wearing Easter served as egg hunt “wardens” 7 bunny ears waves to a this year. Saturday, April 23, 2022 / Volume 63 Number 17 6 The Kwajalein Hourglass
NOTICE OF Minuteman III Modification/Fuze Modernization Flight Tests and Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) Test Program AVAILABILITY Draft Document of Environmental Protection (DEP) sulting impacts that would occur from tion Authority, Majuro, Marshall Islands conducting both GBSD and Minuteman The United States Department of the III test programs in parallel. 2) Office Lobby of the Republic of the Air Force, Global Strike Command and All missile demonstration programs Marshall Islands Environmental Protec- Space Launch Delta 30 of the U.S. Space proposed to occur at USAKA and with- tion Authority, Ebeye, Marshall Islands Force has prepared a Draft Document in the Republic of the Marshall Islands of Environmental Protection for the territorial waters must comply with the Public comments on the Draft DEP will Ground Based Strategic Deterrent Test UES. The Draft DEP outlines the activ- be accepted from April 26 to May 26, and Program Environmental Assessment/ ities proposed to occur at USAKA and can be provided in either of the follow- Overseas Environmental Assessment, within the RMI. ing ways: in accordance with the U.S. Army Kwa- Target locations would include the jalein Atoll (USAKA) Environmental Kwajalein Missile Impact Scoring Sys- (1) The Comments tab at https://gbsd- Standards and Procedures (UES), Sec- tem, offshore of Illeginni Islet, and land testeaoea.govsupport.us/ tion (§) 2-17.3.1(j). impact on Illeginni Islet. The 2021 EA/OEA analyzed the imple- For GBSD flight tests conducted at (2) E mail comments by May 26, 2022 to mentation of the GBSD Test Program, U.S. Army Garrison–Kwajalein Atoll, up gbsdtesteaoea-comments@govsupport. which represents the modernization to approximately nine test reentry vehi- us of the U.S. land-based nuclear arsenal, cle impacts per year would be conducted eventually replacing the aging Minute- starting in fiscal year 2024 and continu- (3) Mail comments, postmarked no lat- man III intercontinental ballistic missile ing until FY 2029. While most test RVs er than May 26 to: USASMDC, ATTN: system. would be targeted at the KMISS ocean SMDC-EN (D. Hasley), P.O. Box 1500, Before DAF can make future decisions area or deep waters in the vicinity of Il- Huntsville, AL 35807 to transition the Minuteman III weapon leginni Islet, up to three total land RV system from active status to the GBSD impacts may be possible at Illeginni Islet weapon system, developmental and through FY 2029. operational program testing of the new system must occur. The Draft DEP is available at https:// Because the proposed GBSD Test Pro- gbsdtesteaoea.govsupport.us/ and in gram would overlap several years of Min- the following locations: uteman III flight testing, the Proposed Action analyzed in the 2021 EA/OEA 1) Office Lobby of the Republic of the took into consideration actions and re- Marshall Islands Environmental Protec- Kwajalein residents— smoking is permitted only in designat- ed smoking areas. All smoking and cigarette butt receptacles must be at least 50 feet from the entrance of facilities. USAG-KA Policy Memorandum 600-8 sets forth specific poli- cies designed for protection from the negative impact of to- bacco use. Smoking cessation programs are available. For more information, contact Mary Beth Dawicki at 5-5362 or by email at Marybeth.Dawicki@internationalsosgs.us. Saturday, April 23, 2022 / Volume 63 Number 17 7 The Kwajalein Hourglass
II, a tactical version of the MAR, under construction on Roi-Namur. It was the first American floating power plant de- signed with both diesel and gas-turbine power units. With three modes of oper- ation—Standby, Surveillance and Max- imum Traffic—the frequency and volt- age could be controlled either from the barge itself or remotely from Kwajalein. In June 1968, however, while tran- siting the Panama Canal enroute from Maryland to Kwajalein Missile Range, the Secretary of the Army Stanley Resor redeployed the Weber, assigning it to the Panama Canal Zone. The zone, which operated under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Army on behalf of the U.S. president, received its electrical power from the hydroelectric plant on Gatun Lake. In 1968, political unrest in the country coupled with a severe drought threat- ened the power supply. While in Pan- ama, the Weber would supplement the USS Sturgis, the first floating nuclear power station. According to COE records, the com- bined operations of the Sturgis and the Andrew Weber, saved over one trillion The USS Sturgis arriving in Panama. A former Liberty Ship, the Sturgis was part of the U.S. gallons between October 1968 and Oc- Army Nuclear Power Program. From 1968-72, the Sturgis and its sister ship, the power ship tober 1972. This volume of water would Andrew Weber, provided enough power to support increased traffic through the Panama allow fifteen additional ships to pass Canal as a result of the Vietnam War. The Sturgis left the Reserve Fleet for Galveston, Tex- through the Panama Canal each day as, to be decommissioned in 2015. supporting the increased traffic at the height of the Vietnam War. During this period, the Andrew We- U.S. ArMY SPACE AND MISSILE DEFENSE COMMAND HISTORY ber remained under the jurisdiction of the Honolulu Engineering District giv- blackout across the island. ing it the largest geographical range of Weber and Sgt. 1st Class Nick Char- operations of all districts in the Corps. On April 24, 1968, the Sentinel Systems nego attended a party and began the In spring 1970, however, management of Command issued General Order Num- walk back to their quarters when they the ship and the power plant transferred ber 1. The order states in part that the were struck by a stationwagon driven by to the Office of the Corps of Engineers. MAR II Floating Power Plant is hereby a co-worker on Feb. 28 We next find the Weber in the re- designated as Power Ship Andrew J. While Charnego was treated at the cords, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Webber in honor of Master Sgt. Andrew Kwajalein Hospital, Weber suffered From Nov. 8 to Dec. 15, 1976, an LT 529 J. Weber. more serious injuries and was evacu- ocean-going tug from the Army’s 73rd Posthumously awarded the Legion of ated to Tripler Army Medical Center Transportation Company towed the Merit, Weber had served with the Ni- in Honolulu the next day. With contin- Weber from Florida to Fort Belvoir, Vir- ke-Zeus and Nike-X program from De- ued improvement, on March 23, Weber ginia, where it probably joined the USS cember 1961 until his death on April 29, transferred to William Beaumont Army Sturgis in the James River Reserve Fleet 1965, as a military radar technician and Medical Center, Fort Bliss, Texas. On outside Fort Eustis. (On April 16, 2015, test observer. April 29, Weber passed away. He was the USS Sturgis left the Reserve Fleet During this period, Weber “distin- 38 years old. Weber was survived by his for Galveston, Texas, to be decommis- guished himself by exceptionally meri- mother Elsie, wife Aria and children sioned.) torious service,” as the test noncommis- Cynthia and Paul. Along with other Army-operated sioned officer in the engineering and barges and ships, on Oct. 1, 1977, the service test effort at White Sands Mis- High-Powered Legacy Weber transferred to the U.S. Navy. sile Range, New Mexico, and Kwajalein Weber’s memory lives on. He became Over the next decade, the Weber Missile Range. the namesake for a masterwork of late- made it to the Pacific Ocean with a The citation notes that Weber 1960s nautical engineering. transfer to Guam. There it would pro- “achieved outstanding effectiveness” In January 1968, as the General Order vide power to military bases and sup- with a “technical skill, professional was issued, the newly named “Power port the Guam Power Authority. competence, and willingness to assume Ship Andrew Weber” was still under Following Typhoon Omar in 1992, the responsibilities far greater than those construction. As part of the Nike-X government of Guam authorized the normally expected.” complex on KMR, the ship was devel- refurbishment of the Andrew Weber to While at White Sands, Weber helped oped by General Electric Company provide 16 megawatts of electricity to to implement the Audio-Visual In- under a $9 million contract with the address the emergency requirements. formation System test – “a new and Honolulu Engineering District of the As costs rose, however, the project was revolutionary approach to the mainte- Corps of Engineers. terminated in 1994. nance of radar equipment.” Weber was Built on a surplus World War II U.S. The Andrew J. Weber YFP-14A was commended for “his sound judgment, Navy dry dock, the MAR II Power Plant one of 16 vessels scuttled as part of a discernment and diplomacy” as well as measured 240 feet long and 101 feet wide. military target practice program in cal- “his perseverance, foresight, and pro- Equipped with three 1,650-kilowatt die- endar year 2001. The 6,000-ton vessel fessional knowledge” which insured the sel generators and two 8,400-kilowatt was sunk on July 19, 2001. It current- success of the highly technical project. gas turbine sets, the floating power ly lies at a depth of 12,600 feet about plant was designed to provide 20,000 250 nautical miles southeast of Agana, Tragedy Strikes on Kwajalein kilowatts of power—enough electricity Guam, but Weber is remembered in the In February and March of 1965, range for a community of 25,000 people, to history of the Kwajalein Missile Range operations on Kwajalein required a support the Multifunction Array Radar and USASMDC history. Saturday, April 23, 2022 / Volume 63 Number 17 8 The Kwajalein Hourglass
U.S. ARMY PHOTOS BY STAFF SGT. TAE HARRISON Army senior leaders join policy contributors from across the force to sign the Parenthood, Pregnancy and Postpartum Army directive on April 19, 2022 at the Pentagon. Pictured from left to right first row: Gabriel Camarillo, Undersecretary of the Army; Lt. Col Kelly Bell; Maj. Sam Winkler; Christine E. Wormuth, Secretary of the Army; Staff Sgt. Nicole Pierce; Amy Kramer. Second row from left to right: Lt. Gen. Gary Brito, Army G-1; Gen. Joseph M. Martin, vice chief of staff of the Army; Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Grinston, sergeant major of the Army. SOLDIERS INSPIRE NEW ARMY DIRECTIVE ON PARENTHOOD, PREGNANCY AND POSTPARTUM POLICIES By U.S. Army Public Affairs WASHINGTON—What began as a grass- roots effort by Soldiers to identify is- sues facing pregnant and postpartum Soldiers became formal policy April 21, when Army Secretary Christine Wor- muth signed a directive aimed at im- proving opportunities for Soldiers to ad- vance their careers while providing the time and flexibility needed to care for growing families. The Army’s Parenthood, Pregnan- cy and Postpartum directive makes a number of significant policy changes and program improvements, including expanding postpartum operational and training deferments, extending exemp- tions for physical fitness testing and the Army Body Composition Program, stan- dardizing convalescent leave in cases of pregnancy loss, allowing select profes- sional military education attendance while pregnant, creating stabilization Secretary of the Army Christine E. Wormuth signs the new Army Parenthood, Pregnancy while undergoing fertility treatments, and Postpartum Directive on April 19, 2022. The directive will help new Army moms transi- and increasing family care plan flexibility. tion back to duty and also assist all Soldier parents in caring for military children. "We recruit Soldiers, but we retain Families,” said Gen. James McConville, quired by Congress, the Army expanded consolidated in one document to pro- Chief of Staff of the Army. “Winning the on the initial requirements to improve vide a resource for leaders to assist mili- war for talent means making sure our the health and quality of life for all par- tary families. best and brightest people don’t have to ents. Brigade-level leaders will be required choose between service and Family." These changes affect over 400,000 to establish their own policies to rein- The directive contains 12 components. parents within the total force, includ- force the directive. Six of them are entirely new—five of ing 29,000 single father Soldiers, who Army Directive 2022-06 (Parenthood, which were suggested from Soldier feed- outnumber single mother Soldiers by a Pregnancy and Postpartum) can be back—and the other six are updates to 3-to-1 ratio. Under this directive, all of found at Army Publishing Directorate existing policies. the components—which previously ex- at: https://armypubs.army.mil/Product- Although four components were re- isted in over 20 Army regulations—are Maps/PubForm/ArmyDir.aspx. For more information, please contact Maj. Angel Tomko at angel.l.tomko.mil@army.mil or (703) 693-3726. Saturday, April 23, 2022 / Volume 63 Number 17 9 The Kwajalein Hourglass
THE LIBERTY PASS Kwaj Weekend and Activity Guide At The Movies Unless otherwise indicated, all movies begin at 7:30 p.m. Con- tact MWR at 5-3331 for more information. Showtimes may vary for special “Movies Under the Stars” events. Yuk Theater Kwajalein Saturday, April 23 “Clifford The Big Red Dog” KSS PTO Read-A-Thon (PG) 96 min. RustMan Triathlon Monday, April 25 from 1 - 3 p.m. Monday, April 25 Grace Sherwood Library Emon Beach Sunday, April 24 This fun reading activity is coordinated Athletes register by 3:15 p.m. “The 355” by the Kwajalein School System Parent Race begins at 4 p.m. (PG-13) 122 min. Teacher Organiztion. Enjoy cotton can- For more information, about the 43rd dy at the Grace Sherwood Library while annual RustMan triathlon, please con- Monday, April 25 you check out the more than 170 new tact Bob and Jane Sholar at 5-1815. “The King’s Man” books donated for children and young (R) 131 min. adult readers. Saturday, April 30 “Ron’s Gone Wrong” (PG) 106 min. Sunday, May 1 “Blue Chips” (PG-13) 108 min. Monday, May 2 “Scream” (R) 111 min. C-Building Roi-Namur Kwajalein Yacht Club Meeting 34th Annual Kwajalein High School Saturday, April 30 from Stage Band Ballroom Dinner Dance Saturday, April 23 5:30 p.m. - Social hour Sunday, May 1 from 6:30 p.m. “Good Boys” 6:30 p.m. - Club meeting & PCS party Davye Davis Multi-Purpose Room (R) 90 min. for Chris Heins Tickets are $45 for this annual event. To Join the Kwajalein Yacht Club for its an- purchase, please visit the high school of- Sunday, April 24 nual membership meeting and a PCS fice between 1 and 3:30 p.m. As a school party to say “bar lo eok” to club member organization fundraiser, alcohol will “12 Strong” and dear friend, Chris Heins. neither be served nor permitted. (R) 131 min. Vendor Craft Fair Kwajalein High School Art Show Vendor Craft Fair George Seitz Elementary School Tuesday, May 3 from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. May 2, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Spring Band Concerts George Seitz Elementary School Religious Education Building, behind Friday, May 6 at 5:15 p.m. Art Studio, Room 14, across from the the Island Memorial Chapel Kwajalein High School Davye Davis Millican Family Pool Purchase gifts in time for Mother’s Multi-Purpose Room This year’s theme is Universal Studios! Day, graduation and Father’s day. Take Enjoy live music by the bands of Kwa- Check out artwork and Industrial Arts a Kwaj gift home to family and friends jalein High School. This concert is free projects by students in grades 7 - 12. this summer. and open to the community. Saturday, April 23, 2022 / Volume 63 Number 17 10 The Kwajalein Hourglass
RELIGIOUS SERVICES Island Memorial Chapel Join the congregations of the Island Memorial Chapel for weekly services and opportu- nities to join in fellowship and praise activities. Be sure to keep an eye on Kwajalein social media for event announcements for the island’s fellowship groups. U.S. ARMY PHOTO BY JESSICA DAMBRUCH Check out additional commu- nity services provided by the U.S. Army Garrison-Kwajalein Atoll Child and Youth Center Sports Lead Shawn Brady, center, waves chapel team. Call 5-3505 to to the camera at the beginning of the CYS Ninja Warrior Challenge April 16 at the Namo Weto Youth speak with a religious services Center. Special thanks to Brady and the CYS team for this year’s fun fitness event. team member about your spe- cific worship needs. CHILD AND YOUTH SERVICES Prayer requests U.S. ARMY GARRISON-KWAJALEIN ATOLL Send prayer requests elec- tronically to: m.me/IMCKwa- jalein CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER SPORTS Counseling sessions Water Play Day Reminder 4 - H - April 26 - 30, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Counseling sessions are The pool is more fun when we are pre- Open Rec - April 30 available by appointment. pared for a great swim. Please send Call 5-3505. your child with water clothes, dry NAMO WETO YOUTH CENTER clothes, a towel and a swim diaper (if Tuesdays - Closed needed). Wednesdays - Keystone 11:40 a.m.; Protestant Services Tremendous Trivia - 4:30 p.m. Early Sunday Services Baru Classroom Thursdays - Torch Club 11:40 a.m.; Sunday, 8:15 a.m. Water Play Day Fridays - Infants and Community Painting - 4:45 p.m. Traditional Worship young toddlers Fridays - Frappaccinos - 3 p.m. Small Chapel Fridays - Fitness Challenge - 4 p.m. Bako (Pre-K) Classroom Saturdays - Smoothies - 3 p.m.; Family Mid-morning Services Tuesdays - STEAM Swim Day Feud 7:30 p.m. Sunday, 11 a.m. Wednesdays - Creative Movement Sundays - Keystone Officers 4:15 p.m.; Contemporary Service Thursdays - Library Art Activity Main Sanctuary Fridays - Functional Fitness Saturday - Reading Buddies SPECIAL EVENTS Catholic Services April 23 - Dart Battle. Set-up at 3:15 p.m., Morning Services Davye Davis Multi-Purpose Room Sunday, 9:15 a.m. SCHOOL-AGE CARE April 24 - Dart Battle 4:30 - 9:30, Main Sanctuary Regular programming: MP Room (YOUTH CENTER CLOSED) Tuesdays - Art April 30 - Potluck and Slide Show Daily Mass Wednesdays - Functional Fitness/Cul- Superlatives, 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday ture 5:15 p.m. Thursdays - STEM Chapel office Fridays - Recreation Saturdays - Character Counts Saturday Evening Mass 5:30 p.m. Small chapel Roi Services Protestant Services 1st & 3rd Fridays at 6:30 p.m. CHAPEL ACTIVITIES Night of Prayer and Praise Join the Island Memorial Chapel for a night of wor- ship. Event meets monthly at 7 p.m. on first Sundays in the IMC main sanctuary. Saturday, April 23, 2022 / Volume 63 Number 17 11 The Kwajalein Hourglass
COMMUNITY CLASSIFIEDS GOLF COURSE CLOSED APRIL 25 THE KWAJALEIN GOLF COURSE The community wants to hear from you. Email announcements and WILL BE CLOSED FOR THE advertisements to kwajaleinhourglass@amentum.com Wednesdays by RUSTMAN TRIATHLON close of business. Ads received after deadline will be published in the MONDAY, APRIL 25, next issue of The Kwajalein Hourglass. FROM 4 P.M. UNTIL DARK. (Athletes like Bruce Premo, left, ARMY REGULATIONS at the Island Memorial Chapel. For appreciate your help keeping the TOBACCO USE. USAG-KA Policy questions or to submit a resume, Memorandum 600-8 protects others please call 5-3505. Send to kwa- RustMan route safe!) from the negative impact of tobacco jchapel@gmail.com and Ch. Brian use. On USAG-KA, smoking is per- Conner at brian_conner@sbcglobal. mitted in designated smoking areas net. RGNEXT, LLC seeks qualified can- more information contact Carrie Al- only. Smoking and cigarette butt re- didates to fill several open positions jure at whatacod@aol.com. ceptacles must be at least 50 feet CALIBRE seeks a Military Material on Kwaj and Roi in engineering, from the entrance of facilities. Specialist. For more information, or technical and other areas. For more NO NEW PETS IN BQ ROOMS. to apply, visit https://jobs.silkroad. information and to apply, go to www. Except for cats already adopted and CANDLES and open flames are not com/calibresys/httpscalibresysca- rgnext.com. currently residing with their owners, permitted in BQ rooms. The Kwaja- reerssilkroadcom/jobs/4013. no animals or pets are allowed in BQ lein Fire Department thanks you for USAG-KA CYS has openings for rooms. If you see an animal in dis- keeping your neighbors safe. INTERNATIONAL SOS seeks a new employees and coaches. Re- tress, contact the Vet Tech at 5-2017 dental assistant and applicants for quired experience levels vary. All or kwajaleinveterinaryclinic@inter- CLASSES administrative positions. Send your children of head coaches play for nationalsosgs.us. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS. Open resume to marykathleen.bryan@in- free. Visit Central Registration or call meetings for this group are Tuesdays ternationalsos.com. 5-2158 in Building 356. NOTARY SERVICES at 6:30 p.m. in the REB, Room 213. Kwajalein Attorney Benjamin Clancy KAIHONUA is hiring for multiple po- HOURS OF OPERATION will be off island in April. For notary BLDG. COORDINATOR TRAINING. sitions. For more information or to COMMON ACCESS CARD OFFICE services appointments, please con- This training for building managers is apply, please contact Tribalco Hu- is open Tuesday through Saturday tact Attorney David Creed at da- required by AR 420-1. Kwaj training man Resources at 5-4344 and visit from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Schedule ap- vid.m.creed.civ@army.mil. Please occurs on the first and third Wednes- https://honuservices.jobs.net/page/ pointments at https://idco.dmdc.osd. note: USAG-KA Legal Counsel is days of each month at 10 a.m. in the kaihonua. Applicants must meet job mil/idco. unable to provide real estate clos- Religious Education Building. Roi- requirements. ing services or estate planning ser- Namur training occurs on the second AUTOMOTIVE LICENSING. The Au- vices—only Powers of Attorney. Wednesday each month at 9:30 a.m. NAN, INC. seeks a welder, welding tomotive Licensing Office has moved in C-building. Call 5-3364 to register. inspector, quality control manager to Bldg. 808. Please visit during reg- TWO LIFEGUARDS REQUIRED. (QCM), and site safety and health ular hours of operation to complete For safety reasons, an extra life- SMOKING CESSATION. Ongoing officer (SSHO). To apply, visit www. license testing and documentation. guard is required for parties held at smoking and tobacco cessation nanhawaii.com and contact Clint the Millican Family Pool. Questions, counseling is available. Call the EAP Ueatari or Kevin Short at 5-2632, The SELF HELP CENTER is in Bldg. or to reserve the pool, contact Cliff at 5-5362 or email marybeth.mawic- 5-4995 or 5-4996. 1791. Hours of operation are Mon- Pryor at Clifford.PryorJr@amentum. ki@internationalsosgs.us for more. day, Wednesday, and Friday, 9:30 com or 5-2848. QUANTUM DYNAMICS, INC., is a.m. - 6 p.m. Visit Self Help for tools FACILITIES accepting resumes for positions on and materials for household upkeep METAL DETECTORS are not al- RACQUETBALL COURT CODE. Kwajalein and Roi-Namur in the fol- projects. lowed on Kwajalein according to Residents can obtain the door code lowing areas: Vehicle Maintenance, Army Regulation. Unexploded Ord- from the MWR Desk at the Grace Transportation Motor Pool, Move- MWR RENTALS nance exists and could be danger- Sherwood Library. The code will not ment Control, and Custodial. Please MWR RENTALS. When request- ous if disturbed. Contact Deirdre be given out over the phone. Contact apply to specific opportunities at ing a tent, two weeks’ notice is re- Wyatt-Pope at 5-1442. MWR at 5-3331 with questions. https://qdyncorp.com/home/careers/ quired for dig permit approval. To re- or contact Ms. Trina Romeo, HR quest tables, linens, chairs, bounce MILITARY WORKING DOGS. The HELP WANTED Manager at 5-1509 (office phone), houses, or MWR equipment, call community is advised to follow these To research and apply for govern- email: tromeo@Qdyncorp.com or 5-3331/3332 or visit the Grace Sher- tips for safety around military work- ment employment opportunities on stop by Building 1071 (Emergency wood Library in Bldg. 805 Tuesday ing dogs. WDs will conduct inspec- U.S. Army Garrison-Kwajalein Atoll Operations Center) located at the through Friday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. tions at locations like BQs, transient and worldwide, visit usajobs.gov. southern end of Kwajalein. facilities and other areas. Write to kwajalein.hourglass@amen- OPTICAL CARE Maintain a distance of five feet at all tum.com to remove your listing. TRUESTONE is hiring for multiple CALL THE Kwajalein Hospital to times. positions. Contact Tribalco Hu- express your interest in securing Do not attempt to pet or agitate the ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT. man Resources at 5-4344 and visit a future optometry appointment at Working Dogs on patrol or at the K-9 This position provides daily admin- https://www.akima.com/careers/. 5-2223. kennel area istrative task support for operations Visit www.tribalco.com/careers.html. Follow all instructions from the Kwa- ORGANIZATIONS jalein Police Department and K-9 KWAJALEIN AMATEUR RADIO dog handlers at all times. CLUB. Looking for active members Questions? Contac the Provost Mar- and leadership positions to take the shal’s Office at 5-2109, 5-8859 and club to new heights. Contact the club 5-3530. at 5-2501 or email kwajradioclub@ gmail.com to learn more. VETERINARY CARE Call 5-2017 or email the Kwajalein UKULELE CLUB. The Kwajalein Veterinary Clinic at kwajaleinveteri- Ukulele Club is a free club open to naryclinic@internationalsosgs.us to ukulele enthusiasts of all ages and get on the list or make an appoint- skill levels. Bring your uke and join ment for prescreening conditions like us for a strum-along each Friday in dental care, diabetes, eye issues, lab CRC room 6 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. Sign work and medication. up for the mailing list to receive up- dates and sheet music by writing to VOLUNTEERS WANTED kwajukeclub@gmail.com. YOKWE YUK WELCOME CLUB seeks volunteers. To work at the MIC KWAJALEIN GIRL SCOUTS. The Shop and Bargain Bazaar. Proceeds Kwajalein Girl Scouts are open to all benefit the Education Assistance school-aged K-12 girls on Kwajalein Fund and support education grants. (USAGSO.org). Membership fees Email yywcinfo@gmail.com or visit are $45. Also seeking adult volun- the Bargain Bazaar Facebook page teers. For registration, questions or @KwajBargainBazaarYYWC for in- formation. CLICK THE 7TH INFANTRY DIVISION LOGO TO VIEW PHOTOS FROM THE KWAJALEIN HOURGLASS ONLINE. Saturday, April 23, 2022 / Volume 63 Number 17 12 The Kwajalein Hourglass
Weekly Inspections of Hazardous Materials, Wastes, and Petroleum Products All hazardous materials, wastes, and petroleum products storage areas, including the exteriors of aboveground storage tanks, shall be inspected weekly to detect leaking or deteriorating containers. An HMWPP storage facility is an area or stationary fix- ture that contains 55 gallons of an HMWPP for more than 72 hours. Questions? Call VECTRUS Environmental at 5-1134. Aolep jikin kakkwon HMWPP, bar einwot tank ko rej bed ilon, rej aikuj in inspect aolep week non lale im jela ke emor im joraan tank ko ak ewor ettal ilo tank ko. Ijoko jikin kakwon HMWPP tank ej ijoko me 55-gallon tank ko etto lok aer bed jen 72 awa. E-WARENESS Kajjitok? Kurlok VECTRUS Environmental ilo 5-1134. Contact Vectrus Environmental at 5-1134 for information. Please notify island veterinary services as soon as possible if you plan to PCS with your pet. COVID has created increased delays in some necessary testing needed for most destinations outside of CONUS. If a Fluorescent Antibody Virus Neutralization test is needed for your PCS, it could take eight weeks to receive results. You should allow three to six months to leave Kwajalein with your pet(s), however if you need to leave on shorter notice, Vet Services may be able to help. Kwajalein Veterinary Services Phone: 5-2017 WILL YOUR PET PCS SOON? Email: kwajaleinveterinaryclinic@internationalsosgs.us RMI TRAVEL Effective March 31, the Republic of the Marshall Islands government has ISSUANCE #37 insituted Travel Issuance 37. This travel restriction applies through April 30. UNITED AIRLINES FLIGHTS Monday UA155 (HNL) Tuesday UA154 (GUM) FOR APRIL-MAY Check-in: 3:30 – 4:45 p.m. Check-in: 10:45 – 11:15 a.m. PROVOST MARSHAL’S Effective April 1, the Provost Marshal’s Office will no longer accept hard copy forms. Only forms sent digitally will be accepted. All 55R’s, Community Exchange, 480’s OFFICE NOW ACCEPTING and Day Guest forms will be sent to usarmy.bucholz.311-sig-cmd.mbx.usag-pmo@ DIGITAL FORMS ONLY army.mil. All documents must come from your servicing Human Resources repre- sentative. All forms must be received 14 days prior to the beginning of travel of the sponsored. Questions regarding forms can be directed to the above mailbox or at 5-4416/3739. BUCHOLZ ARMY AIRFIELD Now through May 2, the Bucholz Army Airfield perimeter road is closed to through traffic from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. for nighttime construction operations on and around the PERIMETER ROAD CLOSURE airfield and runway. Parsons, San Juan Construction, RHB and ACME thank you for THROUGH MAY 2 helping keeping you and your family safe. Please don’t add to the problem. Pollution and litter in and around the world’s oceans poses a growing problem. Plastic waste and other discarded trash endangers wildlife, negatively affects natural habitats and ruins the natural world for all of us. Please remember to discard trash in the proper receptacles around Kwajalein. Saturday, April 23, 2022 / Volume 63 Number 17 13 The Kwajalein Hourglass
U.S. Entry Requirement A reminder to all departing on United Airlines It is a requirement of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that all passengers have a negative COVID test one day prior to departure. How does this impact you? If you are traveling to the U.S., you must call the hospital no later than a week prior to your departure to schedule your COVID test. Payment will be expected at the time of service. *EXCEPTON: Government, Active BAAF PERIMETER ROAD CLOSED FOR CONSTRUCTION Duty or DoD Civilians/dependents trav- The Bucholz Army Airfield perimeter road will be closed during airfield construction eling on official orders do not require a work on the following dates from 6 a.m. - 6 p.m.: April 24, May 1, 8 and 15. COVID test to fly on United Airlines. Attention All USAG-KA Residents Remember, it is illegal to remove cultur- al resources from the atoll. This includes any protected species, unexploded ordnance, WWII-era arti- facts and ancient Marshallese artifacts. These resources are protected under U.S. federal and RMI law. Please do not remove these precious ieces of atoll history from Kwajalein. For any questions about cultural resources, please contact the Kwajalein Archaeolo- gy Office at 5-9502. QUARTERLY INNOVATION CHALLENGE The Garrison Commander wants to hear from you. U.S. Army Garrison-Kwajalein Atoll is looking for great ideas to help make in- novations and improvements to our is- land community life. You can help. You can win the Quarterly Innovation Challenge. Winners will receive an official innova- tor’s award and a special AAFES gift card presented by Col. Tom Pugsley. Submit your great idea: • Call the Commander’s Hotline at 5-1098 • Send an email to USAG-KA Pub- lic Affairs Officer Mike Brantley, at james.m.brantley4.civ@army.mil • USAG-KA Command thanks AAFES for supporting this special commu- nity initiative. Saturday, April 23, 2022 / Volume 63 Number 17 14 The Kwajalein Hourglass
GLOBAL CAREERS WITH VECTRUS FOR MORE THAN 70 YEARS, Vectrus has HOW TO GET STARTED led large-scale IT, logistics, and infrastruc- ture services to enable customer success. • Visit Vectrus’ career site! Join our 9,000 employees across the U.S. • Create a profile at https://careers. and the world to advance your career with vectrus.com/why-vectrus or scan the our global opportunities, our expertise in QR code at the bottom of this flyer. mission-critical problem-solving, and our • Upload your resume and any certifi- extensive Vectrus university and Vectrus cations you may have cyber academy programs. • Let us know you are interested in BENEFITS OFFERED BY Vectrus are compre- joining the Vectrus team by signing hensive and designed to meet the needs up for the “LOGCAP V—Marshall Is- of all our employees: lands - Interested Incumbent Only” Talent Pool Medical insurance • Dental Insurance • We will send notifications through • Vision Insurance the talent pool to let you know when • Life Insurance positions are available. • Paid Vacation • Paid Holidays Check these exciting opportunities with Vectrus’ Subcontractors in the Republic of the Marshall Islands. Interested parties can also look up these positions on www.indeed.com, www.glassdoor.com, www.linkedin.com and www.monster.com. Berry Aviation (Aviation Positions) Quantum Dynamics Inc. (Ground – please apply at Maintenance, Movement Control, https://www.berryaviation.com/ Transportation Motor Pool, Cus- job-listings todial) is accepting resumes for open positions on Kawjalein and Roi-Namur. Please apply to specific ISOS (medical, Surgical, Optometry, opportunities at https://qdyncorp. Dentistry and Veterinary Services) com/home/careers/ – please apply at https://www.internationalsos. Wolf Creek (PrevMed, Ground com/careers Transportation, Retail Svcs., and Watercraft Operations) – please Louis Berger Services (Engineering, apply at www.chugachgov.com/ Electrical Utility Services, Airfield careers and Retail Fuel Operations) – please apply at https://phe.tbe.taleo.net/ Tech Systems (SSA Operations, FRB, phe01/ats/careers/v2/jobSearch and Ammunition and Munition Op- erations) – please apply at https:// MidWest ATC (Air Traffic control) tsi4usa.com/careers/ – please apply at https://atctower. com/careers LOOKING FOR VECTRUS HUMAN RESOURCES? On U.S. Army Garrison-Kwajalein Atoll, Vectrus Human Resources is now located in Bldg. 700, just across the street from the Grace Sherwood Library, BLDG. 805. QUARANTINE DELIVERY PICK-UP TIMES Package pick-up for deliveries to personnel in quarantine will depart from Ma- cy’s on Mondays at 10 a.m. and Surfway on Thursdays at 2 p.m. A delivery vehicle will arrive 30 minutes before departure. Please ensure all deliveries are securely packed and labeled with the recipient’s name and quarters number. Questions? Please call Clint Weaver at 5-2465 or Hugo Arce-Hodgson at 5-8865. Saturday, April 23, 2022 / Volume 63 Number 17 15 The Kwajalein Hourglass
RUSTMAN 43 MONDAY, APRIL 25 Emon Beach Register by 3:15 p.m. Gun - 4 p.m. Saturday, April 23, 2022 / Volume 63 Number 17 16 The Kwajalein Hourglass
FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT: https://www.un.org/en/climatechange/what-is-climate-change https://www.army.mil/e2/downloads/rv7/about/2022_army_climate_strategy.pdf Saturday, April 23, 2022 / Volume 63 Number 17 17 The Kwajalein Hourglass
weak divergence may move in aloft, and a weak wave in the WEATHER DISCUSSION ITCZ currently to the ESE will Analyses continue to show be moving closer. This should a weakening upper trough to increase precipitation in the our north which is rendering region. the upper-level winds indif- Cloudy skies early will give ferent to causing deep con- way to partly sunny skies vection over the area. later this morning, but skies The Intertropical Conver- should be partly cloudy to- gence Zone lies mainly to night. our south and southeast, and Shower coverage will be weak disturbances within it about 30 percent over the are causing occasional bursts southern atoll early, dropping of convection. to 10 percent later this morn- One area to our south sent ing. a gust front northward last This evening and tonight, night that has brought in coverage will increase to 20 showers and a broader area percent. Winds will be out of of light rain over the south- the ENE-E at 13-18 knots with ern atoll and shifted winds to higher gusts especially in and an ESE direction at speeds in near showers. the upper teens. Showers and Combined seas on the open light rain associated with the ocean will be 3-5 feet. gust front will be slowly dis- sipating this morning, with SATURDAY isolated showers expected Mostly cloudy early with after that through the after- scattered showers, becoming noon hours. partly sunny with isolated This evening and tonight, showers later this morning. Work and play safely. For additional weather informa- tion, please click the logo to visit the RTS Weather Station online. Denim Week Observed throughout the week by U.S. military personnel and the island community. Contact the USAG-KA Sexual Harassment/ Assault Community observance, April 26 – 30 Response and Prevention Victim Advocate Military personnel observe Denim Day: April 27 Sgt. 1st Class Effie Banks SHARP Victim Advocate Wear denim April 26 – 30 and join Work: 805-355-0660 the community in a showing of sup- port for SAAPM month. Information or 805-355-1419 about Denim Day and its impor- USAG-KA SHARP Pager: tance will be available via email and 805-355-3241 #0100 a community SHARP display. DOD SAFE Helpline: 877-995-5247 ONCE A KWAJ RESIDENT, ALWAYS A KWAJ RESIDENT. HELP US PROTECT THE MISSION. OPSEC DOESN’T END WHEN YOU PCS. PLEASE THINK BEFORE POSTING PHOTOS AND VIDEOS TO SOCIAL MEDIA. Saturday, April 23, 2022 / Volume 63 Number 17 18 The Kwajalein Hourglass
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