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THIS WEEK
JUST THE VAX
USAG-KA VACCINATIONS BEGIN 3
KWAJALEIN DAY
SCENES FROM EBEYE 4
A WORTHY SHOT
CREWMEMBERS VACCINATED 6 USAG-KA COMMANDER COL. JEREMY
BARTEL RECEIVES KWAJALEIN’S FIRST
COVID-19 VACCINATION FROM NURSE
RTS MISSION NOTICE AIGUL OMAROVA FEB. 13.
JESSICA DAMBRUCH
SAFETY INFORMATION
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FEBRUARY 1 The Kwajalein Hourglass
RTS MISSION ANNOUNCEMENT
A RANGE OPERATION IS SCHED- IN JIMAROK. RAN IN BACKUP KO JITOK JOUJ IM CALL E LOK KWA-
ULED FOR 24 FEBRUARY 2021. EJ 25 LOK NAN 26 RAN IN FEB- JALEIN RANGE SAFETY OPIJA RO
CAUTION TIME IS 24-FEB at RUARY IM AWA KO REKAUWO- ILO (805) 355-4841.
7:46 P.M. THROUGH 2:25 A.M. TATA EJ JEN 7:13PM IN JOTA NAN
ON 25-FEB. THE BACKUP DAYS 1:52 AM IN JIMAROK. LALE ROLLER EO IM HOURGLASS
OF 25-26 FEBRUARY AND HAS EO AN 13 IM 20 RAN IN FEBRU-
THE CAUTION TIMES OF 7:13PM ENE KO ILO IOLAP IN AELON IN ARY NAN AM LALE IA KO REJ
THROUGH 1:52 AM. DURING (MID-ATOLL CORRIDOR) RENAJ KILOK. NE ELON KAJITOK, CALL E
THIS TIME, A CAUTION AREA KILOK JEN 4:01PM AWA ELKIN OPIJA RO AN RTS RANGE SAFETY
WILL EXTEND INTO THE OPEN RAELEP ILO 20 RAN IN FEBRUARY KAB KWAJALEIN RANGE SAFETY
OCEAN EAST OF THE MID-ATOLL 2021 NAN NE EDEDELOK KOKE- ILO (805) 355-4841.
CORRIDOR. MELMEL KEIN. NE EWOR AM KA-
THE MID-ATOLL CORRIDOR WILL
BE CLOSED FROM 1601 HOURS,
20 FEBRUARY 2021 THROUGH
MISSION COMPLETION. THE
CAUTION AREA EXTENDS FROM
THE SURFACE TO UNLIMITED AL-
TITUDE.
SEE BELOW FOR A MAP OF THE
CLOSED AREAS. QUESTIONS
SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO REA-
GAN TEST SITE (RTS) MISSION
SAFETY OFFICE AT (805) 355-
4841.
QUESTIONS REGARDING THE
ABOVE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
FOR THIS MISSION SHOULD BE
DIRECTED TO REAGAN TEST SITE
RTS) MISSION SAFETY OFFICE AT
(805) 355-4841.
JUON IEN KOKEMELMEL ENAJ
KOMAN ILO RAN IN WEDNES-
DAY, 24 RAN LOK NAN 25 RAN
IN FEBRUARY 2021. AWA KO
REKAUWOTATA EJ JEN 7:46PM
AWA IN JOTA LOK NAN 2:25 A.M
THE MID-ATOLL CORRIDOR WILL BE CLOSED FROM
4:01 P.M. FEB. 20 THROUGH MISSION COMPLETION.
THE KWAJALEIN HOURGLASS
The Kwajalein Hourglass is named for the insignia Contents of the Hourglass are not necessarily offi- Garrison Commander.....................................Col. Jeremy Bartel
of the U.S. Army's 7th Infantry Division, which lib- cial views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, Garrison CSM........................................Sgt. Maj. Ismael Ortega
erated the island from the forces of Imperial Japan on Department of Defense, Department of the Army or Public Affairs Officer.............................................Mike Brantley
Feb. 4, 1944. USAG-KA. It is published Saturdays in accordance Communications Manager....................................Jordan Vinson
The Kwajalein Hourglass is an authorized publication with Army Regulation 360-1. Editor.......................................................Jessica “JD” Dambruch
for military personnel, federal employees, contractor Phone: Defense Switching Network 254-5169
workers and their families assigned to U.S. Army Local phone: 5-5169
Garrison-Kwajalein Atoll.
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1) A C-17 cargo flight descends for landing onto U.S. Army Garrison-Kwajalein Atoll bearing a precious delivery: the first doses of
the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for the garrison’s residents. 2) Logistics employee Kenneth Williams, left, watches Dr. Allan Anderson,
Kwajalein Hospital pharmacist, right, place a tray containing USAG-KA’s COVID-19 vaccines into a storage freezer.
SPECIAL DELIVERY USAG-KA RECEIVES
COVID VACCINES
More than 200 residents of U.S. Army
Garrison-Kwajalein Atoll have received
their first COVID-19 vaccinations follow-
ing delivery of the Pfizer vaccine via a
C-17 cargo flight from Hickam Air Force
Base Feb. 12, according to Kwajalein
Hospital staff.
Aigul Omarova, Kwajalein Hospital
nurse, administered the first doses of the
vaccine Feb. 13 during the clinic’s open-
ing day. USAG-KA Commander Col. Jer-
emy Bartel, Command Sgt. Maj. Ismael
Ortega and Ronald Reagan Ballistic Mis-
U.S. ARMY PHOTOS BY JESSICA DAMBRUCH
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sile Defense Test Site Range Director Lt.
Col. David Taylor rolled up their sleeves
to receive the first three shots. Following unable to receive the first shot on island
the Soldiers, a steady stream of health- and should make arrangements to re-
care workers, civilian Department of De- ceive the vaccine at their destination.
fense employees and Logcap personnel After a year of travel restrictions and
received vaccines until the clinic closed hope for a safe way forward, receiving
for data tabulation later that afternoon. the vaccines on island has been a ma-
In the hospital waiting area, vaccinated jor Kwajalein milestone, second only to
community members bonded over the keeping COVID-19 out of the Marshall
experience of receiving their first dose. Islands for the past year.
Some compared bandages. Others dis- One might say Kwaj history was made
cussed the relative benefits of getting a Feb. 13, as Omarova both received and
shot in the right arm as opposed to the administered vaccinations to the com-
left and if either arm hurt more after the munity, but the nurse shrugged off the
shot. Many were interested in how their suggestion as she prepared a new vac-
friends experienced any possible vaccine cine for the next recipient. This wasn’t
side effects. history: Feb. 13 was simply a day at work
Most expressed surprise that the first keeping people healthy. 2
vaccine in the two-dose series had been “This is normal,” said Omarova during
quick, painless and easy. the Feb. 13 clinic. “It’s just what we do
After a monitoring period of 15 min- on the job.”
utes, vaccine recipients left the hospital
with a follow-up appointment card for
their second dose. 1) Mission accomplished: The first group
In the weeks to come, residents who to be vaccinated on USAG-KA pose for
opt to receive the FDA emergency-ap- a photo Feb. 13 with Kwajalein Hospital
proved vaccine will visit the Kwajalein staff. 2) This vaccine is no problem: Com-
Hospital during prescheduled timeslots mand Sgt. Maj. Ismael Ortega rolls up his
during specially scheduled clinic hours. sleeve for Kwajalein Hospital nurse Aigul
Island residents who will travel off is- Omarova. 3) Shawn Carroll feels this vac-
land before receiving a second dose are cine isn’t half-bad.
Have questions about the vaccination clinics? Contact the Kwajalein Hospital at
5-2224. For more information on the vaccine, check out information on page 11.
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U.S. ARMY PHOTOS BY JESSICA DAMBRUCH
EBEYE CELEBRATES
KWAJALEIN DAY
On Kwajalein Day, communities on
Kwajalein Atoll celebrate the liberation
from Japanese forces during WWII.
The opening ceremony on Ebeye Feb.
9 began with music and special remarks
by visiting guests and Marshallese tra-
ditional and government leaders. Fol-
lowing the ceremony, the community
enjoyed a week of activities including
canoe races, fishing and field and sports
games.
For more photos, check out the
U.S. Embassy Majuro Facebook page.
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1) Bed Shamory of the Mon la Mike the Kwajalein Day ceremony. 5) U.S.
Band plays a tune during Kwajalein Ambassador to the Republic of the
Day events. 2) Traditional wom- Marshall Islands Roxanne Cabral,
en leaders from Kwajalein make a left, and U.S. Army Garrison-Kwa-
special address to Iroijlaplap Sen- jalein Atoll Commander Col. Jere-
ator Michael Kabua. 3) Kwajalein my Bartel enjoy some shade at the
High School Marching Band clarinet Ebeye pier before the ceremony. 6)
players Jotai Maika, left, and Mia Kwajalein Atoll Local Government
Wase are ready to play. 4) Members Ebeye Major Hirata Kabua address-
of an Ebeye church sing in a choir at es the Ebeye community.
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1) A Marshallese youth rides on a high school float with the flag Islands for opening remarks. 5) A Kwajalein woman gives RMI
of the Marshall Islands during the parade. 2) Ebeye law enforce- President David Kabua a traditional lei, or wut marmar. The
ment personnel pose for a photo before the parade. 3) USAG-KA committee of Kwajalein women was specially chosen to rep-
Command Sgt. Maj. Ismael Ortega greets RMI First Lady Gin- resent the atoll on Kwajalein Day. 6) RMI Iroijlaplap Senator
ger Kabua on Kwajalein Day. 4) Visiting diplomats from Japan, Michael Kabua gives an opening address. 7) Iroijlaplap Kotak
Taiwan and the United States joined leaders from the Marshall Loeak speaks to the gathering.
Saturday, FEBRUARY 20, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 8 5 The Kwajalein Hourglass
USAV WORTHY CREW RECEIVES COVID-19 VACCINE
thy crewmember to complete the
entire two-shot vaccination series
Members of the USAV Worthy crew and received her first dose at Naval
received the first doses in their Medical Center San Diego four days
COVID-19 vaccine series in early after the Worthy arrived. She re-
February with support from De- ceived her second dose on Jan. 25.
partment of Defense medical per- Point Loma Naval Base is one of
sonnel in California. the few initial distribution sites that
The ship arrived at Point Loma would provide the vaccine to DOD
Naval Base in San Diego, California uniformed service members, retir-
in December for annual scheduled ees, dependents, civilian employees
maintenance after more than 20 and select DOD contract personnel,
days at sea. At the time, California Buchanan said. It was hoped the
cases were reported as “skyrock- crew would be able to receive both
eting” past 106,000 cases in two doses while in port.
days,” wrote Bess Buchanan—a Buchanan had begun working to
Kwajalein physician assistant trav- coordinate the effort even while at
eling with the Worthy—in an email sea. After several phone calls, mes-
to the Kwajalein Hourglass. sages to the 3rd Fleet medical staff
“[California had] less than one and face-to-face meetings, the crew
percent of ICU bed capacity re- received good news: They qualified
maining in most hospitals due to for vaccination as personnel pre-
the ravages of the pandemic on the paring to deploy to locations out-
local population,” wrote Buchanan, side the U.S. Their scheduled vacci-
of the ship’s arrival. “The Wash- nation date was set for Feb. 4.
ington Post reported, ‘If California “We were sent the vaccine sched- 1
were a country, it would be among ule and we suddenly realized how
the world leaders in new coronavi- huge this operation really is,” Bu-
rus cases, ahead of India, Germany chanan said, of the DOD vaccination
and Britain.’ This is what we were effort. That week alone, 2,159 vac-
reading just days before we docked cine doses were set for distribution
at Point Loma Naval Base in San Di- at five sites.
ego. Needless to say, morale was at For Buchanan, obtaining the
a low point!” green light for crew vaccinations
As the reality of life in a pandem- was good news.
ic epicenter sank in, the crew prac- “We were amazed and ecstatic,”
ticed social distancing and pan- she said. “Frankly, we felt as though
demic safety protocols. They set up we had won the lottery.”
a pier-side checkpoint and sanitiza- On Feb. 4, members of the Wor-
tion station to keep the ship COVID- thy crew received their first dose
free and to screen all individuals of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at
before boarding. a Point Loma medical facility. They
“We were on our learning curve, are scheduled to receive their sec- 2
but too much was at stake,” said Bu- ond dose Feb. 25.
COURTESY OF BESS BUCHANAN
chanan, “and we really wanted to Buchanan reports the crew is do-
get it right to prevent any possible ing well. Some have experienced 1) In this courtesy photo, Kwajalein Hospital em-
crew exposure or illness.” sore arms and one rash but are tak- ployee and USAV Worthy medical crewmember Bess
Buchanan said she felt lucky ing over-the-counter medication to Buchanan receives her vaccine. 2) A safety check-
healthcare workers were priori- treat these mild symptoms. in tent is erected near the USAV Worthy while the
tized in the Department of Defense Buchanan calls the chance to re- vessel undergoes maintenance in California. Mem-
Population Schema for vaccine dis- ceive the vaccine while away from bers of the crew received the first dose of the Pfizer
tribution. She was the first Wor- Kwajalein “a precious gift indeed.” COVID-19 vaccine Feb. 4.
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COURTESY OF LAUREN WALLACH
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1) Yoni Forsmann, left, and Ava- media, clay and two-dimensional
nel Gibbon pose for a photo at the visual art. 5) Vaccinations—for sci-
George Seitz Elementary School Val- ence! Pictured here, Kwajalein Hos-
entine’s Dance Feb. 13. 2) Kwajalein pital Chief Medical Officer Nick Bird,
High School band managers Theo left, and his wife Kim show off their
Partain, left, and Dani Makovec, cool bandages after receiving the
right are ready with Kyle Miller be- first dose of the Pfizer vaccine Feb.
fore Ebeye’s Kwajalein Day ceremo- 13. 6) The red shirts are coming: A
ny Feb. 10. 3) Jane Christy, left, and team member from Ebeye’s Ball-
Joi Whipple take a moment to visit at Hers sprints downcourt past the la-
Christy’s art show “True Blue” Feb. dies of Kwaj Condition during a game
13 at the REB. 4) Art show guests at the Corlett Recreation Center Feb.
check out Christy’s display of mixed 18.
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CYS FEBRUARY SPOTLIGHT
U.S. ARMY GARRISON-KWAJALEIN ATOLL
CHILD AND YOUTH SERVICES 1
CDC Baru classroom
Saturdays – Water Play Day.
CDC Bako Classroom
Tuesdays - STEAM Swim Day. Please
send your child with water clothes, a
towel and dry clothes.
Wednesdays - STEAM Functional
Fitness
Thursdays - Pre - K Music Class
Thursdays - STEAM Library
Saturdays - Pre - K Music Class
Saturdays - STEAM Reading Buddies
CDC Start Smart Sports
Tumbling - Season runs Feb. 25 -
March 18
SAC Regular programming 2
Tuesdays - Art U.S. ARMY PHOTOS BY USAG-KA CYS
Wednesdays - Functional Fitness
2:15 - 3:15 p.m., paid program.
Thursdays - STEM
Fridays - Recreation
Saturdays - Character Counts
SAC 4 - H
Feb. Theme - Culture
Wednesdays and Fridays,
4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
SAC Sports
Field Hockey - Season runs Feb. 23
to March 20.
SAC Important Dates
Feb. 20, Mardi Gras Open Recreation,
3:30 - 5:30 p.m. *Register in Central
Registration. 3
Namo Weto Youth Center
Tuesdays
1-4) Congratulations to all of the Kwaj
• Recreation - 3:15 - 4:15 p.m. kids who came out to challenge them-
• Keystone - 11:40 a.m. selves at the Child and Youth Services
Ninja Warrior Challenge, an annual
Wednesdays -
fitness event at the Namo Weto Youth
Tremendous Trivia, 4:30 p.m.
Center Park. Participants spent the
Thursdays - Ted Talks, 4 p.m.
fun afternoon Feb. 9 jumping, running
Fridays - Frappuccinos, 3:30 p.m.
and climbing to victory on a series of
Saturdays - Smoothies, 3:30 p.m.
homemade obstacle courses.
Saturdays - Money Matters, 4 p.m.
Sundays - Keystone Officers Meeting,
4:15 p.m. For more photos and to learn about
Sundays - Board Games, 4 p.m. USAG-KA CYS programs, visit https://
www.facebook.com/USAGKACYS
For CDC activities at the Millican Family and contact Central Registration at
Pool, parents are reminded to send chil- 5-2158.
dren with water clothes, a towel, dry
clothes and swim diaper if needed.
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HISTORY WITH U.S. SPACE
AND MISSILE DEFENSE
COMMAND
Following a series of meetings Feb. 18,
1987, a Memorandum of Understanding
was signed by the U.S. Army Information
Systems Command and U.S. Army Space
Agency, a predecessor to the U.S. Army
Space Command.
The agreement detailed the operation-
al control and transfer of Ground Mobile
Forces Satellite Communications, or Re-
gional Satellite Support Centers. The
MOU established the responsibilities
and relationships for the two commands
regarding the transfer of operational
control of the Defense Satellite Commu-
nications Systems Operations Center or
DSCSOC functions worldwide.
These capabilities now reside in the
U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense
Command’s Satellite Operations Brigade.
RMI TRAVEL BAN
EXTENDED TO MARCH 4
RMI NOVEL COVID-19
UPDATED INTERIM HEALTH
TRAVEL ADVISORY &
RESTRICTIONS
ISSUANCE 22:
AS OF MARCH 4, 2021
An extension of the total suspen-
DOI AWARDS FOUR ATOLL HEALTHCARE FUNDING sion of international travelers
coming into the RMI via air trav-
el will continue until March 4,
Since 2008, the Office of Insular Affairs 2021.
has provided funding assistance to the For more information about the
Press release by the Four Atoll Healthcare Program - some- Republic of the Marshall Islands
U.S. Department of the Interior times referred to as the Section 177 Issuance 21, please contact the
Healthcare Program. Bikini, Enewetak, Commander’s Hotline at 5-1098
WASHINGTON—The U.S. Department of Rongelap, and Utrok are the four atolls in or the USAG-KA Host Nation Of-
the Interior’s Office of Insular Affairs has the Republic of the Marshall Islands that fice at 5-5235.
announced $1,737,051 in funding to the were impacted by the nuclear weapons
Republic of the Marshall Islands Min- testing program carried out by the U.S. ISLAND HOPPER
istry of Health and Human Services for Department of Defense between 1946 FLIGHT SCHEDULE
the Four Atoll Healthcare Program. The and 1958. United Airlines has cownfirmed
program provides basic healthcare ser- For more information on grant assis- reinstitution of the full Island
vices for the people of Bikini, Enewetak, tance provided through OIA, please visit: Hopper flight schedule. Please
Rongelap and Utrok, the four nuclear-af- https://www.doi.gov/oia/financial-as- note that the travel ban for the
fected atolls in the Republic of the Mar- sistance. Republic of the Marshall Islands
shall Islands. is still in effect and all flights are
“We are pleased to provide this fund- About the U.S. Department of the Interior subject to change.
ing for healthcare services for the resi- The Assistant Secretary, Insular and For more information, please
dents of the four nuclear-affected atolls International Affairs, @InsularAffairs, contact United Airlines reserva-
in the Republic of the Marshall Islands,” and the Office of Insular Affairs carry out tions at 1-800-864-8331.
said OIA Director and Acting Assistant the Secretary of the Interior’s responsi-
Secretary for Insular and International bilities for the U.S. territories of Ameri-
Affairs Nikolao Pula. “These funds are can Samoa, Guam, the Commonwealth of MARCH CHECK-IN TIMES
provided as part of the historical and the Northern Mariana Islands, and the UA 155 - 3:30 - 4:50 p.m.
continuing relationship that we share U.S. Virgin Islands. UA 154 - 10:45 - 11:15 a.m.
with the people of the Marshall Islands.” Additionally, OIA administers and
The fiscal year 2021 funding provid- oversees federal assistance under the MARCH FLIGHTS
ed to the Four Atoll Healthcare Program Compacts of Free Association to the Fed- UA 155 - March 15 (HNL)
will be used to support healthcare clinics erated States of Micronesia, the Republic UA 154 - March 16 (GUM)
on the atolls that provide healthcare to of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic
approximately 20,000 people. Services of Palau. APRIL CHECK-IN TIMES
include primary and ancillary healthcare UA 155 - 3:30 - 4:50 p.m.
services such as eye care, dental care, Learn more about DOI programs UA 154 - 10:45 - 11:15 a.m.
cervical screenings and diabetes preven- Follow and “like” OIA on Facebook and
tion and wellness education. subscribe to the OIA YouTube Channel. APRIL FLIGHTS
UA 155 - April 12 (HNL)
UA 154 - April 13 (GUM)
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Gerald Ford, during practice as a center on the University of Michigan’s Wolverines
football team in 1933.
SPORTS HEROES WHO SERVED: GERALD FORD
In 1943, the Monterey saw combat ac-
tion in the Pacific Theater, including at
By David Vergun, Makin Island in the Gilberts, and New
Department of Defense News Ireland. During the spring of 1944, the
Monterey supported landings at Kwa-
Sports Heroes Who Served is a series that jalein and Eniwetok and participated in
highlights the accomplishments of athletes carrier strikes in the Marianas, Western
who served in the U.S. military. Carolines, and northern New Guinea, as
well as in the Battle of the Philippine Sea.
Gerald Ford, 38th president of the United In November and December 1944,
States, World War II Navy veteran and the Monterey’s aircraft launched strikes
collegiate football star, is also the pres- against Wake Island and the Ryukyu Is-
ident who, in 1975, signed Public Law lands of Japan and supported the landings
94-106 admitting women to the all-male at Leyte and Mindoro in the Philippines.
military colleges West Point, Annapolis The Monterey was one of several ships
and the Air Force Academy. damaged by Typhoon Cobra that hit Navy
Even though the team won only one Adm. William Halsey’s Third Fleet on De-
game in 1934, Ford was considered the cember 18-19, 1944. The Monterey was
team’s star player. damaged by a fire, which was ignited by
He was a star player off the field, as well. several of the ship’s aircraft tearing loose
That year, the Wolverines were scheduled from their cables and colliding on the
to play Georgia Tech, which said it would hangar deck.
not play Michigan if a Black player named As the general quarters officer of the
Willis Ward took the field, and University deck, it was Ford’s job to assess the dam-
officials kept Ward out of the game. age and help contain the fire. The ship got
Ford was Ward’s best friend on the underway again but was declared unfit 2
team, and they roomed together during for service due to the extensive damage
road trips. Ford threatened to quit the that occurred.
team in response to the university’s deci- In 1945, Ford was stationed at the Navy 1) Gerald Ford, second from right, front
sion. He eventually agreed to play against Pre-Flight School at Saint Mary’s College row, with other gunnery officers of the
Georgia Tech, but it was only after Ward of California, where he was assigned to aircraft carrier USS Monterey, Oct. 24,
personally asked him to play. the athletic department until April 1945. 1943. 2) Gerald Ford, jumper on left,
On April 13, 1942, shortly after the start From the end of April 1945 to January plays basketball in the forward elevator
of World War II, Ford received a commis- 1946, he was on the staff of the Naval well of the aircraft carrier USS Monterey
sion as an ensign in the Navy Reserve. He Reserve Training Command, Naval Air in mid-1944.
attended flight school in Annapolis, Mary- Station, Glenview, Illinois, with a rank of
land, and became an instructor at Navy lieutenant commander. He received an
Preflight School in Chapel Hill, North Car- honorable discharge in February 1946. and received offers to play football with
olina, where he taught navigation skills, Interesting Ford Facts the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers
ordnance, gunnery, first aid and military Ford once said that his experiences on of the National Football League. Instead,
drill. He also coached swimming, boxing the gridiron helped prepare him for the he took a job in September 1935 as the
and football. “rough-and-tumble world of politics.” boxing coach and assistant varsity foot-
After Ford was promoted to lieutenant, In honor of his athletic accomplish- ball coach at Yale University, where he
in March 1943, he was assigned to the ments, the University of Michigan re- also attended and graduated from law
new aircraft carrier USS Monterey, at New tired Ford’s No. 48 jersey in 1994. With school.
York Shipbuilding Corporation, Camden, the permission of the Ford family, it was Gerald Ford’s name at birth, July 14,
New Jersey. placed back into circulation in 2012. 1913, was Leslie Lynch King Jr. Ford’s par-
From the ship’s commissioning on June When he became president, Ford often ents later divorced and on Dec. 3, 1935,
17, 1943, until the end of December 1944, had the Navy band play the University of Ford legally changed his name to Gerald
Ford served as the assistant navigator, Michigan fight song, “The Victors,” instead Rudolph Ford Jr., in honor of his stepfa-
athletic officer and antiaircraft battery of- of “Hail to the Chief.” ther, who had that name except for the
ficer on the Monterey. Ford graduated from Michigan in 1935 junior.
Saturday, FEBRUARY 20, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 8 10 The Kwajalein HourglassCOVID-19 VACCINATIONS ARE
NOW IN PROGRESS.
Contact your tenant organization and Human
Resources department for an information
packet on the vaccine, and forms you need
to have pre-filled before your date and time
slot. Your organization will notify you of your
time slot.
Outbound COVID Test UNITED AIRLINES POLICIES FOR DEPARTURE
policy change Customers at Kwajalein’s air-
port boarding United Airlines
All United customers must also
comply with the following re-
The Centers for Disease Control and flights need to present the quirements:
Prevention released new travel guid- items described below:
ance. The information that follows is • Presentation of a disclo-
current as of Jan. 30. Customers with a negative test result sure and attestation form.
need to present written or electronic The form can be found on the CDC
• A COVID-19 test is not required documentation which clearly indicates: website https://www.cdc.gov/
for any outbound travelers on the • Customer name. (The customer quarantine/pdf/attachment-a-glob-
ATI. name and any other personal identi- al-passenger-disclosure-and-attes-
fiers must match the customer ID). tation-2021-01-12-p.pdf and will
• A COVID-19 test is not required if • Date the test was taken. Test also be available at the departure
you are flying on United Airlines must be taken within three calendar airport. Customers are encouraged
on official government orders. days of flight. to print and complete the form prior
• Type of test. The CDC rule re- to arriving at the airport.
• All other United Airlines pas- quires a viral test, which means a
sengers must have a negative molecular COVID-19 test (such as • Check-In. All international orig-
COVID-19 test 1-3 days before PCR or LAMP) or antigen test. inating customers will be required
travel. • Results must state “nega- to check-in with a Customer Service
tive,” “SARS-CoV-2 RNA not de- representative to verify digital or
If You Need A Test tected” or “SARS-CoV-2 antigen not paper documentation. This mirrors
You must contact the hospital at detected.” A test marked “invalid” the process we’ve set up within the
5-2223 to schedule a time for your isnot acceptable U.S. for many international destina-
test. The Kwajalein Hospital is closed tions.
Sunday and Monday. Customers who have previously tested
positive must present written or elec- • Failure to Comply Will Result
The cost of the COVID-19 test is $125, tronic documentation, dated within the In Boarding Denied. Custom-
due at the time of visit for everyone last 90 days, of recovery from COVID-19 ers who do not show proof of a test
except for active duty service mem- after previous infection. or refuse to test prior to travel will
bers and their family members. Cash, This should be in the form of a posi- be denied boarding. Denied board-
credit card and check are accepted tive viral test result and a letter on offi- ing compensation will not be paid.
forms of payment. cial letterhead that contains the name, Customers in this situation shall be
address and phone number of a licensed offered a refund or rebooked for a
If you have previously tested positive healthcare provider or public health offi- later date at no additional charge.
for COVID-19 you must schedule an cial stating that the passenger has been
appointment with a provider 10 days cleared for travel.
prior to departure.
NOTE: These documentation requirements do not apply to cus-
Passengers must bring a copy of their tomers flying from U.S. territories such as Guam to the mainland.
United flight itineraries at the time of
their appointment for proof of flight.
For Outbound United Airlines
Passengers Flying Without
Government Orders
• Passengers will visit the hospi-
tal the day before their flight de-
parts.
• Testing hours: 9 - 11 a.m.
• Results pick-up time is flexible on
the day of departure.
These CDC requirements do not
change or impact the state of Hawaii’s
testing requirement or quarantine
procedure.
Saturday, FEBRUARY 20, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 8 11 The Kwajalein HourglassPopulations at Most Risk from
the COVID-19 disease
(not from the Immunization)
The following medical conditions identify
individuals with the highest risk of compli-
cations or death from the COVID-19 disease
(not from the immunization).
• Cancer (active cancer undergoing
chemotherapy, radiation therapy)
• Chronic kidney disease
• COPD (chronic obstructive pulmo-
nary disease)
Frequently Asked Questions • Down Syndrome
• Heart conditions, such as heart fail-
ure, coronary artery disease, or car-
ABOUT THE COVID-19 VACCINE diomyopathies
• Immunocompromised state (weak-
ened immune system) from solid
organ transplant
Report compiled by Kwajalein vention and the Federal Drug Administra- • Obesity (body mass index [BMI] of
Hospital staff tion. References for research are provided 30 kg/m2 or higher)
throughout the FAQ. • Pregnancy
In the pages that follow, Kwajalein Hospi- A copy of this information will be dis- • Sickle cell disease
tal provides answers to frequently asked tributed to all employees by their tenant • Smoking
questions regarding COVID-19 immuniza- organizations. • Type 2 diabetes mellitus
tion as well as an overview of how vac- For more questions regarding COVID-19
cines work. vaccinations on USAG-KA, please contact The following medical conditions identify
All content was referenced and provided the Kwajalein Hospital at 5-2224. individuals at increased risk of severe dis-
by the Centers for Disease Control and Pre- ease from the COVID- 19 disease (not from
the immunization):
• Individuals with the following con-
COVID-19 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ditions are at increased risk of se-
vere disease from COVID-19 (the
disease, NOT the immunization).
1) Question: Can a COVID-19 4) Question: Will the Vaccine • Asthma (moderate-to-severe)
vaccine make me sick with result in positive antibody • Cerebrovascular disease (affects
COVID-19? tests? blood vessels and blood supply to
the brain)
Answer: No. None of the authorized Answer: If your body develops an • Cystic fibrosis
and recommended COVID-19 vaccines immune response—the goal of vaccina- • Hypertension or high blood pres-
or COVID-19 vaccines currently in de- tion—there is a possibility you may test sure
velopment in the United States contain positive on some antibody tests. • Immunocompromised state (weak-
the live virus that causes COVID-19. This Antibody tests indicate you had a pre- ened immune system) from blood
means that a COVID-19 vaccine cannot vious infection and that you may have or bone marrow transplant, immune
make you sick with COVID-19. some level of protection against the vi- deficiencies, HIV, use of corticoste-
There are several different types of rus. Experts are currently looking at how roids, or use of other immune weak-
vaccines in development. All of them COVID-19 vaccination may affect anti- ening medicines
teach our immune systems how to rec- body testing results. • Neurologic conditions, such as de-
ognize and fight the virus that causes mentia
COVID-19. Sometimes this process can 5) Question: Will a COVID-19 • Liver disease
cause symptoms, such as fever. These vaccination protect me from • Overweight (BMI > 25 kg/m2, but <
symptoms are normal and are a sign that getting sick with COVID-19? 30 kg/m2)
the body is building protection against • Pulmonary fibrosis (having dam-
the virus that causes COVID-19. Answer: Yes. COVID-19 vaccination aged or scarred lung tissues)
works by teaching your immune system • Thalassemia (a type of blood disor-
2) Question: How long does it how to recognize and fight the virus that der)
take before I develop immuni- causes COVID-19, and this protects you • Type 1 diabetes mellitus
ty to COVID-19 after immuniza- from getting sick with COVID-19.
tion? Being protected from getting sick is
important because even though many
Answer: It typically takes a few weeks people with COVID- 19 have only a mild
for the body to build immunity (pro- illness, others may get a severe illness, never enters the nucleus of the cell,
tection against the virus that causes have long-term health effects, or even which is where our DNA is kept. This
COVID-19) after vaccination. die. means the mRNA cannot affect or inter-
That means it’s possible a person There is no way to know how COVID-19 act with our DNA in any way. Instead,
could be infected with the virus that will affect you, even if you don’t have COVID-19 mRNA vaccines work with the
causes COVID-19 just before or just af- an increased risk of developing severe body’s natural defenses to safely develop
ter vaccination and still get sick. This is complications. Learn more about how immunity to disease.
because the vaccine has not had enough COVID-19 vaccines work. At the end of the process, our bodies
time to provide protection. have learned how to protect against fu-
6) Question: Will a COVID-19 ture infection. That immune response
3) Question: After getting a vaccine alter my DNA? and making antibodies is what protects
COVID-19 vaccine, will I test us from getting infected if the real virus
positive for COVID-19 on a viral Answer: No. COVID-19 mRNA vaccines enters our bodies.
test? do not change or interact with your DNA
in any way. Reference for questions and answers 1 - 6:
Answer: No. Neither the recently au- Messenger RNA vaccines—also called Last Updated Jan. 4, 2021. Content source: Na-
tional Center for Immunization and Respiratory
thorized and recommended vaccines nor mRNA vaccines—are the first COVID-19 Diseases (NCIRD), Division of Viral Diseases
the other COVID- 19 vaccines currently vaccines authorized for use in the Unit- https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019- ncov/
in clinical trials in the United States can ed States. mRNA vaccines teach our cells vaccines/facts.html#:~:text=None%20of%20
cause you to test positive on viral tests, how to make a protein that triggers an the%20authorized%20and,types%20of%20vac
which are used to see if you have a cur- immune response. cines%20in%20development.
rent infection. The mRNA from a COVID-19 vaccine
Saturday, FEBRUARY 20, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 8 12 The Kwajalein Hourglassat least 15 minutes (the timeline where
severe allergic reactions are most likely
to occur). If an individual exhibits signs/
symptoms of tongue/throat swelling
and difficulty breathing, Kwajalein Hos-
pital is equipped to provide emergency
airway support and administer allergy
medications.
15) Question: If I’ve already had
COVID-19 (confirmed by prior
positive PCR or antibody test),
is it recommended that I still
get the vaccine?
Answer: Yes. Due to the severe health
risks associated with COVID-19 and the
fact that reinfection with COVID-19 is
possible, you should be vaccinated re-
gardless of whether you already had
COVID-19 infection. If you were treated
for COVID-19 symptoms with monoclo-
nal antibodies or convalescent plasma,
you should wait 90 days before getting
a COVID-19 vaccine. Talk to your doctor
if you are unsure what treatments you
received or if you have more questions
about getting a COVID-19 vaccine.
Experts do not yet know how long
someone is protected from getting sick
again after recovering from COVID-19.
7) Question: Is the vaccine safe lain-Barre syndrome (no cases of GBS
The immunity someone gains from hav-
for those with seafood, egg or associated with this vaccine).
ing an infection, called “natural immu-
latex allergies? The independent Advisory Committee
on Immunization Practices (ACIP) best nity,” varies from person to person. It is
rare for someone who has had COVID-19
Answer: Yes, it is safe. This vaccine practice guidelines for immunization do
not include a history of GBS as a precau- to get infected again.
does not contain seafood, egg or latex.
tion to vaccination with other vaccines. It also is uncommon for people who
do get COVID-19 again to get it within 90
What are the ingredients in the Pfizer BioN-
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/ days of when they recovered from their
Tech COVID-19 vaccine?
2019-ncov/vaccines/recommendations/underly- first infection. We won’t know how long
ing- conditions.html immunity produced by vaccination lasts
The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vac-
until we have more data on how well the
cine includes the following ingredients: 11) Question: Who should get vaccines work.
mRNA, lipids ((4-hydroxybutyl)azanedi- the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Both natural immunity and vaccine-in-
yl)bis(hexane-6,1-diyl)bis(2-hex- Vaccine? duced immunity are important aspects
yldecanoate), 2 [(polyethylene gly-
of COVID- 19 that experts are working
col)-2000]-N,N-ditetradecylacetamide, Answer: FDA has authorized the to learn more about, and CDC will keep
1,2-Distearoyl-sn-glycero-3- phospho- emergency use of the Pfizer-BioN- the public informed as new evidence be-
choline, and cholesterol), potassium Tech COVID-19 Vaccine in individuals comes available. https://www.cdc.gov/
chloride, monobasic potassium phos- 16-years of age and older. coronavirus/2019- ncov/vaccines/faq.
phate, sodium chloride, dibasic sodium
html
phosphate dihydrate, and sucrose. 12) Question: What are known
potential side effects from im- 16) Question: Can you safely
https://www.fda.gov/media/144414/download munizations? deliver COVID-19 and Influenza
8) Question: Are there any vaccines simultaneously?
Answer: Injection site pain, tiredness,
health issues that prevent the
headache, muscle pain, chills, joint pain, Answer: There is no evidence of harm
safe administration of this vac-
fever, injection site swelling, injection
cine? if another immunization is administered
site redness, nausea, feeling unwell, simultaneously, but our goal is to ensure
swollen lymph nodes (lymphadenopa-
Answer: The COVID vaccine is safe to optimal safety and immune system re-
thy). sponse. As such, Kwajalein Hospital will
administer with the exception of the fol-
lowing: not be co-administering other vaccines
13) Question: What is the pro- to people receiving the COVID vaccine.
cedure for COVID-19 immuniza-
Who should not get the Pfizer-BioNTech The CDC recommends waiting at least
tions at Kwajalein Hospital?
COVID-19 vaccine? 14 days before getting any other vac-
cine, including a flu or shingles vaccine,
Answer: Individuals will be orga- if you get your COVID-19 vaccine first.
You should not get the Pfizer-BioNTech
nized/scheduled into groups of up to And if you get another vaccine first,
COVID-19 Vaccine if you:
12/half-hour, to prevent wasting vials
• had a severe allergic reaction after a of vaccine, (each vial contains 6 vaccine
wait at least 14 days before getting your
previous dose of this vaccine COVID-19 vaccine.
doses). After receiving the vaccine, peo-
• had a severe allergic reaction to any ple will be observed in our waiting area
If a COVID-19 vaccine is inadvertently
ingredient of this vaccine. given within 14 days of another vaccine,
for at least 15-minutes following vaccine you do not need to restart the COVID-19
https://www.fda.gov/media/144414/download administration to watch for signs of se- vaccine series; you should still complete
vere allergic reaction. During that time the series on schedule. When more data
Based on CDC recommendations, individuals can schedule themselves for are available on the safety and effective-
populations where informed decision their 2nd immunization in 3-weeks. ness of COVID-19 vaccines administered
making may be provided include: HIV simultaneously with other vaccines, CDC
(no data to support, but a potential con- 14) Question: Is Kwajalein hos- may update this recommendation.
cern), weakened/compromised immune pital capable of managing se-
system (based on current diagnosis or vere allergic reactions? https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/
certain medications), autoimmune dis- vaccines/faq.html
orders (no data to support, but poten- Answer: Yes. All individuals receiving
tial concern), personal history of Guil- the COVID vaccine will be observed for
Saturday, FEBRUARY 20, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 8 13 The Kwajalein Hourglass17) Question: Is it safe to re- Answer: There are no data on the and dead or dying cells. The mac-
ceive the COVID-19 vaccine safety of COVID-19 vaccines in lactat- rophages leave behind parts of the
when pregnant? ing women or on the effects of mRNA invading germs called antigens. The
vaccines on the breastfed infant or on body identifies antigens as danger-
Answer: There is limited data about milk production/excretion. mRNA vac- ous and stimulates antibodies to at-
the safety of COVID-19 vaccines for peo- cines are not thought to be a risk to the tack them.
ple who are pregnant. breastfeeding infant. People who are • B-lymphocytes are defensive white
Until findings are available from clin- breastfeeding and are part of a group blood cells. They produce antibod-
ical trials and additional studies, only recommended to receive a COVID-19 ies that attack the pieces of the virus
limited data is available on the safety of vaccine, such as healthcare personnel, left behind by the macrophages.
COVID-19 vaccines, including mRNA vac- may choose to be vaccinated. • T-lymphocytes are another type of de-
cines, administered during pregnancy: fensive white blood cell. They attack
• Limited data is currently available 19) Question: What dosing in- cells in the body that have already
from animal developmental and terval will Kwajalein Hospital been infected.
reproductive toxicity studies. No employ for the COVID-19 vac-
safety concerns were demonstrat- cine? The first time a person is infected with
ed in rats that received Moderna the virus that causes COVID-19, it can
COVID-19 vaccine before or during Answer: Consistent with CDC guide- take several days or weeks for their body
pregnancy; studies of the Pfizer-Bi- lines and to enable an organized admin- to make and use all the germ-fighting
oNTech vaccine are ongoing. istration of vaccines, Kwajalein Hospital tools needed to get over the infection.
• Studies in people who are pregnant plans to institute a minimum of three After the infection, the person’s immune
are planned. weeks between the two doses. system remembers what it learned
• Both vaccine manufacturers are about how to protect the body against
monitoring people in the clinical tri- Populations at Most Risk from that disease.
als who became pregnant. the Disease but not the Immu- The body keeps a few T-lymphocytes,
• CDC and the Food and Drug Admin- nization called memory cells, that go into action
istration have safety monitoring sys- quickly if the body encounters the same
tems in place to capture information Reference for Questions 18 and 19 https:// virus again. When the familiar antigens
about vaccination during pregnancy www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/need-ex-
tra- precautions/people-with-medical-condi- are detected, B-lymphocytes produce
and will closely monitor reports. tions.html antibodies to attack them. Experts are
still learning how long these memory
mRNA vaccines do not contain the live cells protect a person against the virus
virus that causes COVID-19 and, there-
fore, cannot give someone COVID-19.
How Vaccines Work that causes COVID-19.
The Immune System:
Additionally, mRNA vaccines do not in- The Body’s Defense Against Infection
teract with a person’s DNA because the How COVID-19 Vaccines Work
mRNA does not enter the nucleus of the To understand how COVID-19 vaccines
cell. Cells break down the mRNA quickly. work, it helps to first look at how our COVID-19 vaccines help our bodies de-
Based on how mRNA vaccines work, bodies fight illness. When germs, such as velop immunity to the virus that causes
experts believe they are unlikely to pose the virus that causes COVID-19, invade COVID-19 without us having to get the
a specific risk for people who are preg- our bodies, they attack and multiply. illness. Different types of vaccines work
nant. However, the actual risks of mRNA This invasion, called an infection, is what in different ways to offer protection, but
vaccines to the pregnant person and her causes illness. with all types of vaccines, the body is left
fetus are unknown because these vac- Our immune system uses several with a supply of “memory” T- lympho-
cines have not been studied in pregnant tools to fight infection. Blood contains cytes as well as B-lymphocytes that will
women. red cells, which carry oxygen to tissues remember how to fight that virus in the
and organs, and white or immune cells, future.
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019- ncov/
vaccines/recommendations/pregnancy.html.
which fight infection. Different types of It typically takes a few weeks for the
Last Updated Jan. 7, 2021. white blood cells fight infection in differ- body to produce T-lymphocytes and
ent ways: B-lymphocytes after vaccination. There-
18) Question: What is known fore, it is possible that a person could
about the safety of the COVID-19 • Macrophages are white blood cells be infected with the virus that causes
vaccination in relation to breast- that swallow up and digest germs COVID-19 just before or just after vacci-
feeding? nation and then get sick because the vac-
cine did not have enough time to provide
protection.
Sometimes after vaccination, the pro-
cess of building immunity can cause
symptoms, such as fever. These symp-
toms are normal and are a sign that the
body is building immunity.
Types of Vaccines
Currently, there are three main types
of COVID-19 vaccines that are or soon
will be undergoing large-scale (Phase
3) clinical trials in the United States. Be-
low is a description of how each type of
vaccine prompts our bodies to recognize
and protect us from the virus that caus-
es COVID-19. None of these vaccines can
give you COVID-19.
mRNA vaccines contain material from
the virus that causes COVID-19 that
gives our cells instructions for how to
make a harmless protein that is unique
to the virus. After our cells make copies
of the protein, they destroy the genetic
material from the vaccine. Our bodies
recognize that the protein should not
be there and build T-lymphocytes and
B-lymphocytes that will remember how
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we are infected in the future. Stopping a pandemic requires using all Pfizer Inc., New York, NY 10017 Revised:
Protein subunit vaccines include the tools available. Vaccines work with January 2021
harmless pieces (proteins) of the virus your immune system so your body will
that cause COVID-19 instead of the en- be ready to fight the virus if you are ex- https://www.cdc.gov/coronavi-
tire germ. Once vaccinated, our immune posed. Other steps, like masks and social rus/2019-ncov/vaccines/recommendations/
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don’t belong in the body and begins mak- being exposed to the virus or spreading
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are ever infected in the future, memory tion and following CDC’s recommenda- rus/2019-ncov/vaccines/different-vac-
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Saturday, FEBRUARY 20, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 8 15 The Kwajalein HourglassTHIS WEEKEND: TALKS ON THE ROCK
hazardous marine life injuries
BIOLOGY, ASSOCIATED INJURIES, AND INITIAL MEDICAL MANAGEMENT
with Dr. Nicholas Bird
Kwajalein Hospital Chief Medical OffIcer
Monday, Feb. 22
7 p.m. at Emon Beach
Presented by the
Yokwe Yuk Welcome CLub and USAG-KA MWR
Vendors welcome. Contact MWR at 5-3331 for information.
Saturday, FEBRUARY 20, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 8 16 The Kwajalein HourglassFinished reading those library books? Please return books and DVDs to the Grace Sherwood Library so other patrons can enjoy them. Visit the Grace Sherwood Library during business hours to learn more about upcoming library activities. For information, call 5-3331. Saturday, FEBRUARY 20, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 8 17 The Kwajalein Hourglass
A W K
KWAJALEIN JR. - SR. HIGH SCHOOL BANDS
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PROUDLY PRESENT
K W A
Thursday, Feb. 25 at 6:30 p.m.
SPOP
Davye Davis Multi-Purpose Room
KWAJALEIN HIGH SCHOOL
The community is invited to an
PS!
evening of live music by the ju-
P O
nior and senior high school bands
of Kwajalein High School. Enjoy
music from “Shrek,” “The Man-
dalorian,” Lil Nas X and Marvel
Comics— just to name a few. VIP
Seating is provided for our band
families that contributed to the
Music Sponsorship drive. Thank
you for your tremendous sup-
port.
IF 2020 STRESSED YOU OUT, KEEP READNG.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, or to make an appointment with the KWAJALEIN EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM counselor, call 5-5235 or email marybeth.dawicki@internationalsosgs.
Saturday, FEBRUARY 20, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 8 18 The Kwajalein HourglassE-WARENESS
PCB Management
Polychlorinated biphenyls are regulat-
ed substances that were primarily
utilized as a non-flammable oil for
electrical equipment prior to 1980.
At USAKA, PCBs are regulated while
being used, stored and disposed. PCB
best management practices include:
• Evaluate pre-1980 oil-filled elec-
trical equipment for PCB hazards.
• Maintain an inventory of all PCB
items and PCB equipment in each
shop.
• Ensure PCB items and equipment
are properly labeled, and emer-
gency contact names and num-
bers are posted in visible loca-
tions in case of fire or spills.
• Perform and document quarterly in-
spection of all PCB items and equip-
ment.
• Immediately notify your environ-
mental department of any leaks,
weeps or drips.
• Perform daily inspections of any
leaking PCB equipment and initi-
ate PCB clean-up within 48-hrs of
Nice shot: Promat puts the ball in Ebeje’s court Feb. 18 at the Corlett Recre- discovery.
ation Center. Come on out to support the upcoming playoff games. For more • Utilize appropriate PPE and man-
information and a game schedule, contact MWR at 5-3331. agement practices in accordance
U.S. ARMY PHOTO BY JESSICA DAMBRUCH with site procedures when han-
dling oils suspected of containing
USAG-KA SPORTS
PCBs.
Contact Environmental at 5-1134 for
more information.
2021 WATER POLO SEASON Polychlorinated biphenyls ej chemical
VICTOR DEFEATED SCORE ko ekka aer kar kojerbali enwot juon
non-flammable oil nan tool in jerbal
Feb. 9 ko rej kojerbal jarom yiio ko mokta
SEALS SPARTANS II 39 - 37 jen 1980. Rainin ewor PBC ko rej jer-
bal, kakoni, im juloki ion Kwajalein in.
SPARTANS I CHARGOGGAGOGG 45 - 28 Wawein ko remman nan kejbarok ad
kojerbal PCB ej enwot in:
TURBO TURTLES MAYDAY 38 - 22
• Check e aolep tool ko ippam im
Feb. 13 rar walok/komman mokta jen
1980 eo ne ewor menin kauwota-
CHARGOGGAGOGG SPARTANS II 54 - 31 ta ko remaron walok.
• Bwinni im record aolep kein jer-
MAYDAY SEALS 33 - 31 bal ko ewor PCB ie ilo kajojo shop
SPARTANS I TURBO TURTLES 73 - 38 ko.
• Aolep jikin jerbal ko ewor PCB ie
FEB. 16 rej aikuj post aer label im melele
TURBO TURTLES SPARTANS II 48 - 23 ko nan call e dron ikijen emer-
gency ko remaron walok jen bwil
SEALS MAYDAY 42 - 37 ak lutok oil.
2021 BASKETBALL SEASON • Check im record e kein jerbal ko
ewor PCB ie aolep koota.
VICTOR DEFEATED SCORE • Mokaj im kiir lok Environmental
FEB. 10 Dept. eo enaaj wor lutok ko kwoj
loe.
AQUANAUTS SPARTANS I 40 - 36 • Lale PCB tool ko rej leak im kom-
EBEJE KWAJALEIN WIN, FORFEIT man ien nan karreo mokta jen am
tobar ennoul rualitok awa jen ien
SPARTANS WHITE PROMAT 60 - 57 eo tore eo kwar ion leak eo.
FEB. 11 • Kejbarok am kojerbal PCB tool ko
ilo am kojerbal PPE ko rejimwe
KWAJ CONDITION SPARTANS 1 37 - 36 nan im rekkar nan jerbal eo kwoj
SPARTANS BLUE LITTLE RASCALS WIN, FORFEIT kommani.
EBEYE BALL-HERS SPARTANS II 20 - 10 Kir lok Environmental eo ilo 5-1134 kin
FEB. 12 melele ko rellab lok.
KWAJALEIN SPARTANS I 81 - 77
EBEJE SOUTH SIDERS WIN, FORFEIT
feb. 13
SPARTANS WHITE SPARTANS BLUE 45 - 27
SPARTANS WOMEN I SPARTANS WOMEN II 33 - 11
Saturday, FEBRUARY 20, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 8 19 The Kwajalein HourglassKWAJALEIN AT THE MOVIES
Join Kwajalein at the movies in Feb- Sunday, Feb. 28
ruary as we celebrate Black History “Creed II” (PG-13) 130 min.
Month with special films—”Black Pan- Sylvester Stallone and Tessa Thompson
ther,” “Harriet” and “Creed II.” In 1985, Russian boxer Ivan Drago
killed former U.S. champion Apollo
Unless otherwise indicated, all mov- Creed in a tragic match that stunned
ies begin at 7:30 p.m. Contact MWR at the world. Against the wishes of
5-3331 for more information. Show- trainer Rocky Balboa, Apollo’s son
times may vary for special “Movies Un- Adonis Johnson accepts a challenge
der the Stars” events. from Drago’s son—another danger-
ous fighter. Under guidance from
KWAJALEIN - YUK THEATER Rocky, Adonis trains for the show-
Saturday, Feb. 20 down of his life—a date with desti-
“The Croods: A New Age” (PG) 95 min. ny that soon becomes his obsession.
Emma Stone, Ryan Reynolds Now, Johnson and Balboa must con-
Searching for a safer habitat, the front their shared legacy as the past
prehistoric Crood family discovers comes back to haunt each man. worries. When the Butcher’s mystical
an idyllic, walled-in paradise that dagger causes him and Millie to mag-
meets all of its needs. Unfortunate- Monday, March 1 ically switch bodies, the frightened
ly, they must also learn to live with “The Empty Man” (R) 137 min. teen learns she has just 24 hours to
the Bettermans—a family that’s a James Badge Dale, Marin Ireland get her identity back before she looks
couple of steps above the Croods on On the trail of a missing girl, an ex- like a middle-aged maniac forever.
the evolutionary ladder. As tensions cop comes across a secretive group
between the new neighbors start to attempting to summon a terrifying On “A Wrinkle in Time”: This big-heart-
rise, a new threat soon propels both supernatural entity. ed adaptation’s payoff is more emo-
clans on an epic adventure that forc- tional than technical, but, thanks to
es them to embrace their differences, ROI-NAMUR—C BUILDING touching performances, inclusive
draw strength from one another, and Saturday, Feb. 20 themes, and inspiring messages, it’s
survive together. “The Predator” (R) 107 min. easy to appreciate it. –Sandie Angulo
Olivia Munn, Boyd Holbrook Chen, Common Sense Media
Sunday, Feb. 21 From the outer reaches of space to
“Black Panther” (PG-13) 144 min. the small-town streets of suburbia, On “Creed II”: Even if you have not
Chadwick Boseman, Danai Gurira the hunt comes home. The universe’s seen the previous Creed, you could
After the death of his father, T’Challa most lethal hunters are stronger, still jump right into this film and en-
returns home to the African nation of smarter and deadlier than ever be- joy it just the same. –Mihir Fadnavis,
Wakanda to take his rightful place as fore, having genetically upgraded Firstpost
king. When a powerful enemy sud- themselves with DNA from other
denly reappears, T’Challa’s mettle as species. When a boy accidentally trig- On “The Empty Man”:
king—and as Black Panther—gets gers their return to Earth, only a rag- A truly surreal and strange piece of
tested when he’s drawn into a con- tag crew of ex-soldiers and an evolu- work, anchored by some top-notch
flict that puts the fate of Wakanda tionary biologist can prevent the end craft elements, but weakened a bit
and the entire world at risk. Faced of the human race. by a bloated running time and a con-
with treachery and danger, the young clusion that likely left the few people
king must rally his allies and release Sunday, Feb. 21 who saw it in theaters more annoyed
the full power of Black Panther to de- “Harriet” (PG-13) 125 min. than thrilled. –Brian Tallerico, robere-
feat his foes and secure the safety of Cynthia Erivo, Janelle Joe Alwyn bert.com
his people. From her escape from slavery
through the dangerous missions she On “The Predator”: Would we recom-
Monday, Feb. 22 led to liberate hundreds of slaves mend watching The Predator? Yes
“Freaky” (R) 102 min. through the Underground Railroad, — if the alternative was to be hunted
Kathryn Newton, Vince Vaughn the story of heroic abolitionist Harri- down by an alien predator. It would
Seventeen-year-old Millie Kessler et Tubman is told. still, however, be a close call. –Rohini
spends her days trying to survive Nair, Firstpost
high school and the cruel actions of Saturday, Feb. 27
the popular crowd. But when she be- “Black Panther” (PG-13) 144 min. On “Harriet”: Harriet Tubman, as this
comes the latest target of the Butcher, Chadwick Boseman, Danai Gurira film portrays so beautifully, was a
the town’s infamous serial killer, her After the death of his father, T’Challa force to be reckoned with. –Plugged
senior year becomes the least of her returns home to the African nation of In Staff
worries. When the Butcher’s mystical Wakanda to take his rightful place as
dagger causes him and Millie to mag- king. When a powerful enemy sud- On “The Croods: A New Age”: This
ically switch bodies, the frightened denly reappears, T’Challa’s mettle as Stone Age family comedy is a bit
teen learns she has just 24 hours to king—and as Black Panther—gets rocky: It has lots of laughs, but it lacks
get her identity back before she looks tested when he’s drawn into a con- the originality of its predecessor. —
like a middle-aged maniac forever. flict that puts the fate of Wakanda Tara McNamara, Common Sense Media
and the entire world at risk. Faced
Saturday, Feb. 27 with treachery and danger, the young On “Black Panther”: One of the most
“A Wrinkle in Time” (PG) 109 min. king must rally his allies and release entertaining and relevant films in
Stormy Reid, Oprah Winfrey the full power of Black Panther to de- the Marvel Comics Universe, “Black
Meg Murry and her little brother, feat his foes and secure the safety of Panther” offers such a welcome cine-
Charles Wallace, have been without his people. matic approach to traditional themes
their scientist father, Mr. Murry, for of national identity and power that
five years, ever since he discovered Sunday, Feb. 28 viewers might forget they’re watch-
a new planet and used the concept “Freaky” (R) 102 min. ing an action movie. Hats off to Stan
known as a tesseract to travel there. Kathryn Newton, Vince Vaughn Lee for this gem—now, hit the the-
Joined by Meg’s classmate Calvin Seventeen-year-old Millie Kessler aters and check it out. –Jessica Dam-
O’Keefe and guided by the three mys- spends her days trying to survive bruch, The Kwajalein Hourglass
terious astral travelers known as Mrs. high school and the cruel actions of
Whatsit, Mrs. Who and Mrs. Which the popular crowd. But when she be- On “Freaky”: Sure, it may look cute at
the children brave a dangerous jour- comes the latest target of the Butcher, first glance. But take a peek under the
ney to a planet that possesses all of the town’s infamous serial killer, her surface, and you find something dark
the evil in the universe. senior year becomes the least of her and ugly. –Paul Asay, Plugged In
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