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THIS WEEK
MISSION SHOTS
AT ROI COVID CLINIC 2
WELCOME TO KWAJ
RESIDENTS REFLECT ON CHANGE 3 REGISTERED NURSE SCOTT THOMPSON PERFORMS A
TEMPERATURE CHECK ON A NEW ISLAND RESIDENT AT
KSS TEACHERS BUCHOLZ ARMY AIRFIELD MARCH 16.
JESSICA DAMBRUCH
EARN TOP AWARDS 4
COVID-19 VACCINATIONS BEGIN ON ROI-NAMUR
Kwajalein Hospital Senior Administrator Steven Kass, left, performs a pre-vaccine temperature check at the Roi Dispensary
for Eric Bahn March 2.
ka. He said he was excited to be helping Roi resident Laura Pasquarella-Swain’s
the Roi community receive their shots idealized travel destination after Covid is
A little vaccine will someday help Roi- almost exactly one year from the RMI to visit Europe.
Namur residents go a long way. travel ban. “But first,” said Swain, “I’d go home.”
Paperwork in hand, residents of Roi- “I’m very surprised it came here this Butler encourages others considering
Namur lined up in the hallway outside early,” Butler said. “To be honest, when whether to receive the vaccine to go for it.
the Roi Dispensary early March 2 to re- [the vaccine] came out I thought we “If you’re still thinking about the vac-
ceive the first dose in their Covid-19 vac- wouldn’t see it for a year.” cine,” said Butler, “I encourage everyone
cination. A year of no-travel has increased to go ahead and just get it done. Things
Similar to the Covid-19 clinic on Kwa- personal burdens, as some struggle to are happening all over the world, and
jalein, throughout the day, more than 70 maintain contact and manage care for this is part of the push we need to keep
patients would receive the vaccine from aging family members at a great dis- the world safe and move forward.”
Kwajalein Hospital registered nurse Ai- tance.
gul Omarova in groups of 10.
For Roi residents, many of whom di-
rectly support the Reagan Test Site, re-
ceiving their first dose was a moment of
relief and mixed emotions, as many ex-
pressed desires to travel and visit family.
“It’s a fabulous day,” said Kwajalein
Fire Department Crew Chief Bob Barker,
as he rolled up his sleeve.
“Vaccines are mandatory in Uruguay,”
said one resident, after receiving the
mRNA vaccine. “They eliminated a lot of
illness, with vaccines. I believe in them.”
The travel restrictions imposed by the
Republic of the Marshall Islands have
spared atoll communities the spread of
illness. It is hoped that vaccinating the
population will increase the likelihood
of future travel and reduce the risk of in-
fection between communities.
“We’re such a small community,” said
RN John Butler, who ran the clinic to-
gether with Roi Physician Assistant
Joey McNamara. “We live very close to
Enniburr. People who sometimes have
comorbidities—high blood pressure, di-
abetes—those people are at risk of dying
and becoming very sick when a healthier
person may experience only very slight
symptoms. We get vaccinated so we can U.S. ARMY PHOTOS BY JESSICA DAMBRUCH
keep others safe.”
Butler has worked as a travel nurse in Roi Dining Services Manager Torie Gatlin receives the first dose of his Covid-19 vaccine
locations as diverse as prisons and Alas- March 2.
THE KWAJALEIN HOURGLASS
The Kwajalein Hourglass is named for the insignia Contents of the Hourglass are not necessarily offi- Garrison Commander.....................................Col. Jeremy Bartel
of the U.S. Army's 7th Infantry Division, which lib- cial views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, Garrison CSM........................................Sgt. Maj. Ismael Ortega
erated the island from the forces of Imperial Japan on Department of Defense, Department of the Army or Public Affairs Officer.............................................Mike Brantley
Feb. 4, 1944. USAG-KA. It is published Saturdays in accordance Communications Manager....................................Jordan Vinson
The Kwajalein Hourglass is an authorized publication with Army Regulation 360-1. Editor.......................................................Jessica “JD” Dambruch
for military personnel, federal employees, contractor Phone: Defense Switching Network 254-5169
workers and their families assigned to U.S. Army Local phone: 5-5169
Garrison-Kwajalein Atoll.
Saturday, MarCh 20, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 12 2 The Kwajalein Hourglass
U.S. ARMY PHOTOS BY JESSICA DAMBRUCH
USAG-KA Command Sgt. Maj. Ismael Ortega delivers a welcome and safety brief to new island residents March 16 at Bucholz
Army Airfield.
IN THE TRANCHES: USAG-KA WELCOMES NEWCOMERS
partners to facilitate quaran-
tine has allowed the island
This week, U.S. Army Garrison community to continue un-
Kwajalein Atoll greeted two interrupted mission support
new groups—called tranch- as newcomers take up their
es—of garrison residents en- roles.
tering and leaving quarantine Quarantine is working for
March 16. the atoll community, as well.
Command Sgt. Maj. Ismael Since the first essential per-
Ortega greeted newcomers at sonnel entered quarantine
Bucholz Army Airfield after in June 2020, four groups of
their arrival on a morning ATI Marshallese citizens have also 1
flight. been repatriated and returned
Following their welcome home to their families. With
briefing and a health check the hope for future travel in
performed by members of the mind, many Kwajalein resi-
Kwajalein Hospital, the resi- dents have received both dos-
dents—who have completed es of the Pfizer vaccine. The
multiple negative Covid-19 second dose for Roi residents
tests and resided for two will be administered this up-
weeks in Honolulu quaran- coming Tuesday.
tine—will complete an addi- After a long wait, the com-
tional three weeks in quaran- munity is beginning to see the
tine on USAG-KA before their light at the end of the tunnel.
release. For those in quarantine, it may
Elsewhere, members of a be the band of sunlight that
tranche leaving quarantine will stream in the front door
left masks behind and stepped on release day. For those on
outside their garrison-ap- 2
the outside, it’s the opportuni-
proved quarters to be wel- ty to meet the newcomers and
comed by sponsors and family someday travel.
members. Among them were No matter where we stand,
returning resident and Kwaja- things are looking brighter.
lein Hospital employee Karen
Read, and logistics employee
Jan Potter, the latter of whom 1)The quarantine scene at the
went straight to work to begin Kwajalein domes: Pictured here
his second Kwajalein tour. March 16, sponsors parked
Before 2020, receiving new- vehicles in and around neigh-
comers was a regular occur- borhoods to collect their quar-
rence. March marks the an- antine guests after the morn-
niversary of the Republic of ing release. 2) There is a happy
the Marshall Islands Covid-19 ending to quarantine. The Read
travel restrictions and many family officially reunited after
months of progress toward weeks of separation. From left,
receiving new arrivals again Teagan, Carl, Anaya and Karen
through a quarantine system. Read. 3) It’s good to be back: Jan
The initial closure prevented Potter, left, shakes hands with
the spread of the pandem- his sponsor, Paul Uhren, center,
ic within RMI borders, and after completing quarantine
close teamwork between the March 16. Potter begins his sec- 3
RMI, the Army and its contract ond Kwajalein tour this week.
Saturday, March 20, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 12 3 The Kwajalein Hourglass
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COURTESY OF PAUL UHREN
Kwajalein School System Head of School Paul Uhren, right, awards Kwajalein School System teachers DI SPOT awards for excel-
lence during a recent ceremony at the Kwajalein High School Davye Davis Multi-Purpose Room. 1) Speech and language patholo-
gist Christy Johnson; 2) language arts teacher Kendra Robinson; and 3) science teacher Matt Gerber.
KSS TEACHERS TAKE TOP HONORS
al time to become a leader for Google
Classrooms. She also led staff training
for utilizing the application in learning
environments. The KHS Google Class-
off the job. room will be functional by March. 23.
Christy Johnson, speech and language Matt Gerber, KHS science teacher, re-
By the Kwajalein School System pathologist, earned the award for her ef- ceived the award for extra leadership
fort coordinating annual reviews for all duties exercised as leader of the School
Congratulations to the Kwajalein School individualized Education Plans since the Improvement Team. Gerber has also led
System employees who recently received departure of the KSS special education Google Classroom training and served
DI SPOT awards for outstanding service teacher. as the KHS Dive Club advisor. The club
and excellence. KSS Head of School Paul Kendra Robinson, KHS Language Arts has assisted with numerous coral resto-
Uhren said the trio had earned the hon- teacher, received the SPOT award for ration and pollution tracking projects in
or through extra-hard work, both on and taking classes this summer on person- the Republic of the Marshall Islands.
Hazardous Materials, Wastes or Petroleum Product Custodian Training
Do you work with Hazardous Materials, Wastes, Kwoj ke jerbal kin men ko rekauwatata, einwot
or Petroleum Products? kobij ko im oil ko ak men ko jet rekauwatata?
If so, you are required to be trained in safe handling and Kwar jela ke ne kwoj jerbali ekwe ej aikuj lon am iminene
awareness. Contact DynCorp Environmental with any ques- ikijien jerbali? Ne ewor am kajitok kaki, call e lok DynCorp
tions at 5-9817. Environmental ilo 5-9817.
Classes on Offer Ewor kilaj ko renaj Komman
Spill notification (ENV110), HMWPP awareness (ENV081) Spill notification (ENV110), HMWPP awareness (ENV081),
and HMWPP custodian training (ENV100) in one session. im HMWPP custodian training (ENV100) ilo juon wot klaj.
Where and When Ia kab Naat
Kwajalein: CRC Room 1, March 31 or April 2 Ilo Kwajalein: CRC Room 1, March 31 AK April 2
8:30 - 10:30 a.m. AK 1 - 3 p.m.
8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. or 1 – 3 p.m.
Roi-Namur: TRADEX Conference Room, April 1 Ilo Ruwot: TRADEX Conference Room, April 1,
8:30 - 10:30 a.m. AK 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. or 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.
COMMUNITY TOWN HALLS
U.S. ARMY GArrison - Kwajalein Atoll
KWAJALEIN TOWN HALL Please bring your
March 25, 5:30 p.m. questions concerns
at the Island Memorial Chapel and compliments to
USAG-KA leadership at
this community event.
ROI-NAMUR TOWN HALL
March 26, 1 p.m.
at the Tradewinds Theater
Saturday, MarCh 20, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 12 4 The Kwajalein Hourglass
This 1997 courtesy photo from U.S.
Space and Missile Defense Command,
shows a ballistic projectile ascending
during the Willow Dune tests.
HISTORY WITH U.S. SPACE The primary objective of the test was
to provide an opportunity to tests weap-
plex tests set up on a very tight schedule.
The KMR community was commended
AND MISSILE DEFENSE ons and sensors against a real-world
threat.
by Gary Adams, Willow Dune program
manager, for its response to the heavy
COMMAND In addition to the traditional KREMS
sensors, Kwajalein radars and Carlos te-
mission schedule with its technical and
logistical challenges. The Willow Dune
lemetry assets, the Willow Dune series tests expanded KMR’s test capabilities
included 20 additional sensor systems. to include theater missile defense inter-
Demonstrating its transportability, ceptor testing and TMD phenomenolo-
Described as the first test of its type the THAAD radar even traveled 6,000 gy—target performance, target charac-
for any American test range, the Wil- miles to Roi-Namur to participate in the terization and flight dynamics.
low Dune flights of Feb. 9 and March Pacific Campaign. While not a primary As mentioned above, Willow Dune
20, 1997 were particularly significant sensor for the Willow Dune tests, the was also the first test of its type for any
in the history of the Kwajalein Missile THAAD radar did participate in the test U.S. range. Not revealed until after the
Range. Willow Dune refers to the target in a data collection mode successfully fact, the tactical ballistic missile targets
launches conducted in support of two acquiring and tracking both the targets were actually real-world threats: SCUD
system test, part of the 1997 Pacific Test and the interceptors. The x-band radar missiles. Speaking in the 1998 Defense
Campaign conducted on behalf of the data gathered in these and other tests Appropriations hearings, Lt. Gen. Lester
Ballistic Missile Defense Organization, a was later used to validate and verify Lyles, BMDO Director, observed:
predecessor to today’s Missile Defense the THAAD Radar algorithms needed to “We not only tested the Patriot sys-
Agency. field a tactical weapons system. tem against the SCUD, we had other
The campaign combined several tests In the first test, the PAC-2 was sensors that were on board and being
together to reduce costs and maximize launched soon followed by the Patriot checked out to see how they worked in
resources. Fifteen sites around the GEM, in a demonstration of the salvo the interoperability sets, and a whole
world were considered before Kwaja- capability. The PAC-2 successfully in- wide variety of various instruments ...
lein was selected as the launch site for tercepted the tactical ballistic missile to make sure we fully understood exact-
this program. target. In the second test, the launch ly what a Patriot looks like, when it is
In the Willow Dune tests, the tactical scenario was reversed, and the GEM being fired as a threat system and what
ballistic missile target was launched successfully located and intercepted its kind of intercept we would accomplish.”
from Bigen in Aur Atoll while the Patri- target. In fact, the Willow Dune tests “illus-
ot interceptors, PAC-2 and Patriot Guid- Maj. Jonathan Williams, KMR Range trated to us that with the threats that
ance Enhanced Missile, were launched Control officer, observed that the mis- exist out there today ... that we can in-
from Meck, approximately 360 kilome- sions’ success demonstrates the capa- tercept it and have a very successful
ters away. bility of KMR to support a series of com- way to protect our resources.”
GOLFERS WANTED
The Kwajalein Golf Association is looking for men,
women and youths who want to play golf. Golf on
Kwaj is a fun way to stay fit, meet new people and
just have fun. Members of the KGA are also able to
establish a handicap that is valid in the United States.
KGA Membership costs $60. For in-
formation about joining the KGA
contact Shelly Benkert (shellyben-
kert@yahoo.com) or Mike Winks
(winksme@gmail.com).
Saturday, March 20, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 12 5 The Kwajalein Hourglass
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KWAJ Celebrates
St. Patrick’s Day
1) Johnny Peter, left, and Facilities Supervisor
and Lee Ann Meyers Paula Jones are ready
Stone play with a jum- to award the evening’s
bo-sized Jenga set at the next raffle winner an is-
USAG-KA MWR St. Pat- land-style gift basket. 3)
rick’s Day celebration at With this cool water bot-
Camp Hamilton March tle and snack-pack, raffle
14. 2) The gang’s all winner Keri Jones is ready
here: Kwaj DJ Neil Dye, to hydrate. 4) The scene
left, MWR Event Coordi- is green at Camp Hamil-
nator Cynthia McKenzie ton March 14.
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U.S. ARMY PHOTOS BY JESSICA DAMBRUCH
Saturday, MarCh 20, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 12 6 The Kwajalein Hourglass
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1) Mark Young, center, and logistics
employees pose for a mega-group
shot, courtesy of Darryl Small. 2)
After more than 20 years serving
the Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile
Defense Test Site as an Information
Technology expert, longtime Kwaj
resident and Range Generation Next
employee Geary Shotts, left, and
Robert Ewbank visit at a gathering
in Shotts’ honor before he PCS’d last
week. 3) Jarett Nichols, center, and
his Dungeons & Dragons gaming
team pose for a photo at the Namo
Weto Youth Center. Nichols volun-
teered with friends to start the D&D
meetup to introduce the island’s
youth to the popular roleplay board
game. Nichols, the team’s dungeon
master, PCS’d this week after three
years on Kwajalein, but his volun-
teerism assures the gaming spirit will
burn brightly on island for years to
come. Back row, from left: Nathan
Melody, Donnie Corzine, Noah DiB-
iase and Teagan Read.
U.S. ARMY PHOTOS BY JESSICA DAMBRUCH 3
Join us in celebrating
L
the life of
Jacob Anton Legere
July 20, 1995 to August 19, 2020
Saturday, March 27
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at 6:30 p.m.
the Island Memorial Chapel
A light reception will follow in the Religious
Education Building for us to gather and
share our loving memories of Jacob.
Saturday, MarCh 20, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 12 7 The Kwajalein Hourglass
Coast Guard, Partners Rescue FIVE Mariners in the FSM
At 7:15 p.m., Thursday, Joint Rescue
Sub-Center Guam received notification
By Petty Officer 3rd Class Ryan Fisher, of a 23-foot skiff with five men on board
U.S. Coast Guard District 14 Hawaii Pacific that was overdue from a fishing trip.
Upon notification, JRSC watch-stand-
HONOLULU, Hawaii—Coast Guard, Air ers issued a SafetyNet broadcast to mar-
Force, and Federated States of Micronesia iners. Watch-standers deployed an Air
responders rescued five mariners in the Station Barbers Point HC-130 Hercules
vicinity of Houk Island, Chuuk, Friday. aircrew from Hawaii, diverted the CGC
The crew of the merchant vessel Hoegh Myrtle Hazard, and began querying pos-
Brasilia rescued the mariners, missing sible volunteer commercial Automated U.S. COAST GUARD PHOTO
since Tuesday, and transported them to Mutual-Assistance Vessel Rescue System
the vicinity of Houk Island where the vessels and partners in the area to assist Coast Guard and partners rescued five
Coast Guard Cutter Myrtle Hazard es- with the search. mariners in the vicinity of Houk Island,
corted them back to the island. At 3:15 p.m., Friday, an Andersen Air Chuuk, March 12. Air Station Barbers
“Through coordination with multiple Force Base KC-135 Stratotanker crew Point C-130 Hercules aircrew remained on
response agencies, we were able to save located the overdue skiff 50 miles south- scene while the merchant vessel Hoegh
five members of our community and west of the Polusuk Atoll. The Air Force Brasilia recovered all mariners.
bring them back home to their families,” KC-130 remained on scene until an Air
said Cmdr. Kristen Hahn, search and res- Station Barbers Point C-130 Hercules COVID mitigation procedures. JRSC di-
cue mission coordinator for Joint Res- aircrew arrived and deployed a SAR kit rected the AMVER vessel to proceed to-
cue Coordination Center Honolulu. “The with food, water and handheld radios. wards Houk Island and remain offshore
mariners having a float plan and com- The AMVER vessel Hoegh Bracilia ar- overnight. The next morning, the CGC
municating that plan with their family rived on scene shortly after and recov- Myrtle Hazard escorted the skiff back to
directly contributed to their rescue.” ered all persons with no contact and Houk Island safely.
DOD Officials Describe Conditions in Indo-Pacific
like Europe where NATO and the Euro- nerabilities of concentration.”
pean Union have inured the nations to This means troops positioning in many
By Jim Garamone, DOD News working together multilaterally, the In- different countries in episodic and dy-
do-Pacific doesn’t have that architecture, namic ways. The U.S. military doesn’t re-
WASHINGTON—The Indo-Pacific has al- a senior defense official said. quire new and permanent bases in Indo-
ways been a region of superlatives, but The United States has treaty allies in nesia and Malaysia, for example. “What
the terms have changed over the past the region: the Republic of Korea, Japan, we need is episodic places that support
decades. the Philippines, Thailand, Australia and operations with our allies and partners,”
Now people talk about the Indo-Pacif- New Zealand. the official said.
ic being a “region of consequence,” “the While the United States works bilat- Also, officials do not know China’s
priority theater,” or the “global economic erally with many nations in the region, plans, “and anyone who says they do, is
engine.” leaders would like to see more multilat- probably being a little disingenuous,” of-
For decades, the U.S. military has rec- eral engagement. “The Quad” call that ficials said.
ognized the importance of the theater. President Joe Biden participated in with China has built islands in the South and
U.S. Indo-Pacific Command covers 51 the leaders of Australia, India and Japan East China Seas and plunked missiles on
percent of the globe. The region has 60 is promising, officials said. The Quad is top. Chinese leaders talk of unifying Tai-
percent of the world’s population. The not a security pact, but it could grow into wan under Chinese rule, but Taiwan was
United States and China are the world’s an arena that allows the countries to co- never part of China.
largest economies. The most soldiers, operate more. With Taiwan in particular, Defense De-
the biggest navies, the longest distances, China’s behavior in the region— from partment officials look at Chinese capac-
most endangered and much, much more. fighting with India at the line of con- ity. “Do they have sufficient numbers of
There are hundreds of languages and trol, to increasing efforts and patrols in the right pieces of equipment necessary
cultures and environments. the Indian Ocean region—is worrisome to execute what … they would believe
China is the pacing challenge for the to India. “They are aware of that and would be a successful operation?”
United States military, and service mem- the traditionally non-aligned country China has fielded scores of new and
bers must respond — but it’s not the is starting to do more with the United modern systems. “Just in 2020, in the
only challenge in the region. States, with Australia and with Japan,” midst of all the COVID related stuff, Chi-
“We’ve all had these concerns for de- the official said. “India is not going to na still commissioned 25 major new
cades—the rising China, [North Korea], sign a mutual defense treaty with us any ships,” the official said.
Russia, violent extremist activities— time soon, but they are a major defense A second part of this is that while the
but their scope, volume, scale are much partner of the United States and they are U.S. military was fighting in Afghanistan
more problematic,” said a senior defense trying to become more interoperable and Iraq, “China went to school on us:
official. with the U.S. military in their military We’re their pacing threat,” the official
Added to all this is the issue of climate capabilities, their command and control, said.
change, which touches fundamentally on their information sharing.” The Chinese army has training centers
many of the island nations of Oceania. This is important because the region is similar to those the U.S. has at Fort Ir-
Also, a problem is that this is the Ring of so vast and so varied that no one coun- win, California, and Fort Polk, Louisiana.
Fire, where tectonic plates collide caus- try can do it alone. The United States will “They’re trying to become joint interop-
ing volcanoes, earthquakes and tsuna- need allies and partners to defend the erable,” he said.
mis. Top it off with COVID-19 and the rules-based architecture that has bene- All this leads to an erosion of U.S. con-
global pandemic, and there is a complex fited so many—including China. ventional deterrence. Leadership pro-
brew of problems and issues. The U.S. center of gravity is the friends cesses are weak. “We believe in decen-
China, Russia, North Korea and violent and allies who want a free and open In- tralized execution,” the official said. “The
extremism are in the Indo-Pacific and do-Pacific. China and Russia really do not American GI or Marine fights best when
operate there every day. The threats are have a network even close to this. there are hand grenades being thrown at
a direct challenge to the mission of the U.S. government officials will study the them, and nobody’s around to tell them
U.S. Indo-Pacific Command to provide basing of U.S. troops in the region. This what to do.”
freedom and mobility for commerce in doesn’t mean bases, but spaces. “We are China has nothing comparable. Chi-
the region, to support good governance, not looking to reposition large numbers nese leaders can write excellent plans,
and to deter aggression. of troops, in large vulnerable concentra- but once they confront the unexpected,
The best weapon in the arsenal is the tions,” the official said. “We want to get there will be trouble for them.
U.S. network of allies and partners. Un- the virtues of massing without the vul-
Saturday, MarCh 20, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 12 8 The Kwajalein Hourglass
It’s easy being green: Chris-
tina Sylvester, left, assists
children enrolled in USAG-KA
Child and Youth Services pro-
gramming with a March arts
and crafts project. To learn
more about CYS activities,
contact Central Registration
at 5-2158.
U.S. ARMY PHOTO BY USAG-KA CYS
CYS MARCH SPOTLIGHT
U.S. ARMY GARRISON-KWAJALEIN ATOLL
CHILD AND YOUTH SERVICES
Namo Weto Youth Center
CDC Baru classroom Tuesdays
Saturdays – Water Play Day. Please send your child with • Recreation - 3:15 - 4:15 p.m.
water clothes, a towel and dry clothes. • Keystone - 11:40 a.m.
Wednesdays - Trivia, 4:30 p.m.
CDC Bako Classroom Thursdays - Ted Talks, 4 p.m.
Tuesdays - STEAM Swim Day. Please send your child with Fridays - Frappuccinos, 4 p.m.
water clothes, a towel and dry clothes. Saturdays - Smoothies, 3:15 p.m.
Wednesdays - STEAM Functional Fitness Saturdays - Money Matters, 4 p.m.
Thursdays - Pre - K Music Class Sundays - Keystone Officers Meeting, 4:15 p.m.
Thursdays - STEAM Library Sundays - Board Games, 4 p.m.
Saturdays - Pre - K Music Class
Saturdays - STEAM Reading Buddies Special Events
March 21 - End of Spring Break BBQ from 5 - 7 p.m.
CDC Start Smart Sports
Tumbling - Season runs through March 23.
SAC Regular programming
Tuesdays - Art
Wednesdays - Functional Fitness
2:15 - 3:15 p.m., paid program.
Thursdays - STEM
Fridays - Recreation
Saturdays - Character Counts
SAC 4 - H
March Theme - Money Matters
Wednesdays and Fridays,
4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
SAC Sports
Field Hockey - Registration is open through March 27. U.S. ARMY PHOTOS BY USAG-KA CYS
Season runs April 6 - May 1.
Finished reading
those library books?
Please return books
and DVDs to the
Grace Sherwood Library
so other patrons
can enjoy them.
Visit the Grace Sherwood Library during
business hours to learn more about upcoming
library activities. For information, call 5-3331.
9 The Kwajalein Hourglass
religious Palm Sunday Services
March 27 - Catholic Mass at 5:30 p.m.
services
Contact the Island Memorial Chapel office at 5-3505 for
March 28 - Protestant services meet at
8:15 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Catholic Mass - 9:15 a.m.
more information about religious services and activities
April 1 - Holy Thursday Mass – 7 p.m.
on U.S. Army Garrison-Kwajalein Atoll.
The Church of Jesus Weekly Worship Good Friday Services
Christ of Latter-day Men’s Bible Study meets Thursdays at April 2 - Protestant Service – 6 p.m. in the
Saints Services 5:45 p.m. in the chapel conference room. Religious Education Building.
Sundays at 10 a.m. in CRC Room 1.
Please contact Conrad Acosta at 5-2965 Ladies’ Bible Study meets 9:15 a.m. Thurs- Catholic Service - April 2 at 7p.m. in the
for more information. days at Qtrs. 405-B Taro. Contact Sally main sanctuary
Bulla at 5-9804 for more information.
Protestant Services April 3 - Easter Vigil Mass –
• Sundays at 8:15 a.m. in the small Youth Fellowship meets March 28, April 5 7 p.m. in the main sanctuary
sanctuary and 11 a.m. in the main and 19 and May 3 at 6 p.m. in the REB.
sanctuary.
• Kingdom Kids children’s program Family Movie Night. April 11 at 7 p.m. Easter Services
meets during Protestant services at Join the chapel as we watch “Risen” in Sunrise Service. The community is wel-
8:15 a.m. and 11 a.m. the main sanctuary. Free popcorn will be come to attend the Sunrise Service April
provided. 4 at 6:30 a.m. at Emon Beach. Bunch will
Catholic Services follow.
• Sundays at 9:15 a.m. in the IMC main Stations of the Cross. March 26 at 6 p.m.
sanctuary. in the small chapel followed by a bread Catholic Easter Mass of Resurrection - 9:15
• Weekdays at 5:15 p.m. in the IMC and soup supper at 6:30 p.m. in the REB. a.m. April 4 in the main sanctuary.
chapel offices
• Saturdays at 5:30 p.m. in the IMC Prayer and Praise Night. April 4 at 7 p.m. in Protestant Easter Service. meets at 11 a.m.
small sanctuary. the main sanctuary. in the main sanctuary.
• Children’s program meets Sundays
during the 9:15 a.m. Catholic Mass.
BARS AND OCEAN VIEW CLUB
Contact MWR
at 5-3331
for updates, Wednesdays. Raise your glass and toast
CLUBS
activities and Wednesday at happy hour from 5 - 7 p.m.
events about
the garrison’s Saturdays. Enjoy fun activities like game nights,
karaoke. theme nights and live music.
bars and
clubs. Mondays. Enjoy Monday meal deals on Men’s
Night from 5 -7 p.m.
Shuttle Service
MWR offers shuttle service to and from the
Country Club every 30 minutes from 5 - 8 p.m.
Saturdays. For more information, contact
COUNTRY CLUB Nikeya Lagrone at 5-9205 or 5-3331.
Birthday Bash.
Come celebrate island birthdays
with MWR every third Sunday
Outrigger Club
Check with MWR for meal specials and
from 6 - 9 p.m. Enjoy compli- activities at the Outrigger Club by calling
mentary shuttle service avail- 5-3331.
able from the Ocean View Club
every 30 minutes from 5 - 9 p.m.
Brunch.
Enjoy Country Club Brunch every first
Sunday of the month from 10:30 a.m. -
12:30 p.m. Enjoy a variety of sweet and savory
brunch foods. Cash only; monthly prices and menu
items are subject to change. No reservation required.
Seating is limited. Shuttle service available every 30
minutes. Customer pick-up is in front of the Food Court
starting at 10 a.m. There is a 45-minute time limit per
table.
Saturday. Enjoy happy hour and play Uno every
Saturday at 6 p.m.
Saturday, MarCh 20, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 12 10 The Kwajalein HourglassCLASSIFIEDS
The community wants to hear from you. Email announcements and
advertisements to kwajaleinhourglass@dyn-intl.com Wednesday by
close of business. Ads received after deadline will be published in
the next issue of the Kwajalein Hourglass.
HELP WANTED
To research and apply for gov-
ernment employment opportuni-
2021). Contact Tina Legere, MIT
LL Site Administrator at 5-5105
or at tina.legere@ll.mit.edu for
Celebrate in style
AAFES is now accepting orders for graduation leis.
ties on U.S. Army Garrison-Kwa- more information. To apply, vis- All orders must be placed by April 19. Please see a
jalein Atoll and worldwide, visit it https://careers.ll.mit.edu/job/ store associate for details and a customer order form.
usajobs.gov. Done hiring? Write Lexington-Summer-Office-Assis-
to kwajalein.hourglass@dyn-intl. tant-MA-02420/717698200/.
com to remove your help wanted LE1605/9. Email MajuroHR@ include administrative services,
listing. Substitute teachers wanted. state.gov, contact Human Re- data analysts, education ser-
Kwajalein School System seeks sources Office: Ma. Victoria dela vices, aviation and airfield op-
Truestone, an AKIMA com- student-centered adults avail- Cruiz; P.O. Box 1379, Majuro, erations, marine operations and
pany, seeks a telephone op- able from 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. to MH 96960 and visit https://ca- public works, among others. To
erator. For more information serve as substitute teachers or reers.state.gov/downloads/files/ apply, go to www.dilogcap.com
about this position and to ap- teacher aids. Desired qualifica- eight-qualities of overseas em- or contact your local HR repre-
ply, please click the URL below tions include a teaching license, ployees. sentative.
to visit https://akima.taleo.net/ a four-year BA degree or two
careersection/akimallc_cs/job- year AA degree; previous ex- U.S. Embassy Majuro seeks an USAG-KA Child and Youth Ser-
detail.ftl?job=TRU01055&tz=G- perience working with school- Administrative Clerk for immedi- vices is hiring coaches. No ex-
MT-05%3A00&tzname=. aged children; and a favorable ate employment. Job Announce- perience necessary. All children
background check. Contact Paul ment No. Majuro-2021-003 (se- of head coaches play for free.
MIT Lincoln Laboratory seeks Uhren for more information at ries/grade LE 105/6) FS is 08. Visit Central Registration or call
a rising senior high school or col- uhrenp@kwajalein-school.com Actual FS salary determined by 5-2158 in Building 356.
lege student to serve as an Of- or 5-3601. Washington D.C. For more infor-
fice Assistant Intership during the mation, visit https://careers.state. ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS
summer. Interested applicants U.S. Embassy Majuro seeks gov/downloads/files/eight-quali- Spring Dance Collective with
must have sponsorship and hous- a Political/Economic Assistant. ties of overseas employees. Courtney Strouse. Classes
ing on Kwajalein for the duration Job Announcement No. Ma- for all age groups in a variety of
of the internship (June-August juro- 2012-002; Series/Grade Community Bank seeks a part- styles run now through April 30.
time Banking Center Service Email dancekwaj@gmail.com.
Specialist, or teller. Submit ap-
plications and resumes to www. Ballroom Dance Classes.
dodcommunitybank.com. Con- Wednesdays from 7 - 8 p.m. at
tact Rita Pyne at 5-2152 for more the Vet’s Hall deck. Classes are
information. free and begin with East Coast
(triple step) Swing. A dance part-
Nan Inc. seeks a qualified quality ner is not required. Email adrift@
control manager and site safety riseup.net with questions.
and health officer. To apply, visit
www.nanhawaii.com and contact HOURS AND OPENINGS
Clint Ueatari or Kevin Short at Self Help is located in Bldg. 1791.
5-2632, 5-1260 or 5-2998. Hours of operation are Monday,
Wednesday and Friday - 9:30
SOFTBALL IS HERE.
Tribalco seeks experienced and a.m. - 6 p.m. Visit Self Help to
highly motivated senior, mid- and pick up tools to complete a num-
junior network technicians to join ber of household maintenance
their team. Apply via http://www. and upkeep projects.
tribalco.com/jobs.html.
It’S TIME FOR RGNext, LLC seeks qualified
candidates to fill several open
Kwajalein Furniture Ware-
house. To schedule deliveries
and pick-ups of Family Housing
SOFTBALL. positions on Kwaj and Roi in en-
gineering, technical and other ar-
eas. For more information and to
apply, go to www.rgnext.com.
or BQ furniture please call the
Army Housing Office at 5-3450.
Small Boat Marina Summer
JOIN THE KWAJ FANS AND COME ON OUT TO SUPPORT DynCorp International is look-
2021 Hours of Operation are
March 1 through Oct. 31 from 8
USAG-KA SPORTS. THE SOFTBALL SEASON RUNS FROM ing for qualified candidates for a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Questions? Call
MARCH 23 TO MAY 15. FOR QUESTIONS OR TO RE- various positions. Current DI
open positions on USAG-KA
the Small Boat Marina at 5-3643.
CEIVE A SCHEDULE, CONTACT NATE JONES AT 5-3331.
IT’S FOR YOU: FILL OUT A SURFWAY SURVEY
New comment cards are now posted near the Surfway entrance and
will be reviewed on a weekly basis. Your suggestions and ideas are
welcome.
The Surfway manager and USAG-KA Food Services reps are always
available to speak with you and answer questions. Contact Surfway
Manager Phillip Kenley at 5-3617 and USAG-KA Food Safety Officer
Rick Krewson at 5-5033.
Saturday, March 20, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 12 11 The Kwajalein HourglassLET THE EGG-CITEMENT BEGIN.
EASTER EGG HUNT
Sunday, April 4 from
4:30 – 7 p.m.
DeMeo Field
Kwajalein High School
NOTICES
Please enjoy free Wi-Fi at the
Zamperini Cafeteria.
Alcoholics Anonymous open
meetings are Tuesdays at 6:30
p.m. in the REB, room 213.
Ongoing Smoking and Tobac-
co Cessation. Please call EAP
at 5-5362 or make an appoint-
ment with a physician.
Bring own basket and get ready
for golden tickets, a bounce
house, photo opportunities and
surprises at this family event.
Tobacco Use on USAG-KA.
Smoking permitted only in des-
(((
cess to some parts of the facility
will be restricted during this time.
The locker area will remain open.
Call MWR at 5-3331 with ques-
tions.
ignated smoking areas. All smok-
ing and cigarette butt recepta-
cles must be at least 50 feet from
entrance of facilities. USAG-KA
Policy Memorandum 600-8 sets
forth specific policies designed
ENJOY PUBLIC WI-FI
AT SURFWAY
Counseling Available. Sched-
ule an appointment with the
Employee Assistance Pro-
gram by calling Mary Beth
Dawicki at 5-5235 or emailing
marybeth.dawicki@international-
sosgs.us. Information shared in
appointments is confidential. As
an alternative to in-person meet-
ings, phone consultation or virtu-
al meetings are available utilizing
a HIPAA compliant platform. Call
HUNGRY?
GRAB DINNER
AT AAFES
5-5362 for more information. AMERICAN EATERY
Building Manager Evacuation for the protection from the neg- Sunday – closed
Coordinator Training (Required ative impact of tobacco use. Electric bikes are not allowed Monday – closed
for all managers by AR 420-1). Smoking cessation programs on the garrison per USAG-KA
Kwajalein training occurs on the are available. Contact Mary Beth
Tuesday – Saturday,
Regulation 56-4. You are au-
first and third Wednesdays of Dawicki at 5-5362 or Marybeth. thorized use of the bike on US-
8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
each month beginning at 10 a.m. Dawicki@internationalsosgs.us. AG-KA If you disconnect the mo-
in the Religious Education Build- tor. For more information, contact SUBWAY
ing. Roi-Namur training occurs Island Memorial Chapel Coun- the PMO at 5-3530. Sunday, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
on the second Wednesday each seling Services. The IMC Monday, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
month at 9:30 a.m. at the C-build- chaplains are available for ap- Recycle Safely. Please ensure Tuesday, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
ing. Call 5-3364 to register. pointments on Roi-Namur and that all aluminum cans are sep- Wednesday, 8 a.m. – 7
Kwajalein. Contact the Chapel arated from household trash to p.m.
Repairs to the Holmberg Fair- office at 5-3505 to schedule a prevent damage to the island in- Thursday, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
ways Golf Course locker room meeting. Discussions are kept cinerator. Doing your part keeps
building will begin March 27. Ac- private. Confidentiality belongs
Friday, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
our island clean. For more infor-
with the client. mation on where you can discard
Saturday, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
batteries and other specialized
items, please contact DI Environ- BURGER KING
mental at 5-1134. Sunday, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Monday – Friday,
Kwajalein Drug Take Back Pro- 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
gram. Safely discard expired Saturday, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
materials at one of two island
collection receptacles—Tues-
ANTHONY’S PIZZA
day through Saturday during
business hours at the Kwajalein
Sunday, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Hospital Pharmacy and the 24- Monday - Friday,
hour collection bin at the Kwa- 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
jalein Police Department, Bldg. Saturday, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
803. Collection items include
over-the-counter drugs; pills,
tablets and capsules; ointments;
creams; lotions; powders and no
more than 4 oz. liquid medicines.
The Kwajalein Hospital now ac-
ATTENTION ARTISTS, CRAFTERS AND VENDORS cepts the following five insurance
providers: Geo Blue/BCBS, Tri-
Applications for the Spring Art and Craft Fair are care, United Healthcare, Aetna
available now. Please send an email to melissa@ and Cigna. For those patients not
covered under these providers,
mkdcollection.com to receive an application and pay and claim is in effect.
more information.
Saturday, MarCh 20, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 12 12 The Kwajalein HourglassFAMILIES WELCOME.
Zamperini Cafeteria
Hours of Operation
Tuesday – Saturday
5:30 – 8 a.m.
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
4:30 – 7 p.m.
Sundays and Holidays
6:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Mondays
6 – 9 a.m.
UXO REMINDER fourth Wednesday of every
month.
Kemejmej R ko 3. Rec- Families are welcome to dine
ognize (kile) juon kwopej at the Zamperini Cafeteria on
Remember the three Rs of
bajjok emaron Bokutan ak
kein kabokkolok (UXO). Re-
Tuesdays, Thursdays, Sundays
UXO: Recognize an item as treat (Jenliklik) bed ettolok and Mondays.
possible Unexploded Ord- im jab kepaak UXO eo. Report
nance. Retreat from the area (Ripoot e) boktun ak kein
of the UXO. Report suspected kabokklok eo ien eo emoka-
UXO immediately by notify- jtata non EOD ilo nomba kein
ing EOD (5-1433) or CPS (5- (5-1433) ak CPS (5-4445).
4445). Ken melele kein: Ia eo
Provide the following infor- (nomba in ijo, GPS, kakolle in
mation: Location (building #, ijo, etc.); Jonan (jonan e ibben
GPS, landmarks, etc); Size jet kain mweik - football, taan
(compared to common items in turan, etc.). Contact the USAG-KA Sexual Harassment/ Assault
- football, scuba cylinder, etc). Tiljek kon UXO kein einwot
Treat UXO like you would am kojparok menin mour in Response and Prevention Victim Advocate
treat dangerous sea crea- lojet ko rekauwotata. Kalim-
tures. Look but do not touch. jek wot jab jibwe. CW3 Michael Schafer
For a detailed refresher, Non bar kakemejmej eok, SHARP Victim Advocate
please attend the Island eokwe jouj im koba lok ilo Is- Work: 805 355 3421
Orientation Briefing on the land Orientation allon otemjej.
USAG-KA SHARP Pager:
805 355 3241 #0100
DOD SAFE Helpline:
877 995 5247
E-WARENESS: DRUM LABELS
Labels provide vital informa- Label ko rej letok melele ko
tion about chemical hazards raurok ikijeen ta eo ej bed
and help prevent accidents. ilowan drum eo im remaron
All hazardous materials and in bobrae kij jen jorran. Aolep
waste drums must be proper- container ak drum ko ewor
ly labeled. men ko rekauwotata ie rej ai-
Hazardous Waste labels kuj in wor aer label.
are now translated into Mar- Kojerbal label in Marshall,
shallese. Contact DynCorp “KWOBEJ KO REKAUWOTA-
Environmental with ques- TA” Kir DynCorp Environ- Still have questions about getting the COVID-19
tions. mental kin kajitok. vaccine? Contact USAG-KA Family and MWR
Health Systems Specialist Suzanne Mosier at
Contact Environmental at Kir lok Environmental eo ilo 5-2354 for more information.
5-1134 for more information. 5-1134 kin melele ko rellab lok.
Saturday, March 20, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 12 13 The Kwajalein HourglassKWAJALEIN
AT THE WW84
(PG-13) 141 min.
The Hustle
(PG-13) 94 min.
MOVIES March 20, 7: 15 p.m.
at Teen Center Field
March 21, 7: 15 p.m. at
the Ocean View Club
Unless otherwise indicated, all mov- nightmare when Mavis realizes Drac Monday, March 29
ies begin at 7:30 p.m. Contact MWR at has fallen for the mysterious cap- “12 Strong”
5-3331 for more information. Show- tain of the ship, Ericka, who hides a (R) 129 min.
times may vary for special “Movies Un- dangerous secret that could destroy Chris Hemsworth, Michael Shannon
der the Stars” events. them all. In the wake of the 9/11 attacks, Cap-
tain Mitch Nelson leads a US Special
KWAJALEIN - YUK THEATER Monday, March 22 Forces team into Afghanistan for an
“Zombieland 2: Double Tap” (R) 99 min. extremely dangerous mission. Once
Saturday, March 20 Abigail Breslin, Emma Stone there, the soldiers develop an un-
“News of the World” Zombie slayers Tallahassee, Colum- easy partnership with the Northern
(PG-13) 118 min. bus, Wichita and Little Rock leave Alliance to take down the Taliban
Tom Hanks, Helena Zengel the confines of the White House to and its al-Qaida allies. Outgunned
Five years after the end of the Civil travel to Graceland in Memphis, and outnumbered, Nelson and his
War, Capt. Jefferson Kyle Kidd cross- Tenn. Along the way, they encoun- forces face overwhelming odds in a
es paths with a 10-year-old girl tak- ter other post-apocalyptic warriors fight against a ruthless enemy that
en by the Kiowa people. Forced to and a group of survivors who find takes no prisoners.
return to her aunt and uncle, Kidd refuge in a commune. The scrappy
agrees to escort the child across the fighters must now rely on their wits ROI- NAMUR – C-BUILDING
harsh and unforgiving plains of Tex- and weapons more than ever as they
as. However, the long journey soon soon find themselves in a relentless
turns into a fight for survival as the battle against smarter, faster and Sunday, March 20
traveling companions encounter seemingly indestructible zombies. “Half Brothers” (PG-13) 96 min.
danger at every turn—both human Connor Del Rio, Shira
and natural. Saturday, March 27 Movies touch our hearts, Scott Astrof
“Monster Hunter” and awaken our vision, Renato, a successful
Sunday, March 21 (PG-13) 103 min. and change the way we Mexican aviation ex-
“Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Milla Jovovich, see things. They take ecutive, is shocked
Vacation” (PG) 97 min. Tonay Jaa us to other places. They to discover he has an
Selena Gomez, Andy Samberg Behind our world, open doors and minds. American half-brother
Your favorite monster family boards there is anoth- Movies are the memories he never knew about—
a luxury cruise ship so Dracula can er—a world of of our lifetime. We need the free-spirited Asher.
take a summer vacation from the ho- dangerous and to keep them alive. The two very differ-
tel. It’s smooth sailing for the pack powerful mon- –Martin Scorsese ent half-brothers are
as they indulge in all of the fun the sters that rule forced on a road trip to-
cruise has to offer, including mon- their domain with gether. masterminded by their ailing
ster volleyball, exotic excursions and deadly ferocity. When Lt. Artemis and father, tracing the path he took as an
catching up on their moon tans. But her loyal soldiers are transported immigrant from Mexico to America.
the dream vacation soon turns into a from our world to the new one, the
unflappable lieutenant receives the Monday, March 21
shock of her life. In a desperate battle “All the Money in the World”
for survival against enormous ene- (R) 133 min.
mies with incredible powers and un- Christopher Plummer, Mark Wahlberg
stoppable, terrifying attacks, Artemis In 1973, kidnappers demand $17
teams up with a mysterious hunter million from billionaire J. Paul Get-
who has found a way to fight back. ty in exchange for his grandson’s
release. Getty refuses to pay the
Sunday, March 28: “Cars 3” perpetrators a single penny despite
(G) 102 min. the desperate pleas from his former
Owen Wilson, Cristela Alonzo daughter-in-law Gail and adviser
Blindsided by a new generation Fletcher Chase. With nowhere else
of blazing-fast cars, the legendary to turn, Gail and Fletcher soon be-
Lighting McQueen finds himself come unlikely allies in a race against
pushed out of the sport that he loves. time to save the teen’s life.
Hoping to get back in the game, he
turns to Cruz Ramirez, an eager Saturday, March 27
young technician who has her own “News of the World”
plans for winning. With inspiration (PG-13) 118 min.
from the Fabulous Hudson Hornet Tom Hanks, Helena Zengel
and a few unexpected turns, No. 95 Five years after the end of the Civil
prepares to compete on Piston Cup War, Capt. Jefferson Kyle Kidd crosses
Racing’s biggest stage. paths with a 10-year-old girl taken by
Saturday, MarCh 20, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 12 14 The Kwajalein Hourglassthe Kiowa people. Forced to return those expecting a taut thriller but a On “Monster Hunter”: As video game-
to her aunt and uncle, Kidd agrees to great performance by Christopher based movies go, this isn’t the worst,
escort the child across the harsh and Plummer makes it worthwhile. because spouses Anderson and Jo-
unforgiving plains of Texas. Howev- —Neil Soans, Times of India vovich know what they’re doing—
er, the long journey soon turns into but it’s still a forgettable compila-
a fight for survival as the traveling On “Half Brothers”: An uptight Mexi- tion of violent CGI effects.
companions encounter danger at ev- can aviation executive and an Amer- –Sandie Angulo Chen, Common Sense
ery turn—both human and natural. ican doofus learn they’re related in Media
this mawkish comedy.
Sunday, March 28 –Ben Kenigsberg, The NYTimes On “Cars 3”: There’s an emotional
“Zombieland 2: Double Tap” (R) 99 min. resonance to this story about grow-
Abigail Breslin, Emma Stone On “News of the World”: News of ing old, chasing glory days and the
Zombie slayers Tallahassee, Colum- the World speaks to the difficulties joy of passing the baton that leaves
bus, Wichita and Little Rock leave of relationship, of crossing cultural the other two films choking on its
the confines of the White House to boundaries to truly meet people and digitally rendered dust.
travel to Graceland in Memphis, earn their trust. –David Fear, Rolling Stone
Tenn. Along the way, they encoun- –Paul Asay, Plugged In
ter other post-apocalyptic warriors On “12 Strong”: The story of the first
and a group of survivors who find On “Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Special Forces team deployed to Afghan-
refuge in a commune. The scrappy Vacation”: This “threequel” lives up istan after 9/11; under the leadership of
fighters must now rely on their wits to the standards of its predecessors, a new captain, the team must work with
and weapons more than ever as they which means it’s fairly silly but pro- an Afghan warlord to take down the Tal-
soon find themselves in a relentless motes positive messages. iban.
battle against smarter, faster and –Sandie Angulo Chen, Common Sense –David Edelstein, Vulture
seemingly indestructible zombies. Media
WHAT THE CRITICS On “Zombieland 2: Double Tap”: Some-
ARE SAYING times they come back. Sometimes
they shouldn’t bother. Sometimes
On “All the Money in the World”: Rid- they’re pretty darned decent — al-
ley Scott’s uneven pacing and tonal- though this is purely one for fans of
ity might be a detrimental factor to the original.
–Chris Hewitt, Empire
USAG-KA WEATHER WATCH Sun - Moon - Tides
WEATHER DISCUSSION: Kwa- SATURDAY: Partly sunny with
jalein currently finds itself in a isolated showers. Winds NE-E
long transition from dry to wet at 12-17 knots. Occasional
season thanks to weather sys- higher gusts overnight.
tems in the Pacific preventing
long-lived dry season condi- SUNDAY: Partly sunny to
tions. mostly cloudy with widely
A shear line north of the scattered showers. Winds
Marshall Islands has allowed NE-E at 12-17 knots. Higher
a portion of the Intertropical gusts likely ahead of showers.
Convergence Zone and a trop-
ical anomaly known as Mad- MONDAY: Partly sunny to
den-Julien Oscillation to create mostly cloudy with widely
large swaths of convection. scattered to scattered show-
Kwajalein will experience ers. Winds NE-ESE at 14-19
waves of convective showers knots with occasional higher
most of the weekend with pe- gusts.
riods of moderate showers
blending with periods of wide- NEXT WEEK: Above average
spread clouds and lingering
weak showers.
precipitation with waves of
widely scattered to scattered
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Moderate breezes from the
east-northeast to east-south-
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15-20 knots, gradually be-
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east will build in speed due to coming 12-17 knots by the
a developing subtropical ridge end of the week. Gusty condi-
until they become fresh breez- tions are expected majority of
es Monday. the week.
Next week, waves of show-
ers are expected to continue
and bring above average pre-
cipitation to the region.
KWAJALEIN ART GUILD’S SECOND ANNUAL
Walk, run, bike or rent a cart with friends. Pick up
CRAFT CRAWL a map from the Art Annex (behind the Kwajalein
Hobby Shop, across from the Zamperini Cafeteria)
for artist locations. For more information, For in-
Monday, March 22 formation and to register, contact Debbie Carr at
from 10 - 1 p.m. Dcnhawaii@yahoo.com.
Saturday, March 20, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 12 15 The Kwajalein HourglassNOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: IMPORTANT INFORMATION 800-NSF-8010 or www.nsf.org for informa-
tion on performance standards for water fil-
ters. Be sure to maintain and replace a filter
ABOUT LEAD IN YOUR DRINKING WATER device in accordance with the manufactur-
er’s instructions to protect water quality.
NOTE: The following is a required repeat likely due to the stagnation of water in building • Consider getting your child’s blood tested.
notification of a previous incident initially plumbing. Contact your local health department or
reported on Dec. 12, 2020. healthcare provider to find out how you can
Health Information (Source: USEPA): get your child tested for lead if you are con-
Lead can cause serious health problems if too cerned about exposure.
The U.S. Army Garrison-Kwajalein Atoll drink- much enters your body from drinking water or
ing water system is monitored annually by the other sources, especially for pregnant women
Army Public Health Center at 20 locations as What is Being Done?
and children aged six years and younger. It can
required by the USAG-KA Environmental Stan- In response to the recent samples, we have in-
cause damage to the brain and kidneys and can
dards. creased our monitoring of Lead from annually to
interfere with the production of red blood cells
The most recent report was received on Nov. every six months, beginning in March 2021.
that carry oxygen to all parts of your body.
20, 2020, from the APHC and was for sam- We have implemented corrosion control treat-
The greatest risk of lead exposure is to in-
ples collected in September 2020. The report ments, installed Granular Activated Carbon fil-
fants, young children and pregnant women.
revealed that three separate locations had ex- tration, and we are performing additional source
Scientists have linked the effects of lead on the
ceeded the action level of 15 parts per billions water monitoring in conjunction with the March
brain with lowered IQ in children. Adults with kid-
(15 micrograms of lead per liter of water) or the 2021 sampling.
ney problems and high blood pressure can be
equivalent of a one-pound lead fishing weight Personnel have been contacted, and signs
affected by low levels of lead more than healthy
for every 7.35 million gallons of water. This un- placed, at affected locations advising consum-
adults. Lead is stored in the bones and it can be
common situation requires USAG-KA to do the ers to flush taps and water fountains prior to
released later in life. During pregnancy, the child
following: consumption.
receives lead from the mother’s bones, which Additionally, the U.S. Army is conducting an
may affect brain development.
1) Immediately notify the occupants and resi- ongoing effort to protect Soldiers, Civilians and
dents of the affected locations. Family members from exposure to lead by sam-
What Should I Do? pling Army Family Housing units and other loca-
2) Notify and inform the entire USAG-KA com- • Run water for 30-60 seconds to flush inte- tions for the presence of lead in drinking water.
munity served by the affected water system rior plumbing, if it hasn’t been used for sev- This project is separate from the routine water
within 30 days of receipt of the report to the eral hours, or until it becomes cold before quality sampling and is being carried out by the
public and every three months until compliance using it for drinking or cooking. This flushes Installation Management Command.
with the standard is achieved. Initial notification any standing lead from the pipes. The goal is to sample for lead from water out-
was provided on Dec. 12, 2020. Please read this lets primarily used for food preparation and as a
notice closely to see what you can do to reduce • Use cold water for cooking and preparing source of drinking water and to implement cor-
lead in your drinking water. baby formula. Do not cook with or drink wa- rective actions when necessary.
ter from the hot water tap. Lead dissolves
more easily into hot water. Do not use water
What Does This Mean? For More Information
from the hot water tap to make baby for-
This is not an emergency. If it had been, you For more information on reducing lead exposure
mula.
would have been notified within 24 hours. Typ- around your home, building and the health ef-
fects of lead, visit EPA’s website at www.epa.
ically, lead enters water supplies by leaching
from lead or brass pipes and plumbing com-
• Do not boil water to remove lead. Boiling gov/lead or contact your health care provider.
water will not reduce lead.
ponents. New lead pipes and plumbing com-
ponents containing lead are no longer allowed • Look for alternative sources or treatment of If you have any questions or concerns, or
for this reason. However, many older buildings water. You may want to consider purchas- if you would like more information please
may contain lead pipes. Your water is more likely
to contain high lead levels if water pipes in or
ing bottled water or a water filter. Read the contact DynCorp Environmental at 5-1134.
package to be sure the filter is approved to
leading to your home are made of lead or con-
tain lead solder. The elevated levels of lead are
reduce lead or contact NSF International at (Rev.09MAR2021)
KARON NAN JUKJUK IN BED MELELE KO REAOROK IKIJEEN ar 800-NSF-8010 ak www.nsf.org nan melele
ko nan kojerbal filter ilo jokjok ko emoj karoki im
rekkar. Jab meloklok im kokaal filter eo ekkar
LEAD EO ILO DREN IN IDRAAK EO NIMOM (Rev.09MAR2021) nan jonan karok eo im ej itok ilo kamelele ko nan
karreo dren im kejbarok dren eo erreo.
Jino am lomnak nan boklok ajiri eo nejim nan
NOTE: Lajrak in ej juon aikuj nan kwalok Melele ko jen jikin ejmour (Source: USEPA) bok botoktok. Kir lok department eo an jikin
ak kakememej kin kar juon joreen eo ekar Lead emaroñ komman naiñinmej nan enwbin ejmour ak healthcare provider eo nan eoron
walok ilo Dec. 12, 2020. eo elañe elap am idraak jen dren eo elap joñan enaan ewi ewawein nan an ajiri eo nejim maron
lead ko ie, elaptata ñan kora ro reborauro im ajri bok kakolkol in botoktok elane ewor am inebata
Army Public Health Center ej lale system eo, ro 6 iiõ im driklak. Emaroñ komman jorren ñan kin joreen in lead ilo an jelet ajiri eo.
ak jikin komman dren in idraak eo ilo Kwajalein kõmalij eo, kidney ko im bar einwot komman an
nana red blood cell ko im rej elelak oxygen nan
Atoll, aolep iiõ ilo (20) jikin ko, ekar ñan kakien ko
aolep part in enbwin. Jorren ko rellap naj jelet
Ta Eaar Komman?
an USAG-KA Environmental Standards. Report Elikin jemlok ko jen kakolkol ko lak mokta,
eo eliktata ekar komman ilo 20 November 2020 niñniñ ko im kora ro reborauro. Scientist ro emoj
emoj ad kakkut i lak kakolkol in lead jen juon
jen APHC, im ej kwalok kin jet sample ko rekar loe ke jorren ko jen lead emaron jelet kõmalij eo
alen ilo juon iio nan aolep 6 allon, jinoe jen
buki ilo September 2020 eo. Report ej kwalok im komman an ajri ro jab eman aer katak ilo aer
March 2021 im jej lale maanlok nan aikuj ko an
kin jilu (3) jikin (locations), ekar la iloñ in jonan dritto lak. Ritto ro im elon jorren ilo kidney im
corrosion control treatment, einwot an moj kol-
15 part in billion (15 micrograms in lead jen juon high blood pressure naj laplok an jelet er, jen rit-
lak Granular Activated Carbon filter ko im jej bar
lita in dren) ak jonan wot juon pound in lead in to ro ejjelok men kein ipper. Lead ej bed ilo di ko
einwot komman kakolkol nan dren in idak ko bwe
eõñwõd ilo 7.35 million gallon in dren in idraak. im emaron walok ilo tore ko elik. Ilo ien eo kora
in kobalok ilo kakolkol ko an March 2021. Emoj
Menin elap an komman bwe USAG-KA en 1) ej borauro, ajri eo emaron bok lead eo jen driin
kojelaki ro terlakier, sign ko emoj kolaki non ijoko
mokaj in kojela’k aolep ri-jerbal/ro rej joke ilo jikin jinen, eo im enaj jelet an jerbal kõmalij eo, ak
kakolkol ko rej kwalok ke elon lead ie, bwe jab-
kein kenono kaki im 2) kojela’k aolep armej ion jelet an ajri eo naj katak ilo an dritto lak.
dewot armej ren flush e faucet ko im water foun-
Kwajalein (USAG-KA) in me rekin idrak jen jikin tain ko mokta jen kojerbali, ak idak jen i.
kein iumwin 30 raan mootlak jen ien eo report in Ta Imaron Kommane? Einwot juon mottan iaan jerbal ko an U.S.
ekar walok im aolep elikin 3 allon elane ejimwe Kattore dren eo uumin 30 – 60 second ko nan Army nan kejbarok ritarinae ro an, armij ro, im
im jejjet jerbal in ekkar nan kakijen (Standard). kadriwojlok lead eo jen iloan pipe in dren ko el- family ko aer jen joreen in lead, Installation Man-
Emoj aer wallok ilo December 12, 2020. Jouij ane rejjanin kar toor uumin jet awa ko, ak non ne ager Command (IMCOM) ej kommani etale ko
read i naan in keañ ilal ñan kamelele kom, kin ta emolo mokta jen idaak and komat. Katoorlok ilo imoko imon Family ko an Army nan lale el-
ko kom maron kommane nan kadiklak lead jen jabdewot lead ko jen pipes ko. ane ewor lead ilo dren in idraak ko. Kottobar eo
dren in idraak eo. Kojerbal dren eo e’molo nan komat im kom- bwe dren eo im kojerbal nan idraak im komman
man dren in bato ko an ninnin ko. Jab kojerbal mona ko en erreo im bwe en lon buñten ko rek-
Ta melele in men in? dren menen eo ilo bojet eo nan idraak im komat kar nan jerbali elane ekkar.
Ejab emergency men in. Elañe en kar, ekwe mona. Ebidodolok an wor lead eo ilo an driwo-
enkar wor kojjela ñan yuk 24 hour jen tore eo jtok menen eo ilo bojet ko. Jab keidraak ninnin Nan Melele ko Jet
menin ekar walok. Ekka wot an lead dreloñe eo jen bojet eo emenen. Nan melele ko jet nan kadriklok joreen in lead
dren in idraak ko jen pipe ko ak men ko jet mot- Jab boil I dren eo jen bojet eo nan jolok lead ilo belaak ko am ilo jikin jokwe ko im imoko,
tan plumbing. Moko rekaal ejelok lead pipe ak eo, eban jako lead eo jen boil dren eo. jibadrok EPA’s website ilo www.epa.gov/lead ak
men ko jet an plumbing ejelok lead ie. Botab, Bukot jokjok ko jet ilo wawein kejbarok dren kirlok jikin ejmour eo.
moko remor, ak eto aer bed emaron wor lead ilo eo. Komaron in wiaki dren ko ilo water bottle ko
pipe ko ilowaer. Dren in idraak eo emaron wor ak kojerbal filter in dren ko nan komman dren.
Read I aolep melele ko ilo package ko filter ko
Elane ewor am kajitok ko ak inebata ko, ak
lead ie jen pipe ko remor ak kein kadrep pipe ko
ie. Laplok in lead ilo pipe ko emaron jen an jab rej itok iloaer elane emoj an melim kojerbale nan ne kwoj konan elonlok melele, joij kir lok
maroñ drain out dren ko jen i. bobrae im jolok lead ak kirlok NSF International DynCorp Environmental ilo 5-1134.
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