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THIS WEEK
MOVE IT
LOGISTICS TEAMS AT WORK 2
SPRINT FOR SPAM
AT TURKEY TROT FUN RUN 3
LOGISTICS PERSONNEL HOIST A DISUSED FIRE
ROI SUPPORTS YYWC TRUCK ONTO A VESSEL AT ECHO PIER.
WITHSaturday,
HOLIDAY SHOPPING 102020 / Volume 61 Number 48
NOVEMBER 28, 1 JESSICAThe
DAMBRUCH
Kwajalein Hourglass
LIFT
With the help of a crane operator, a Kwajalein aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicle is loaded onto a vessel in mid-Novem-
ber 2020. The vehicle arrived on Kwajalein damaged. For safety, it was not used while on Kwajalein. Personnel from DI logistics
teamed up with vessel operations crews to offload the truck.
the truck onto the pier, logis- and on to the next task. for island life.
tics personnel wearing per- “I am proud of the ability of “The fire truck was a crit-
Lifting a multi-ton vehicle sonal protective equipment our team to work together,” ical [job],” he said. “These
into the air is never an easy secured it inside a sturdy, yel- said Maintenance Superinten- can be dangerous lifts if not
task to accomplish, but an ex- low lifting harness tethered dent William Cox. “The suc- completed according to the
perienced team can make it to a Stennis—a large bracket cess of these intense opera- lifting requirements. But the
happen. Such was the scene used by crane operators to tions is due to the strong skills fire vehicle is not the only im-
during a recent operation at hoist shipping containers. of our stevedores and every- portant lift the stevedores do.
Echo Pier as logistics per- Next, personnel took hold one watching out for safety.” We must continue to supply
sonnel worked to load a fire of heavy lines trailing from In addition to safety, Cox the island with equipment,
truck onto a container vessel. the Stennis to help guide the said timing is an important supplies and food. So, we
The truck is an aircraft truck as it lifted it into the factor in balancing major depend on completing each
rescue and firefighting ve- air. Crewmates observed the tasks like the truck lift with lifting operation in a timely
hicle for the Kwajalein Fire operation and communicated daily operations necessary manner.”
Department. ARFF vehicles on the vessel via radio as the
are typically utilized by fire- truck slowly lifted from the
fighters for airfield safety ground.
operations. However, this The firetruck was airborne.
vehicle had arrived damaged For a moment, it hung sus-
and could not be operated pended in the air over the
safely in the field, said Kwa- deck of the vessel. Below, on
jalein Fire Department Chief the pier, personnel called to
Charles Chambers. each other over the low, me-
The truck will be returned chanical thrum of the crane
to U.S. Army Garrison-Kwa- to stand ready, stand back
jalein Atoll after receiving and to prepare for the next
much-needed repairs. step in the operation.
“It’s a very good truck, but The cover to the ship’s hold
the vehicle had mechanical rolled open, and the truck
and electrical issues that re- descended and disappeared
quire specialized attention,” into the vast cargo bay where
said Chambers. “It will be an it would be secured in its new
asset to Kwajalein once it has home during future weeks in U.S. ARMY PHOTOS BY JESSICA DAMBRUCH
been repaired.” transit. When it returns to
After coming a great dis- USAG-KA, it will be freshly Safety first: Here are three men you are sure to meet during op-
tance to Kwajalein, getting outfitted and ready to roll erations at Echo Pier. From left: Safety Specialist Darryl Small,
the truck back onto a vessel when duty calls. On Condition Cyclic Maintenance Superintendent William Cox
was no small operation. For the team on the pier, and Heavy Equipment Operations Supervisor James Chong-
After KFD personnel drove it was mission accomplished Gum ensure team safety is a priority at all times during big jobs.
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.................................................................................
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. Communications Specialist..................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, NOVEMBER 28, 2020 / Volume 61 Number 48 2 The Kwajalein Hourglass
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U.S. ARMY PHOTOS BY JESSICA DAMBRUCH 4 5
1) Runners and walkers travel down Ocean Road during the Turkey Trot. 2) Heather Miller, left, accepts a turkey from Bob Sholar,
center and Jane Sholar, right. 3) Kwaj resident Pat Weber is a pro at this Turkey Trot business. 4) This year’s first-place winner and
proud recipient of the Hot Dog Award was Brian Dishman. 5) Jesse Forsmann is the proud winner of a turkey. The Forsmanns also
earned the distinction of being a family with all members participating in the fun run.
SPAM ALERT: IT’S EVERYONE’S FAVORITE DINNER FUN RUN
for a more entertaining prize. awards of shrimp, stuffing and Spam.
After a brief safety talk, parents and Each year, the youngest person to
Kwaj athletes kicked off the holiday children of all ages on bikes, in strollers complete the 2-mile course unassisted
season this past weekend with the annu- and on foot traversed the course to vic- on their own power earns a Cornish Hen
al Kwajalein Running Club Turkey Trot. tory. Of this year’s more than 80 partic- Award—and here, drama ensued.
The fun fitness run event challenges par- ipants, several were below five years in “This year’s event was characterized
ticipants to jog, run and walk their way age. by an unprecedented series of four post-
to victory for the chance to win offbeat Together, the Sholars hoisted semi- race confessions of lift assistance on the
prizes. thawed frozen meats and food items course,” wrote Sholar to the Hourglass,
The Turkey Trot doesn’t guarantee the out of a massive cooler as they read out “by parents of pre-Ks. In an amazing
biggest win to the fastest runner. The award-winners and prizes. display of Kwajalein community camara-
event is as much of a “thinking man’s Mariel Pace, Ellie Miller and Jesse Fors- derie, these admissions were vocalized
game” as a dinner dash. Event coordina- mann each took home whole turkeys for live, serially redirecting the awards cere-
tors Bob and Jane Sholar double the fun ending their run with times closest to mony, as parent after parent declined the
by introducing a simple analytical ele- their estimates. Heather Miller received bird on principle.”
ment: math. Experienced athletes and the Chicken Award for the next closest Ultimately, Sholar awarded four-year-
school-aged children have the chance to time. Brian Dishman earned two packs old Delina Cardillo the coveted Cornish
earn bragging rights and food prizes by of franks—the speedy trophy for the Hot Hen Award for a tasty finish to the event.
estimating their most accurate time on a Dog Award.
2-mile neighborhood course. The more The next round of awards swept the Congratulations to this year’s
dynamic the participant finishing time— side dishes. Ashley Howe took home Turkey Trot participants. For
no matter whether a runner over- or un- cranberry sauce. Lori Range claimed photos, visit the Kwajalein
dershoots their initial estimate—makes the coveted Bologna Award. Others won Hourglass Flickr page.
Saturday, NOVEMBER 28, 2020 / Volume 61 Number 48 3 The Kwajalein Hourglass
SURPRISING SHARK FACTS
By The National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration Fisheries
The Republic of the Marshall
Islands is home to a large
shark sanctuary. Before you
hit the lagoon for your next
dive, test your shark knowl-
edge with these tips from
the National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration
Fisheries.
1) Sharks do not have bones. The nurse shark, a species commonly spotted around Kwajalein
Sharks use their gills to filter oxygen
Atoll, cruises the ocean floor.
from the water. They are a special type
of fish known as "elasmobranch," which NOAA PHOTO
translates into fish made of cartilaginous
tissues—the clear gristly stuff that your
ears and nose tip are made of. This cat- 7) Scientists age sharks by
egory also includes rays, sawfish, and counting the rings on their
skates. Their cartilaginous skeletons are vertebrae.
much lighter than true bone and their Vertebrae contain concentric pairs
large livers are full of low-density oils, of opaque and translucent bands. Band
both helping them to be buoyant. pairs are counted like rings on a tree and
Even though sharks don't have bones, then scientists assign an age to the shark
they still can fossilize. As most sharks based on the count. Thus, if the verte-
age, they deposit calcium salts in their brae has 10 band pairs, it is assumed to
skeletal cartilage to strengthen it. The be 10 years old.
dried jaws of a shark appear and feel Recent studies, however, have shown
heavy and solid; much like bone. These that this assumption is not always cor-
same minerals allow most shark skele- rect. Researchers must therefore study
tal systems to fossilize quite nicely. The each species and size class to determine
teeth have enamel, so they show up in how often the band pairs are deposited 1
the fossil record too. because the deposition rate may change
over time. Determining the actual rate
2) Most sharks have good that the bands are deposited is called
eyesight. "validation."
Most sharks can see well in dark light-
ed areas, have fantastic night vision, 8) Blue sharks really are a
and can see colors. The back of sharks’ shade of blue.
eyeballs have a reflective layer of tissue The blue shark displays a brilliant blue
called a tapetum. This helps sharks see color on the upper portion of its body
extremely well with little light. and is normally snowy white beneath.
The mako and porbeagle sharks also ex-
3) Sharks have special hibit a blue coloration, but it is not nearly
electroreceptor organs. as brilliant as that of a blue shark. In life,
Sharks have small black spots near the most sharks are brown, olive, or grayish. 2
nose, eyes, and mouth. These spots are
NOAA PHOTOS
the ampullae of lorenzini – special elec- 9) Each whale shark’s spot
troreceptor organs that allow the shark pattern is unique as a finger-
to sense electromagnetic fields and tem- print. 1) Here's looking at you: A close-up look
perature shifts in the ocean. Whale sharks are the biggest fish in into the green eye of a night shark re-
the ocean. They can grow to 12.2 me- veals a multitude of colors in the iris. 2)
4) Shark skin feels like ters and weigh as much as 40 tons by The skin of a Sandbar shark isn't unlike
sandpaper. some estimates! Basking sharks are the the rough texture of sandpaper.
Shark skin feels exactly like sandpaper world's second largest fish, growing as
because it is made up of tiny teeth-like long as 32 feet and weighing more than Mako sharks have very pointed teeth,
structures called placoid scales, also five tons. while white sharks have triangular, ser-
known as dermal denticles. These scales rated teeth. Each leave a unique, tell-tale
point towards the tail and help reduce 10) Sharks use spiracle mo- mark on their prey. A sandbar shark
friction from surrounding water when tion to breathe. will have around 35,000 teeth over the
the shark swims. Some species of sharks have a spiracle course of its lifetime!
that allows them to pull water into their
5) Sharks can enter a trance. respiratory system while at rest. Most 12 Different shark species
When you flip a shark upside down sharks have to keep swimming to pump reproduce in different ways.
they go into a trance-like state called water over their gills. Sharks exhibit a great diversity in their
tonic immobility. This is the reason why A shark's spiracle is located just behind reproductive modes. There are ovipa-
you often see sawfish flipped over when the eyes which supplies oxygen direct- rous (egg-laying) species and viviparous
our scientists are working on them in the ly to the shark’s eyes and brain. Bottom (live-bearing) species. Oviparous spe-
water. dwelling sharks, like angel sharks and cies lay eggs that develop and hatch out-
nurse sharks, use this extra respiratory side the mother’s body with no parental
6) Sharks have been around organ to breathe while at rest on the sea- care after the eggs are laid.
a very long time. floor. It is also used for respiration when
Based on fossil scales found in Aus- the shark’s mouth is used for eating.
tralia and the United States, scientists For full text of the article,
hypothesize sharks first appeared in the 11) Not all sharks have the see https://www.fisheries.
ocean around 455 million years ago. same kind of teeth. noaa.gov/
Saturday, NOVEMBER 28, 2020 / Volume 61 Number 48 4 The Kwajalein Hourglass
Join us! FOR A HOLIDAY PARTY HONORING OUR
Home Helpers
Thursday, Dec. 3 from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
at the Bartel Residence - 241 Ocean Road
For more information, check out the Facebook event page.
CYS DECEMBER SPOTLIGHT
U.S. ARMY GARRISON-KWAJALEIN ATOLL SAC Sports
CHILD AND YOUTH SERVICES Ninja Warrior Challenge - Registration is Dec. 22 -
Jan.5. Season runs Jan. 12 - Feb. 9
Child Development Center
Important Dates
Dec. 12 - Open Rec
Baru
Dec. 18 - Jan. 5 - Winter Camp
Saturdays - Water Play Day
Bako
Namo Weto Youth Center
Tuesdays - Recreation, 3:15 - 4:15 p.m.
Tuesdays - Pre-K Music Class
Keystone Meetings - 11:40 a.m.
Tuesdays - STEAM Swim Day. Send your child with
Wednesdays - Tremendous Trivia and
water clothes, a towel and dry clothes
Game Night, 4:30 p.m.
Wednesdays - STEAM Functional Fitness
Youth Action Council Meeting - 4 p.m.
Thursdays - Pre-K Music Class
Thursdays - Ted Talks - 4 p.m.
Thursdays - STEAM Library
Fridays - Frappucinos - 4 p.m.
Saturdays - Pre-K Music Class
Saturdays - Smoothies - 4 p.m.
Saturdays - STEAM Reading Buddies
Sundays - Keystone Officers Meeting, 4:15 p.m.
Sundays - Dungeon Masters - 4 p.m.
Important Dates
Sundays - Yoga - 6 p.m.
Dec. 4 - STEAM Yoga
Dec. 4 - Pre-K Winter Concert- 5 p.m. at the
Special Events
Kwajalein High School MP Room
Nov. 29 - Snorkel Sunday - 2 p.m.
Dec. 19 - Christmas PJ Day
Dec. 18 - Gingerbread houses
Dec. 19 - January 5- Pre-K Vacation.
Dec. 19 - Caregiver Course Day 1 from noon - 3 p.m.
Care will be available.
Dec. 22 - Caregiver Course Day 2 from noon - 3 p.m.
Dec. 31- CDC New Year’s Party
Dec. 23 - Caregiver Course Day 3 from noon - 3 p.m.
Dec. 23 - Holiday Party at 3:30 p.m.
Start Smart Sports
Parent Information
Parent and Child Yoga - Registration is Dec. 22 - Jan. 5.
The Namo Weto Youth Center will be closed Dec. 5 for the Hol-
Season runs Jan. 14 - Feb. 4
iday Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony and Dec. 24 - 26 for
School-Age Care Christmas. *All CYS Facilities will be closed Dec. 25 for Christ-
mas Day and Jan. 1 for New Year’s Day.
Tuesdays - Art
Wednesdays - Functional Fitness - 2:15 - 3:15 p.m.
For CDC activities at the Millican Family Pool, parents are re-
Thursdays - STEM
minded to send children with water clothes, a towel, dry clothes
Fridays - Recreation
and swim diaper if needed.
Saturdays - Character Counts
Saturday, NOVEMBER 28, 2020 / Volume 61 Number 48 5 The Kwajalein Hourglass
WHEN THE VTC WAS THE BEST WAY TO PHONE HOME
ters—but right down the hall from the people living on Kwaj who own stacks of
Range director. Not too long ago, the the VHS-equivalent of today’s cellphone
The ability to communicate qualitative- Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile Defense video conversations. Back then, they
ly at a distance during the pandemic is Test Site—in 1997, it was better known were a new amazing way to communi-
perhaps one of the few gems of the year as the Kwajalein Missile Range—invited cate. If any of these residents still have
2020 and for Kwajalein, it is no excep- island residents to phone home from the VHS players, they ought to break those
tion. Many things about the island have Video Teleconference Center typically out and watch a few, just to see what’s
changed over the years, but the joy of reserved for official meetings. Over sev- changed. Chances are good the delight of
talking to loved ones and friends miles eral weeks, RTS accepted appointments seeing your family will come back like it
away has remained as constant as ever. for video chats with families and loved was yesterday.
Over the holidays, Kwajalein residents ones.
look forward to the chance to make If that scenario isn’t novel enough—it’s Check out the historic Kwajalein
those long chats to catch up on the latest true, by the way—VTC technicians even Hourglass article by Lynn Coppes
scuttlebutt and family news. offered to provide a recording of the ses- below for more about one of the
So, imagine making a call to your fam- sion as a keepsake if you brought your most innovative solutions for calling
ily—not from the comfort of your quar- own VHS tape to the studio. There are home in 1997.
Attention Island Residents
Thanksgiving Hours of Operation for The kwajalein and roi-
namur Post Offices have ended. normal hours of operation re-
sumed on roi-namur nov. 27. the kwajalein post office reopens
nov. 30. Thank you for your supporT.
Saturday, NOVEMBER 28, 2020 / Volume 61 Number 48 6 The Kwajalein Hourglass
HISTORIC STORMWATCH
storm begs the question—is there any
difference between typhoons and hur-
ricanes? Also, how can we help family
members stay safe in extreme weath-
er conditions and prepare for possible
he authored during an auspicious year: safety issues?
the anniversary of the violent Typhoon Check out Hitt’s account of weather
One year ago at a Thanksgiving din- Zelda. know-how below. This weekend, find
ner table, the dinner-goers uttered a During the 1991 storm, many homes time to speak with your family about
mighty groan. It wasn’t a reaction to on Ebeye were damaged and facilities emergency preparation plans for your
dinner. Someone had just told a bad on Kwajalein were shredded by fierce household.
pun. It was so bad that it was, in fact, a winds. The event left a strong impres-
great pun. Everyone recovered and con- sion about the importance of disaster
tributed their own jokes, but they all and emergency preparedness in the
knew top honors went to the joke-teller, 1992 community that has not faded. For more information, check out the
former Kwaj resident Andrew Hitt. Believe it or not, “typhoon” is not an evacuation maps for Kwajalein and
Hitt’s talent for parsing ideas and easily swapped regionalism, like “pop” Roi in this Kwajalein Hourglass and
technical concepts made him the ideal and “soda.” In a day and age when we contact USAG-KA Safety Officer
writer for a Kwajalein Hourglass article interchange terminology, the past Deirdre-Wyatt Pope at 5-1442.
Saturday, NOVEMBER 28, 2020 / Volume 61 Number 48 7 The Kwajalein Hourglass
ISLAND
ISLAND REORIENTATION
REORIENTATION
September is Preparedness Month and an excellent time to preplan for
success and safety when facing unexpected circumstances posed by
natural disasters. Have questions about island safety? Contact USAG-KA
Safety Officer Deirdre Wyatt-Pope at 5-1442.
Kwajalein Resident Evacuation Plan
A — Kwajalein High School
B — Dental Facility, Bldg. 357
C — Warehouse, Bldg. 602
D — All bachelor quarters
E — Kwajalein Hospital
F — Jabro Transient Facility,
A
or Macy’s, Bldg. 704
G — Grace Sherwood Library, Bldg. 805
H — Religious Education Building,
Bldg. 671
B
Shelter Locations for
Zones 1 – 11
Zone 1: Kwajalein High School, Bldg. 361
Zone 2: Grace Sherwood Library
Zone 3: Jabro Transient Facility, or Macy’s
Zone 4: Floors 2 and 3 of bachelor quarters
Zone 5: Public Works Administration, Bldg.
804 D
Zone 6: Jabro Transient Facility, or Macy’s, C
Bldg. 704; Religious Education Bldg. 671
Zone 7: Dehumidified Warehouse, Bldg. 993
Zone 8: Kwajalein Fire Department, Bldg. 904
Zone 9: Reagan Test Site, Bldg. 1010
Zone 10: None D
Zone 11: DCCB, Bldg. 1500
The shelter evacuation plan for Kwajalein
housing residents and during off-duty hours is
limited to three primary locations: Bldg. 361, 805
and 704. E
The upper floors of bachelor quarters will also
serve as residential shelter locations for BQ res- F
idents on lower floors, and the senior resident
for each BQ will serve as the warden. BQ’s will
not normally store shelter kits prior to any emer-
gency.
G
In addition, residents are encouraged to utilize
residential two-story quarters listed in the Kwa-
H
jalein Hourglass Aug. 29. If an emergency oc-
curs during hours of business, all shelters will be
available, and the senior government or contrac-
tor will act as the warden.
During normal hours, the south entrance to
Bldg. 1010 will be opened and those without nor-
mal building clearance will be escorted to a safe 3. Test telephone and e-mail contacts for
location on the second floor. emergency management personnel and update your
The following instructions are a guide to be contact information as required.
used by all shelter wardens prior to and during 4. Ensure facility keys are functional.
an emergency. In the event the primary shelter 5. Ensure the facility has a working television and
warden is unavailable, a secondary warden will radio for use during an emergency.
be identified and fulfill this function.
During An Emergency
1. At the onset of impending disaster noti-
fication via siren or other means, the shelter warden
will immediately evacuate to and open the designated
Shelter Warden Instructions shelter. This will be conducted whether the warden is
1. Ensure any shelter kits at your shelter are notified directly or not, or whether the impending disas-
secure, fully stocked, and within expiration dates. ter siren has been sounded. There may not be time to
This will be checked quarterly and discrepancies re- contact each warden to open shelters. The fire depart-
ported to the contract emergency manager and US- ment may assist with opening shelters, as required.
AG-KA Emergency Manager. 2. The shelter warden is responsible to en-
2. Designate a pet area or pet room for those sure all residents are aware that safety is a personal
residents with pets. responsibility and that sponsors are responsible
Saturday, NOVEMBER 28, 2020 / Volume 61 Number 48 8 The Kwajalein Hourglass
A B
C
D
Roi Resident Evacuation Plan
A — Ralik B Bachelor’s Quarters, Bldg. 8213
B — Nike Bachelor’s Quarters, Bldg. 8114
C — Spartan Bachelor’s Quarters, Bldg. 8115
D — Ratak A, Bachelor’s Quarters, Bldg. 8213
E — Administration Bldg. 8035
The Emergency Roi-Namur Shelters are second
floor hallways of the Nike Bldg. 8114, Spartan Bldg.
8115, Ratak Bldg. 8211 and Ralik Bldg. 8213.
Upon entering the shelter, please provide the follow-
E ing information to your shelter warden:
• Your quarters number
• Names of all members in your group
• Names of any family members who are not
present
Medical personnel will be assigned to the emergency
shelters. Only personnel who may require emergency
medical treatment, as predetermined by the medical
officer, will be sheltered in the hospital.
An officer in charge will be assigned to each emer-
POC Information for Shelter Wardens and gency shelter. You are expected to cooperate with the
Officers In Charge During Emergencies OIC.
It is important that shelter assignments be followed.
Emergency Operations Center: The emergency shelter for all personnel east of the
5-1777 or 5-1526 runway will be the Administration Bldg. 8035. For all
USAG-KA Operations Office: personnel west of the runway, the second floor hall-
5-4417 or 5-4471 ways of the Nike, Spartan, Ratak and Ralik bachelor
USAG-KA Safety Officer: 5-1442 quarters will serve as shelters.
Questions? Call the Commander’s Hotline at 5-1098 or send a private
message on the official USAG-KA Facebook page.
for the behavior and safety of their children, family, 6. A representative from the EOC will bring a
guests and pets. Residents may depart the shelter pri- radio (CH 13) to your shelter location so you may com-
or to the “all clear” but the warden shall inform them municate with the EOC for critical emergency informa-
that they do so at their own risk. Unruly residents and tion and updates, as required.
sponsors will be reported to the authorities. 7. Reassure residents during a crisis and
3. You will ensure any shelter kit(s) delivered to maintain a calm and civil atmosphere.
your location is complete and within expiration dates.
This includes kits delivered and stored at your location After An Emergency
ahead of time and at the time a disaster is likely to oc- 1. Ensure any shelter kit items used during the cri-
cur or is occurring. sis are accounted for and reported through USAG-KA
4. You will report via telephone, e-mail, or runner as Operations for restocking.
appropriate to the Emergency Operations Center at 2. Ensure shelter is clean, orderly and secure
(5-1526/1777) your total occupant and pet numbers prior to departure.
and keep track of residents by name of sponsor and 3. Report closure of shelter to USAG-KA Ops
those sponsored. (ex. Capt. Smith, spouse, two chil- and emergency management personnel.
dren and one dog). 4. Turn in radio to EOC or maintain until it can be
5. You will ensure communication to shelter oc- picked up from you.
cupants is timely and accurate via television, radio,
or through reports you receive during a crisis.
Saturday, NOVEMBER 28, 2020 / Volume 61 Number 48 9 The Kwajalein Hourglass
1 2 3
ROI SHOPPERS SUPPORT YYWC FUNDRAISER
assorted Micronesian jewelry items. Be-
cause of the remarkable generosity and
By Debbie Proudfoot, YYWC President support of Ennubirr and Roi shippers,
the YYWC raised $4,068 for its Education
It’s often difficult for Roi and Ennubirr Assistance Fund.
residents to fly to Kwajalein for a shop- The YYWC thanks everyone who as-
ping day. So, a group of volunteers from sisted in making the Roi sale possible.
the Yokwe Yuk Welcome Club’s Microne- They offer special thanks to Rick James-
sian Handicraft Shop packed up a large on for organization and event publicity,
supply of craft items and flew to Roi Nov. the Kwaj and Roi aviation departments
20. The plan: to set-up Roi’s very own for transporting the crafts and volun-
Micronesian handicraft sale. teers and Randy McCabe for his assis- 4
Hosted by Rick Jameson of USAG-KA tance at the Outrigger. COURTESY OF DEBBIE PROUDFOOT
MWR, and with the help of island work- The YYWC also thanks the Mic Shop
ers, crafts were transported from the air- volunteers for donating their time and
port and displayed at an Outrigger Club organizing and packing everything to 1-3) Tables laden with Micronesian hand-
decorated for the holidays. make this fun project happen. icrafts are ready for shoppers at the Nov.
At 11 a.m., enthusiastic shoppers gath- The YYWC looks forward to visiting 22 YYWC fundraiser sale on Roi-Namur.
ered at the tables to check out hand- Roi again to provide more shopping days 4) YYWC volunteers check out an inert
carved sharks, home décor items and in the future. missile display on Roi.
1-3 ) The view from the potluck table:
Congregations from the Island Memorial
Chapel hosted a Thanksgiving commu-
nity potluck celebration Nov. 22 in the
Religious Education Building. Joining the
event were personnel from island work
communities, family members, Ebeye
COURTESY OF JULIE MAKOVEC 1 guests and friends.
2 3
Saturday, NOVEMBER 28, 2020 / Volume 61 Number 48 10 The Kwajalein HourglassU.S. ARMY PHOTOS BY JESSICA DAMBRUCH
A Lakota helicopter soars through the skies over Kwajalein Atoll last week.
NOVEMBER IS NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH
Though Native American Heritage
Month may be about to end, the
lasting legacy of these brave and
innovative peoples continues. Here
are a few true facts to share about
contributions Native Americans
have made to peace, art, science
and everyday life in the U.S. military.
• It’s All In The Name. More
than half of the U.S. states trace their
names to Indian origins: Alabama,
Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Connecti-
cut, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa,
Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts,
Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi,
Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota,
Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Ten-
nessee, Texas, Utah, Wisconsin and
Wyoming. the Council of Chiefs, making her
possibly the first Cherokee woman
• Practical Minimalism. of to wield such power. She was award-
American Indian and Alaska Native ed the title of “Beloved Woman,”
culture have remained a staple in which gave her the responsibility of
modern-day American life. The ham- deciding the fates of prisoners, and
mock, common in many different she spent the remainder of her years
Indian cultures, found its way onto working for Indian-White peace.
Navy and merchant-marine ships as
a space-saving bed. Nowadays, they • To The Stars. Astronaut and
can be found in our own backyards. Chickasaw Indian John Bennett Her-
rington became the first enrolled
• A Fine Arts First. Maria Tall- member of a Native American tribe
chief, an Osage Indian, became a to orbit the Earth. He carried a ce-
successful ballerina and in 1981 ramic Hopi pot emblazoned with
founded the Chicago City Ballet with three corn motifs into space, 250
her sister Marjorie. Tallchief is con- miles above the surface of the planet.
sidered America’s first major pri- Herrington also carried a decorated
ma ballerina and is the first Native eagle feather given to him by an El-
American to hold the rank. der of the American Indian Science
and Engineering Society, which was
• Building Bridges. Nancy Ward floated in the International Space
was the daughter of a Delaware man Station airlock.
and a Cherokee woman. When her
husband, a Cherokee warrior, was
killed in a battle she donned men’s Born in Oklahoma and raised in Colorado Springs, Colorado, retired U.S. Naval avia-
clothing and took over her husband’s tor and enrolled Chickasaw Nation member John Bennett Herrington became a NASA
role in the fight. In recognition of her astronaut. In 2002, Herrington became the first enrolled member of a Native Ameri-
actions she was given a position on can tribe to fly in space.
Saturday, NOVEMBER 28, 2020 / Volume 61 Number 48 11 The Kwajalein HourglassKWAJ FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Pictures with Santa. Dec. 6.
Join Santa from 3 – 5 p.m. at the Grace
Sherwood Library. Parents: Grab your
kids, bring your cameras and get ready
for special holiday photo opportunity
The Kwajalein holiday season is a p.m. There will be shopping, crafts and with Santa.
busy time. Check back each week food for sale.
in the Kwajalein Hourglass for up- Light Up the Night: Kwajalein Holi-
dates to this community calendar. Calling All Volunteers. Want to par- day Lights Tour. Dec. 13. Get ready for
Dates and times are subject to ticipate in Tree Lighting Ceremony an annual holiday favorite: a driving tour
change. Questions about an event? Activities? Registration closes Nov. of island quarters decorated for the holi-
Contact MWR at 5-3331. 28. For more information and to reg- days. While you wait for your tour, check
ister, contact MWR at 5-3331. out a vendor fair and fundraiser sales.
MWR Holiday Open House. Dec. 3 Tours meet at the Kwajalein High School
from 6 - 8 p.m. Join MWR at the Kwaja- • Join the parade. Parade walkers Davye Davis Multi-Purpose Room. Doors
lein Hobby Shop for a special celebra- are wanted for the Holiday Parade. open at 7 p.m. Open-air shuttle rides be-
tion. Kwaj residents of all ages are wel- Line-up for the parade starts Dec. 5 gin at 7:30 p.m. Vendors are welcome to
come to visit, check out the shop and at 4:30 p.m. Details TBA. register to display gifts and items for sale
enjoy delicious foods and holiday treats in the MP Room. Register your quarters
provided by Hobby Shop volunteers. Ask • Holiday Performers Wanted. or BQ window for the tour by Dec. 5.
an MWR staff member about applying Would Your Group like to perform at
for a Hobby Shop membership. For more the Dec. 5 Tree Lighting Ceremony? Pallet Tree Decorating Contest. Reg-
information, contact the Hobby Shop at Performances are from 6 - 7:15 p.m. ister your pallet tree with MWR by call-
5-1700. ing 5-3331. Judging will begin Dec. 15.
• Calling all vendors. If you Winners are announced Dec. 19.
Santa Parade and Tree Lighting. Kick have a craft or concession and you
off the holiday season Dec. 5 with an eve- would like to sell at the Tree 2020 Boat Parade of Lights. Dec. 20
ning of fun for everyone. Watch Santa Lighting Ceremony, contact at dusk. Join the community at dusk to
land at DeMeo Field at 5 p.m. and join MWR at 5-3331 to register watch the festive Boat Parade of Lights
the Holiday Parade to welcome him for a table. There is a $5 and stay for the arrival of Scuba Santa
to Kwaj. The parade will start at the fee for each table. Fund- with the Kwajalein Scuba Club. If you
time of Santa’s arrival. Come enjoy the raisers must be approved wish to participate in the Parade of
bands, singers, dances and performers by the FMWR office. Lights but do not own a private boat,
before the Tree Lighting Ceremony at 7 now is your chance. MWR will allow res-
ervations for B-boat use for this special
event to decorate boats and participate.
Boat registrations are available at the
Kwajalein Small Boat Marina. For more
information, contact Rick Jameson at
5-6580 or email at Richard.Jameson@
dyn-intl.com.
Candlelight Service. Dec. 25 at the
Island Memorial Chapel. Join the Inter-
denominational Congregation at the
Island Memorial Chapel for the annual
Candlelight Service. It’s the perfect be-
ginning to Christmas evening. It is rec-
ommended that attendees arrive early:
seats for this annual event fill quickly.
More information for this event will be
announced in the coming weeks. Check
back for event times.
Saturday, NOVEMBER 28, 2020 / Volume 61 Number 48 12 The Kwajalein HourglassKWAJALEIN AT THE MOVIES
Join Kwajalein at the movies. Un- bovine must find a way to break free be-
less otherwise indicated, all movies fore he squares off against El Primero, the
begin at 7:30 p.m. Contact MWR at famous bullfighter who never loses.
5-3331 for more information. Show-
times may vary for special “Movies Monday, Dec. 7: “Captain Marvel”
Under the Stars” events.
(PG-13) 124 min.
Brie Larson and Samuel L. Jackson
Captain Marvel is an extraterrestrial Kree
Kwajalein warrior who finds herself caught in the
middle of an intergalactic battle between
YUK THEATER her people and the Skrulls. Living on
Earth in 1995, she keeps having recurring
memories of another life as U.S. Air Force
pilot Carol Danvers. With help from Nick
Saturday, Nov. 28: “Action Point” Fury, Captain Marvel tries to uncover the
(R) 85 min. secrets of her past while harnessing her
Johnny Knoxville and Chris Pontius special superpowers to end the war with
D.C. is the crackpot owner of Action the evil Skrulls.
Point—a low-rent, out-of-control amuse-
ment park where the rides are designed
with minimum safety for maximum fun.
Just as his estranged daughter Boogie
comes to visit, a corporate mega-park ROI NAMUR and fighting back. Everything the friends
know about Jumanji is about to change, as
they soon discover there’s more obstacles
opens nearby and jeopardizes the future
of Action Point. To save his beloved park
and his relationship with Boogie, D.C. and
TRADEWINDS THEATER and more danger to overcome.
his loony crew of misfits must risk every- On “Action Point”: It’s liberating to be
thing to pull out all the stops and save the told—implicitly—that for 90 minutes you
day. Saturday, Nov. 28 don’t have to worry about real-world con-
“Bumblebee” (PG-13) 114 min. sequences. –David Edelstein, Vulture
Sunday, Nov. 29: “Onward” Hailee Steinfeld and Peter Cullen
On the run in the year 1987, Bumblebee
(PG) 102 min. the Autobot seeks refuge in a junkyard On “Onward”: “Onward” is a crowd-pleas-
Tom Holland and Chris Pratt in a small California beach town. Charlie, ing and surprisingly moving adventure.
Teenage elf brothers Ian and Barley em- There’s a novelty akin to that of Zootopia
on the brink of turning 18 years old and
bark on a magical quest to spend one in seeing non-human characters inhabit a
trying to find her place in the world, soon
more day with their late father. Like any familiar, human-like suburban universe.
discovers the battle-scarred and broken
good adventure, their journey is filled –Sandie Angulo Chen, Common
Bumblebee. When Charlie revives him,
with cryptic maps, impossible obstacles Sense Media
she quickly learns that this is no ordinary
and unimaginable discoveries. But when yellow Volkswagen.
dear Mom finds out her sons are missing On “Jumanji: The Next Level”: Dwayne
she teams up with the legendary manti- Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black and Karen
core to bring her beloved boys back home. Sunday, Nov. 29: Gillan return for this sequel, and they’ve
“The Rhythm Section” (R) 109 min. got Danny DeVito and Danny Glover in
Monday, Nov. 30: “Jumanji: The Blake Lively and Jude Law tow. –Glenn Kenny, The NYTimes
Stephanie Patrick veers down a path of
Next Level” (PG-13) 123 min. self-destruction after a tragic plane crash
Karen Gillan and Dwayne Johnson kills her family. When Stephanie discov- On “Blade Runner 2049”: When K and
When Spencer goes back into the fantas- Deckard finally meet—Gosling and Ford
ers it wasn’t an accident, she turns to a
tical world of Jumanji, pals Martha, Fridge are double dynamite together—the film
former CIA operative who can help her
and Bethany re-enter the game to bring takes on a resonance that is both tragic
find the culprits. But her quest to uncov-
him home. But the game is now broken— and hopeful.
er the truth soon turns into a full-blown
and fighting back. Everything the friends –Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
quest for revenge as Patrick decides to
know about Jumanji is about to change, as punish those responsible.
they soon discover there’s more obstacles On “Ferdinand”: Based on the 1936 chil-
and more danger to overcome. dren’s book ‘The Story of Ferdinand,’ this
Saturday, Dec. 5 charming tale about a lover-not-a-bull is
Saturday, Dec. 5: “Blade Runner 2049” “Action Point” (R) 85 min. surprisingly relevant for a vintage prop-
Johnny Knoxville and Chris Pontius erty. –Joyce Slaton, Common Sense
(R) 165 min. D.C. is the crackpot owner of Action Media
Ryan Gosling and Harrison Ford Point—a low-rent, out-of-control amuse-
Officer K a new blade runner for the Los ment park where the rides are designed
Angeles Police Department, unearths a with minimum safety for maximum fun.
On “Captain Marvel”: Brie Larson’s Cap-
long-buried secret that has the potential tain Marvel is more than a superhero film,
Just as his estranged daughter Boogie
to plunge what’s left of society into cha- that cannot be missed. –Behindwoods
comes to visit, a corporate mega-park
os. His discovery leads him on a quest to opens nearby and jeopardizes the future
find Rick Deckard, a former blade runner of Action Point. To save his beloved park On “Bumblebee”: The talented, expres-
who’s been missing for 30 years. and his relationship with Boogie, D.C. and sive Steinfeld and a nuanced script ele-
his loony crew of misfits must risk every- vate this prequel from “unnecessary” to
Sunday, Dec. 6: “Ferdinand” thing to pull out all the stops and save the “surprisingly poignant and entertaining. “
(PG) 108 min. day. Comparisons between “Bumblebee” and
John Cena and Kate McKinnon E. T. –Sandie Angulo Chen, Common
Sense Media
Ferdinand is a young bull who escapes Sunday, Dec. 6
from a training camp in rural Spain after “Jumanji: The Next Level”
his father never returns from a show- On “The Rhythm Section”: Lively’s steely
down with a matador. Adopted by a girl (PG-13) 123 min. heroine and a propulsive plot ensure
who lives on a farm, Ferdinand’s peaceful Karen Gillan and Dwayne Johnson you’re never bored, but this is a generic
existence comes crashing down when the When Spencer goes back into the fantas- thriller from a simpler time, bulked up by
authorities return him to his former cap- tical world of Jumanji, pals Martha, Fridge a single strong performance.
tors. With help from a wisecracking goat and Bethany re-enter the game to bring –James Dyer, Empire
and three hedgehogs, the giant but gentle him home. But the game is now broken—
Saturday, NOVEMBER 28, 2020 / Volume 61 Number 48 13 The Kwajalein HourglassCOMMUNITY CLASSIFIEDS
The community wants to hear from you. Send in your an-
nouncements and Classified Ads to The Kwajalein Hour- Contact the USAG-KA Sexual Harassment/ Assault
glass. Submit ads and announcements Wednesdays by
close of business to kwajaleinhourglass@dyn-intl.com. Response and Prevention Victim Advocate
HELP WANTED nals or upon arriving at your desti- Staff Sgt. Yadira USAG-KA SHARP Pager:
To research and apply for govern- nation. We appreciate your coop- Vazquezrodriguez 805 355
ment employment opportunities on eration. Contact Lee Holt at 5-2102 SHARP Victim 3243/3242/3241/0100
U.S. Army Garrison-Kwajalein Atoll and Fly Roi at 5-6359. Advocate USAG-KA SHARP VA
and worldwide, visit usajobs.gov.
Done hiring? Write to kwajalein. Report non-emergencies. Send Work: 805 355 0660 /
hourglass@dyn-intl.com to remove in secure reports online at the US- 1419 DOD SAFE Helpline:
your help wanted listing. AG-KA Police Department Face- 877 995 5247
book page. To report a nonemer-
RGNext, LLC seeks qualified can- gency by phone, call 5-4444. For
didates to fill several open posi- more information, visit https://www. HOURS AND OPENINGS FUNDRAISERS
tions on Kwaj and Roi in engineer- facebook.com/kwajaleinpolice/. Transient lodging and housing Island Memorial Chapel is partner-
ing, technical and other areas. For offices are located in the Coral BQ ing with Christmas Angel to collect
more information and to apply, go Purchase a Home-Based Busi- Room 1. Reach Housing at 5-3450 kitchen items for the members and
to www.rgnext.com. ness License through USAG-KA and Transient Lodging at 5-3477. families of Queen of Peace on
FMWR. All vendors must hold a The organizational email address- Ebeye. Donations are accepted
DynCorp International is looking pre-approved home-based busi- es for Kwaj Lodge and Kwaj Hous- through Dec. 14. Suggested dona-
for qualified candidates for various ness license. Contact FMWR Busi- ing office are as follows: Kwaj. tion Items include dishes, napkins,
positions. Current DI open posi- ness Liaison Teresa Mitchell at te- Housing@dyn-intl.com and Kwaj. cooking utensils, cleaning supplies,
tions on USAG-KA include admin- resa.j.mitchell4.naf@mail.mil with Lodge@dyn-intl.com. detergents and soaps, appliances,
istrative services, data analysts, questions or ask online at https:// coffee, tea and paper products.
education services, aviation and www.facebook.com/usagkafmwr/. Self Help is located in Bldg. 1791. Call Karen at 5-4259 for pick-ups
airfield operations, marine opera- Hours of operation are Monday, after noon on Mondays or utilize the
tions and public works among oth- The Kwajalein Hospital now ac- Wednesday and Friday - 9:30 drop-off box in the REB foyer.
ers. To apply, go to www.dilogcap. cepts the following five insurance a.m. - 6 p.m. Visit Self Help to pick
com or contact your local HR rep- providers: Geo Blue/BCBS, Tri- up tools to complete a number of The Yokwe Yuk Welcome Club
resentative. care, United Healthcare, Aetna household maintenance and up- will continue traditional plant sales
and Cigna. For those patients not keep projects. to raise funds for Education As-
USAG-KA Child and Youth Ser- covered under these providers, pay sistance Committee in 2021. All
vices is hiring coaches. No ex- and claim is in effect. Kwajalein School System Thanks- varieties of potted plants accepted
perience necessary. All children giving Hours of Operation. Stu- at sale date. Interested in donating
of head coaches play for free. Visit ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS dents do not have school Nov. 26 plants? contact Julie Makovec on
Central Registration or call 5-2158 Power Walk Ex Class. Stand - 28. School offices will also be Facebook and email Debbie Proud-
in Building 356. strong, move forward and get to closed on these dates. School re- foot at YYWCinfo@gmail.com.
stepping with Power Walk Ex Class. sumes Dec. 1. Enjoy your family
Tribalco seeks experienced and The class meets Thursday and Sat- time. For assistance, please email
highly motivated senior, mid- and urday from 6 - 7 a.m. Walk will begin uhrenp@kwajalein-school.com or
junior network technicians to join and end at the Ivey Gym. All MWR yurovcht@Kwajalein-school.com.
our team. Apply via http://www.trib- fitness classes require a wellness
alco.com/jobs.html. Email sekinat. class pass. For more information
lawal@tribalco.com and shelly. and to purchase your pass, visit the
benkert@tribalco.com for additional MWR desk at the Grace Sherwood
HUNGRY? GRAB DINNER AT AAFES
information. Library or call 5-3331.
NOTICES The volleyball net will be set up at
Alcoholics Anonymous meets
Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the
the Corlett Recreation Center Gym
through Dec. 3. AMERICAN EATERY BURGER KING
REB, room 213 for open meet- Sunday – closed Sunday, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
ings. Volleyball games begin at 4:30 Monday – closed Monday – Friday,
p.m. and are held nightly through Tuesday – Saturday, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Ongoing Smoking and Tobacco Dec. 3. Game schedules are post-
8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Cessation. Please call EAP at ed in Building 805. Call MWR at
5-5362 or make an appointment 5-3331 for more information.
with a physician. SUBWAY ANTHONY’S PIZZA
It’s not too late to register your Sunday, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Metro Flights. Eating and drink- pallet tree in the MWR Pallet Tree
Monday, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Monday - Friday,
ing on Metro and helicopter flights Decorating Contest. Decorate and
is strictly prohibited. For your own display your tree in a prominent lo- Tuesday, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
safety and the sanitation of flights, cation for judges to review Dec. 15. Wednesday, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
we ask that you refrain from con- Contest winners will be announced Thursday, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
suming food and beverages during Dec. 19. Questions about the con- Friday, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
flights. All drinks and snacks test or where to display your tree?
should be enjoyed in the air termi- Contact MWR at 5-3331. Saturday, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
HOLIDAYS ON CARLOS
Kwajalein High School
Sparkle TACO IN A BAG
National Honor Society
needs your help! Saturday HELP SUPPORT
KWAJALEIN HIGHSCHOOL’S
NHS will travel to Carlos Dec. 22 to do- JUNIOR CLASS!
nate supplies to form bonds with our Saturday, Nov. 28
Marshallese friends and to make their from 3 - 5 p.m.
holidays a little sweeter. at the Bargain Bazaar $5 per bag, toppings included!
In search of food items, personal hy-
Dec. 5 at :30 p.m.
giene items, children’s clothing, toys and Join us for the “Fill-A-Bag Tree Lighting Ceremony
craft items. Donation boxes are available Sale on Kwajalein’s Black CASH SALES ONLY
at George Seitz Elementary School, Friday! Purchase a bag for
Kwajalein High School and USAG-KA $5 or $10 and fill it with your
Child and Youth Services. Contact Min- choice of holiday gifts and
di Gerber with questions at 5-2011 and Christmas decorations. All
gerbermi@kwajalein-school.com funds raised support educa-
tion grants for schools in the
Marshall Islands.
Saturday, NOVEMBER 28, 2020 / Volume 61 Number 48 14 The Kwajalein HourglassAT THE CLUBS History with
Call Kwaj MWR at 5-3331 and Roi
U.S. Space and
MWR at 5-6580 for updates. Missile Defense
COUNTRY CLUB
Enjoy Country Club Brunch ev-
Command
ery first Sunday of the month. from On Thanksgiving Day in 1991, Nov.
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Cost is $20 28, Tropical Storm Zelda hit Kwajalein
for adults and $12 for children. Enjoy with 55 knot winds, and peak winds
a variety of brunch foods including reaching 71 knots.
fried chicken, bacon, eggs, quiche, The center of the storm passed just
sausage, hash browns, grits, pasta 19 miles southwest of Kwajalein at
salad, pancakes, fruit and biscuits. 3:20 p.m. High winds and driving rains
Menu selections are subject to uprooted many trees and damaged in-
change. No reservation required. frastructure. After passing Kwajalein,
Seating is limited. 45-minute time Zelda was elevated to a Typhoon sta-
limit per table. For more informa- tus. On Kwajalein, however, no major
tion, call MWR at 5-3331. injuries were reported, although sev-
eral families had to take shelter at the
Poetry Wednesdays. Come experi- Saturdays. Enjoy activities like game high school and gymnasium.
ence the power of the spoken word nights, karaoke and live music. The USAKA Commander praised
on the last Wednesday of each the island residents with particular
month from 6 - 7:30 p.m. OUTRIGGER attention to Aeromet and AFRTS, as
Karaoke - Sunday nights at 8 p.m. well as the local Ham radio operators
Uno Saturdays. Come play Uno ev- for keeping everyone informed.
ery Saturday at 6 p.m. Blackened Mahi Sandwich - $10 The fresh water supply was secure,
Six-ounce blackened mahi steak but everyone was urged to conserve
OCEAN VIEW CLUB on a fresh baked bun with lettuce, electricity as full power would not be
Ladies Night Sundays. 7 - 11 p.m. onion and tomato, and a choice of restored for at least a week.
Enjoy wine flights and jazz. side dish. As evacuated families were provid-
ed with alternative housing, damage
Men’s Night Mondays. 5 - 8 p.m. Grilled Milkfish Plate - $10 assessments and clean up began Fri-
Enjoy drinks and pizza specials. Pur- Eight-ounce seasoned and grilled day morning, with much needed as-
chase two medium pepperoni or filet with rice and a choice of side sistance—chain saws—arriving Mon-
cheese pizzas from the Sunrise Cafe dish. day evening.
for $21. Meanwhile, The Kwajalein Hour-
Cauliflower Fried Rice - $4 glass assured the children that San-
Trivia Tuesdays. 5 - 6 p.m. Add bacon with chicken or mush- ta Claus had parked his sleigh and
rooms for $6. bedded down his team of reindeer in
Happy Hour Wednesdays. 5 - 7 p.m. preparation for Tropical Strom Zelda
Healthy Side Dishes and he will still be coming to Kwaja-
Top 100 Thursdays. 7 - 11 p.m. Mashed cauliflower - $2 lein on Monday, Dec. 2.
Cauliflower tater tots - $2
Reggae Fridays. 7 - 11 p.m. - From Sharon Watkins-Lang
U.S. Space and Missile
Defense Command historian
AT THE CHAPELS
SERVICE TIMES
For more information call 5-3505
Sundays, 8:15 a.m. Traditional Ser-
vice in small sanctuary.
Sundays, 9:15 a.m. Catholic Service
in main santuary. Kwaj Current. Catch the latest
episode of Kwaj’s local TV show
Weekdays at 5:15 p.m. Weekday on KTV 20-2.
mass 5:15 p.m. in chapel offices
Saturday, 5:30 p.m. Saturday night
mass in small sanctuary.
Sundays, 11 a.m. Interdenomina-
tional Service. Rock out to modern
praise and worship songs.
Men’s Bible Study Group meets
Thursdays at 5:45 p.m. in the chapel
conference room. signals the beginning of Advent
and sets the mood for the season.
Sundays, 11 a.m. Kids Kingdom During the service, attendees ex- Saturday. Check out this original,
meets during the Interdenomina- plore the significance of Christmas
tional service. Children are wel- Kwaj radio show on AFN 99.9 The
religious holiday legends, customs
come to join this fun weekly activity. and music. Help the IMC decorate Wave at 5 p.m. Saturdays and
the chapel at 3 p.m. and join in the noon on Tuesdays. listen on the
ACTIVITIES service at 5:30 p.m. A spaghetti din- AFN roller channel, 19-5 for Kwaj
Nov. 29 – Hanging of the Greens. ner provided by the Catholic con- and 45-1 for Roi.
The Hanging of the Greens service gregation will follow.
Saturday, NOVEMBER 28, 2020 / Volume 61 Number 48 15 The Kwajalein HourglassREMOVAL OF WATER RMI TRAVEL BAN FILL OUT A
FOUNTAIN FILTERS EXTENDED TO DEC. 5 SURFWAY SURVEY.
Based on a sanitary survey con- RMI 2019 NOVEL COVID-19 UPDATED
ducted by the U.S. Army Public INTERIM HEALTH TRAVEL ADVISORY
& RESTRICTIONS ISSUANCE 19:
Health Center and an Environ- AS OF NOV. 4, 2020
mental Performance Assessment
and Assistance System audit by
the U.S. Army Environmental An extension of the total suspension of
Command, the Garrison Com- international travelers coming into the
mand made a decision to remove RMI via air travel will continue until
filters from all water fountains at Dec. 5. For more information about
USAG-KA, with the exception of the Republic of the Marshall Islands Is-
water fountains at the schools. suance 18, please contact the Command-
The filters have the potential er’s Hotline at 5-1098 or the USAG-KA
to grow bacteria if the fountains Host Nation Office at 5-5235.
are not used regularly or are not
maintained properly. The drink- ISLAND HOPPER
ing water systems—potable wa- FLIGHT SCHEDULE
ter—on Kwajalein, Roi-Namur, United Airlines has confirmed reinsti-
and Meck meet the regulatory tution of the full Island Hopper flight
safe drinking water standards schedule. Please note that the travel ban
and, therefore, do not require ad- for the Republic of the Marshall Islands
ditional filtration. is still in effect and all flights are subject
Contact DI Environmental with to change.
questions at 5-1134. These flights are for outbound travel
only. No passengers are authorized to
disembark. The current RMI travel re-
striction is applicable through Nov. 5.
RECYCLE WITH CARE For more information, please contact
United Airlines reservations at 1-800-
Separate Your Solids. U.S. Army 864-8331.
Garrison-Kwajalein Atoll asks that
island residents separate household NOVEMBER CHECK-IN TIMES
UA 155 3:30 – 4:45 p.m.
New comment cards are
trash and hazardous items from re-
cyclable items. UA 154 11 – 11:30 a.m. now posted near the Surf-
Please ensure that all aluminum way entrance and will be
cans are separated from household
trash to prevent damage to the island UA 155
FLIGHTS
Nov. 27 (HNL) reviewed on a weekly basis.
incinerator. Doing your part keeps UA 154 Nov. 28 (GUM) Your suggestions and ideas
our island clean. For more informa-
DECEMBER CHECK-IN TIMES
are welcome. The Surfway
tion on where you can discard bat-
teries and other specialized items, UA 155 3:30 – 4:50 p.m. manager and USAG-KA Food
please contact DI Environmental at UA 154 10:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. Services reps are always
5-1134.
FLIGHTS available to speak with you
UA 155
UA 154
Dec. 11/28 (HNL)
Dec. 12/29 (GUM)
and answer questions.
Saturday, NOVEMBER 28, 2020 / Volume 61 Number 48 16 The Kwajalein HourglassHOLIDAY SAFETY REMINDER:
THINK BEFORE YOU DRINK
Arrival on U.S. Army Garrison-Kwa-
jalein Atoll is filled with various emo-
tions: excitement, apprehension and
Environmental Public Announcement: Ciguatera
anticipation. Newcomers who connect we ion Kwajalein in bwe enaj wor
with the community prior to arrival Dredging im Filling Operation ko rej
talk with residents to learn about is- Dredging and filling operations komane ilo BSR enaj jino jen Novem-
land life and what to bring to the atoll. continue on Kwajalein at the barge ber 10 raan maanwoj. Makutkut in
The Kwajalein community is small, service ramp to remove sand and jerbal ko ikijen construction in ema-
but a multitude of activities and pos- sediment through Nov. 10. ron koman bwe baijin in Ciguatera
sible friendships are available on this Shoreline construction activity en jelet eek ko ilojet ilo iarin ijin im
beautiful island. If consuming alcohol can increase the potential for cigua- rej kubwiji. Naan in ro’jang non juk-
at gatherings becomes the easiest way tera poisoning in fish, and residents jukinbedin bwe en ejelok eonod ko
to bridge your social alliances, it may are advised to avoid consuming fish ren koman ma’e ien eo edrerelok
be time to reassess your island life- from this area in particular through aer kubwiji jo’kain ba kaki, raan eo
style. Nov. 17. eliktata ej November 17.
It is easy to use drinking as a cop- Questions? Call 5-1134. Kirtok 5-1134 non melele ko ro-
ing skill to de-stress or manage oth- Kojjela nan Aolep: Enaan in kak- laplok.
er mental health-related concerns. If kol nan aolep rijerbal im ro rej jok-
you are a social drinker, be especially
warned: Binge drinking is the most
common, costly and deadly pattern
of excessive alcohol use in the United
States. The Centers for Disease Con-
trol warn against episodes of binge
drinking to prevent both short and
long-term health consequences.
For women, binge drinking is con-
sidered the consumption of more than
four drinks within two hours. Despite
myths of greater alcohol tolerance, for
men, the total drinks is five.
Don’t let alcohol become your habit.
It has the power to lower your inhibi-
tions and leave you vulnerable to per-
sonal shame and regret. Drinking can
irreparably damage health, friendships
and complicate future relationships.
If drinking is a personal health con-
Dredging and filling operations at the BSR to remove sand and sediment will con-
cern, before the next social gathering
tinue through Nov. 22 and will be unloaded via the route above. Kwajalein resi-
develop a plan to limit your intake. If
dents are advised to use caution when traveling.
necessary, connect with a friend to help
you maintain accountability so you can
both enjoy the next party safely.
Remember—Kwajalein is a beauti-
ful place, and many activities are best
enjoyed mindfully. You can intention-
ally schedule activities for the day fol-
lowing a party to motivate you to limit
your alcohol consumption. It’s difficult
to get full enjoyment out of a new day
while managing a hangover and miss-
ing out on a dive.
Enjoy the holidays safely and re-
sponsibly. Seek honest, real friendships
centered around activities that provide
you with positive mental and physical
health benefits. It can take time, but it’s
worth it.
For help and more information, contact
Employee Assistance Program
Counselor Mary Beth Dawicki at 5-5362.
There’s a lot going on. Tuberculosis screenings. School immunizations. Occupational health. Wellness exams.
Blood draws. Nutrition and personal health. Physical exams. General health. Annual check-ups. Eye Exams. Early
onset arthritis. Geriatric care. Family member health benefits. Sports injuries. COVID-19. Cold Season. Flu season.
Accidents around the house. Child nutrition. UV Protection. Health and fitness classes. Changes in diet. Proper
hydration. Get the science first.
Have questions about the science behind masks, general health and personal well-being? Plan-
ning to start a healthy lifestyle change? Just want to ask questions? Contact Kwajalein Hospital
at 5-2224.
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