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THIS WEEK
THE REGAN ERA
BEST WISHES, SAFE TRAVELS 2
WHO’S ON THIRD? STUDENTS ENROLLED IN THE CHILD AND
YOUTH SERVICES PRE-K PROGRAM VISIT
KWAJ, ENNIBURR FIELD DAY 5 WITH USAG-KA COMMANDER COL. JEREMY
BARTEL, RIGHT, TO CELEBRATE THE MONTH
KWAJ CREATIVES OF THE MILITARY CHILD APRIL 14.
AT ART AND CRAFT FAIR 6 JESSICA DAMBRUCH
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U.S. ARMY PHOTO BY MIKE SAKAIO
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THE REGAN ERA 4
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facilitated numerous events U.S. ARMY PHOTOS BY JESSICA DAMBRUCH
at Quarters 241 that fostered
The island community said mutual appreciation between
a fond farewell and “bar lo distinguished visitors from
eok” this week to Regan Bar- the Marshall Islands and
tel, spouse of USAG-KA Com- members of the island com-
mander Col. Jeremy Bartel, as munity, such as the annual
she PCS’s out in time to attend Yokwe Yuk Welcome Club
their son’s stateside gradua- holiday treat exchange in De-
tion. cember 2020.
Since her arrival in 2019, In the community, Re-
Regan has been an active gan was well known for her
member of the island commu- open, affable manner, sense
nity. She was an avid sports- of humor at command town
woman, trying everything hall events and willingness
from golf to diving and soft- to listen. The Kwajalein com-
ball and regularly attended munity thanks Regan for her
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community events. friendship and wishes her
On Kwajalein, Regan also safe travels back home.
1) The Kwajalein Hourglass caught Regan Bartel at the bat during the Capt. Louis S. Zamperini Cafeteria in November 2019. 5) The
softball practice. 2) Regan, left, and Leiroj Anta Kabua enjoyed Bartels say “Prost!” during the MWR Oktoberfest celebration in
the annual Yokwe Yuk Welcome Club holiday cookie exchange in October 2020. 6) Regan, left, poses for a photo with RMI resident
December 2020. 3) Regan, left, and USAG-KA Commander Col. Ann Lucki during a YYWC event. 7) Regan Bartel, was an active
Jeremy Bartel pose for a photo at the birthday of Iroijlaplap and facilitator for events by the Yokwe Yuk Welcome Club, pictured
Senator Michael Kabua in December 2020. 4) Regan takes a mo- here at Emon Beach in July 2020 during a visit by U.S. Ambassa-
ment to relax and enjoy the view during her first Thanksgiving at dor to the Republic of the Marshall Islands Roxanne Cabral.
Check out April’s awareness
themes in this week’s
Kwajalein Hourglass.
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, APRIL 17, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 16 2 The Kwajalein Hourglass
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CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER CELEBRATES MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD
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1) Children enrolled in the Child Bates and Christian Small. 2) Or-
Development Center visited US- tega greets student visitors as
AG-KA Command headquarters they enter USAG-KA command
April 14 for a special visit with headquarters. 3) Bartel, left, in-
command staff in honor of the structs volunteer Christian Small
Month of the Military Child. in how to pull the transmission
Back row from left: USAG-KA box lever in the headquarters con-
Commander Col. Jeremy Bartel, ference room. 4) Emeri Gerber dis-
left, USAG-KA Child and Youth plays her favorite challenge coin
Services Pre-K teachers Lisa For- from Bartel’s awards collection.
ester, Velma Matthew and Com- 5) Bartel and the students check
mand Sgt. Maj. Ismael Ortega. out a map in the security office. 6)
Middle row: Mateo Caro, Henry Wearing the commander’s cover,
Brown, Veremine Sakaio, Emeri Sombinaiko Ramanatsoa poses
Gerber. Front row: Lenore Rios, for a photo in the garrison com-
Sombinaiko Ramanatsoa, Char- mander’s office—a future leader 6
U.S. ARMY PHOTOS BY JESSICA DAMBRUCH
lotte Jackson, Cullen Lorig, Avani in the making.
Saturday, APRIL 17, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 16 3 The Kwajalein Hourglass
U.S. ARMY PHOTOS BY JESSICA DAMBRUCH
VICTORY, FAIR AND SQUARE:
Kwajalein resident Chris Heins placed the
winning bid in a silent auction for a hand-
made Hawaiian quilt in late 2020. Money
HEINS WON YYWC QUILT
from the sale funds Yokwe Yuk Welcome Club
education grants.
Heins hails from North Carolina and en- YYWC President Debbie Proudfoot
joys American history, travel and win- thanks Heins for the sale and hopes oth-
Want to know what happened to that ning a challenge. Fueled by the spirit of ers will be encouraged to support the
quilt? competition, Heins paid $3,000 to win YYWC in its upcoming events. These
It wasn’t just any quilt; it was a one- the quilt. days, the word around Kwaj is that the
of-a-kind Hawaiian quilt, hand-stitched Few can deny the grandeur of Heins’ YYWC is preparing to auction another
by island resident Lori Krueger to hon- quarters is obscured by his great gen- beautiful quilt.
or the memory of a friend in her fight erosity toward the YYWC and RMI, but The question is—will Heins make a
against pancreatic cancer. Fierce, silent if you make the list for his next, grand grab for this latest treasure?
bidding for the blue and cream Mon- social affair, you can
stera-patterned treasure began with a catch a glimpse of the
reserve of $500. quilt in its exquisite new
Proceeds from the auction and other environs. Heins’ home
fundraising activities would be utilized is populated with fur-
by the Yokwe Yuk Welcome Club in their niture collected from
mission to support education in the Re- America and Europe.
public of the Marshall Islands and Feder- An expansive rose-
ated States of Micronesia. Though many wood china cabinet
schools and students would benefit from frames his dining room.
the funds, only one member of the Kwaj Upstairs, an Italian fig-
community would call the quilt their urative painting fills a
own. wall with chiaroscuro
Rest assured, Kwaj: That winner rel- mystery. The ground
ishes his victory. floor also displays an-
Today, the quilt is installed in a place of other of his most recent
honor in the Lagoon Road quarters of its acquisitions: a beautiful,
new owner: none other than Kwajalein’s monkey pod coffee table
own Chris Heins. he rescued from a patio
In March, Heins poured himself a bev- sale.
erage, smiled for the camera and beamed The quilt was installed
a broad smile at the quilt. above a daybed by YYWC President Deb- Kwajalein resident and quilter Lori
Why did Heins, a collector and aficio- bie Proudfoot and her husband, Michael. Krueger is the creator of a large Hawaiian
nado of luxurious furnishings, decide to There, Heins and his many guests can quilt she completed to honor the memory
purchase the quilt? appreciate the beauty of the creation to- of a friend. The Yokwe Yuk Welcome Club
“I appreciate nice things,” he said. gether. In the light of the afternoon, the auctioned the quilt to support education
A consummate Southern gentleman, radiant cream and blue colors glow warm. outreach.
Saturday, APRIL 17, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 16 4 The Kwajalein Hourglass
FIELD DAY ON ENNIBURR 1
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Young residents of Enniburr—
also called Third Island—
enjoyed a special field day
event May 20. The activity
was coordinated by person-
nel from the U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers Kwajalein area
office, family members and
friends.
Participants enjoyed a day
of field games, including re-
lay races, ultimate Frisbee, a
hula-hoop contest and games
of soccer and volleyball.
Enniburr is located a short
distance from Roi-Namur.
Many residents of the small
community are employed on
Roi-Namur and live without PHOTOS BY JESSE RICHARDSON 4
regular access to power and
water.
The U.S. government has 1) U.S. Army Corps of Engineers employee and Sydney Jones. 3) It’s all fun and games
provided numerous sustain- Jesse Richardson competes in a hula-hoop on Enniburr. Pictured here, Kwajalein Syd-
able facilities to assist the contest with young Enniburr residents during ney Jones leads young Enniburr residents in a
community over the years, a recent field day event coordinated by Kwa- cheer. 4) Hula-hoops offer endless fun: Enni-
including rainwater catch- jalein residents. 2) Framed by turquoise water burr students link hands and attempt to pass
ment systems, a medical near Enniburr beach, field day organizers and the hoop in one complete revolution around
treatment facility, school and friends pose for a photo. From left: Jesse Rich- their human circle.
community center. ardson, Regan Bartel, Blair Jones, Keri Jones
Headed off island The Kwajalein Hospital would like to
remind you to that it will not be possi-
residents seek any routine or specialized
medical and dental treatment they may
this summer? ble to fill prescriptions while you reside
in quarantine. Please bring enough re-
need—including mammograms, root ca-
nals and surgical extractions for wisdom
fills to last through your two weeks of teeth—if it is possible to schedule such
quarantine in Honolulu and on U.S. Army appointments in advance with a primary
Be prepared. Garrison-Kwajalein Atoll. A 90-day sup-
plement is recommended. Also, while
healthcare provider. For more informa-
tion, please contact the Kwajalein Hospi-
off island, it is recommended that island tal at 5-2224.
Saturday, APRIL 17, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 16 5 The Kwajalein Hourglass
CREATIVE FLAIR AT SPRING ART AND CRAFT FAIR 1
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U.S. ARMY PHOTOS BY JESSICA DAMBRUCH
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1) The Kwajalein Boy Scouts of knifesmith Doug Hepler holds
America worked on a finance up two of his latest creations.
merit badge while selling hand- 4) An elegant, ceramic mer-don-
made woodcraft art pieces na by Jane Christy keeps an eye
and paracord carabiners at the on shoppers. 5) Sandee Colby’s
Spring Art and Craft Fair. From ingenious metal floral creations
left: Andrew Strong, Nathan are upcycled from aluminum
Melody, Anthony Strong, Alex and items found around Kwaja-
Strong, Ori Forsmann, Noah lein. 6) Ka-POW! Jee Taylor, left,
DiBiase and Michael Africano. and Alberto Pandya pose for the
2) Students representing the camera in a superhero fundrais-
George Seitz Elementary School er photobooth. 7) Morgan Deth-
Student Council display shopper lefsen, left, and Hannah Finley,
bags personalized with original check out items donated by Kwaj
student designs. 3) Kwajalein artisans for the craft fair raffle.
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Saturday, APRIL 17, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 16 6 The Kwajalein Hourglass
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U.S. ARMY PHOTOS BY JESSICA DAMBRUCH
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1) The first Saturday of this week. Ludwikowski is
each month is MWR kara- joined in this photo at by in-
oke night at the Ocean View coming chaplain Fr. John Ka-
Club. Pictured here, Laura kkuzhiyil, left, and Protes-
Sampayan, left, and Jane tant Chaplain Brian Conner.
Christy rock out at the mi- 3) Friends of Regan Bartel
crophone as they perform gathered at the Kwajalein
a duet. 2) Two priests and a air terminal last weekend
chaplain walk into a photo: for an impromptu sendoff.
Kwajalein says, “bar lo eok” 4) Nova Miller, left, Natalie
and best wishes to Fr. Jim Mitchell, center, and Emily
Ludwikowski, center, Catho- Mitchell hug Maggie Ew-
lic chaplain at the Kwajalein bank, right, before the April
Memorial Chapel, who PCS’d 12 United Flight.
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U.S. ARMY PHOTO BY JESSICA DAMBRUCH
During #LABWEEK, the Kwajalein
Hospital gets a little cooler.
Clinical Laboratory Scientist Gail Price readies supplies for delivery to the Roi Dispensary in March
2021. Price is one member of the dedicated lab techs you will meet at the Kwajalein Hospital.
This year, medical facilities and communities around the world observe
Medical Laboratory Professionals Week from April 18 - 24.
In recognition of their expertise and hard work, the
community on U.S. Army Garrison-Kwajalein Atoll
thanks Kwajalein Hospital clinical laboratory special-
ists Leslie Savage, Kathy Reith and Gail Price.
Instrumental in the garrison's Covid-19 testing pro-
gram, Kwajalein's lab staff have analyzed more than
1,700 Covid-19 tests and enabled the repatriation and
arrival of more than 665 residents to USAG-KA. When
they're not spending weekends on call or working
overtime to process test results, the lab techs also
perform cardiac markers, metabolic panels, fecal
matter analyses and swimming pool water tests.
Thank your lab techs on your next
visit to Kwajalein Hospital, and enjoy
#LABWEEK.
U.S. ARMY PHOTO BY JORDAN VINSON
ZAMPERINI IS BACK
Capt. Louis S. Zamperini, a decorated Army war
hero and Olympic athlete, overcame personal
struggles after his release as a WWII prisoner of
war on Kwajalein and in Japan, and would go on
to inspire a generation of Americans.
A placard honoring Zamperini was recently re-
paired and is now prominently displayed upon
entry into the facility. The Kwajalein community
is proud to have Zamperini as the namesake for
the garrison’s dining facility.
U.S. ARMY PHOTO BY JESSICA DAMBRUCH
Saturday, APRIL 17, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 16 8 The Kwajalein Hourglass
RMI TRAVEL BAN Outbound COVID Test UNITED AIRLINES POLICIES
EXTENDED TO policy change FOR DEPARTURE
MAY 2, 2021 The Centers for Disease Control and
Customers at Kwajalein’s air-
port boarding United Airlines
RMI NOVEL COVID-19 Prevention released new travel guid- flights need to present the
UPDATED INTERIM HEALTH ance. The information that follows is items described below:
TRAVEL ADVISORY & current as of Jan. 30.
RESTRICTIONS Customers with a negative test result
ISSUANCE 24: • A COVID-19 test is not required need to present written or electronic
AS OF APRIL 1, 2021 for any outbound travelers on the documentation which clearly indicates:
ATI. • Customer name. (The customer
name and any other personal identi-
An extension of the total suspension of • A COVID-19 test is not required if fiers must match the customer ID).
international travelers coming into the
RMI via air travel will continue until
you are flying on United Airlines • Date the test was taken. Test
on official government orders. must be taken within three calendar
May 2, 2021.
days of flight.
For more information about the Re- • All other United Airlines pas- • Type of test. The CDC rule re-
public of the Marshall Islands Issuance sengers must have a negative quires a viral test, which means a
21, please contact the Commander’s Ho- COVID-19 test 1-3 days before molecular COVID-19 test (such as
tline at 5-1098 or the USAG-KA Host Na- travel. PCR or LAMP) or antigen test.
tion Office at 5-5235.
• Results must state “nega-
If You Need A Test tive,” “SARS-CoV-2 RNA not de-
ISLAND HOPPER You must contact the hospital at tected” or “SARS-CoV-2 antigen not
FLIGHT SCHEDULE 5-2223 to schedule a time for your detected.” A test marked “invalid” is
United Airlines has confirmed reinsti- test. The Kwajalein Hospital is closed not acceptable
tution of the full Island Hopper flight Sunday and Monday.
schedule. Please note that the travel ban
Customers who have previously tested
for the Republic of the Marshall Islands The cost of the COVID-19 test is $125, positive must present written or elec-
is still in effect and all flights are subject due at the time of visit for everyone tronic documentation, dated within the
to change. except for active duty service mem- last 90 days, of recovery from COVID-19
For more information, please contact bers and their family members. Cash, after previous infection.
United Airlines reservations at 1-800- credit card and check are accepted This should be in the form of a posi-
864-8331. forms of payment. tive viral test result and a letter on offi-
cial letterhead that contains the name,
MAY CHECK-IN TIMES If you have previously tested positive address and phone number of a licensed
UA 155 - 3:30 - 4:50 p.m. for COVID-19 you must schedule an healthcare provider or public health offi-
UA 154 - 10:45 - 11:15 a.m. appointment with a provider 10 days cial stating that the passenger has been
prior to departure. cleared for travel.
MAY FLIGHTS
UA 155 - May 10/24 (HNL) Passengers must bring a copy of their All United customers must also
UA 154 - MAY 11/25 (GUM) United flight itineraries at the time of comply with the following re-
their appointment for proof of flight. quirements:
For Outbound United Airlines • Presentation of a disclosure
Passengers Flying Without and attestation form. The
Government Orders form can be found on the CDC web-
site and will also be available at the
• Passengers will visit the hospi- departure airport. Customers are
tal the day before their flight de- encouraged to print and complete
parts. the form prior to arriving at the air-
• Testing hours: 9 - 11 a.m. port.
• Results pick-up time is flexible on
the day of departure. • Check-In. All international orig-
inating customers will be required
These CDC requirements do not to check-in with a Customer Service
change or impact the state of Hawaii’s representative to verify digital or
testing requirement or quarantine paper documentation. This mirrors
procedure. the process we’ve set up within the
U.S. for many international destina-
tions.
• Failure to Comply Will Result
in Boarding Denied. Customers
who do not show proof of a test or
COVID-19 VACCINATIONS ARE
refuse to test prior to travel will be
denied boarding. Denied boarding
compensation will not be paid. Cus-
NOW IN PROGRESS.
tomers in this situation shall be of-
fered a refund or rebooked for a lat-
er date at no additional charge.
NOTE: These documentation
Contact your tenant organization and Human Resources de- requirements do not apply to
partment for an information packet on the vaccine, and forms customers flying from U.S. ter-
you need to have pre-filled before your date and time slot. ritories such as Guam to the
mainland.
Your organization will notify you of your time slot.
Still have questions about getting the COVID-19 vaccine?
Contact USAG-KA Family and MWR Health Systems Specialist
Suzanne Mosier at 5-2354 for more information.
Saturday, APRIL 17, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 16 9 The Kwajalein Hourglass
CLASSIFIEDS
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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 ENJOY PUBLIC WI-FI
the next issue of the Kwajalein Hourglass. Capt. Louis S. Zamperini Cafeteria,
Cafe Roi, Surfway, Roi Surfway,
HELP WANTED the Ocean View Club and the
To research and apply for govern- Stephanie McCutcheon at stepha- Sunrise Bakery
ment employment opportunities on nie.mccutcheon@dyn-intl.com.
U.S. Army Garrison-Kwajalein Atoll
and worldwide, visit usajobs.gov. U.S. Embassy Majuro seeks a
Done hiring? Write to kwajalein. Political/Economic Assistant. Job 5-5362 or make an appointment
hourglass@dyn-intl.com to remove Announcement No. Majuro- 2012- USAG-KA Child and Youth Ser- with a physician.Comment cards
your help wanted listing. 002; Series/Grade LE1605/9. vices is hiring coaches. No expe- are posted near the Surfway en-
Email MajuroHR@state.gov, con- rience necessary. All children of trance and are reviewed on a
Berry Aviation, Inc. seeks a part- tact Human Resources Office: Ma. head coaches play for free. Visit weekly basis. Your suggestions
time Aviation Administrative As- Victoria dela Cruiz; P.O. Box 1379, Central Registration or call 5-2158 and ideas are welcome. The Surf-
sistant for temporary summer hire. Majuro, MH 96960 and visit https:// in Building 356. way manager and USAG-KA Food
Please apply at: https://www.ber- careers.state.gov/downloads/files/ Services reps are always avail-
ryaviation.com/job-listings/. Click eight-qualities of overseas employ- ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS able to speak with you and an-
on Aviation Administrative Assis- ees. Looking to volunteer? Join the Yok- swer questions. Contact Surfway
tant “Temp Summer Part Time” we Yuk Welcome Club for Volun- Manager Phillip Kenley at 5-3617
Location: Kwajalein. For questions U.S. Embassy Majuro seeks an teer Training Night April 20 from 5 and USAG-KA Food Safety Officer
email Stacey O’Rourke at stacy. Administrative Clerk for immediate – 7 p.m. downtown at the Mic Shop. Rick Krewson at 5-5033.
orourke.ctr@mail.mil. employment. Job Announcement For volunteer information, contact
No. Majuro-2021-003 (series/grade Jill Grabowski at micshop.kwaj@ Repairs to the Holmberg Fair-
Truestone, an AKIMA company, LE 105/6) FS is 08. Actual FS sala- gmail.com. ways Golf Course locker room
seeks a telephone operator. For ry determined by Washington D.C. building began March 27. Ac-
more information about this posi- For more information, visit https:// The George Seitz Elementary cess to some parts of the facil-
tion and to apply, please click the careers.state.gov/downloads/files/ School Parent Teacher Organi- ity will be restricted during this
URL below to visit https://akima.ta- eight-qualities of overseas employ- zation presents the Sweetheart time. The locker area will remain
leo.net/careersection/akimallc_cs/ ees. Dance Under the Stars. Open to all open. Call MWR at 5-3331 with
jobdetail.ftl?job=TRU01055&tz=G- girls in Pre-K through 6th grade and questions.
MT-05%3A00&tzname=. Community Bank seeks a part-time their chaperones. April 26, 2021
Banking Center Service Specialist, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Davye Tobacco Use on USAG-KA. Smok-
MIT Lincoln Laboratory seeks a or teller. Submit applications and Davis Multi-Purpose Room at Kwa- ing permitted only in designated
rising senior high school or col- resumes to www.dodcommunity- jalein High School. A taco bar will smoking areas. All smoking and
lege student to serve as an Office bank.com. Contact Rita Pyne at be served. Volunteers and donors cigarette butt receptacles must be
Assistant during the summer. Inter- 5-2152 for more information. are needed to make this event pos- at least 50 feet from entrance of
ested applicants must have spon- sible. Contact Rebecca DiBiase or facilities. USAG-KA Policy Mem-
sorship and housing on Kwajalein Nan Inc. seeks a qualified quality Teresa Mitchell at 5-1657 for a link orandum 600-8 sets forth specific
for the duration of the internship control manager and site safety to volunteer registration or for more policies designed for the protec-
(June-August 2021). Contact Tina and health officer. To apply, visit information. tion from the negative impact of
Legere, MIT LL Site Administrator www.nanhawaii.com and contact tobacco use. Smoking cessation
at 5-5105 or at tina.legere@ll.mit. Clint Ueatari or Kevin Short at The 42st annual RustMan Triathlon programs are available. Contact
edu for more information. To apply, 5-2632, 5-1260 or 5-2998. is scheduled for April 26. Registra- Mary Beth Dawicki at 5-5362 or
visit https://careers.ll.mit.edu/job/ tion is due on or before April 22 at Marybeth.Dawicki@international-
Lexington-Summer-Office-Assis- Tribalco seeks experienced and Qtrs 473-A, Palm Road. For more sosgs.us.
tant-MA-02420/717698200/. highly motivated senior, mid- and information, or to volunteer and
junior network technicians to join receive evnet updates and a regis- Island Memorial Chapel Counsel-
Substitute teachers wanted. Kwa- their team. Apply via http://www. tration packet, please contact Bob ing Services. The IMC chaplains
jalein School System seeks stu- tribalco.com/jobs.html. Sholar at 5-1815. are available for appointments on
dent-centered adults available Roi-Namur and Kwajalein. Con-
from 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. to serve RGNext, LLC seeks qualified can- ‘The Kwajalein Golf Association is tact the Chapel office at 5-3505 to
as substitute teachers or teacher didates to fill several open posi- looking for men, women and youths schedule a meeting. Discussions
aids. Contact Paul Uhren for more tions on Kwaj and Roi in engineer- who want to play golf. Golf on Kwaj are kept private. Confidentiality be-
information at uhrenp@kwaja- ing, technical and other areas. For is a fun way to stay fit, meet new longs with the client.
lein-school.com or 5-3601. more information and to apply, go people and just have fun. Members
to www.rgnext.com. of the KGA are also able to estab- Counseling Available. Schedule an
USAG-KA Child and Youth Ser- lish a handicap that is valid in the appointment with the Employee As-
vices seeks a Lead Preschool DynCorp International is looking for United States. KGA Membership sistance Program by calling Mary
Teacher. Interested applicants qualified candidates for various po- costs $60. For information about Beth Dawicki at 5-5235 or emailing
must have a relevant associate’s sitions. Current DI open positions joining the KGA contact Shelly marybeth.dawicki@international-
degree with two years of special- on USAG-KA include administra- Benkert (shellybenkert@yahoo. sosgs.us. Information shared in ap-
ized experience working in a group tive services, data analysts, educa- com) or Mike Winks (winksme@ pointments is confidential. As an
program with children or youth, tion services, aviation and airfield gmail.com). alternative to in-person meetings,
or a bachelor’s degree in early operations, marine operations and phone consultation or virtual meet-
childhood education, child devel- public works, among others. To HOURS AND OPENINGS ings are available utilizing a HIPAA
opment, elementary education apply, go to www.dilogcap.com or Self Help is located in Bldg. 1791. compliant platform. Call 5-5362 for
or special education. Send your contact your local HR representa- Hours of operation are Monday, more information.
resume to CYS Coordinator Dr. tive. Wednesday and Friday - 9:30 a.m.
- 6 p.m. Visit Self Help to pick up Electric bikes are not allowed on
tools to complete a number of the garrison per USAG-KA Reg-
Kwajalein High School household maintenance and up- ulation 56-4. You are authorized
Art Show keep projects. use of the bike on USAG-KA If you
disconnect the motor. For more
Featuring artwork by Artists in Kwajalein Furniture Warehouse. To information, contact the PMO at
grades 7 – 12. schedule deliveries and pick-ups 5-3530.
of Family Housing or BQ furniture
May 4 from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. please call the Army Housing Of- Kwajalein Drug Take Back Pro-
at the George Seitz Elementary fice at 5-3450. gram. Safely discard expired ma-
School Art Studio (GSES room terials at one of two island collec-
14 across from the Small Boat Marina Summer 2021 tion receptacles—Tuesday through
Millican Family Pool). Hours of Operation are now Saturday during business hours at
through Oct. 31 from 8 a.m. – 6:30 the Kwajalein Hospital Pharmacy
This year’s theme is Disney. Dis- p.m. Questions? Call the Small and the 24-hour collection bin at
ney-inspired costumes are wel- Boat Marina at 5-3643. the Kwajalein Police Department,
come. We hope to see you there. Bldg. 803. Collection items in-
NOTICES clude over-the-counter drugs; pills,
Alcoholics Anonymous open meet- tablets and capsules; ointments;
ings are Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. in creams; lotions; powders and no
the REB, room 213. more than 4 oz. liquid medicines.
Ongoing Smoking and Tobacco The Department of Public works
Cessation. Please call EAP at has recently upgraded the water
Saturday, APRIL 17, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 16 10 The Kwajalein HourglassUSAG-KA SPORTS: SOFTBALL
April 6 April 8 April 10 April 13
Mon-Nin def. Baru Baru, 19 – 3 Alumni def. Spartans White, 10 – 7 CauseWay def. Bad Boys, 24 – 22 Mule def. Bad Boys, 18 – 9
North Camp def. Bako Mona, Komatat Team def. Mule, 18 – 17 Lost Cause def. Spartans Co-Ed Likajer def. CauseWay, 15 – 9
2 – 18 Keep In Touch def. Bad Boys, Blue, 18 – 8 Unsportsmanline Conduct def.
Spartans Co-Ed 1 def. Heavy 26 – 9 Too Much Busy def. Heavy Cargo, Heavy Cargo, 6 – 5
Cargo, 34 – 13 CTRL+ALT+DEL def. Left Overs, Win – Forfeit OFU def. Scared Hitless, 26 - 6
Jab Kajitok def. Scared Hitless, 25 – 1 Lollygaggers def. Left Overs,
30 – 19 Rainbow Runners def. Lost Cause, 20 – 4
Winner – Forfeit Mule def. Bad Boys, 18 – 9
April 7 Likajer def. CauseWay, 15 – 9
Spartan’s Women I def. Rogue, April 9 Unsportsmanline Conduct def.
18 – 11 Alumni def. Rogue, 7 – 6 Heavy Cargo, 6 – 5
CauseWay def. Bako Mona, Baru Bary def. YSB, 16 – 14 OFU def. Scared Hitless, 26 - 6
21 – 13 Ek In Ae def. Al-Eak, 14 – 4
Likajer def. Ke-Wo, 16 – 15 Lib def. Bakai’erma, 22 – 21
Seniors Y Senioritas def. Co-Ed OFU def. Jablik, 16 – 4
Spartan Blue, 14 – 5
Spartans Co-Ed I def. Too Much
Busy, 17 – 8
treatment process, leading to
some scaling of the heating el-
ements in island water heaters.
Waste oil ko remaron tili ilo jikin ittil
en elane renaj lori kamelele ko an
USAG-KA DINING GUIDE
The scale can cause strange USAKA Emvironmental Standards
noises when the element gets im elane rejjab kauwatata. Jerbal ISLAND DINING FACILITIES
hot. Your continued patience ko rekkar non kojbarok Waste oil
is appreciated as DPW person-
nel fine-tune system upgrades.
rej einwot:
• Aolep ien kojerbal wot waste CAPT. LOUIS. S. ZAMPERINI CAFETERIA - KWAJALEIN
Please call the DPW Work Con- tracking log eo non kajojo
trol Help Desk at 5-3550 with containers im jab koba waste TUESDAYS - SUNDAYS AND MONDAYS*
any questions. oil ibben bar jet kain waste ko SATURDAYS* HOLIDAYS* 6 - 9 a.m.
enwot, gas, paints, solvents, 5:30 - 8 a.m. 6:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
ENVIRONMENTAL NOTICES ak coolants. 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. 4:30 - 7 p.m.
Recycle Safely. Please ensure that • Aolep ien koman bwe en ewor 4:30 - 7 p.m. 4:30 - 7 p.m.
all aluminum cans are separated jirik kota tulon in drum in oil
from household trash to prevent ko emoj kojerbali non bobrae *Families are welcome to dine at the Zamperini Cafeteria on Tues-
damage to the island incinerator. pressure jen an koba chemi- days, Thursdays, Sundays and Mondays.
Doing your part keeps our island cal im komman joraan lak im
clean. For more information on bokkolok. Want to receive a daily copy of the menu? Contact Asia Williams
where you can discard batter- • Aolep ien kakwoni drum in oil at asia.williams@dyn-intl.com to be added to the weekly emailed
ies and other specialized items, ko ilo ijoko rekkar non kakwoni menu.
please contact DI Environmental at ie, katoolok i jen drain out ko,
5-1134. im container ko jet im men ko
jet. CAFE ROI - ROI-NAMUR
E-WARENESS • Likit spill kit itutun wot drum ko.
Waste Oil Management • Lale bwe drum ko en lon label TUESDAYS - SUNDAYS AND MONDAYS
Waste petroleum products may ie im elukkun clear ta ko label SATURDAYS HOLIDAYS 6 - 8:30 a.m.
be incinerated for energy recovery ko rej ba. 5:30 - 8 a.m. 7 - 9 a.m. 10:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
provided they meet specifications • En ikkut lok am kojelaik Haz- 10:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 10:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 5 - 6:45 p.m.
in the USAKA Environmental Stan- Waste department eo bwe ren 5 - 6:45 p.m. 5 - 6:45 p.m.
dards and are not characteristically iwoj im pick up i drum ko non
hazardous. Waste oil best man- bobrae an lon drum in waste
agement practices include the fol- oil.
lowing: Kurlok Environmental ilo 5-1134 DINING DOWNTOWN
• Always utilize a waste track- non melele ko relaplok.
ing log for each container and
never mix waste oil with other CLASSES SUNRISE BAKERY SUNRISE BAKERY
waste streams including gas, Ballroom Dance Classes. Wednes- PIZZA KITCHEN
paints, solvents, or coolants. days from 7 - 8 p.m. at the Vet’s
Tues - Thursday Friday, Saturday and Sunday,
• Always maintain adequate Hall deck. Classes are free and
6 a.m. - 2 p.m. 5 - 9 p.m.
headspace in used oil drums begin with East Coast (triple step)
to reduce over-pressurization Swing. A dance partner is not re-
quired. Email adrift@riseup.net Monday, 5 - 9 p.m.
associated with thermal ex-
pansion and chemical reac- with questions.
Don’t forget about the late-night menu of rotating specials at the
tions. Roi-Namur Outrigger Club and Ocean View Club.
• Always store waste oil drums Spring Dance Collective with
For more information, please see the “Bars and Clubs” page.
in a secure location, away Courtney Strouse. Classes for all
from drains, in secondary age groups in a variety of styles run
containment, and protected now through April 30. Email dance-
kwaj@gmail.com.
from the elements.
• Maintain an adequate spill kit TRAINING AAFES - KWAJALEIN DINING LOCATIONS
in proximity to the drum stor- Building Manager Evacuation Co-
age area. ordinator Training (Required for all AMERICAN EATERY ANTHONY’S PIZZA
• Ensure drums are clearly la- managers by AR 420-1). Kwajalein
Located at the Kwajalein Dock Located at the AAFES Food Court
beled in accordance with site training occurs on the first and third
procedures. Wednesdays of each month be- Security Checkpoint
• Minimize the quantity of ginning at 10 a.m. in the Religious Sunday – closed Sunday, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
stored material by ensuring Education Building. Roi-Namur Monday – closed Monday - Friday,
timely notification to the Haz training occurs on the second Tuesday – Saturday, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Waste department for drum Wednesday each month at 9:30 Saturday, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
a.m. at the C-building. Call 5-3364 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
pickup scheduling.
Contact Environmental at 5-1134 to register.
for information.
BURGER KING SUBWAY
Located at the AAFES Food Court Located at the AAFES Food Court
Sunday, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Monday, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Monday – Friday, Tuesday, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Wednesday, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Saturday, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Saturday, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Saturday, APRIL 17, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 16 11 The Kwajalein HourglassTHIS WEEK IN KWAJALEIN HOURGLASS HISTORY
tion is considered government property.
The incoming tenant is not obligated
to accept the addition. If the incoming
tenant does not want to accept an addi-
tion, then the current tenant is responsi-
ble for removing the structure.
“If an incoming tenant does want the
structure, it becomes his responsibility
to bring it up to code or to restore it if
necessary,” added Perry. “There are defi-
nite procedures to follow if you’re mov-
ing into a home with an addition.”
All construction, including patio cov-
ers and fences, require a permit. Trans-
fers and sales of additions built before
March 27, 1991, also require permits.
“There are a lot of moves coming up,”
said Perry. “The more people know
The Wyatt family added a living room and bedroom to their trailer. The new construc- about their rights and responsibilities,
tion was approved by the Building inspector and the Fire Inspector. (U.S. Army photo then the easier the transition.”
by Jackie Siple) Bachelors living in BQs also need per-
mits to build lofts in their rooms. After
By Melinda Larson Facilities Support Division Construction designing a loft, the plan must be re-
Maintenance specialist. “The govern- viewed by the building and fire inspec-
Housing additions, including patio cov- ment will repair structures that meet tors, as well as the BQ administrator.
ers and screened enclosures are close- fire codes, building codes and construc- The residents are responsible for dam-
ly scrutinized for structural integrity tion requirements,” he added. Building age that could occur when the loft is in-
and safe electrical wiring. The govern- standards have been established in SPI stalled, including tile damage resulting
ment-approved additions become gov- 1170. from beam installation or wall damage
ernment property when construction is In order to transfer “ownership” of incurred when attaching the loft to the
complete. an addition, the incoming tenant must wall.
Once completed and approved, addi- complete a permit application. If the ad- For additional information and cop-
tions are maintained by the government. ditions were built after March 27, 1991, ies of applicable instructions, contact
“If we approved the construction, then they cannot be sold—according to USA- your housing representative or the FOM
we’ll maintain it,” said Richard Perry, KA Regulation 210-1—because the addi- Building Inspector’s Office.
QUARANTINE PHASE TWo REDUCED TO TWO WEEKS Wawein oktak ej bok jikin ekoba tok bar
jet bunton ko ippen im rej laajrak enwot:
The RMI Phase 2 Quarantine Changes for Per- includes Covid-19 PCR tests and antigen Mwenan 1- Ped ilo jikin kakkolkol eo ilo
sons Traveling into the RMI from Countries tests on days 7 and 14. Hawaii iumwin 14 raan: Ekoba bar PCR
with Covid-19 Community Transmission kakkolkol im kakkolkol ko jet im rejelet
This guidance is consistent with cur- aolepen enbun mokta jen drelon e jikin
As of March 25, 2021, the duration of the rent WHO guidance on travel quarantine etalle/kakkolkol eo, innem bar juon kak-
Second Phase of Quarantine on Kwajalein as well as other national health ministries kolkol ikijeen PCR iumwin 48 awa mokta
Atoll has been revised to 14 days. The and other public health agencies. This jen kelok jen Honolulu.
total period of quarantine is nw 28 days. time period reflects the maximum incu-
This applies to all individuals entering the bation period for Covid-19 and includes Mwenan 2- Ped ilo jikin etalle/kakkolkol
RMI from countries deemed high-risk for individuals vaccinated against Covid-19 eo ilo Kwajalein iumwin 14 raan: Wa-
Covid-19 transmission (where communi- as well as unvaccinated individuals. wein ebar koba kakkolkol in COVID-19
ty transmission is present). Covid-19 variants of concern currently eo ikijeen PCR bar enwot kakkolkol ko
The two-phase quarantine strategy re- follow an incubation period of 14 days. jet ilo raan kein ka’jiljilimjuon (7) &
mains in place and includes the following ka’jonoulemen (14).
components: Mwenan Kein Ka’ruo (2) Ikijjen Kakkolkol
Emoj an Oktak Nan Jabdrewot Eo Ej Itok nan Wawein in jej loor e ej mottan wot
1) Phase 1 – Secure and monitor hotel Aelin Kein Jen Lal Ko ilikin Im Ewor Naninmij bar bunton ko ilo WHO ikijeen ekkaake
quarantine for 14 days in Hawaii. This In COVID-19 ak makutkut jen jikin nan jikin pelaak
includes a Covid-19 PCR test and an an- in lal in im ej barenwot mottan jonok
tibody test prior to entering quarantine, Ilo rainiin March 25, 2021, jonan aetok ko kein ilo jabdrewot jikin ejmour ko.
another Covid PCR test on day one and in bed ilo jikin kakkolkol eo ilo Kwajalein Jonan kotaan kein rej kalikar jonak nan
a final Covid PCR test within 48 hours of emoj an oktak jen 14 raan. Jonan kio raan bobrae wawein an ajeeded COVID-19
scheduled departure from Honolulu. in bed ilo kakkolkol enaj tarrin in 28 raan im an jebral uno ippen ro emoj aer
ko. Wawein in enaj jelet aolep jabdrewot bok waa/uno ekoba ro rejjanin dre
2) Phase 2 – Secure and monitored quar- ro rej drelon’e tok RMI jen lal ko ilikin im boke. Jonan eo ekka an walok in emoj
antine on Kwajalein Atoll for 14 days. This rej alikar ke elap an ajeeded COVID-19 ie. watoke kio nan loore iumwin 14 raan.
These quarantine procedures are subject to periodical review by the Ministry of Health. Bunton kein im jerbal kein ikijjen jerbal in etalle/
kakkolkol rej ped wot iumwin jerbal ko an MoHHS (ak jikin Ejmour eo).
Saturday, APRIL 17, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 16 12 The Kwajalein HourglassCYS APRIL SPOTLIGHT
Visit USAG-KA CYS on Facebook for
more pictures and information about
our events and programs. https://www.
facebook.com/USAGKACYS/
U.S. ARMY GARRISON-KWAJALEIN ATOLL
CHILD AND YOUTH SERVICES
Child Development Center
Baru Classroom
Saturdays are Water Play Day! Please
send your child with water clothes, a
swim diaper (if needed), a towel and
dry clothes.
Bako Classroom
Tuesdays - STEAM Swim Day. Please
send your child with water clothes, a
towel and dry clothes.
Wednesdays - STEAM Functional
Fitness
Thursdays - Pre-K Music Class
Thursdays - STEAM Library
Saturdays - Pre-K Music Class
Saturdays - STEAM Reading Buddies
School-Age Care
SAC Regular programming:
Tuesdays - Art
Wednesdays - Functional Fitness
and Culture
Thursdays - STEM
Fridays - Recreation
Saturdays - Character Counts Namo Weto Youth Center
Tuesdays - Recreation -
4-H 3:15 - 4:15 p.m.
Every Wednesday and Friday from Keystone Meetings - 11:40 a.m.
4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays- Tremendous Trivia -
April Theme - Art 4:30 p.m.
Register in Central Registration Thursdays- Ted Talks- 4 p.m.
Frappaccino Friday - 4 p.m.
Sports Saturdays - Smoothies - 3:15 p.m.
Field Hockey - through May 1 Saturdays - Money Matters - 4 p.m.
Sundays- Keystone Club Officers
Meeting - 4:15 p.m. Get ready for fun at this free
Sundays- Board Games - 4 p.m. annual carnival to celebrate
military-connected kids on
Special Events
April 17 - Purple Up! Day- Everyone wears USAG-KA.
purple in celebration of Month of the Mil-
itary Child. For more information, please
April 25 - MOMC Family Carnival contact Central Registration at
5-2158.
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.
Saturday, APRIL 17, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 16 13 The Kwajalein HourglassPHOTO BY ALLENA CHILDRESS
MWR FITNESS CLASSES RELIGIOUS SERVICES
From left, Maria Sadowski, Pam Carroll, Shawn Car- Kwajalein Chaplain Brian Conner addresses attendees at the
roll, Cherrilyn Ranis, Maui Wyatt and Christina Syl- Emon Beach 2021 Easter Sunrise Service.
vester pose for a photo-finish to Zumba class with
MWR instructor Allena Childress, center. Check out the Contact the Island Memorial Chapel office at 5-3505 for more
monthly class schedule below for ways to plug into an information about religious services and activities on U.S.
island fitness program. Army Garrison-Kwajalein Atoll.
Yoga The Church of Jesus Christ
Tuesday and Thursday at 5:30 p.m. in CRC Room 7 of Latter-day Saints Services
Sundays at 10 a.m. in CRC Room 1.
Water Aerobics Please contact Conrad Acosta at 5-2965 for more information.
Tuesday and Thursday at 9:15 a.m. at the Adult Pool
Protestant Services
Zumba Toning • Sundays at 8:15 a.m. in the small sanctuary and 11 a.m. in
Wednesday at 9:15 a.m. in CRC Room 7 the main sanctuary.
• Kingdom Kids children’s program meets during Protestant
Zumba Dance services at 8:15 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Wednesday and Saturday at 6 p.m.; Friday at 9:15 a.m. in CRC
Room 7 Catholic Services
• Sundays at 9:15 a.m. in the IMC main sanctuary.
Spin • Weekdays at 5:15 p.m. in the IMC chapel offices
Tuesday at 6:40 p.m.; Thursday and Saturday at 5:30 a.m. • Saturdays at 5:30 p.m. in the IMC small sanctuary.
• Children’s program meets Sundays during the 9:15 a.m.
Unless otherwise noted, all classes are held in CRC Room 7 Catholic Mass.
and are subject to change without notice. All classes require Activities
an MWR fitness pass. Passes can be purchased at the MWR Men’s Bible Study meets Thursdays at 5:45 p.m. in the chapel
Desk in the Grace Sherwood Library. conference room.
For more information, please call MWR at 5-3331. Ladies’ Bible Study meets 9:15 a.m. Thursdays at Qtrs. 405-B
Taro. Contact Sally Bulla at 5-9804 for more information.
Youth Fellowship meets April 19 at 6 p.m. in the REB.
COUNTRY CLUB OCEAN VIEW CLUB
Birthday Bash. Wednesdays. Raise your glass
Come celebrate island birthdays with and toast Wednesday at happy hour
bars MWR every third Sunday from 6 - 9 p.m.
Enjoy complimentary shuttle service
available from the Ocean View Club ev-
from 5 - 7 p.m.
Saturdays. Enjoy fun activities
and ery 30 minutes from 5 - 9 p.m.
Brunch.
like game nights, karaoke. theme nights
and live music.
clubs 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
Mondays. Enjoy Monday meal
deals on Men’s Night from 5 -7 p.m.
savory brunch foods. Cash only; month-
ly prices and menu items are subject to Shuttle Service
change. No reservation required. Seating MWR offers shuttle service to and from
is limited. Shuttle service available every the Country Club every 30 minutes from
30 minutes. Customer pick-up is in front 5 - 8 p.m. Saturdays. For more informa-
of the Food Court starting at 10 a.m. tion, contact Nikeya Lagrone at 5-9205
There is a 45-minute time limit per table. or 5-3331.
Contact MWR at 5-3331
for updates, activities and Saturday. Enjoy happy hour and
events about the garrison’s
bars and clubs.
play Uno every Saturday at 6 p.m. Outrigger Club
Check with MWR for meal specials and
activities at the Outrigger Club by call-
ing 5-3331.
Saturday, APRIL 17, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 16 14 The Kwajalein HourglassKWAJALEIN
AT THE Wonder Woman 1984
(R) 108 min.
Frozen 2
(PG) 103 min.
MOVIES April 17, 7:30 p.m.
Roi, C-Building
April 18, 7:30 p.m.
Kwajalein, Yuk Theater
Unless otherwise indicated, all mov- strangely unsettled. After hearing a ROI - C-BUILDING
ies begin at 7:30 p.m. Contact MWR at mysterious voice call out to her, Elsa Saturday, April 17
5-3331 for more information. Show- travels to the enchanted forests and “Wonder Woman 1984”
times may vary for special “Movies dark seas beyond her kingdom— (PG-13) 151 min.
Under the Stars” events. an adventure that soon turns into a Gal Gadot, Kristen Wiig
journey of self-discovery. Diana Prince lives quietly among
mortals in the vibrant, sleek
KWAJALEIN - YUK THEATER Monday, April 19 1980s—an era of excess driven by
Saturday, April 17 “Super Troopers 2” the pursuit of having it all. Though
“7 Days in Entebbe” (R) 100 min. she’s come into her full powers, she
(PG-13) 107 min. Steve Lemme, Paul Soter maintains a low profile by curating
Rosamund Pike, Daniel Eddie Marsan Always looking for action, five ancient artifacts, and only perform-
In July 1976, four terrorists hijack over-enthusiastic but under-stimu- ing heroic acts incognito. But soon,
an Air France flight from Tel-Aviv lated Vermont State Troopers raise Diana will have to muster all of her
to Paris and force the flight crew to hell on the highway, keeping motor- strength, wisdom and courage as
land in Entebbe, Uganda. There, the ists anxiously looking in their rear- she finds herself squaring off against
Jewish passengers are held hostage, view mirrors. Between an ongoing Maxwell Lord and the Cheetah, a vil-
with their safety contingent on the feud with the local cops over whose lainess who possesses superhuman
release of dozens of terrorists jailed you-know-what is bigger, and the strength and agility.
in Israel, Germany and Sweden. state government wanting to shut
them down, the “Super Troopers” Sunday, April 18
Sunday, April 18 find themselves precariously and “Judas and the Black Messiah”
“Frozen 2” hilariously heading toward calamity (R) 126 min.
(PG) 103 min. as they try to avoid extinction. Daniel Kaluuya, LaKieth Stanfield
Idina Menzel, Kristen Bell, Josh Gad Offered a plea deal by the FBI, Wil-
Elsa the Snow Queen has an extraor- liam O’Neal infiltrates the Illinois
dinary gif—the power to create ice chapter of the Black Panther Party
and snow. But no matter how happy to gather intelligence on Chairman
she is to be surrounded by the peo- Fred Hampton.
ple of Arendelle, Elsa finds herself
USAG-KA WEATHER WATCH Sun - Moon - Tides
WEATHER DISCUSSION: As low pressure strengthens near
Wake Island over the coming days, the Intertropical Con-
vergence Zone will lift north through the Marshall Islands,
resulting in gradually veering winds and periods of unset-
tled weather, including the potential for heavy rainfall ac-
cumulations and isolated thunderstorms.
Winds this weekend will be from the ENE-SE Saturday,
SE-S on Sunday, and S-SW on Monday, with a westerly
component possible into Wednesday. While wind speeds
are expected to stay generally under 10 knots, outflow
from areas of heavy rain introduces the possibility of West
Wind Warnings.
SATURDAY through MONDAY: Mostly cloudy with a chance
of showers and isolated thunderstorms each day. Winds
5-10 knots from ENE-SE Saturday, SE-S Sunday, and S-SW
Monday. Expect higher gusts near rainfall.
TUESDAY through THURSDAY: Periods of unsettled condi-
tions are expected to continue, with a chance of showers Click the logo to visit
and isolated thunderstorms each day. Winds will be light
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Saturday, APRIL 17, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 16 15 The Kwajalein HourglassArmy researchers work to make robots self-sufficient
By U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Develop-
ment Command, Army Research Laboratory
Public Affairs
ADELPHI, Maryland—The future bat-
tlefield will rely on teams of air-and
ground-based autonomous agents oper-
ating mission-to-mission with no Soldier
intervention.
Army researchers have developed a
unique approach that allows a rotary
wing unmanned air vehicle to land on a
moving unmanned ground vehicle with-
out the aid of the Global Positioning Sys-
tem and recharge before moving on to
the next mission.
Teams of autonomous air and ground
agents will enable operations in search
and rescue environments that are too re-
mote or dangerous for humans, but often
require extensive positioning and com-
munication infrastructure, said Army PHOTO BY DAVID MCNALLY
researcher Dr. Stephen Nogar of the U.S. Dr. Stephen Norgar, Army research, holds up an aerial robot at the U.S. Army Devel-
Army Combat Capabilities Development opment Command Research Laboratory. Similar autonomous devices are improved at
Command, known as DEVCOM, Army Re- the ARL to support the Warfighter in the field of future combat operations.
search Laboratory.
“UAVs will need the ability to operate
with no Soldier intervention, and a crit- the-loop simulations and outdoor exper- hicle that is specifically designed for the
ical function is landing autonomously iments and demonstrated the algorithm landing task. It contains smaller markers
on static and moving ground vehicles, to be effective at performing landing within the bigger marker that can still be
recharging, then taking off to perform maneuvers. Using a small custom-built viewed even as the camera approaches
new missions,” Nogar said. “Additional- quadrotor and a Clearpath Warthog UGV the marker.
ly, UAVs will not be able to rely on GPS, at jogging speeds, the researchers exper- Looking to the future, work in this area
as it is unreliable and easily disrupted, imented with landings. continues in two main areas:
so these behaviors will need to be per- “This work combines GPS denied be- Reducing dependence on the fiducial
formed using other sources such as on- haviors and an experimentally proven marker on top of the ground vehicle and
board vision.” behavior that is rare in academia or in- replacing it with artificial intelligence
Nogar and fellow researchers from dustry,” Nogar said. “It combines several that recognizes the vehicle on which it
the lab developed a straightforward cutting-edge areas such as vision-based wants to land
approach that maximizes the use of localization using visual-inertial odome- Improving the reliability and speed
modern robotics tools to achieve a ro- try, a unique marker on top of the ground of the landing such that it can be used
tary wing UAV landing on a moving UGV vehicle designed for this application and to meet appropriate op-tempo require-
without the aid of external positioning onboard behaviors and control. Addi- ments
systems. tionally, these are all performed onboard “Autonomous landing is critical to
As part of the International Sympo- a small UAS with significant computa- making UAVs useful on the future battle-
sium on Safety, Security, and Rescue Ro- tional constraints.” field,” Nogar said. “For instance, the Next
botics, the Institute of Electrica and Elec- According to Nogar, what makes this Generation Combat Vehicle is expected
tronics Engineers recently published the research unique is the practical demon- to have a UAV paired with it. Within the
research. stration of this task outdoors, without lab, several projects are using this capa-
Researchers performed all the compu- GPS, using the computing power on- bility as part of more complex behav-
tations onboard the vehicle using low- board the UAS. Other work in this area iors.”
cost sensors and computers. Also, no often relies on some or all these factors Visit the laboratory’s Media Center to
communications occurred between the being less constrained. discover more Army science and tech-
UAV and UGV. Additionally, he said, this project uses nology stories online at https://www.
The team conducted both software-in- a custom marker on top of the ground ve- arl.army.mil/.
DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory is an
element of the U.S. Army Combat Capabil-
ities Development Command. As the Army’s
corporate research laboratory, ARL is oper-
ationalizing science to achieve transforma-
tional overmatch. Through collaboration
across the command’s core technical com-
petencies, DEVCOM leads in the discovery,
development and delivery of the technol-
ogy-based capabilities required to make
Soldiers more successful at winning the na-
tion’s wars and come home safely. DEVCOM
is a major subordinate command of the
Army Futures Command.
In this U.S. Army photo, researchers show the data and coordinate frame visualiza-
tion during landing, Middle: Gazebo simulation view, Right: Simulated camera view
with marker detection overlaid.
Saturday, APRIL 17, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 16 16 The Kwajalein HourglassSaturday, APRIL 17, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 16 17 The Kwajalein Hourglass
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Saturday, APRIL 17, 2021 / Volume 62 Number 16 19 The Kwajalein HourglassU.S. NAVY PHOTO BY LT. CMDR JOHN. D. SCHNEIUDAU
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THEY GOT HERE FIRST.
How our newspaper got its name
The shoulder sleeve insignia of the 7th
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community updates and event fliers
equilateral triangles placed vertically
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on a red circular disc giving it an hour-
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The hourglass of the insignia was con-
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sequently used in the title of the island
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