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Friday, Feb. 15, 2008 (Photo by Nell Drumheller) The Kwajalein Hourglass www.smdc.army.mil/KWAJ/Hourglass/hourglass.html commentary Superpowering is super expensive

Anyone who has read my com- billion more for continuing operations in mentaries can fi gure out that I’m very Iraq and Afghanistan through 2009. pro-military. I researched our military spending I fervently believe in a strong national and what I discovered is very interest- defense and that the ing. The latest information I found was should always strive to have a military from 2004 to 2006. that can provide that defense. In 2004, according to an article by In the last issue of the Hourglass, I Peter Starck of Reuters, world defense wrote about how I remember the Carter spending was $1.4 trillion (in U.S. dol- administration. I remember how under- lars). The United States accounted for manned and under supplied the military almost 50 percent ($455 billion) of that But I began wondering how much was then. Air Force planes couldn’t fl y total expenditure. In addition, according other nations spend on their defense. and Navy ships couldn’t sail because to the article, the U.S. provided nearly The amounts I’ve listed are from there were no spare parts or money for 28 percent of NATO’s budget. 2005, but I would guess it hasn’t required maintenance. The Army and Since 2003, the United States has changed all that much since then. Marines didn’t have enough equipment, maintained more than 820 bases in at Here’s a list of some of our allies and including even basic needs such as am- least 39 countries according to many what they spent on defense (in U.S. munition. Our military was a shadow of reports I’ve read. Some say that num- dollars) in 2005: itself during the Carter years. ber is even higher. • Japan (2003) 46.9 billion Ronald Reagan came along after The bill to operate those bases isn’t • United Kingdom 38.4 billion Carter and rebuilt the military. That took cheap, especially with the falling dollar • France 29.5 billion a lot of money after years of neglect. and rising fuel prices. I’m sure the U.S. • Germany 24.9 billion Reagan’s critics say he spent too much, accounts for much more than 50 per- • South Korea 20.0 billion but most Americans, including myself, cent of world defense spending these • 19.4 billion thought it was warranted because we days. • Spain 8.4 billion had a powerful foe in the Soviet Union. Consider just one fact. The U.S. has • Canada 7.4 billion But now, I have to say that when 11 aircraft carriers, nine of which are • Netherlands 6.6 billion I heard and read about the defense the Nimitz supercarrier class, each of • Turkey 5.8 billion spending in the newly proposed federal which cost approximately $4.5 billion to • Norway 3.8 billion budget, it gave me great pause. build and cost up to $25 million a day • Greece 3.5 billion The proposed fi gure for defense is an to operate. I don’t have any problem • Poland 3.5 billion eye-popping $514 billion, and appar- with that because of all the weapons we • Belgium 2.5 billion ently from what I’ve heard and read, have in our arsenal, they are probably that doesn’t include an estimated $200 the most strategically important. See SUPERPOWER, Page 20 USAKA To Sunrise Bakery. Now customers can People of the Week get a real espresso The staff of Kwajalein Hospital are always in a biodegradable professional, caring, cheerful and ready to paper cup and can assist with any medical needs the pay for it with community may have. plastic. Thanks.

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The Kwajalein Hourglass is named for the offi cial views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Gov- Printed circulation:1,500 insignia of the U.S. Army 7th Infantry Division, ernment, Department of Defense, Department of E-mail: [email protected] which liberated the island from the forces of the Army or USAKA. It is published Saturdays in Commanding Offi cer...... Col. Stevenson Reed Imperial Japan on Feb. 4, 1944. accordance with Army Regulation 360-1 and us- Public Affairs Offi cer (acting).....Marco Morales ing a network printer by Kwajalein Range Services The Kwajalein Hourglass is an authorized Editor...... Nell Drumheller publication for military personnel, federal em- editorial staff. ployees, contractor workers and their families P.O. Box 23, APO AP 96555 Graphics Designer...... Dan Adler assigned to U.S. Army Kwajalein Atoll. Con- Phone: Defense Switching Network 254-3539; Reporter...... JJ Klein tents of The Hourglass are not necessarily Local phone: 53539

The Kwajalein Hourglass 2 Friday, Feb. 15, 2008 U.S. ambassador gives views on Kwajalein transition, relations with By Marco Morales to degree possible the job opportu- U.S. Army Kwajalein Atoll Public Affairs Offi cer nities for both Americans and the Marshallese. The U.S. Ambassador the Republic Colonel Reed and I are very much of the Marshall Islands Clyde Bishop aware that the fi nal [Transforma- stopped over on Kwajalein last week tion] plan will have an impact on in conjunction with his offi cial visit the Marshallese community. And, to Ebeye in support of the Kwajalein in the past, we have kept the admin- Memorial Day celebration on Sat- istration abreast as the plan began to urday. Bishop has been working develop in a more formal fashion. closely with the Col. Stevenson Reed, When it is in its final phase U.S. Army Kwajalein Atoll/Reagan — which should be shortly, it is be- Test Site commander on its Trans- ing addressed by the leadership in formation Plan. Washington — we intend to share the plan with the present administration Q. Ambassador Bishop, how do you so they know that, not only are we see our relationship [U.S. government] concerned, but recognize our respon- with the Republic of the Marshall Is- sibility to communicate with them in lands government? terms of the consequences, and to A. As you probably know I’ve been some extent, some of the resolutions the U.S. Ambassador to the RMI for that the plan refl ects. a little over a year now. And I’d have U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of to say that in characterizing our re- Q. The Marshall Islands celebrated the Marshall Islands Clyde Bishop, its Annual Kwajalein Atoll Memorial lationship with the RMI it has been speaks at the Kwajalein Atoll Memorial extremely positive. I think there ex- Day on Saturday; how do you feel Day Saturday. (Photo by Nell Drumheller) ists a mutual respect and a mutual about the ceremony conducted on Ebeye? interest in what is of benefi t to both the administration and the cabinet. A. This was my second opportunity nations. I’ve already had an initial meeting to participate in it. I think what is This is not surprising since the re- with the president which was very important is that we ought not for- lationship between the U.S. and the cordial and respectful and I look for- get what the ceremony represents. Marshall Islands goes back numbers ward to us working together to deal And as I mentioned in my remarks, of years. And what I’ve seen in the with some of the issues that are com- what is I think most emblematic of year that I’ve been here is just a re- mon to both countries. amplifi cation, a reinforcement, and the ceremony is the fact that when we refl ect back, we’re talking about a recommitment to those. Part of Q. How do you feel about the a very unfortunately bloody period in your question probably also deals USAKA/RTS Transformation? the history of the United States. And with the fact that there’s a change A. I must commend Colonel Reed in that particular case, in its confl ict in the administration. for his involvement with the em- with Japan. Some have suggested, ironically, bassy in the process. He took our Yet today, we see the Japanese that my extended absence from the concerns quite seriously and I see government and the U.S. govern- RMI was a refl ection in terms of the them refl ected in the transformation ment working collectively and jointly outcome of the election. Nothing program. I think what you can char- to address some of the concerns in could be further from the truth. acterize in terms of the plan which the Marshall Islands. As I indicated previously, I had is still evolving and ultimately needs So, when I look at the memorial personal commitments in the U.S. the blessings of the key leadership of service one cannot dismiss the fact which required me to stay for an the United States government. that there were many lives lost. But But what you see there is a con- extended period of time. But I think what I take away from it is the fact scious effort to mitigate the conse- the election was a classic example that there is evidence that peace quences of the inevitable reduction of democracy in action. The people and tranquility and cooperativeness of a footprint here at Kwajalein. And spoke and their representatives are between two nations can evolve and that goes both in terms of Americans now empowered to move forward. the Marshall Islands is an example of and in terms of Marshallese. I anticipate nothing more than a platform in which we’ve been able The colonel [Reed] and his staff what we’ve experienced in the past to do that with a country that many have done an extraordinary job in — a very cooperative, mutually years ago was our mortal enemy. respectful and mutually benefi cial trying to address the unfortunate relationship. economic and fi nancial necessities; And I look forward to working with at the same time, trying to preserve See AMBASSADOR, Page 10

Friday, Feb. 15, 2008 3 The Kwajalein Hourglass Left to right, the fl ags of the United States, the Republic of the Marshall Islands and Kwajalein Atoll Local Government are raised at the Kwajalein Atoll Memorial Day ceremony held Saturday afternoon on Ebeye. The Kwajalein Hourglass 4 Friday, Feb. 15, 2008 Chi Chi Kemem, foreground, takes a photo while marching in the Memorial Day parade. (Photos by Nell Drumheller)

By Marco Morales communities to persevere and allow some time for U.S. Army Kwajalein Atoll Public Affairs Offi cer the government to explore and undertake needed measures to solve these crucial issues.” “Indeed there is a dire need for the government In support of the opening ceremony and offi cial to carry out its mandated role to improve the daily raising of the RMI and the U.S. fl ags, members of the life and well-being of the citizens here on Ebeye as Kwajalein Junior and Senior High School marching soon as possible. The people must come fi rst,” said band provided appropriate musical selections. H.E. Litokwa Tomeing, newly elected president of the Bishop followed Tomeing after he presented his Republic of the Marshall Islands, drawing a strong remarks. Bishop spoke of the signifi cance of the oc- round of applause. casion reminding those in attendance of the costly Addressing an audience of more than 1,000 people price – more than 8,000 Japanese, Marshallese, and on sunny Ebeye, including several groups of school- Americans lost their lives -- in the fi ght over the Mar- age children, Tomeing was the keynote speaker for shall Islands during World War II. the 64th Annual Kwajalein Atoll Memorial Day com- “By remembering the men who lost their lives here, memoration ceremony Saturday. and the greater confl ict they took part in, we can see Also attending were Iroij Kotak Loeak, who did the the cost when people and nations lose sight of their welcome remarks, the Honorable Clyde Bishop, U.S. common humanity and let artifi cial distinctions make ambassador to the RMI, Col. Stevenson Reed, com- enemies of one another,” Bishop said. “And here in the mander, U.S. Army Kwajalein Atoll/Reagan Test Site, Marshall Islands, I see hope that more tragic confl icts the Honorable Johnny D. Lemari, mayor of Ebeye, like the second World War can forever be avoided. and other VIPs. “Here we fi nd two nations who fought one another “I reaffi rm my pledge that the government will do in that bloody war – the United States and Japan everything in its power to improve the welfare of all – working together to help the people of a former Marshallese,” Tomeing said, adding, “I ask the leader- ship and people of Kwajalein and the people of these See MEMORIAL, Page 12

Friday, Feb. 15, 2008 5 The Kwajalein Hourglass President H.E. Litokwa Tomeing speaks of challenges faced by Marshall Islands Hourglass reports

The following is the speech by Republic of the Marshall Islands President H.E. Litokwa Tomeing at the Kwajalein Atoll Memorial Day Ceremony Saturday on Ebeye.

First of all, I thank God for his constant protection over the Mar- shall Islands and over each of us. My warm appreciation and thanks to the leadership of Kwajalein for the kind invitation to celebrate this auspicious occasion with the people of Kwajalein and the local communities of Kwajalein. I am greatly pleased to also extend warm greetings and well wishes of the Marshallese people and government to each of you as we commemorate this important day. A young boy is part of the audience listening to the president’s speech at the We are gathered here not to Memorial Day observance on Saturday. (Photo by Nell Drumheller) remember the challenges and hardships of years past but more Today we pause to refl ect on our low some time for the government importantly we congregate here great ancestors and our Noneip to explore and undertake needed this day to celebrate the freedom — the source of our strength which measures to solve these crucial is- of democracy of peace and goodwill binds and protects us. Indeed, had sues. I ask for your understanding and mutual respect. it not been for our Noneip without and cooperation for these issues a doubt, our society would have faced by this community and in- declined and ceased to exist. deed the Marshall Islands will test I am pleased to say that this is my our resolve and will take consider- second trip of the month to Ebeye able time, effort and resources. for it refl ects the government’s keen Today we know and understand support of empathy for the plight that we have eight more years left of our citizens of this community. on the agreement to use Kwajalein. Many of our cabinet ministers are It is this government’s goal to work also here with us today. They are with the United States and the peo- here to view and analyze the situ- ple of Kwajalein to fi nalize a new ation here on Ebeye and see how agreement. The government under- their ministries can improve the stands the United States’ needs for delivery of services to the Ebeye its national security program and community. Indeed there is a dire its objectives to uphold and main- need for the government to carry tain peace around the world. With out its mandated role to improve this understanding the government the daily life and well-being of the reiterates the United States’ wish to citizens here on Ebeye as soon as use Kwajalein for an additional 70 possible. The people must come years beyond the year 2016. fi rst. I wish also to let the Marshallese I reaffi rm my pledge that the gov- people know that this government ernment will do everything in its will continue to stand for the peo- H.E. Litokwa Tomeing, Republic of the power to improve the welfare of all ple of Kwajalein and their quest to Marshall Islands president, speaks Marshallese. secure better conditions for them- at the Kwajalein Atoll Memorial Day I ask the leadership and people selves and future generations. With observance on Ebeye Saturday. of Kwajalein and the people of these the desire to help both the people (Photo by Nell Drumheller) communities to persevere and al- of Kwajalein and the United States

The Kwajalein Hourglass 6 Friday, Feb. 15, 2008 this government is faced with two nifi cant issues. your government uses its resources very diffi cult issues: I have informed Ambassador and efforts to look for a common First, the government cannot give Bishop yesterday that this gov- ground for agreement one that will to the United States land that it has ernment will formally submit a be balanced and fair to the people no ownership or rights over. And proposal towards a resolution of of Kwajalein and the governments second, the government does not these issues. The proposals will of the United States and the Mar- have the adequate means to fulfi ll be submitted to the people of shall Islands. its duties and obligations to the Kwajalein and the United States As we continue forward work- people of Kwajalein. government for proper review and ing with and alongside each other I Although these are tough and consideration. humbly ask that we join our hearts grueling challenges, the govern- Today I ask of the people of in prayer and beseech the almighty ment will stand by its promise to Kwajalein and government of the father to pour his compassion and take the necessary steps to reach United States for mutual under- blessings over us and this Repub- a resolution of some of these sig- standing and cooperation while lic. God bless you all. Thank you. Marshallese version of president’s speech

Ebeye children occupy themselves with games as dignitaries speak at the Memorial Day celebration. (Photo by Nell Drumheller)

Inaj kamolol likao in ej bok eddo in ienin, leto kein e bareinwot bed ibber ijin kab kora eo ibben, letak non adwoj maron bok kwonar ilo elikin relap First Lady Emlain Kabua, elap ao kamolol iok, kile in rainin. Ikonan lewoj ao iakwe komwoj ilo ailon im kauteij e, einwot ke kobar einwot bed iped ilo in moktata. Iroj im Leiroj ro ilo ailon in im aolep ailikin railep in rainin, allap ro kajojo, rikaki rein ro jet ilo belakin Majol in. Chairman Kotak Loeak jemed, rikwelok ro an Kwajalein non Nitijella eo, eo ear konono lok imaan jen council eo ad woj ilo ailon kein, kora eo ibben, Speaker eo adwoj ilo ailon See SPEECH, Page 8

Friday, Feb. 15, 2008 7 The Kwajalein Hourglass The Kwajalein Junior/Senior High School band under the direction of Dick Shields joins in the parade on Ebeye. (Photo by Nell Drumheller)

SPEECH from Page 7

senator ro, im cabinet minister ro, bar einwot kora ro ibbeir, mayor im ro uwaan council eo an ailon in, Ambassador eo an America im ro mottad jen USAKA, Ambassador Bishop, kab bar Ambassador eo jen Taiwan, Ambassador Linghu, im ro raar itok ibben tok, ro ilo jukjuk in bed in ion Ebeye, im ro jet iloan ailon in, im komwoj aolep, kom ar kobatok ijin ilo eliken railep in rainin. Mokatata kamolol Anij kin wanake eo an non ailon kein, im non kijwoj kajojo. Elab ao monono im kamolol kin kur eo jen ri-til ro an Kwajalein, non koba tok non kemem e rainin eaurok non armij in Kwajalein, im jukjuk in bed ko kajojo iloan ailon in. Naij bok ien in non ao jake woj naan in iokwe non armij in Majol, im kein eo ami, non kom ilo ad kemem e rain in eaurok. Joj ej kwelok tok ijin, jab non kememij wawen ko rebin jekar jelmai im ioni elon year ko remootlok. Ak meneo auroklok in, ad ib- ben droon kio non ad manono im kamolol kin mour, im anemkwoj, aenemon, im iakwe, kab jela nae dron eo, adwoj non droon. Elab ao emloke dritto ro ad, im lemnak kin manit eo ad, eo ej ain kij, im kajberok kij, mool elane ar jab manit in ad, im ej korak, korak eo ej likwoj kijwoj iben droon, innem ejelok kajitok ke lal in

Arriving visitors and guests are greeted on Ebeye pier. (Photo by Nell Drumheller) The Kwajalein Hourglass 8 Friday, Feb. 15, 2008 A place in the shade is a good spot to observe the festivities. (Photo by Nell Drumheller) ar enaj kar madenonlok wot im jako wot eto. Ij kamolol tamak in, kien in ej drieklok konan eo an America, bwe trip eo kein karuo eo ao in non Ebeye iloan wot non kajerbal Kwajalein in iumun bar jiljimjuonnoul io juon alon. Menin ej kalikar an kein eo ikirelel non elikin ruo thousand janoul jiljino. Ikonan bar einwot an emakit, im kajien na mejilan jet ian aban ko an karon armij in Majol ke kien in ej rejetak im jutak ib- jukjuk in bed in adwoj ilo ailon in ej jelimaiki. Kom ben armij in Kwajalein kin katabed ko aer non bukot naaj reito reitak im lo elon Minister ro adwoj, rebed juon jekjek eo, emonlok non eir, im ro elikier tokalik. ijin rainin, raar lo tok kom non air lale ewi wawen an Kin konan eo non jiban armij in kwajalein im America minister rain maron kamonmon lok service ko non jimor. Kien in ej kio jelmae im lontak kin ruo wawen armij rein rej jukjuk im amonak ion Ebeye in rainin, ko. Juon, kein ejab maron ajelok non America bwurej ejelok kajitok ke kein in ej akwoj in komone ijo konan ko ejab mweier im ejelok an maron ie. Ruo, kein in ilo juon tare eo emokaj, non kabidodo lok mour non ami emojno im elikjab pein non an kaleiki non armij armij ro ion Ebeye in, einwot ke tomak eo adwoj in, in Kwajalein, mekarta ke ebwe an ben wawen in ak ej armij ro mokta. Kin menin ij eliji kalimur in ao ke kien in ami emoj an kalimur ke enaj jerbali men kein. kien enaj kajebale wewin ko rekar, im kakamonmon Emoj ao kananek Ambassador Bishop ilo ran eo inne lok mour nan aolep armij in Majol. Ij kajitok ibben ri- ke komro ad kwelok, ke kien in ami ilo ailon kein enaj til rein an Kwajalein im aolep jukjuk in bed ko an ilo elke elmokot ko im kajeon mojal aban kein non kijwoj ailon in, bwe jen jouj im kijenmij iben droon, im letok aolep. Elmokot kein renaj tok non armij in Kwajalein jidrik ien non an kein eo jerbal e aban kein ad. Jouj, im ilok non kein eo an America, bwe joj aolep lemnak jouj im melele ke aban ko ilo jukjuk in bed in im Majol kake. Rainin ij kajitok melele im karijar non armej in in jimor, rej jelmai jet wewin ko, im raban, im reben, Kwajalein im kien eo an America jimor. Ij kamaat ao im enaj bok elap ien im elap money. Rainin jouj jella maron kin jekjek eo emon non armij in Kwajalein, im im melele ke matan wot ralitok year im naaj jemlok bareinwot, enaj bar emon non kien eo an America, im melim eo in kajerbal Kwajalein in ami. Kataber eo an bareinwot non kien eo an Majol. Ilo ad wonmanlok kien ej non jerbal ibben America im armij in Kwajalein im jerbal ibben droon ij kajitok bwe joj aolep en jar im non kadedek lok juon kwon kaal. Kein in ad emelele kajitok ibben Anij jemed woj ilon bwe en lutok leplep kin aikuj eo elap an America kin National Security eo tiriamo, im kajeramon kij ilo Republic of the Marshall im eddo ko an non debij ainemon ipelak in lal in, kin Islands. Anij en kajeramon kijwoj aolep.

Friday, Feb. 15, 2008 9 The Kwajalein Hourglass Flexibility key to good fitness lifestyle By Dr. George R. Colfer is less than with static stretch. Contributing writer Flexibility benefi ts are built into many activities, such as basketball Flexibility is recognized as a trait and handball, but are absent in ac- of successful athletes and skilled tivities such as long-distance run- performers as well as being impor- ning and bicycling. Here a program tant for daily living. of fl exibility exercises will counter Flexibility is defi ned as the range the effects of an activity that de- of motion available at a joint or creases certain areas of fl exibility. group of joints. Further, fl exibility Flexibility training procedures is the capacity of the joint to move vary also. While static stretch is through a normal range of motion. commonly accepted as the safer The different types of fl exibility and more effi cient way to develop for general purposes are passive fl exibility, how long one should hold and dynamic fl exibility. There is the static stretch position is com- also static and ballistic stretch, monly disagreed upon. Variations which are ways in which fl exibility range from fi ve to 60 seconds in the can be obtained. static hold position. The point of Passive fl exibility involves a full agreement is that some discomfort, range of movement without regard but not pain, must be experienced. to speed. Static stretch, which oc- There are a number of factors Flexibility is essential in avoiding curs when a muscle is held at a that discourage fl exibility. The No. muscle strains and joint injuries in a greater than resting length for a 1 cause is a sedentary lifestyle, fol- variety of sports and daily living. period of time, is essential to im- lowed by obesity. Age is another (Stock photo) proving passive fl exibility. factor that will affect us all to some fact, can be done several times per Dynamic fl exibility involves a degree, but continued activity day if needed. full range of movement with speed along with fl exibility exercises will Some experts advocate up to and in resistance or opposition of delay the aging factor. three performances per day for a joint to a particular joint motion. A loss of fl exibility accompanies maximum fl exibility and believe A dancer using a high, fl owing kick obesity and weight gain, causing the interval approach is better and a wrestler trying to resist or some individuals to suffer a loss of than repeating the performance get free from a hold uses dynamic functional movement. When excess several times in one session. fl exibility. fat tissue overlaps or surrounds a People tend to take fl exibility for Passive fl exibility and static joint region, it is not possible to granted. Many do not realize its stretch are the keys to improving move that joint through its full necessity until they are impaired dynamic fl exibility because they range of motion. Body structure or suffer discomfort. provide the potential or capacity — including the size and shape Several muscular ailments can to move. Dynamic fl exibility, how- of bones, muscles ligaments and be related to a lack of fl exibility. ever, must be practiced specifi cally tendons -- all affect one’s fl exibility for best utilization. potential. (Editor’s note: George R. Colfer Ballistic stretch is not recom- The female tends to be more fl ex- holds a Ph.D. and is the retired de- mended as the best way to ob- ible than the male; athletes more partment chair for kinesiology and tain fl exibility. It is defi ned as the than non-athletes and physically health, University of Texas at San bouncing or jerking of a muscle active persons are more fl exible Antonio. He has published several held at greater than resting length. than those who are sedentary. books on fi tness. He is a volunteer The injury potential is much great- Flexibility training can be per- contributing writer for the Fort Hua- er and the developmental potential formed on a daily basis and, in chuca Scout newspaper.)

AMBASSADOR from Page 3 Bishop was confi rmed as U.S. Ambassador to the at City College New York. After his promotion into the Republic of the Marshall Islands Sept. 28, 2006, and Senior Foreign Service, he participated in the Foreign assumed his duties Dec. 5, 2006. Bishop is a career Service Institute Senior Seminar. Ambassador Bishop diplomat and Minister Counselor in the Senior Foreign earned a bachelor of arts degree in sociology from Service of the United States. Before his assignment to Delaware State in 1964. the RMI, he served as the Consul General at the U.S. He further earned a master of arts degree in so- Embassy Santo Domingo, in the . ciology from Delaware University in 1972 and was He also served as Principal Offi cer in , Italy. His awarded a doctorate degree from the University of previous Foreign Service postings include Hong Kong, Delaware in Public Policy Analysis in 1976. He is fl u- Bombay, , and Korea. He began his ca- ent in Italian, Spanish and Portuguese. He is a recipi- reer as a Consular/Economic offi cer in Palermo, Italy. ent of two Meritorious Honor Awards and a Superior Ambassador Bishop served as Diplomat in Residence Honor Award. The Kwajalein Hourglass 10 Friday, Feb. 15, 2008 Kwajalein Hospital reports outbreak of viral pinkeye, gives prevention tips

By Dr. Eric Lindborg Chief Medical Offi cer, Kwajalein Hospital

In the last two weeks there has been an outbreak of conjunctivitis or pink eye at Kwajalein. Symptoms include eye irritation, redness, tearing or discharge, and lid swelling. Lab studies at Kwajalein Hospital indicate that the cause is a virus rather than bacteria. Viral pink eye is highly contagious and usually passed by contact of the eye with contaminated fi ngers, hand- kerchiefs, etc.

Home care • Carefully wash your hands every time after you touch around the eye. • Keep your own towels, washcloths, and pillows sep- arate from others or use paper towels or paper tissue. • Do not touch the infected eye with your fi ngers. Use tissues or a clean cloth to wipe. • Do not wear eye makeup and do not share eye makeup. • Do not wear contact lenses until the infection is gone. • Put a clean clothe soaked in warm or cold water (whichever feels most comfortable) for a few minutes, three or four times per day. This may ease irritation and helps break crust that may form on the eye- lashes. • Use over-the-counter artifi cial tears (methyl cellu- lose) to help with itching and irritation. Do not share eyedrops. items that may come Medical treatment in contact with eye Although many patients have been given antibiotic secretions. Wash and drops and ointments there is no clear evidence that change wash cloths pil these prescription medications are needed for uncom- low cases every day. plicated pink eye. For marked irritation and swelling • Contaminated sur- some anti-infl ammatory medicines may help. faces should be cleaned with a 1:10 bleach so- Prevention lution (e.g. two ounces • Pinkeye can spread in areas where people live, work or ¼ cup of household and play closely together. There is possible transmis- bleach in a quart o sion of infection for as long as the eyes are weeping or water). have discharge. If you are around someone with pink- eye, wash your hands thoroughly and often. Outlook • School children should stay out of school until Viral pinkeye is tearing and discharge have stopped. usually a benign and • Consider staying away from work until tearing and self-limiting—though discharge have stopped. If you do go to work pay con- occasionally very both stant attention to hand washing. ersome—infection. • If you have been in public places and obliged to It gets better over touch hand rails, doorknobs, hand identifi cation de- time with or withou vices, etc. be sure to wash your hands before touching treatment. Symptoms your face or eyes. usually clear within 10-14 days but some mild irritation • If you share computer keyboards with others wash may last for several weeks. Medical treatment should be hands before touching your face after use. sought if there is major pain and swelling or if vision is • Do not share bedding, towels, and other personal affected.

Friday, Feb. 15, 2008 11 The Kwajalein Hourglass Admiral calls USS Nimitz incident ‘benign’ By Fred W. Baker III American Forces Press Service

The chief of naval opera- tion downplayed the low fl ight of a Russian Tu-95 over the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz in the western Pacifi c Ocean. The Tu-95 fl ew over the Nimitz at about 2,000 feet while another bomber fl ew nearby Saturday, but both were escorted by U.S. aircraft and the event did not even war- rant a call to “general quarters” or for crews to man battle stations, Navy Adm. Gary Roughead said. “I did not consider it to be provocative,” he told re- porters at a Pentagon news conference. “We knew they were coming. We saw them coming. We detected them U.S. Army soldiers and Marines watch as an F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft lands on the fl ight at the appropriate time. deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) on Jan. 25. The Nimitz is We launched our alert under way in the Pacifi c Ocean. (DoD photo by Petty Offi cer 3rd Class Joseph Pol Sebastian Gocong, U.S. Navy) aircraft, who escorted the Russian aircraft. From my four F/A-18 fi ghter jets know I’m not playing this at a Senate Budget Com- perspective, everything intercepted and escorted up very much, but that’s mittee hearing this morn- worked exactly as we are them until they left the the way I see it. They came ing, Navy Adm. Michael trained to do and as we Nimitz’s operating area. out to look. We joined G. Mullen, chairman of expect our people and our Roughead said he has up (and) fl ew with them the Joint Chiefs of Staff, commanders to perform.” not asked for an expla- until they went home.” said the incident raises Roughead, who trained to nation of the event from In total, four Russian questions about Russia’s fi ght the Soviet navy as a the Russian government, Tu-95 bombers were in- intentions in returning to young offi cer, said he sees adding that no protective volved, a Navy spokesman “a Cold War mindset,” and the event as a signal that airspace is designated said. Two remained about that the Russian aircrew the Russian navy is trying around craft operating 500 miles east of the U.S. did “nothing different and to emerge as a global entity. in international waters. ships, and another orbited nothing unprofessional.” “My sense is that they are “It was a very benign about 50 miles away as “It is free and interna- stretching their wings, so fl ight that came through, the one Tu-95 did two tional airspace,” he said, to speak,” Roughead said. and we just latched on to low passes over the Nim- “and we’re looking at When the Russian aircraft them and followed them itz carrier group, he said. what message was in- turned toward the Nimitz, in,” the admiral said. “I Asked about the incident tended by this overfl ight.” MEMORIAL from Page 5 battleground. Close cooperation the Marshall Islands today,” Bishop “This commitment is spelled out in like this between nations who were said. “Where those who once were the provisions and obligations of the bitter enemies 65 years ago proves enemies can work as friends and Compact and we shall not swerve that differences can be resolved and where people seek to help each oth- from our responsibilities and obli- people working together can improve er. Furthermore, as an ambassador, gations. the lives of others,” Bishop said. “As I am pleased to be able to help my “So, as you go from this place to- a diplomat, I have dedicated myself government as we fulfi ll our obliga- day, I urge you all to remember the to this prospect. I believe the con- tions to help the Marshall Islands as cost of losing sight of our common fl icts can be resolved or better yet, we have promised in the Compact. mix. I urge you to remember what averted, if we just take the time to “The United States is fully com- can be accomplished by cooperation fi nd our common ground and work mitted to the Compact and the goal and in willingness to help each oth- together. it envisions of a strong and prosper- er. Remember our obligations to one “As such, I am glad to be here in ous Marshall Islands,” Bishop said. another and hold fast to them.” The Kwajalein Hourglass 12 Friday, Feb. 15, 2008 Sweetheart Relay draws eighteen teams By Bob Sholar Each runner was assigned a Senior High School boys had to Kwajalein Running Club handicap in seconds based on wait 13 minutes and 28 seconds an age/gender-based schedule before trying to catch the highest Kwajalein Running Club’s 31st published by the Scientifi c Jour- handicap “Four Fives” team made annual running of the Sweetheart nal “Runner’s World” in the late up of . . . four fi ve-year-olds. The Relay 4 by 1 mile foot race was held 1970s. other sixteen teams were started at Monday, in unseasonably warm The participants varied in age computed intervals in between. weather. from fi ve, all the way up to a few The natural Kwajalein roads loop Eighteen four-runner teams social security eligible runners. course used is the quad formed by competed in the handicap event. Each team’s starting time was Lagoon Road, Ocean Road, 6th This compared to just ten teams delayed based on the team total Street and 9th Street. It is actually in 2007. handicap. A team of Kwaj Junior- 30 yards longer than one mile.

Friday, Feb. 15, 2008 13 The Kwajalein Hourglass HHero’sero’s ttributeribute

Birgit Smith, widow of Medal of Honor recipient Sgt. 1st Class Paul R. Smith and her son David pose just moments after the 377-foot, 40-knot, Navy ship Freedom was launched. Smith is the sponsor of the littoral combat ship. Sgt. 1st Class Smith was killed in Iraq while holding his position against a large enemy force. His actions kept the enemy from over running an aid station. Smith was credited with saving the lives of several wounded comrades.

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The Kwajalein Hourglass 14 Friday, Feb. 15, 2008 Nine servicemembers die in Global War on Terror Three Soldiers died Feb. 5 in Balad, died Feb. 7, from wounds suffered Iraq of wounds suffered in Al Muq- from an improvised explosive device dadiyah when they encountered an while serving in combat operations improvised explosive device during in Iraq. He was assigned to an East combat operations. Killed were: Cpl. Coast based SEAL team. Miguel A. Baez, 32, of Bonaire, Ga., Four Soldiers died Feb. 8 in Taji, who was assigned to the 1st Battalion, Iraq of wounds suffered when their 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment, vehicle encountered an improvised 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, explosive device. Killed were: Sgt. Timothy P. Martin, Fort Bragg, N.C.; Sgt. John C. Osmolski, 23, of Eustis, 27, of Pixley, Calif., who was assigned to 2nd Squadron, Fla., who was assigned to the 2nd Brigade Special Troops 14th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Team, 25th Infantry Division, Schofi eld Barracks, Hawaii Division, Fort Bragg and Sgt. Timothy R. Van Orman, and Spc. Michael T. Manibog, 31, of Alameda, Calif., 24, of Port Matilda, Pa., who was assigned to the 2nd Staff Sgt. Jerald A. Whisenhunt, 32, of Orrick, Mo. and Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Sgt. Gary D. Willett, 34, of Alamogordo, N.M., who were Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), Fort assigned to 1st Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 2nd Drum, N.Y. Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Staff Sgt. Bradley J. Skelton, 40, of Gordonville, Mo., Schofi eld Barracks. died Feb. 6 in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when Pfc. Jack T. Sweet, 19, of Alexandria Bay, N.Y., died his vehicle struck an improvised explosive device during Feb. 8 in Jawwalah, Iraq of wounds suffered when his combat operations. He was assigned to the 1138th En- vehicle encountered an improvised explosive device. He gineer Company, 35th Engineer Brigade, Missouri Army was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regi- National Guard, Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. ment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division Petty Offi cer 1st class Luis A. Souffront, 25, of Miami, (Light Infantry), Fort Drum.

President’s Day (Tuesday) hours of Power outages scheduled operation In preparation for upcoming work on Feeder 7 the following facilities will experience a short power outage after 5 p.m., Feb. 22. The duration of these outages should be less than fi ve minutes.

Vault 892 Vault 1008 890 - GPS Radome 1008 - USAKA Communications & GPS Red Shelter 891 - GPS Equipment Vault 892 - GPS Transformer Vault

Kwajalein Vault 1009 Switch 1010 Beaches 1009 - Ground Based Mid-Course Defense 1019 - Sewage Lift Station (Near Facility 1010) 1010 Emon Beach...... 11 a.m.-6 p.m. All other beaches...... Buddy system 1034 - Ebeye Tie Phone Line (NTA’s Building) - USAKA Range Command Bowling Center...... 1-9 p.m. 1051 - Job Corps CRC/Raquetball Courts...... 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Golf Course...... Sunrise to sunset Golf Pro Shop...... 6:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Vault 1010 (C5) 1010 - C-5 (KMCC) Driving Range...... Closed Hobby Shop...... 12:30-5 p.m. Ivey Gym ...... Cipher lock Kayak Shack ...... 1-5:30 p.m. To arrange a more convenient time to switch your facility or for questions, call Charles,at 53426. Library...... Closed Adult pool...... Buddy system Family pool...... 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Skate Park...... Buddy system at all times Due to planned maintenance on Feeder 7, the following facilities will experience a 16-hour power outage on Small Boat Marina...... 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Feb. 24. The outage will begin at 7:30 a.m. and should be completed before midnight. ARC...... noon-10 p.m. Surfway...... Closed Ten-Ten...... 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Vault 1659 Gimbel’s...... 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Macy’s and Macy’s West...... 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Beauty/Barber...... Closed 1125 - Lenswells (7 Series) DVD Depot...... Normal 1126 - Lenswells (8 Series) Sunrise Bakery...... 7 a.m.-noon Three Palms Snack Bar...... 10 a.m.-8 p.m. 1658 - DMS Storage Ocean View Club...... 4:30-10:30 p.m. 1659 - TACAN (Navigational System) Country Club...... 6:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Dock Security Snack Bar...... Closed Post Offi ce Kwaj...... Closed Monday...... Open Tuesday The TACAN generator will be started before Roi Post Offi ce...... Normal the feeder Community Bank...... Closed ATM will be operational is disconnected, and will run throughout the outage. telephone and online banking will be available

Friday, Feb. 15, 2008 15 The Kwajalein Hourglass Volunteer tax preparers are needed. Do you have some time on your hands to help out fellow citizens? Tax time is around the corner and the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program is looking for you. People are needed to assist other Kwaj residents in the preparation of their tax forms. One show only at 7 p.m., Wednesday, in the Training is available and required. Public Gardens. Bus service will be available Volunteers are free to set their own tax preparation times. Excellent tax from the bus stop across from Macy’s preparer software and limited offi ce beginning at 6 p.m. Food and equipment is provided. If you are beverages will be sold at the event. interested in volunteering for this program, or have questions, call ADULTS ONLY. Kevin Osterbauer at the USAKA Legal Department, 51462. Questions? Call Kim, 53420. RACE to the Girl Scout’s BIKE WASH AND LUBE 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Monday, near Macy’s porch. Bikes will be washed, lubed and tire pressure checked. Proceeds will benefit dental hygiene supplies for Ebeye. Questions? Call Lora Kendrick, 54186.

The Kwajalein Hourglass 16 Friday, Feb. 15, 2008 HELP WANTED SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS, casual positions, on-call TOOL ROOM ATTENDANT I, full-time position, Roi Religious Services KRS has the following job openings. For contract hire Operations, HR Req. K050137 positions, call Sheri Hendrix, 256-890-8710. For all Catholic others, call Donna English, 51300. Full job descriptions TRAFFIC AGENT I, part-time, Airfi eld Ops, HR Req. Saturday Mass, 5:30 p.m., in the small chapel. and requirements for contract openings are located K050181 Sunday Mass, 9:15 a.m., in the main chapel. online at www.krsjv.com. Job descriptions for other Mass on Roi is at 12:30 p.m., in Roi chapel. openings are located at Human Resources, Building TRAFFIC AGENT, full-time, Airfi eld Ops, HR Req. 700. K050250 Protestant NEED EXTRA money? KRS employment applications WAREHOUSEMAN I, full-time, Roi Supply, HR Req. Sunday are continually accepted for all Community Services K050322 (Ennubirr residents apply to William Lewis) departments and the Human Resources temporary pool 8 and 10:45 a.m., on Kwaj and Roi-Namur service at 4 p.m. for casual positions. Some examples of these positions CONTRACT HIRES Sunday school for all ages is at 9:15 a.m. are: sport offi cials, scorekeepers, delivery drivers, (A) accompanied (U) unaccompanied lifeguards, catering/dining room workers, medical offi ce Baptist receptionists, temporary offi ce support, etc. For more Even numbered requisitions=CMSI information, call the KRS HR Offi ce at 54916. 9:40 a.m., Sunday, in elementary school music room. Odd numbered requisitions=KRS ON ISLAND HIRES Latter-Day Saints AC&R TECHNICIAN II and III, fi ve positions, HR Reqs. AC&R TECHNICIANS I, full-time, Kwaj Ops., HR Reqs. 031378, 031454, 031604, 031508 and 031530 U 10 a.m., Sunday, in K050009. Corlett Recreation Center, Room 3. AC&R TECHNICIAN IV, HR Req. 031522 U ACCOUNTING CLERK I, Space A sales, Roi-Namur. Casual, on-call position. HR Req. K050340 ACCOUNTANT II, HR Req. 032083 U Church of Christ 10 a.m., Sunday, CARPENTER II, full-time, Kwaj Ops, HR Req. K050158 ACCOUNTING CLERK III, HR Req. 032097 and 032099. in Quarters 442-A. CARPENTER III, full-time, Kwaj Ops, HR Req. K050047 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE LEAD, HR Req. 032095. Jewish services GENERAL MAINTENANCE I, full-time, Marine ALCOR TRANSMITTER FIELD ENGINEER II, HR Req. Last Friday of the month in the Religious Education Department, HR Req. K050160 032063 U Building. Times will vary. Contact the Chaplain’s office HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II, full-time, Meck ALCOR/MMW LEAD RECEIVER ENGINEER, HR Req. for more information. Operations, HR Req. K050150 032069 A

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II, full-time, Kwaj APPLIANCE REPAIR TECHNICIAN IV, HR Req. 031304, 031380, 031414, 031578 and 031580 U Ops., HR Req. K050038 031528. ELECTRICIAN LEAD, HR Req. 031448 U HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR IV, full-time, Solid AUTO BODY SHOP LEAD, HR 031502 U Waste, HR Req. K050155 ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN I, II, III, HR Reqs. 031719, AUTO BODY TECHNICIAN III, HR Req. 031508 U 031825, 032147, 031959, 031743 and 031931 U INCINERATOR OPERATOR III, full-time position, Solid Waste Mgmt., HR Req. K050112 CALIBRATION REPAIR TECHNICIAN II, HR Req. ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER/SCIENTIST II, HR Req. 032055 032159 U INCINERATOR OPERATOR III, full-time position, Meck Operations, HR Req. K050144 CARPENTER IV, HR Reqs. 031524 and 031442 U EQUIPMENT REPAIR TECHNICIAN III, HR Req. 032101 A MECHANIC II, full-time, Roi Power Plant, HR Req. CDC INSTRUCTOR, HR Req. 032019 U K050183 FIELD ENGINEER I and II, HR Reqs. 031867 and CHIEF ENGINEER, HR Req. 032049 U 031753 A MEDICAL OFFICE RECEPTIONIST, full-time, HR Req. COMMUNICATIONS TECHNICIAN II, III, HR Reqs. K050388. FIRE SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN III, HR Req. 031428 U 031941, 031967 and 031883 U PAINTER I, two full-time positions, HR Reqs. K050343 FIREFIGHTER, HR Reqs. 031268, 031312, 031316, COMPUTER OPERATOR II, HR Req. 031955 U and K050344 031544, 031554, 031430, 031318, 031556 and 031558 U COMSEC TECHNICIAN III, HR Req. 031957 U PLUMBER/PIPEFITTER II, full-time, Utilities, HR Req. HARBOR CONTROLLER, HR Req. 031568 U K050040 CYS TECHNOLOGY LAB LEAD, HR Req. 031831 U HARDWARE ENGINEER I and II, HR Reqs. 032005, RAMP WORKER I, full-time position, Airfi eld Ops, HR DESIGNER/PLANNER IV, HR Req. 031308 U Req. K050251 031897, 031979, 031149 and 032065 A DISPATCHER, HR Req. 031540 U RETAIL ASSOCIATE III, Gimble’s, full-time, HR Req. HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC III, HR Req. K050291 DRAFTER II, HR Req. 031486 U 031572 U SHEETMETAL WORKER II, full-time, Kwaj Ops., HR DRIVER II, HR Req. 031117 HELP DESK TECHNICIAN III, HR Req. 032109 U Req. K050011 ELECTRICIAN II, III and IV LEAD, HR Reqs. 031224, HOUSING INSPECT/EST/MAINT SPECIALIST, HR STYLIST, casual position, HR Req. K050275 031210, 031332, 031408, 031412, 031570, 031504, Req. 031390 U

Café Pacific Lunch Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Feb. 22 Sweet-and-sour pork Carved top round Broiled pork chops Beef Stroganoff Szechuan pork Swiss steak with gravy Kalua pork/cabbage Chicken cordon bleu Vegetable ragu Herb-roast chicken Chicken piccata Chicken katsu Chicken peapod stir-fry Cheesburger mac Pepperoni/cheese pizza Breaded chicken breasts Three-cheese quiche Broccoli/rice casserole Thai vegetable pasta Tuna casserole Mahi mahi Grill: Super bird Grill: Brunch station open Grill: Brunch station open Grill: Brunch station open Grill: Teriyaki burger Grill: Sicilian hoagies Grill: Tostada bar

Dinner Tonight Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Minute steak Hoisin spareribs Cantonese pork Hamburger steak Kwaj fried chicken Flank steak Hawaiian ham steak Marinated salmon Thai chicken/peanut sauce Tandouri chicken Baked penne Honey lime ono Barbecued chicken Oven fried chicken Vegetarian beans Vegetable chow fun Eggplant Parmesan Turkey peapod stir-fry Hawaiian steak Chef’s choice Brunswick stew

Friday, Feb. 15, 2008 17 The Kwajalein Hourglass Residents are reminded to turn off lights George Seitz Elementary School PTO will at athletic fi elds as soon as games are sell bumper stickers and personalized bike completed. Your plates, 10 a.m.-noon, Monday, on Macy’s cooperation is appreciated. porch. Items can also be ordered at the elementary school offi ce during school SIX SIGMA DEFINITION. What is a business and 031548 U case? A business case is written by a manager hours. (champion/sponsor) and details the following: PRODUCTION CONTROL CLERK III, HR Req. the problem and objective statement, estimated 031420 U savings for the effort, metrics that will be collected, 031552 U and the individuals selected for the Process PROGRAMMER/ ANALYST-SUPPLY and MAINT, HR TRANSMITTER HARDWARE ENGINEER, HR Req. Improvement Project team. Once a business case Req. 031841 A is complete, it is presented to either the Kwajalein 032145 U Range Services Six Sigma Steering Committee or PROJECT CONTROLS ENGINEER II, HR Req. WAREHOUSEMEN LEAD, HR Reqs. 031600 and the U.S. Army Kwajalein Atoll/KRS Lean Six Sigma 032133 U Executive Committee for approval and assignment 031564 U of resources. PROJECT ENVIRONMENTAL LEAD, HR Req. WATER PLANT ELECTRICAL AND INSTRUMENT 032163 U TECHNICIAN, HR Req. 031562 U PUBLIC INTERNET SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR, HR HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST IV, HR Req. WATER PLANT OPERATOR III, HR Req. 030826 U 032103 U Req. 031763 U WATER PLANT OPERATOR IV, HR Req. 031590 U KEAMS FUNCTIONAL ANALYST, HR Req. 032121 A PROPERTY SPECIALIST I, HR Req. 031875 U WATER TREATMENT TECHNICIAN III, HR Req. RADAR ENGINEER III, HR Req. 031961 A KWAJALEIN POWER PLANT, OPERATOR ELECTRIC, 031516 U HR Req. 031494 U RADAR TECHNICIAN II and III, HR Reqs. 031943 and WELDER IV, HR Reqs. 031444 and 030834 U KWAJALEIN SUPPORT RADAR LEAD, HR Req. 031717 U 032139 A U.S. Army Kwajalein Atoll ROI POWER PLANT ELECTRICIAN, HR Req. LEAD ELECTRICIAN, HR Req. 031586 U 031220 U OFFICE AUTOMATION ASSISTANTS, GS-0326- 6. Temporary position not to exceed two years. The SAFETY SPECIALIST IV, HR Req. 032047 A LEAD FIRE INSPECTOR, HR Req. 031424 U employee provides clerical support to ensure effi cient offi ce operations. The employee accomplishes various LEAD MECHANINC, Small Boat Marina, HR Req. SERVER ADMINISTRATOR III, HR Req. 032085 A duties to provide essentialoffi ce automation support 032135 U SHEETMETAL WORKER III, HR Reqs. 031446 and and production. The employee performs a variety LEAD WELDER, HR 031198 U 031422 U of assignments using the advanced functions of various database software packages. The employee LICENSED MARINER I, HR Req. 031456 U SHIFT SUPERVISOR, CAFE ROI, HR Req. 032125 U prepares varied documents with complex formats using the advanced functions of word processing, SOFTWARE COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST, HR Req. LINE COOK, HR Req. 032155 U desktop publishing, and other software types. The 032089 employee performs systems maintenance functions MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST, HR Req. 031484 U SOFTWARE ENGINEER, HR Req. 031975 A for electronic mail systems. The employee performs a MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST, MECK, HR Req. variety of assignments using the advanced functions 031386 U SOFTWARE ENGINEER III, HR Req. 032073 A of one or more spreadsheet software packages. Performs a variety of secretarial and other clerical and MANAGER, INVENTORY CONTROL, HR Req. 031542 SOFTWARE ENGINEER IV, HR Req. 031951 A administrative functions, using judgment to answer recurring questions and resolve problems. Apply at STEVEDORE CHIEF, HR Req. 031574 A MANAGER, KWAJ OPERATIONS, HR Req. 031468 A

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Sat 7:07 a.m./6:59 p.m. 3:17 p.m./3:24 a.m. 12:39 a.m., 3.1’ 5:02 a.m., 1.1’ of RTS Weather 8:06 p.m., 0.8’

Saturday: Partly cloudy, 30 percent showers. Winds: ENE at 13-18 knots. Sun 7:07 a.m./6:59 p.m. 4:19 p.m./4:23 a.m. 2:09 a.m., 3.6’ 7:28 p.m., 0.1’ Sunday: Partly cloudy, 40 percent showers. Winds: E at 13-18 knots. 2:05 p.m., 2.2’ 9:01 p.m., 0.3’ Monday: Partly sunny, 20 percent showers. Winds: ENE at 13-20 knots. Mon 7:07 a.m./6:59 p.m. 5:18 p.m./5:18 a.m. 3:01 a.m., 2.7’ 8:36 a.m., 0.5’ Tuesday: Mostly sunny, 10 percent showers. Winds: ENE at 15-20 knots. 3:02 p.m., 4.1’ 9:38 p.m., 0.2’ Wednesday: Partly cloudy, 30 percent showers. Winds: ENE 13-18 knots. Tues 7:07 a.m./6:59 p.m. 6:12 p.m./6:08 a.m. 3:37 a.m., 3.2’ 9:22 a.m., 0.0’ Thursday: Partly sunny, 20 percent showers. Winds: NE at 13-18 knots. 3:42 p.m., 4.5’ 10:09 p.m., 0.6’ Feb. 22: Mostly sunny, 10 percent showers. Winds: NE at 15-20 knots. Weds 7:07 a.m./6:59 p.m. 7:03 p.m./6:53 a.m. 4:09 a.m., 3.6’ 9:59 a.m., 0.3’ Annual total: 5.91 inches 4:16 p.m., 4.8’ 10:38 p.m., 0.8’ Annual deviation: -1.01inches Thurs 7:07 a.m./6:69 p.m. 7:52 p.m./7:35 a.m. 4:38 a.m., 4.0’ 10:32 a.m., 0.6’ 4:47 p.m., 4.9’ 11:05 p.m., 0.9’ Call 54700 for updated forecasts or visit www.rts-wx.com. Feb. 22 7:07 a.m./6:59 p.m. 8:38 p.m./8:14 a.m. 5:06 a.m., 4.2’ 11:03 a.m., 0.7’ 5:15 p.m., 4.9’ 11:30 p.m., 0.9’

The Kwajalein Hourglass 20 Friday, Feb. 15, 2008