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They have been my friends and family who have taught me In the big picture, only a small handful to appreciate many new and extraordi- of Americans ever have the opportunity nary aspects of a culture in the middle to travel to a foreign land and serve a of this great ocean. common or direct purpose for both U.S. To my Marshallese friends and night interests and the interests of people who ferry passengers, it has been my honor reside in the host nation. to be your night ferry captain and friend I have been fortunate in my life to be in this unique posi- on every 3-mile trip and it has been my great pleasure to tion as a Naval offi cer and now most recently as a civilian play this very small part in your daily lives. contractor in Kwajalein Atoll. I thank you kindly for your trust and for such a great ex- On Kwajalein, I have always considered myself one of the perience here in your island atoll. But mostly, thank you for lucky few Americans able to physically greet or interact with making me feel at home and part of the Marshallese family. each and every Marshallese man and woman who com- My interaction with all of you on the night ferry and mutes here for work or pleasure nearly every day. For this thoughout my days on Kwajalein has enriched my life and I reason alone, I have treasured my experience on Kwajalein. will miss all of you very much. For the past six months, I have been entrusted with the dark and quiet responsibility of operating the night ferry I will especially miss the most dedicated and loyal crew from Kwajalein to Ebeye and it has been an experience any captain could ask for . Primo and Ricky. I’d sail any- that I will always remember with feelings of pride and great where in the world with you guys. respect. 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Drumheller documentation to demonstrate that we’re doing all that Editor the Army has asked us in this regard.” Pickler once again emphasized what has become a John Pickler, president of Kwajalein Range Service, familiar theme from him – safety. “We all know that our last week announced revised measures aimed at mak- personal safety, along with that of our coworkers and our ing U.S. Army Kwajalein Atoll facilities a drug-free entire community, is enhanced by a mutual commitment workplace. to refrain from substance abuse in the workplace and “I’d like to personally introduce an initiative you’ll be from use of illegal drugs at all times,” he added. seeing in the coming days which concerns values that Pickler said that the excellence with which “we com- the USAKA commander and I feel are cornerstones to a plete our missions at USAKA/RTS hinges on an alert, safe and productive workplace and to a community of productive and healthy workforce. I recently reaffi rmed excellence,” he said. my commitment and understanding of KRS drug and KRS will release SPI-1801 Drug and Alcohol-Free alcohol-free workplace requirements, along with rules Workplace soon. The SPI consolidates the company’s that come hand-in-hand with the privilege of living and drug and alcohol-free workplace programs and adds working on a U.S. Army installation.” some new elements. It is expected to be rolled out to One item not well documented in the past involves all employees through familiarization training in the what happens if illegal drugs are detected on the in- near future. stallation, including at the Kwajalein Hospital. Pickler Pickler said that all KRS team members will soon be clarifi ed the policy, “We’re very sensitive to the privacy asked to reaffi rm their commitment and understanding of our patients at Kwajalein, but we also recognize that of these requirements. “Most of what you will be briefed certain events must be reported to the USAKA com- on already exists in other KRS programs and policies, mander in order to assure safety and security of this some of which won’t be needed when we release the new installation.” SPI. Established processes at KRS include things like “If our investigation turns up evidence of illegal drug availability of an excellent Employee Assistance Pro- use or intoxication in the workplace, the hospital will gram, drug or alcohol tests we may be asked to take and report this to KRS management, who in turn will report what will happen if someone’s behavior at work suggests to the USAKA command,” Jeff Halliday, KRS attorney infl uence of drugs or alcohol,” he said. said. “Most of you are already familiar with KRS policies Pickler added, “We’ve worked to make very clear what related to drug and/or alcohol abuse. Obviously and for you can expect in this regard - know that our interest good reasons we’re against it. Also, KRS has been given is driven by our mission and the wellbeing of our com- specifi c contract requirements to maintain a drug-free munity.” workplace at USAKA/RTS [Reagan Test Site] - this re- Pickler urged members of the community to join him cently prompted us to update and consolidate program in keeping Kwajalein drug free. Meal cards can be used for concert By Mig Owens and wine also will be available for Activities are trying to get together Assistant editor purchase. and do new things,” Jennifer Aakre, “We’re trying to give another Dining Services retail manager, ex- In a fi rst-of-its-kind joint effort option on a weekday night,” Kim plained. Cummings added that more between Community Activities Parker, Entertainment Services collaborative efforts are in the works, and Dining Services departments, superintendent, said. Steve Cum- including offering a dining option to meal-card holders may elect to mings, Dining Services manager, meal-card holders at the Labor Day enjoy dinner at the Armed Forces added that the joint effort is in- beach event. Entertainment-sponsored perfor- tended to “make events as enjoyable Though the band’s visit falls mid- mance of wideawake Wednesday as possible.” week because of their schedule, at the Richardson Theater. Tickets Dinner will be served from 6 to Parker said “we’re really glad they’re may be obtained by meal-card hold- 7:30 p.m. with support from the coming and that we get a chance to ers at Café Pacifi c. mobile kitchen. The band starts listen to them.” Families are also invited to pic- at 6 p.m. and beverage service will With a blend of modern rock and nic with the band at a cost of $7 continue throughout their perfor- acoustic pop, wideawake hold- for adults, $3 for children under mance. snumerous awards and honors. In 12. The menu includes baby-back Cummings clarified that Café addition to performing with Sheryl ribs, chicken, cole slaw, baked Pacifi c will remain open for dinner Crow, they have opened for major- beans, corn, cookies and beverages.