SScubacuba CClublub wwillill hhonoronor 99/11/11 vvictimsictims SSundayunday — PPageage 3 NNumberumber ooff CCommonommon AAccessccess CCardsards rreducededuced — PPageage 3 KKwajwaj OOpenpen GGolfolf TTournamentournament ccomingoming ssoonoon — PPageage 7 ((ThisThis pphotohoto ffromrom tthehe ddeBrumeBrum ccollectionollection sshowshows a yyoungoung MMarshallesearshallese mmanan iinn tthehe 11800s.800s. FForor mmoreore oonn MMarshallesearshallese hhistory,istory, sseeee PagePage 44.).) ((PhotoPhoto ccourtesyourtesy ooff tthehe MMarshallesearshallese CCulturalultural CCenter)enter) Commentary Most Kwaj folks have a can-do attitude In response to Karren Campbell’s Sheehan and Rev. Rick Funk who so letter last Saturday, I have to say aptly care for our small community, that I agree to a point, but I disagree or Trish Wildfang and her IT support as well that there is a pervasive staff who continue to work through “can’t do” on the island. I see plenty legacy problems on legacy equip- of “it’s too hard” or “we’ve tried and ment with 21st century tactics, or Bob failed before, so why bother,” but I Babcock, who always has a smile and want to recognize those who can do, an operational catamaran, as gruff as and won’t take “no” while waiting for he looks. How about the further behind someone else to do it. the scenes folks like Fred McNickle… My heart opens when I see Mr. ever the roads and commodes guy, or Steve Howell interact with students to Manny Kapahu and crew…so proud of make a difference in their life’s direction, or when Kathy our cold storage capability. Or Floyd Corder or Jim Bowers, Bates tirelessly controlled the set-up and tear-down of or the hundreds of others…too many to mention by name, our island social functions, or when Dr. Jill Horner takes who absolutely give everything they have and everything time for one more runny nose or broken bone, or when they know to the operation of USAKA/RTS. How about the Rob Gray puts it down ever-so-gently on the tarmac, Hourglass and AFN crews, the bakery folks, the fi re and or when Jeff DeLong keeps the mission going – with or police departments, the solid waste and incinerator guys without full power to ALTAIR, or when Les Jones convinces (jobs you couldn’t pay most of us to do), the island leaders me that the best decision has yet to be made. When Chief in their respective contract organizations, the post offi ce Warrant Offi cer Steve Simpson saves $1 Million in the bud- – our link to the outer world, and our Marshallese employ- get by working the green-suit angle on Air Traffi c Control- ees…a smile, a nod, and a wave. I guess there’s plenty of lers, or when Flynn Gideon cares enough to move a family “can’t do” out there, and maybe I get insulated sometimes, when the housing unit they’re in becomes unbearable (rats, but I sure see a lot of “can do,” and it sure makes me feel mold, ants…you name it). Or the behind the scenes folks good. If I didn’t mention you, it’s because Nell, Mig, Dan who are dedicated to untiring and unrecognized support – and Beth cap me at 450 words. Stay tuned for future pats those who never call attention to themselves, like Fr. John on the back! Correction: In the article “Bechtel LLetteretter ttoo tthehe EEditorditor matching employee contributions for benefi t of Hurricane Katrina Friends have many life victims,” in Wednesday’s edition, experiences in common the date given as a deadline for donations was Sept. 15. Last week Bruce and I were invited early date Bruce took me on at Big Oak to celebrate a friend’s hard earned Ranch in El Cajon where we enjoyed Subsequent information provided master’s degree in education. Way to a small, open-aired gathering listening to the Hourglass is that no general persevere Doug! to an unknown country singer named deadline for matching contributions Among those who came over to cel- Ronnie Milsap. Turns out, I have Dave has yet been set. ebrate were Dave and Lora Kendrick. Kendrick in part to thank for the Chris- Having spent years together on Kwaj, tian High School I attended in El Cajon. the other night was the fi rst opportu- Tim LaHaye purchased this Catholic nity we “seemingly” had to get to know convent and founded Christian Heri- one another better. As the conversa- tage College here, later expanding the The Kwajalein tion turned toward our experiences this campus to include seventh to twelfth summer I realized just how much we all grades which I attended during 1975- Hourglass have in common. I’m from San Diego 1981. It is now known as the Christian Commanding Offi cer...COL Beverly Stipe and spent from 1965 to 1984 growing Unifi ed School District, encompassing Editor...............................Nell Drumheller up there. This was a time of tremendous many high, middle and elementary Assistant Editor......................Mig Owens growth socially and economically for schools throughout the San Diego Graphics Designer....................Dan Adler both San Diego and Los Angeles, Calif. area. One by one, as their experiences Reporter............................Elizabeth Davie Dave, Lora, Doug and Bruce aren’t from were relayed, I felt lanterns being Circulation........................Will O'Connell these areas but spent a lot of time there raised in the recesses of my mind, The Hourglass is named for the insignia of the U.S. Army 7th Infantry Division, which liberated the island from the forces of Imperial Japan on Feb and shared their experiences in these illuminating memories long forgot- 4, 1944. sister cities. We spoke of Universal The Kwajalein Hourglass is an authorized publication for military ten. Thanks to the Heplers I had a personnel, federal employees, contractor workers and their families assigned Studios, Magic Mountain, 32nd Street great evening, found common ground to USAKA. Contents of the Hourglass are not necessarily offi cial views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, Department of Defense, Department of in San Diego, the Jesus movement and with my neighbors and have precious the Army or USAKA. It is published Wednesdays and Saturdays in accordance with Army Regulation 360-1 and using a network printer by Kwajalein Range the record label Maranatha born out of memories more colorful than ever. Services editorial staff, P.O. Box 23, APO AP 96555. Phone: Autovon 254-3539; local 53539. this time. We reminisced about movie Printed circulation: 2,000 stars we had bumped into and a very — Pam Johnson The Kwajalein Hourglass 2 Saturday, Sept. 10, 2005 Number of Common Access Cards reduced Cards to be used to encrypt only By Elizabeth Davie Kwajalein residents do not require the cards. “To be quite honest, Reporter a CAC – not for computer use and people are leaving Kwaj without not for island access. Only those returning their cards and this is U.S. Army Kwajalein Atoll is go- personnel who have a need to ac- causing an accounting nightmare, ing through a process to reduce the cess CAC-secured databases, send not to mention creating possible number of Common Access Cards or receive encrypted email mes- security problems throughout the on Kwajalein Atoll. New guidance sages or enter U.S. military instal- military community,” he said. received by Kwajalein Range Ser- lations that require a CAC as proof There has been a misconception vices from USAKA indicates that of identifi cation require one. that CACs give the holder added only employees needing to encrypt “I, like must folks, have enough privileges. “Some CAC cards do al- or decrypt email are required to to keep up with in my life; we fi g- low the holder to access military fa- have a CAC. ured that most would appreciate cilities and utilize such facilities as “We are trying to ‘kill two birds having one less thing to keep up the Commissary and/or the AAFES with one stone’ with this initiative,” with,” he said [Army and Air Force Exchange Ser- Maj. Craig Holton, Aviation Opera- He also explained that CACs are vice] stores. USAKA does not have tions Offi cer said. a controlled item and problems According to Holton, most have arisen in accounting for all See CARD, Page 8 American Legion Auxiliary elects officers By Amy LaCost Support Network and the Child Welfare Foundation. President American Legion Auxiliary The organization’s next meeting will be Sept. 22 at 6:30 p.m. at the Vets Hall. The ALA will host a spaghetti din- The American Legion Auxiliary, unit 44 Kwajalein, ner for current members and their families and for any elected offi cers at their August meeting for the 2005- new Kwajalein residents who are interested in joining. A 2006 membership year. They are: president-Amy LaCost, woman eligible for membership in the American Legion vice-president–– Pam Tinker-Johnson, secretary–– Nina is also eligible to join the American Legion Auxiliary, Campbell Dixon, treasurer–– Sandra Steveson. or the mother, wife, daughter, sister, grand-daughter, The ALA is a patriotic women’s organization that has great-grand-daughter or grandmother of members of an its roots and main focus on supporting the American American Legion or deceased veterans who served in the Legion. The ALA also has developed over the last 50 U.S. Armed Forces during listed war eras. years into an organization that supports many causes For questions concerning the American Legion Auxil- including Americanism, an annual poppy drive to help iary, please contact LaCost at 52681 or Tinker-Johnson disabled veterans, Children’s Miracle Network, Family at 54434. Kwajalein Scuba Club will hold event honoring victims, heroes of 9/11 By Bill Williamson off, symbolic of the twin towers falling, at which President Kwajalein Scuba Club time the Kwajalein Fire Department will ring the bell as the fi reman’s ‘Last Call’.