Safety tops the charts

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1 U.S. Army Kwajalein Atoll, Republic of the Marshall Islands U.S. Army Kwajalein Atoll, Republic of the Marshall Islands Safety tops the charts (Photo by Peter Rejcek) False alarm Tom Eisele, EOD technician, hands over what had been a suspicious package found at RSE Human Resources to police Sgt. John Cotton Saturday morning. The package turned out to be a mislabled oil sample from Meck. Police Chief Kevin Dykema said authorities would rather be safe than sorry and took all the normal precautions. By Peter Rejcek Associate Editor (See ROI, page 5) Bar to reopen tomorrow with new look By Barbara Johnson Feature Writer (See GILLIGAN S, page 4) (Photo by Peter Rejcek) John Robertson shows his K-badge to Neija Amos at Ten-Ten Friday afternoon in compliance with FPCON Charlie security measures. FP Charlie shakes apathy By Peter Rejcek Associate Editor (See USAKA, page 5)

2 The Commanding Officer...Col. Curtis L. Wrenn Jr. Public Affairs Officer...Preston Lockridge Editor...Jim Bennett Associate Editor...Peter Rejcek Feature Writers...Barbara Johnson KWHillis Graphics Designer...Dan Adler Sports Writer... Kim Parker 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 4, The is an authorized publication for military personnel, federal employees, contractor workers and their families assigned to USAKA. Contents of the Hourglass are not necessarily official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, Department of Defense, Department of the Army or USAKA. It is published Tuesdays and Fridays using a network printer by Raytheon Range Systems Engineering editorial staff, P.O. Box 23, APO AP Phone: Autovon ; local Printed circulation: 2,000 Editorial Buckminster and Friends As predicted: Nothing quite went according to plan By Sabrina Mumma

3 Students getting ahead through work study program By KW Hillis Feature Writer (Photo by KW Hillis) High school senior Greg Morrison, left, helps Frank Morton, KMRSS Worthy ablebodied seaman, secure the lines holding the ship to Echo Pier.

4 (Photo by Peter Rejcek) Ty Reckling, Sodexho USA general manager, removes tape that had protected the trimming next to the floor of Gilligan s bar from a new coat of paint Friday afternoon. Sodexho staff are doing a self-help project to clean and refresh the bar for the new year. Gilligan s to feature more special events... (From page 1) 1st Sgt. Paul Balag will address post office issues at Thursday s town hall meeting. BMDO renamed, realigned to meet president s plan From Department of Defense

5 Roi achieves world-class safety rating... (From page 1) First Stop makes impact Roi-Namur achieves world-class The year ahead USAKA to remain at FPCON Bravo until further notice... (From page 1) Want to voice an opinion? Keep letters to the editor to less than 300 words, and keep your comments to the issues. Letters must be signed. We will edit for AP style and, if you exceed the word limit, space. Send your letter to: The Hourglass, P.O. Box 23, Local; or

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7 Classified Ads and Community Notices Small Arms Range Notice Spring 2002 registration forms are available on Macy s porch. New swimmer orientation is Friday, 6 p.m., at the family pool. First practice for new and returning swimmers is Jan. 14 as follows: Ages 13 and over, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Ages 9-12, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Ages 8 and under, 10:30-11:30 a.m. All bachelors are invited to a special meeting with Col. Wrenn tonight, 5 p.m., in the UPRC. Roi meeting tomorrow, 6 p.m., Tradewinds Theater Kwaj meeting Thursday, 6 p.m., in the MP room. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the possible relocation of the UPRC to the library area.

8 (Photo by Peter Rejcek) Marshallese pallbearers carry away the body of Leroij Kitlang Kabua from Saturday s Continental airplane. A funeral procession of mourners followed the coffin, still boxed, from the air terminal to the Dock Security Checkpoint for transport to Ebeye. Remains of leroij transported to Ebeye By Peter Rejcek Associate Editor WEATHER Courtesy of Aeromet Sun Moon Tides Sunrise/set Moonrise/set High Tide Low Tide Tuesday 0706/ / , 4.3' 0550, 1.7' January , 4.0' 1900, 2.0' Wednesday 0707/ / , 3.8' 0700, 1.7' January , 4.6' 2010, 1.7' Thursday 0707/ / , 3.9' 0800, 1.5' January , 5.0' 2100, 1.4' Friday 0707/ / , 4.1' 0850, 1.3' January , 5.2' 2140, 1.1'