Thumbs Up! - Space and Missile Defense Command - U.S. Army

Thumbs Up!
... to ‘Life on a Boomerang’ for rocking at my
birthday party.
... to anyone involved in the return of my
watch, which I had no hope of recovering after it
dropped off the side of my kayak at an unknown
location somewhere in the world’s largest lagoon.
It seems impossible, but here it is back on my wrist.
... to those who signal while riding their bikes,
especially when I’m waiting to make a left-hand
turn and you are about to turn right onto the
same street.
Thumbs Down!
... to the person who stole a new pair of shoes
out of a bike basket at Emon Beach during the
Wednesday afternoon swim last week. You took
the shoes of our Catholic priest. Regardless of
who the items were taken from, I hope we are
better than that. Please return the shoes to the
door of the chapel offi ce, no questions asked.
... to the folks dumping trash and yard waste in
bags on the cul de sac off Palm Road.
... to the divers who don’t return tanks daily!
... to people who pass on the right when riding
their bicycle. It is dangerous and rude.
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The Kwajalein 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, 1944.
The Kwajalein Hourglass is an authorized
publication for military personnel, federal employees,
contractor workers and their families
assigned to U.S. Army Kwajalein Atoll. Contents
of the Hourglass are not necessarily offi -
cial views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Govern-
THE KWAJALEIN HOURGLASS
ment, Department of Defense, Department of the
Army or USAKA. It is published Saturdays in accordance
with Army Regulation 360-1 and using
a network printer by Kwajalein Range Services
editorial staff.
Phone: Defense Switching Network 254-2114;
Local phone: 52114
Printed circulation: 1,200
E-mail: hourglass@smdck.smdc.army.mil
Clothing worn is based partly on traditional culture (the thigh
was considered an erogenous zone and was always covered) and
partly based on the conservative morals and values instilled by the
missionaries who came here in the 1800s.
Nuknuk: clothes
Jabidto: mumu
Jilñij: T-shirt
Kadune: shorts
Joot: shirt
Juj: shoe
Rumor: A band is coming to Kwajalein to perform for the
4th of July.
This is true. The Quality of Life committee voted to fund
entertainment for this year’s celebration. The Ugli Stick has
been writing and performing original music for 10 years and play
a diverse collection of music. You may remember when they last
played out here in July 2009. They are heading out here for a
series of fi ve performances on Kwajalein and Roi-Namur for the
4th of July. More details about the events will be announced in
the Hourglass and on the Roller.
Commanding Offi cer ....Col. Joseph Gaines
Sergeant Major............. Sgt. Maj. Hohn Wolf
Public Affairs Offi cer ...............Ruth Quigley
Managing Editor ....................Sheila Gideon
Associate Editor ...............Catherine Layton
Media Specialist...................... Shawn Brady
Media Specialist.......................... Eva Seelye
The Kwajalein Hourglass 2
Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012