Marshall Islands - Kwajalein

Oceania » Marshall Islands
November 26th 2017

Published: November 26th 2017

My two years working at the American Consulate in Guangzhou, China is complete. I am off to new adventures at a new location. I am now working at the US Army Missile Test Range on the island of Kwajalein in The Republic of the Marshall Islands. My living arrangements on Kwajalein compared to Guangzhou has been greatly reduced. I have a small kitchenette, living room, bedroom and bath. The total sq... Read Full Entry

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Marshall Islands - Kwajalein - 2018

An evening softball game. All participants and viewing crowd arrive by bicycle.

Marshall Islands - Kwajalein - June 2018

Looking north along one of the streets at the start of family housing.

Marshall Islands - Kwajalein - June 2018

The local Surfway Food Store (Grocery Store). There are only two spots for vehicle parking, but many more places to park bicycles in the racks provided.

Marshall Islands - Kwajalein - June 2018

Karl taking a rest during his Saturday afternoon walk.

Marshall Islands - Kwajalein - Summer 2018

Karl's new beach bike. This is my daily transportation.

Marshall Islands - Kwajalein - Summer 2018

Looking across the ocean with waves coming across the reef.

Marshall Islands - Kwajalein - Summer 2018

One of the many hidden roads along the shoreline.

Marshall Islands - Kwajalein - Summer 2018

Karl hanging out at one of the many beaches on the lagoon side of the island.

Marshall Islands - Kwajalein - Summer 2018

Looking across the lagoon toward the village.

Marshall Islands - Kwajalein - Summer 2018

A closer look at the village, the tall structure is the water tower with a light house light on top.

Marshall Islands - Kwajalein - Summer 2018

DCCB: As of this time, this building is being used as a warehouse for reutilization items. However, It was originally built to hold a radar (one of a world wide network) to detect missiles fired anywhere around the world. Everything in the building was shock isolated and reinforced to withstand a direct nuclear hit and still operate. One other point: the grounding was for NEMP (Nuclear Electro Magnetic Pulse) as well as other things, and every pipe that came to the building was so protected.

Marshall Islands - Kwajalein - Summer 2018

Looking out across small boat marina at sunset.

Marshall Islands - Kwajalein - Summer 2018

Looking across the lagoon at sunset.

Marshall Islands - Kwajalein - 2018 - Summer 2020

An old row boat surround by over grown vines and beautiful flowers.

Marshall Islands - Kwajalein - 2018 - Summer 2020

Looking across Kwaj lagoon from Camp Hamilton Beach.

Marshall Islands - Kwajalein - 2018 - Summer 2020

A view along one of Kwaj's streets in housing.

Marshall Islands - Kwajalein - 2018 - Summer 2020

As can be seen by the coconut trees, the winds blowing across Kwajalein comes mostly from the east.

Marshall Islands - Kwajalein - 2018 - Summer 2020

Dome houses on Kwaj. Easy to take care of as salt air does not effect them as much as wood houses.

Marshall Islands - Kwajalein - 2018 - Summer 2020

When it rains, one can dance to the music of rain drops spattering on the roof and walls of the Dome homes.

Marshall Islands - Kwajalein - 2018 - Summer 2020

Tree near Commanding Officers house overlooking the ocean.

Marshall Islands - Kwajalein - 2018 - Summer 2020

Emon Beach for two.

1st January 2018

Marshall Islands - Kwajalein - Dec. 2017

Mat
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Great blog Karl. I can see you put quite a bit of effort into these. I hope you have a great time!

1st January 2018

Joseph Kendall
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Happy Nuw Year
Hello Karl Great to hear from you and your new location on this world. What a place to start a new year. Geri and I are starting this new year in good physical shape and excited for the adventure to begin , We wish you HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!

30th August 2020

crazykarl
Karl

Good day
Joe I've been trying to get in touch with the both of you. I hope everything is ok. Karl

13th April 2018

Smiths
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good to here from you
Glad to hear you are doing well! Good to hear from you. email us so I can update you on life in Wisconsin. Sandi

30th August 2020

John Geno Lucich
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Great to hear from you
Great to hear of your adventures; what an amazing life you are living buddy

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