Roi-Namur

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Roi-Namur is an island in the northern part of the Kwajalein atoll in the Marshall Islands.

Occupied by Japanese forces prior to World War II, it was the target of the U.S. 4th Marine Division in the Battle of Kwajalein, in February 1944.

It is home to many Americans who work on the Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile Defense Test Site. There is one runway for small planes that commute from Kwajalein. The activities on Roi-Namur range from a nine hole golf course, saltwater swimming pool, scuba club, movie theater, volleyball, and basketball court.

The island actually used to be two different islands until they were joined by the Japanese. The Namur side is home to the jungle and the tracking satellites. Roi is the main housing area, with most of the retail facilities there. The housing department, library, gym, barber shop, snack bar, and Outrigger bar share one building. The store carries the same basic necessities as a convenience store, along with a DVD rental facility.