It has a strategic location in the North Pacific Ocean; emergency landing location for transpacific flights. There are no indigenous inhabitants. There are some civilian contract personnel.
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 01/01/2021 | New Year's Day |
| 03/01/2021 | Remembrance Day |
| 04/02/2021 | Good Friday |
| 05/01/2021 | Constitution Day |
| 07/02/2021 | Fishermen's Holiday |
| 09/03/2021 | Labor Day |
| 09/24/2021 | Manit Day |
| 11/17/2021 | Presidents' Day |
| 12/03/2021 | Gospel Day |
| 12/25/2021 | Christmas Day |
| 12/31/2021 | New Year's Eve |