Oregon National Guard, VINASARCOM continue 10+ year partnership to exchange disaster management practices [Image 16 of 17]

HAI PHONG, VIETNAM

05.19.2023

Photo by Maj. Leslie Reed 

Oregon National Guard Public Affairs Office

Army Gen. Daniel R. Hokanson, chief, National Guard Bureau gathers together with members of the Oregon National Guard delegation for the Disaster Management Engagement Activity (DMEA) following the closing ceremony of annual event, May 19, 2023, in Hai Phong, Vietnam. The Oregon delegation included participants not just from the Oregon National Guard, but additionally members from the Oregon Department of Public Safety, Standards and Training, U.S. Army Reserve, U.S. Coast Guard, Pacific Disaster Center, USAID/Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance , and the Center for Excellence – Disaster Management & Humanitarian Assistance. Having subject matter experts, both military and civilian, demonstrates the necessary interoperability that can be critical during natural and man-made disaster response. DMEA is a weeklong training event which provides a platform for both countries to share their best practices in regards to disaster response. The Oregon National Guard and VINASARCOM are partners through the National Guard’s State Partnership Program (SPP). The SPP directly supports both U.S. national interests and security cooperation goals through engagement with partner nations. (National Guard Photo by Maj. Leslie Reed, Oregon Military Department)

• Date Taken: 05.19.2023
• Date Posted: 06.22.2023 17:09
• Photo ID: 7876588
• VIRIN: 230519-Z-NJ272-5004
• Resolution: 4969x3649
• Size: 6.88 MB
• Location: HAI PHONG, VN