SOURCE: U.S. State Department Pen Psaki Spokesperson Daily Press Briefing Washington, DC March 19, 2015 … QUESTION: Apparently Russian military jets have been using Cam Ranh Bay Air Base in the – in Vietnam to refuel as part of their showing their military might in the Asia Pacific region. Has the U.S. talked to Vietnam…
Spring Seed Shares
Since Ballot Initiative 71 passed last November, the DC Cannabis Campaign has received many requests for cannabis seeds. We’ve said all along, “ask a friend, they might have some seeds to give you.” Still, we know that not everyone has friends who have seeds available to share. To address this need, on the 1-month anniversary…
Daily Press Briefing on March 19 about Meeting between Deputy Secretary Blinken and Vietnam’s Minister of Public Security Tran Dai Quang
SOURCE: U.S. State Department Pen Psaki Spokesperson Daily Press Briefing Washington, DC March 19, 2015 … MS. PSAKI: I am, Matt. I have a limited number of opportunities left. So Deputy Secretary Blinken met with Vietnam’s Minister of Public Security Tran Dai Quang on March 18th at the Department of State. They discussed key bilateral…
Counselor Shannon meets with U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Ted Osius
SOURCE: U.S. State Department March 26, 2015 DEPARTMENT OF STATE PUBLIC SCHEDULE MARCH 26, 2015 … 7:45 p.m. Counselor Shannon meets with U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Ted Osius, in Washington, D.C. (CLOSED PRESS COVERAGE) http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2015/03/238900.htm
The Vietnam Forum with Ambassador of Vietnam Pham Quang Vinh and Ambassador Ted Osius
SOURCE: Center for Strategic & International Studies The CSIS Sumitro Chair for Southeast Asia Studies is pleased to host a discussion with His Excellency Pham Quang Vinh, ambassador of Vietnam to the United States, and The Honorable Ted Osius, ambassador of the United States to Vietnam. They will discuss the twentieth anniversary of the normalization…
DPR to Host Multicultural Employment and Summer Camp Fair
SOURCE: Department of Parks and Recreation Fair designed to reach out to limited English speaking and other underserved communities in Washington, DC DPR Customer Service: (202) 673-7647 DPR Media Contacts: Brian Armstead (202) 746-2092, brian.armstead@dc.gov Rachel Newman (202) 340-2910, rachel.newman@dc.gov (WASHINGTON, DC) – On Thursday, March 26, 2015 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., the…
The Openly LGBT U.S. Ambassadors: A Legacy of Global Equality
SOURCE: Ambassador Ted Osius I’m having a busy day on Tuesday, March 24. In the evening, I’m participating in a discussion with “The Openly LGBT U.S. Ambassadors: A Legacy of Global Equality” that is being held at the Newseum in Washington, D.C. The conversation is being live-streamed by MSNBC at 7:00 to 7:30 a.m. on…
Memorial Day Observance at The Wall to be held on May 25
SOURCE:The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund The 33rd annual Memorial Day Observance at The Wall, hosted jointly by the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund and the National Park Service, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on May 25th. The ceremony is a special opportunity to pay tribute to America’s armed forces and to those who have made…
In Memory of Marilyn Ann Funseth: January 8, 1933 – February 27, 2015
SOURCE: Dignity Memorial of Murphy Funeral Homes & legacy.com Marilyn Funseth, 82, a Foreign Service spouse and former State Department Aide died February 27, 2015 at the Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington of respiratory failure. She is survived by her husband Robert of 58 years (married March 23, 1957), a 40-year career Foreign Service Officer….
The Vietnam Forum with Ambassador of Vietnam Pham Quang Vinh and Ambassador of the United States to Vietnam Ted Osius
SOURCE: Center for Strategic and International Studies TUESDAY, MAR 24, 2015 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Photo Courtesy of U.S. Department of State http://www.flickr.com/photos/statephotos/11401013654/in/set-72157638660675624 The CSIS Sumitro Chair for Southeast Asia Studies is pleased to host a discussion with His Excellency Pham Quang Vinh, ambassador of Vietnam to the United States, and The Honorable…