u.s. embassy majuro marshall islands
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U.S. Embassy Majuro Marshall Islands. Master Navigators. Master Weavers. Marshallese Jaki-ed mats, woven from pandanus palms, may be the m ost developed in all of the Pacific region. A Shared World War II History. Four U.S. battleships of Task Group 58 in the fleet anchorage at - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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U.S. Embassy MajuroMarshall Islands
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Master Navigators
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Master Weavers
Marshallese Jaki-ed mats, woven from pandanus palms, may be themost developed in all of the Pacific region.
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A Shared World War II History
Four U.S. battleships of Task Group 58 in the fleet anchorage at Majuro Atoll, July 8, 1944.
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Nuclear Legacy67 U.S. nuclear tests from 1946 - 1958
The 15 megaton Castle Bravo test of March 1, 1954 was the largest U.S. test ever conducted.
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Physical Geography of the Marshall Islands
• Remote Pacific archipelago of 29 atolls and 5 islands;• Atolls are distributed along two island chains:
Ratak (“sunrise”) and Ralik (“sunset”)• Average elevation of the atolls is just a few feet above sea level;• 181 sq km total land area; no rivers or mountains;• 2.1 million sq km EEZ
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Physical Geography of the Marshall Islands
• Remote Pacific archipelago of 29 atolls and 5 islands;• Atolls are distributed along two island chains:
Ratak (“sunrise”) and Ralik (“sunset”)• Average elevation of the atolls is just a few feet above sea level;• 181 sq km total land area; no rivers or mountains;• 2.1 million sq km EEZ
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Physical Geography of the Marshall Islands
• Remote Pacific archipelago of 29 atolls and 5 islands;• Atolls are distributed along two island chains:
Ratak (“sunrise”) and Ralik (“sunset”)• Average elevation of the atolls is just a few feet above sea level;• 181 sq km total land area; no rivers or mountains;• 2.1 million sq km EEZ
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A Special Relationship
• A Compact of Free Association• A high voting affinity in the United Nations• Visa free travel and work in the U.S.• Total USG assistance is roughly $100 million p.a.• An agreement to defend the Marshall Islands as if it were part
of the United States
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Serving in the U.S. Armed Forces at a rate higher than that of any U.S. state
Induction ceremony for Marshallese men and women in late 2013.
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Attending U.S. Service Academies
Jefferson Bobo graduate of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy.
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Other Facts
• Less than 70,000 total population• Two “urban” centers:
- Majuro, the capital with 25,000 pop. and- Ebeye with 17,000 pop.
• Traditional land tenure system
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RMI Ship Registry
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Tuna
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Climate Change
High tides and storm surge destroy Majuro airport seawall June 2013.
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2013 Drought
Subsequent to a U.S. Presidential Disaster Declaration, the United Stateshas provided over $5.1 million in drought relief and recovery assistance.
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Non-Communicable Disease
NCDs, including diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity are a challenge throughout the Pacific island region. RMI has a rate of NCDs per capitaamong the highest in the world.
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Mission Marshall Islands
• Four Direct Hires:– COM– DCM/Consul/MO/HR/PAO– POL/ECON/Vice Consul– IMO/PSO/GSO
• Military Liaison• DOI Grant Manager• USAID/OFDA FAS Officer• 37 staff total
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Other USG Offices under COM
• DOE Whole Body Counter facilities• USDA Rural Development Office• NOAA Meteorological Office
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Key USG Agencies and Partners
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Embassy Goals
• Continuing close ties between the United States and the Marshall Islands
• A healthy and educated population• Women’s empowerment and youth outreach• Support of USA-KA’s mission• Consular and American Citizen Services
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U.S. Army Garrison – Kwajalein Atoll
• Under Combatant Command authority
• Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile Defense Test Site (RTS)
• Key U.S. national defense asset
• Second largest employer after RMI Government
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Engaging on health
Promoting locally grown foods over:• Spam• Sugar drinks• Rice• Processed foods• Candy
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Sports Diplomacy
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Engaging on Education
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Supporting USAG-KA
USAG-KA Commander COL Nestor Sadler attends Nitijela opening.
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Consular and American Citizen Services
Embassy Vice Consul reaches out to the American Citizens on Kwajalein Atoll at USAG-KA to answer questions about Citizenship, adoptions, and travel, as well as reviewing and accepting dozens of passport applications and renewals.
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Reaching out with Facebook
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Other Activities
• Active Embassy Science Fellow Program• Small grants – Women run NGOs– Locally grown food chain economics & analysis– Smokeless cook stoves– Running track– Marshall Islands first triathlon– College of the Marshall Islands text book acquisition
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Other Activities
• Active Embassy Science Fellow Program• Small grants supporting Embassy goals
Visiting expert on invasive species and Embassy Science Fellow look at leaf pest.
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Visits and Visitors
Embassy Majuro hosts nearly 600 official visitors a year.
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Pacific Partnership 2013
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Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ MeetingSecretary of the Dept of the Interior Sally Jewel
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U.S. PACOM Deputy Commander LTG USMC Thomas Conant
LTG USMC Thomas Conant (left) greets Embassy procurement officer and USMC veteran.
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EAP DAS Dennise Mathieu
EAP DAS Mathieu speaks while the Niue Premier, Ambassador Armbruster look on.
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USCG RADM Cari Thomas
USCG RADM Cari Thomas and Ambassador Armbruster engage USCG AcademyGraduate Jefferson Bobo.
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U.S. Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus
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USPACOM Navy Command Surgeon RADM Chinn
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Commander U.S. Space Command LTG Mann
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Acting Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security
Rose Gottemoeller
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Other VisitorsJose Salvador Alvarenga
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Thank You / Komol Tata
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Thank You / Kommol Tata
Embassy Majuro’s 2013 Christmas Card