Wait one minute. We will dial back in and join you there.
Thanks and v/r
LT Phoenix Geimer
-----Original Message-----
From: Benzi Zimerman [
mailto:Benzi_zimerman@mail.gov.il]
Sent: Tuesday, April 6, 2021 11:12 AM
To: Albert Gembara <agembara@usaid.gov>
Cc: Ashe-Arriola, Allison <Ashe-ArriolaA@state.gov>; Storer, Robert J CDR USN COMUSNAVCENT BAHRAIN <Robert.Storer@me.navy.mil>; Oswald, Stephen A LCDR USN C5F BAHRAIN <Stephen.Oswald@me.navy.mil>; Weber, Ryan A <WeberRA2@state.gov>; Geimer, Phoenix W LT USN C5F <Phoenix.Geimer@ME.navy.mil>
Subject: [Non-DoD Source] Re: HOW Workshop - ISR Participation
I was able to join the phone conference, but no one else is here
V/r
Major Benzi Zimmerman
Head, U.S Cooperation Desk
IDF Intl. Cooperation Division - J5
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On Apr 6, 2021, at 11:06, Albert Gembara <agembara@usaid.gov> wrote:
Hello Benzi,
We are on the line now. (Israel) +972 73-359-9899 Pin 611 271 024 5937#
Albert A. Gembara
Humanitarian Assistance Advisor to CENTCOM FWD
USAID Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA)
Civil-Military Operations Division (CMD)
Desk/Commercial: +973-1785-9018
DSN: 318-439-9018
SVOIP: 308-439-9018
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mailto:Albert.Gembara@me.navy.smil.mil>
JWICS: Albert.Gembara@comusnavcent.navy.ic.gov <
mailto:Albert.Gembara@comusnavcent.navy.ic.gov>
Mobile/WhatsApp: +1.703.401.0857
Current Location: Manama, Bahrain
On Tue, Apr 6, 2021 at 11:05 AM Benzi Zimerman <Benzi_zimerman@mail.gov.il <
mailto:Benzi_zimerman@mail.gov.il> > wrote:
Hey- are we still on for now?
V/r
Major Benzi Zimmerman
Head, U.S Cooperation Desk
IDF Intl. Cooperation Division - J5
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mailto:Benzi.Z@idf.il>
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On Apr 5, 2021, at 13:28, Albert Gembara <agembara@usaid.gov <
mailto:agembara@usaid.gov> > wrote:
Benzi,
No worries. We'll talk to you at 11AM tomorrow.
Best, -Al
Albert A. Gembara
Humanitarian Assistance Advisor to CENTCOM FWD
USAID Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA)
Civil-Military Operations Division (CMD)
Desk/Commercial: +973-1785-9018
DSN: 318-439-9018
SVOIP: 308-439-9018
SIPR: Albert.Gembara@me.navy.smil.mil <
mailto:Albert.Gembara@me.navy.smil.mil>
JWICS: Albert.Gembara@comusnavcent.navy.ic.gov <
mailto:Albert.Gembara@comusnavcent.navy.ic.gov>
Mobile/WhatsApp: +1.703.401.0857
Current Location: Manama, Bahrain
On Mon, Apr 5, 2021 at 1:05 PM Benzi Zimerman <Benzi_zimerman@mail.gov.il <
mailto:Benzi_zimerman@mail.gov.il> > wrote:
Hey man,
We just got swamped for the day. Does tomorrow at 11am work for you?
V/r
Major Benzi Zimmerman
Head, U.S Cooperation Desk
IDF Intl. Cooperation Division - J5
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mailto:Benzi_Zimerman@gov.il> / Benzi.Z@idf.il <
mailto:Benzi.Z@idf.il>
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On Apr 5, 2021, at 09:05, Albert Gembara <agembara@usaid.gov <
mailto:agembara@usaid.gov> > wrote:
Would 2:30 PM work for you?
On Mon, Apr 5, 2021 at 8:51 AM Benzi Zimerman <Benzi_zimerman@mail.gov.il <
mailto:Benzi_zimerman@mail.gov.il> > wrote:
Hey,
Are you available a little later in the day?
V/r
Major Benzi Zimmerman
Head, U.S Cooperation Desk
IDF Intl. Cooperation Division - J5
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mailto:Benzi.Z@idf.il>
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On Apr 5, 2021, at 07:03, Albert Gembara <agembara@usaid.gov <
mailto:agembara@usaid.gov> > wrote:
Yes, of course. Would this morning at 0930 work?
Here is a Google Meet Link: meet.google.com/mtb-ortj-wau <
http://meet.google.com/mtb-ortj-wau> and Dial-in if you prefer +972 73-359-9899 Pin 607 589 343#
Best, -Al
Albert A. Gembara
Humanitarian Assistance Advisor to NAVCENT/CENTCOM FWD
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
Desk/Commercial: +973-1785-9018
Location: Manama, Bahrain
On Mon, Apr 5, 2021 at 6:04 AM Benzi Zimerman <Benzi_zimerman@mail.gov.il <
mailto:Benzi_zimerman@mail.gov.il> > wrote:
Hey al,
Can we set up a quick call for today/tomorrow?
V/r
Major Benzi Zimmerman
Head, U.S Cooperation Desk
IDF Intl. Cooperation Division - J5
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mailto:Benzi_Zimerman@gov.il> / Benzi.Z@idf.il <
mailto:Benzi.Z@idf.il>
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On Mar 23, 2021, at 22:02, Albert Gembara <agembara@usaid.gov <
mailto:agembara@usaid.gov> > wrote:
Thank you for the update. I'll speak with the team here to see if we can provide any suggestions on flights.
Best Regards, -Al
Albert A. Gembara
Humanitarian Assistance Advisor to NAVCENT/CENTCOM FWD
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
Desk/Commercial: +973-1785-9018
Location: Manama, Bahrain
On Tue, Mar 23, 2021 at 5:48 PM Benzi Zimerman <Benzi_zimerman@mail.gov.il <
mailto:Benzi_zimerman@mail.gov.il> > wrote:
Really depends on flights.
We will be able to travel at the evening of the 17th...
V/r
Major Benzi Zimmerman
Head, U.S Cooperation Desk
IDF Intl. Cooperation Division - IDF J5
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mailto:Benzi_Zimerman@gov.il> / Benzi.Z@idf.il <
mailto:Benzi.Z@idf.il>
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On Mar 22, 2021, at 08:01, Albert Gembara <agembara@usaid.gov <
mailto:agembara@usaid.gov> > wrote:
Good Morning MAJ Zimerman
Apologies for not catching that Shavuot takes place at the beginning of that week. Yes, we have flexibility with those dates.
If we condense the workshop to 3 days, May 18-20, with May 17 as a travel day, would that work for you?
Thank you, -Al
Albert A. Gembara
Humanitarian Assistance Advisor to NAVCENT/CENTCOM FWD
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
Desk/Commercial: +973-1785-9018
Location: Manama, Bahrain
On Mon, Mar 22, 2021 at 7:28 AM Benzi Zimerman <Benzi_zimerman@mail.gov.il <
mailto:Benzi_zimerman@mail.gov.il> > wrote:
Thanks for the info!
Are the dates finalized?
We have a Jewish holiday on the 17th which will limit travel. But we may be able to attend days 2-4.
V/r
Major Benzi Zimmerman
Head, U.S Cooperation Desk
IDF Intl. Cooperation Division - IDF J5
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mailto:Benzi_Zimerman@gov.il> / Benzi.Z@idf.il <
mailto:Benzi.Z@idf.il>
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On Mar 21, 2021, at 13:44, Albert Gembara <agembara@usaid.gov <
mailto:agembara@usaid.gov> > wrote:
MAJ Zimerman
Pleasure to meet you and thank you for your interest in attending this event. Please see additional details below:
The Humanitarian Operations Workshop (HOW) is a forum for participating countries to share and discuss best practices for Civil-Military planning and coordination in support of Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Relief (HA/DR) operations The HOW promotes cooperation among military and civilian organizations in order to enhance regional preparedness, security, and stability.
The HOW will take place over four days with the following agenda:
* Day 1 - Introductions and country presentations on how they each employ civilian and military capabilities in support of foreign and domestic HA/DR operations.
* Day 2 - Civ-Mil support to public health and emergency medical response operations, concluding with a military capabilities demonstration.
* Day 3 - Best practices in HA/DR planning (logistics, air, surface) for natural and man-made hazards, in permissive/non-permissive environments, and conflict settings.
* Day 4 - Culminate with a tabletop exercise (TTX) that simulates a HA/DR event that requires multinational, civil-military coordination.
Participants ideally would include military planners (logistics, air, surface) with HA/DR experience, and foreign emergency medical team personnel. Home Front Command (HFC) Search and Rescue personnel are also welcome.
Please let me know if you have any additional questions or would like to discuss further.
Thank you, Al Gembara
Albert A. Gembara
Humanitarian Assistance Advisor to NAVCENT/CENTCOM FWD
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
Desk/Commercial: +973-1785-9018
Location: Manama, Bahrain
-----Original Message-----
From: Geimer, Phoenix W LT USN C5F
Sent: Sunday, March 21, 2021 8:41 AM
To: Benzi Zimerman <Benzi_zimerman@mail.gov.il <
mailto:Benzi_zimerman@mail.gov.il> >
Cc: Storer, Robert J CDR USN COMUSNAVCENT BAHRAIN <Robert.Storer@me.navy.mil <
mailto:Robert.Storer@me.navy.mil> >; Gembara, Albert A CIV COMUSNAVCENT BAHRAIN <Albert.Gembara@me.navy.mil <
mailto:Albert.Gembara@me.navy.mil> >; Oswald, Stephen A LCDR USN C5F BAHRAIN <Stephen.Oswald@me.navy.mil <
mailto:Stephen.Oswald@me.navy.mil> >; Storer, Robert J CDR USN COMUSNAVCENT BAHRAIN <Robert.Storer@me.navy.mil <
mailto:Robert.Storer@me.navy.mil> >
Subject: RE: HOW Workshop - ISR Participation
Good morning MAJ Zimmerman,
I hope you are doing well. Al Gembara can provide the information you're looking for.
We're very pleased that you are interested in attending this conference.
Thanks and V/R,
LT Phoenix Geimer
USNAVCENT N5 TSC
EGY LEB JOR Desk Officer
DSN# 318-439-6724
Commercial# +973-1785-6724
SVOIP # 308-439-6724
-----Original Message-----
From: Benzi Zimerman [
mailto:Benzi_zimerman@mail.gov.il <
mailto:Benzi_zimerman@mail.gov.il> ]
Sent: Friday, March 19, 2021 12:44 PM
To: Geimer, Phoenix W LT USN C5F <Phoenix.Geimer@ME.navy.mil <
mailto:Phoenix.Geimer@ME.navy.mil> >
Subject: [Non-DoD Source] HOW Workshop - ISR Participation
LT,
I hope all is well by you.
We got the invitation for _______ and we are looking in to the possibility of sending reps.
It falls on a jewish holiday so we will see how we can work it out. Do you have a more detailed program/agenda for the conference? This way we will be able to tailor the right team of HA/DR personnel.
All the best,
v/r
MAJ Benzi Zimmerman
Head, U.S Cooperation Desk
International Cooperation Division – IDF J5
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mailto:benzi_zimerman@mail.gov.il <
mailto:benzi_zimerman@mail.gov.il> >