(SBU) ITINERARY AS FOLLOWS (all times are local and subject to change):
Tuesday, August 13, 2019 (Weather in Honolulu: Partly cloudy; 89/79; 60% humidity)
Local/DC
0815/0815 (Tues) Depart DOI for Andrews Air Force Base AS Domenech and Nick Goodwin to meet Sgt. Asmussen in the Secretary’s garage and travel with security to pick up the Secretary before heading to Andrews. Doug and Nick contact Sgt. (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) (b) (6), (b) (7) to meet everyone at Andrews in the DV Lounge. Andrews AFB Passenger (PAX) Terminal. Parking is Available. Once in terminal, go to the DV Lounge (there should be signs). *Plan to be at the airport 1 hour early. Must be there no later than 30 minutes prior to departure.
1000/1000 (Tues) Depart Camp Springs, MD Joint Base Andrews (Flight time: 5 hours and 20 minutes)
1220/1520 (Tues) Arrive San Jose, CA (refuel) San Jose INTL
1320/1620 (Tues) Depart San Jose, CA San Jose INTL (Flight time: 5 hours and 20 minutes)
1540/2140 (Tues) Arrive Honolulu, HI Honolulu INTL – Taxi over to Hickam’s Ramp DOI Advance Security ((b) (6), (b) (7)(C) INDOPACOM to Provide Transportation to Hotel
RON Honolulu, HI Hilton Hawaiian Village
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Wednesday, August 14, 2019 (Weather in Honolulu, HI: Partly cloudy; 89/79; 60% humidity)
Local/DC
0820/1420 (Weds) Secretary Bernhardt, AS Domenech, Nick Goodwin to Depart Hotel DOI Security Call Captain Nathan Sisler and Special Agent (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) at INDOPACOM When En Route (b) (6), (b) (7)(C); (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) *Need to Bring Luggage
0850/1450 (Weds) Rest of U.S. Delegation to Depart Hotel INDOPACOM to Pick up U.S. Delegation at Hotel *Delegation Needs to Bring Luggage
0855/1455 (Weds) Secretary Arrival to INDOPACOM – COS Greeting
0900/1500 (Weds) Meeting with Admiral Davidson at INDOPACOM Secretary Bernhardt, AS Domenech, Nick Goodwin
0920/1520 (Weds) Delegation Arrival to INDOPACOM
0930/1530 (Weds) PIF U.S. Delegation Sync Session/Briefings at INDOPACOM INDOPACOM and Intel Overview, PIF Overview, Policy Objectives, PIF Deliverables *Leave electronics in car, if possible. Otherwise they will have to be left outside of the building (no locks on lockers).
1100/1700 (Weds) Depart for Lunch DOI Security INDOPACOM to Drive U.S. Delegation
1130/1730 (Weds) Lunch at the Lanai Hickam Air Force Base *All travelers pay for own lunch
1230/1830 (Weds) Depart for Terminal/Plane DOI Security INDOPACOM to Drive U.S. Delegation to Plane at Hickam, which will taxi over to Honolulu INTL for departure
1300/1900 (Weds) Depart Honolulu, HI Honolulu INTL (Flight time: 8 hours)
(Cross the IDL)
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Thursday August 15, 2019 (Weather in Nadi, Fiji: Partly cloudy; 85/70; 71% humidity)
Local/DC
1900/0300 (Thurs) Arrive Nadi, Fiji Nadi INTL DOI Advance Security ((b) (6), (b) (7)(C) Embassy Suva to Pick up U.S. Delegation to Bring to Hotel
2000/0400 (Thurs) (TBC) Dinner (Tim N. made a reservation under Nick Goodwin’s name for 6 people at Dan Dan Restaurant) State recommends staying at the hotel for dinner. The Pullman Nadi Bay Resort and Spa has four dining options: 1. Magiti features Western, Asian and Middle Eastern cuisine. 2. Barefoot serves Wood Fired Pizzas and Indian Tandoori. 3. Dan Dan is a noodle house offering Asian Noodle specialties. 4. Kah is a Thai restaurant and bar.
RON Nadi, Fiji Pullman Hotel
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Friday, August 16, 2019 (Weather in Nadi, Fiji: Partly cloudy; 83/70; 74% humidity) (Weather in Tuvalu: Thunderstorms; 87/81; 80% chance of rain; 79% humidity)
Local/DC
0400/1200 (Thurs) Depart Hotel Embassy Suva to Pick up U.S. Delegation DOI Security *USDEL: Each bring a reusable water bottle filled with water *This is a day trip, no need to bring luggage or check out of hotel.
0430/1230 (Thurs) Depart Nadi, Fiji on PACAF C-130s Nadi INTL *There will be coolers filled with snacks and beverages on the plane. No full meals. *60 seats on the plane. C-130. (Flight time: 2 hours and 30 minutes)
0700/1500 (Thurs) Arrive Tuvalu Tuvalu Government to Provide Transportation to U.S. Delegation *Back up plan: Walk to Venue in Three Minutes
0730/1530 (Thurs) U.S.-hosted Breakfast Roundtable Meeting with Pacific Island Forum Leaders Funafuti Lagoon Hotel Conference Room
0900/1700 (Thurs) PIF Dialogue Partners Program Begins Main Conference Center Right Across the Street from Funafuti Lagoon Hotel
1200/2000 (Thurs) PIF Dialogue Partners Program Concludes
1235/2035 (Thurs) Bilateral or Pull Aside Meeting with Tuvalu Prime Minister Sopoaga [Soh-poe-AHN-gah] (requested) *Gift exchange (pen)
1300/2100 (Thurs) Lunch Meeting with Taiwan Funafuti Lagoon Hotel Conference Room *Gift exchange (pen)
Alternative Lunch/Bilateral for ADM Davidson and RADM Lunday TBD
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1430/2230 (Thurs) Press Conference/Roundtable PIF Media Center U.S. Participants: Secretary ADM Davidson AAA Gloria Steele DAS Oudkirk
1500/2300 (Thurs) Bilateral Meetings (Confirmed) • New Zealand: Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern (pull-aside) • Fiji: Foreign Minister Inia Batikoto Seruiratu* • Japan: Mr. Norikazu Suzuki, Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs • Australia: Prime Minister Scott Morrison (pull-aside) *Includes gift exchange (pen)
TBD/TBD (Thurs) Driving Tour of Tuvalu Tuvalu Government to Provide Transportation to U.S. Delegation
1715/0015 (Fri) (TBC) Depart Tuvalu for Nadi, Fiji on PACAF C-130s *There will be coolers filled with snacks and beverages on the plane. No full meals. *60 seats on the plane. C-130. (Flight time: 2 hours and 30 minutes)
1945/0345 (Fri) (TBC) Arrive Nadi, Fiji Nadi INTL DOI Security INDOPACOM/Embassy Suva to Pick up U.S. Delegation to Bring to Hotel
2030/0430 (Fri) (TBC) Dinner (Tim N. made a reservation under Nick Goodwin’s name for 6 people at Barefoot Bar & Grill) State recommends staying at the hotel for dinner. The Pullman Nadi Bay Resort and Spa has four dining options: 5. Magiti features Western, Asian and Middle Eastern cuisine. 6. Barefoot serves Wood Fired Pizzas and Indian Tandoori. 7. Dan Dan is a noodle house offering Asian Noodle specialties. 8. Kah is a Thai restaurant and bar.
RON Nadi, Fiji Pullman Hotel
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Saturday, August 17, 2019 (Weather in Nadi, Fiji: Partly cloudy; 84/70; 72% humidity)
Local/DC
0830/1630 (Fri) Coffee Social with Representatives from FSM and Palau *It is now unlikely RMI President Heine will be able to attend. Attendees: All USDEL Pullman Hotel
0900/1700 (Fri) Working Breakfast with INDOPACOM and Freely Associated States *Leaders from FSM, Palau and RMI. Attendees TBC (*For DOI, likely only Secretary Bernhardt and AS Domenech) Pullman Hotel
1030/1830 (Fri) DOI Security/INDOPACOM/Embassy Suva to Bring U.S. Delegation to Airport
1100/1900 (Fri) Depart Nadi, Fiji Nadi INTL (Flight time: 7 hours)
(Cross the IDL)
Friday, August 16, 2019 (Weather in Honolulu, HI: Partly cloudy; 88/78; 63% humidity)
Local/DC
2000/0200 (Sat) Arrive Honolulu, HI (crew rest) DOI Security INDOPACOM to Transport U.S. Delegation to Hotel (DOI + NSC: Hyatt Place Waikiki. State: Hyatt Regency Waikiki. State + NOAA: Hyatt Regency Waikiki) Honolulu INTL
RON Honolulu, HI Hyatt Place Waikiki
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Saturday, August 17, 2019 (Weather in Honolulu, HI: Partly cloudy; 88/78/62% humidity)
Local/DC
1000/1600 (Sat) Depart Hotel DOI Security INDOPACOM to Pick up U.S. Delegation at Hotel
1100/1700 (Sat) Depart Honolulu, HI Honolulu INTL (Flight time: 9 hours)
Sunday, August 18, 2019
0200/0200 (Sun) Arrive Joint Base Andrews Camp Springs, MD DOI Security to bring the Secretary back to his residence and bring AS Domenech and Nick Goodwin back to DOI.
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(SBU) DELEGATION LIST AS FOLLOWS: 1. The Honorable David L. Bernhardt, Secretary, U.S. Department of the Interior 2. The Honorable Douglas W. Domenech, Assistant Secretary, Insular and International Affairs, U.S. Department of the Interior 3. Sergeant (b) (6), (b) (7)(C) Special Protection Detail, Office of the Secretary of the Interior, U.S. Park Police 4. Nicholas Goodwin, Communications Director, Office of the Secretary, U.S. Department of the Interior 5. Rear Admiral Timothy Gallaudet, Ph. D., Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere and Deputy NOAA Administrator 6. Sandra Oudkirk; U.S. Senior Official for APEC and Deputy Assistant Secretary for Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands; Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs; U.S. Department of State 7. Jon Harrison, Senior Advisor, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, U.S. Department of State
(SBU) Expected to join the delegation in Honolulu, HI 1. Rear Admiral Kevin E. Lunday, Fourteenth District Commander, U.S. Coast Guard 2. Michael Goldman; Charge d’Affaires; Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Tonga, and Tuvalu; U.S. Department of State 3. Alexander Gray, Director for Oceania and Indo-Pacific Security, National Security Council
(SBU) Expected to join the delegation in Fiji to join the PACAF C130s to and from Tuvalu: 1. Admiral Philip S. Davidson, Commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command 2. INDOPACOM delegation/staff (Note: Admiral Davidson and his staff from INDOPACOM will be traveling on his own plane from and back to Hawaii.)
(SBU) Expected to join the delegation in Tuvalu on PACAF C-130s back to Fiji: 1. Jenny L. Morrell; Pacific Islands Multilateral Officer; Office of Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands; Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs, U.S. Department of State 2. Andrew Covington; Senior Pacific Islands Desk Officer; Office of Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands; Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs; U.S. Department of State 3. UK Minister 4. UK Minister staff 5. Potential for other individuals who are PIF members or from partner countries to join the delegation back to Fiji, as space is available on the C-130s (60 seats).
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(SBU) Expected to drop off the delegation in Fiji: 1. Admiral Philip S. Davidson, Commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command 2. INDOPACOM delegation/staff 3. Michael Goldman; Charge d’Affaires; Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Tonga, and Tuvalu; U.S. Department of State 4. Andrew Covington; Senior Pacific Islands Desk Officer; Office of Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands; Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs; U.S. Department of State 5. UK Minister 6. UK Minister staff 7. Other individuals who are PIF members or from partner countries who are able to join on the PACAF C-130s in Tuvalu, as space is available.
(SBU) Expected to join the delegation in Fiji for travel back to Washington, DC: 1. Sergeant (b) (6), (b) (7)(C), Special Protection Detail, Office of the Secretary of the Interior, U.S. Park Police 2. Jenny L. Morrell; Pacific Islands Multilateral Officer; Office of Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific Island Affairs; Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs, U.S. Department of State
(SBU) Expected to drop off the delegation in Honolulu, HI: 1. Rear Admiral Kevin E. Lunday, Fourteenth District Commander, U.S. Coast Guard
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