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USNS Harvey Milk Naming Ceremony On August 16 , 2016 DEM had a unique and historic opportunity to host the naming ceremony of the USNS Harvey Milk , the first US Navy ship named for an LGBTQ rights leader and Navy veteran . This is the second ship of the next generation of fleet replenishment oilers all of which will be named after civil and human rights leaders . DEM is joyful and proud the legacy of Harvey Milk and our San Francisco cultural values will be carried throughout the world on the USNS Harvey Milk .
Joint Counter Terrorism Awareness Workshop The all-too-many recent terrorist attacks internationally , nationally , and close to home in San Bernardino underscore that we must continuously train , practice , and prepare for acts of terrorism . These horrific events also remind us that we must be vigilant and knowledgeable when it comes to addressing terrorism . Lessons learned from terrorist attacks carried out in cities overseas demonstrate the need for enhanced awareness and training for our first responder and medical communities . On June 12-13 , 2016 DEM hosted the San Francisco Joint Counterterrorism Awareness Workshop , a national workshop series sponsored by the National Counterterrorism Center , the U . S . Department of Homeland Security , and the Federal Bureau of Investigation . The workshop provided a forum for discussion and analysis of the City and County , State , and Federal capabilities that would be deployed or activated to respond to a complex , coordinated terrorist assault against multiple targets in San Francisco . Throughout the two-day workshop , participants were engaged in discussion-based scenarios and presentations designed to improve situational awareness , recognize best practices , and encourage information sharing among all stakeholders so we can better diffuse and respond to terrorism .
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