DONG HA, Viet Nam -- Soldiers from across U.S. Army Pacific, including EOD technicians from the 303rd Ordnance Battalion, 8th Military Police Brigade, 8th Theater Sustainment Command, in conjunction with Golden West Humanitarian Foundation held a closing ceremony and certificate presentation for 11 Vietnam Mine Action Training Center students on July 27, resulting in students' increased UXO De-mining technical knowledge while bringing them one step closer to International Mine Action Standards (IMAS) proficiency.

This training evolution is one of many past and upcoming bilateral engagements as the United States and Vietnam continue our partnership of providing for a safe and secure environment while jointly addressing the legacy of war issue.

The ceremony was held in Dong Ha, Quang Tri Province, only kilometers away from the 17th Parallel or DMZ, which constituted the border between N. Vietnamese and S. Vietnamese forces during the Vietnam War.

In addition, the ceremony was conducted on 'Remembrance Day' in Vietnam, also known as Martyr's Day; a memorial day which honors those who died in service or were injured during the Vietnam War and other military engagements within Vietnam and abroad.