He’s holding a conference in Vietnam for December 2-5 depending on your level of involvement. It’s listed as being at a stadium holding up to 70,000 in Can Tho, but I heard he will be doing something in HCM as well. I will be going to Can Tho and staying at the Muong Thanh hotel. I’ve heard they have floating markets there.

1st Time Since Vietnam War — Hanoi Takes Delivery Of U.S. Aircraft; Marks Key Milestone In U.S.-Vietnam Ties. Vietnam’s People’s Air Force (VPAF) has officially received its first batch of Beechcraft T-6C Texan II trainer aircraft from the United States, marking a key moment in its military history. The delivery, which took place on November 20, includes five of the twelve aircraft that are scheduled for delivery by 2025. This is the first time since the end of the Vietnam War that the country has inducted US-made fixed-wing aircraft into its arsenal. The handover ceremony took place at the Phan Thiet military airport in central Binh Thuan province. US Ambassador Marc Knapper and US Pacific Air Forces Commander General Kevin B. Schneider joined Vietnam’s Air Defense Air Force (ADAF) Commander Lieutenant General Nguyen Van Hien. The arrival of the T-6C Texan II trainers is seen as a milestone in the growing bilateral defense relationship between the United States and Vietnam. The US Air Force highlighted in a statement that the delivery of these aircraft is a significant achievement for both nations. “The delivery signifies a milestone for the US Air Force and the Vietnam ADAF,” the statement read. The remaining seven T-6C aircraft are expected to arrive by 2025. The five T-6C trainers departed from the United States earlier in November, flying via Europe and the Middle East before arriving in Vietnam. According to the flight-tracking data from Flightradar24, the first aircraft landed in Vietnam on November 18 after a brief stopover in Bangkok. The T-6C aircraft will be stationed with the 920 Regiment at Phan Thiet military airport, which is located on the coast east of Ho Chi Minh City. “The arrival of the first T-6 aircraft to the Vietnam Air Defence Air Force represents the promise we made to assist in your air force modernization efforts,” General Kevin Schneider, commander of Pacific Air Forces, said. “This moment reflects our shared commitment to peace and the rule of law in the region.”

Heavy rain and wind in Da Nang today. As of now the airport is closed from 6a.m. on the morning of Oct. 27 to 4.am. Oct. 28. Likely heavy rain for the next 2 days. I will keep everyone updated. Weather is fine in Northern and Southern Vietnam.

On 10/21 we had the first real rainy day in Da Nang when it dumped all day. Since then Sunny and clear. There looks to by a Typhoon, the first big storm of the rainy season that will hit Da Nang this weekend. Prepare for heavy for probably 3-4 days straight starting on the weekend. Will keep everyone updated.

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