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The Oregon Military Department supports our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) / Affirmative Action (AA) Plan by reaching out to the broadest, most diverse possible labor market when recruiting for positions. The agency enforces a zero-tolerance policy against any form of discrimination or harassment while holding all managers and employees accountable for creating and promoting a work environment that is welcoming and free from hostility or unwelcome behavior. We maintain a copy of the agency’s Affirmative Action Plan on our website to make it available for managers and employees to view. Managers and supervisors are encouraged to effectively promote diversity and a welcoming environment for all. 







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Just a few ideas for Celebrating the Days of the year......

January
Poverty in America Awareness Month

February
Black History Month

  • 12 - Lunar New Year
  • 14 - St. Valentine's Day
  • 15 - President's Day / Washington's Birthday
  • 22 - Ash Wednesday (Lent begins)  
  • 26 - Lantern Festival
March
Woman's History Month

  •  7 - ^Purim  
  •  7-8 - Holi
  •  8 - International Woman's Day
  •  17 - St. Patrick's Day
  • 21PM-22 Persian New Year (Nowruz)
  • 23-April 21 - ^Ramadan
  •  25 - International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery
  •  28 - Palm Sunday
March 13 through April 15
Deaf History Month
April
Autism Awareness Month

  •   7 - Good Friday & World Autism Awareness Day
  • 9 - Easter
  • 12 - Hindu New Year
  • 14 - Orthodox Good Friday
  • 16 - Orthodox Easter
  • 22 - Earth Day
  • 22 - ^Eid al-Fitr
  • 28 - Holocaust Remembrance Day
May
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

  •  1 - Beltane
  •  5 - Cinco de Mayo
  • 23 - Pentecost
  • 26-27 - ^Shavuot
  • 31 - Memorial Day
June
Pride Month
Immigrant Heritage Month

  •   3 - Corpus Cristi
  •  14 - Flag Day
  •  19 - Freedom Day & Juneteenth
  • 21 - First Nations Day
  • 29 - ^Eid al-Adha


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July

  •   1 - Canada Day
  •   4 - Independence Day
  •   11 - Population Day
  •   30 - International Day of Friendship
August

  •   1 - Lammas
  •  10 - Hijri New Year
  •   22 - Obon
  •   26 - Woman's Equality Day
September
Latino / National Hispanic Heritage Month
  • September 15 through October 15
  •  6 - Labor Day
  • 11 - Ethiopian New Year
  • 16-17 - ^Rosh Hashanah
  • 18 - International Equal Pay Day
  • 24 - Native American Day
  • 25 - ^Yom Kippur
  • 30-October 6 -  ^Sukkot
October
LGBTQIA+ History Month
National Disability Employment Awareness Month
  •  8 - ^Simchat Torah
  • Second Monday - Columbus Day & Indigenous People's Day
  • 10 - World Mental Health Day
  • 11 - Canadian Thanksgiving
  • 17 - Birth of Bahá'u'lláh
  • 20 - International Pronouns Day
  • 31 - Halloween
November
National American Indian Heritage Month

  •  1 - All Saints' Day
  • 11 - Veteran's Day
  • 12-16 - Diwali
  • 19 - International Men's Day
  • 25 - Thanksgiving 
November through December 6
Hanukka
December
  •  1 - World AIDS Day
  •  3 - International Day of Persons w/ Disabilities
  • 8-15 - ^Chanukah 
  • 10 - Human Rights Day 
  • 15 - Bill of Rights Day
  • 21 - Winter Solstice
  • 25 - Christmas Day
  • 29 - Wounded Knee Day
December 26-January 1
Kwanzaa

*This list is not all inclusive of every celebrated holiday. It is to offer awareness of some of the options. 


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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Plans

2023-2025_DEI Plan_OMD

Oregon State Veteran's Benefits | Military.com

Agency's Affirmative Action Plans

OMD_2023-25 Affirmative Action Plan
OMD_2021-23 Affirmative Action Plan
OMD_2019-21 Affirmative Action Plan
OMD_2017-19 Affirmative Action Plan
OMD_2015-17 Affirmative Action Plan
OMD_2013-15 Affirmative Action Plan

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) & Affirmative Action Contacts

The Oregon Military Department contacts who are associated with various aspects related to the agency Affirmative Action Plan include:
Tracy Garcia, DEIB/Affirmative Action Officer, Equity Leader
Adjutant General HR Director, State Personnel, PO Box 14350, Salem, OR 97309-5047
Phone: 971.355.3987, Email: Tracy.Garcia@omd.oregon.gov

Micky Dryden, DEIB/Affirmative Action Representative
Adjutant General State Personnel, PO Box 14350, Salem, OR 97309-5047 
Phone: 503.979.7376, Email: Micky.D.Dryden@omd.oregon.gov

Adam Giblin, Chief Financial Officer, Lead for COBID Contracting and Procurement 
Adjutant General Comptroller, PO Box 14350, Salem, OR 97309-5047 
Phone: 971.355.4163, Email: Adam.Giblin@omd.oregon.gov

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) & Affirmative Action (AA) Workgroups

Shawn Potapoff, Agency Recruiter
Adjutant General Personnel Office, 1776 Militia Way SE, PO Box 14350, Salem, Oregon 97309, Phone: 971.719.1161, Fax: 503.584.3556, Email: shawn.potapoff@omd.oregon.gov
Sam Goff, Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), Contract Specialist
Adjutant General Installations, PO Box 14350, Salem, Oregon 97309, Phone: 503.584.3195, Email: samuel.a.goff.nfg@mail.mil
Denise Kortes, State Director
Portland Air National Guard Base, STARBASE, 6801 NE Cornfoot Road, Bldg #165, Portland, Oregon 97218, Phone: 503.972.8630, Email: denise.kortes@omd.oregon.gov
Tim Gilbert, AGI Operations Manager, Military Lease Agent Recruitment Coordinator
Adjutant General Installations, 4015 Airport Road SE, PO Box 14350, Salem, Oregon 97309, Phone: 503.584.3532, Email: timothy.l.gilbert1.nfg@army.mil
David Sutterfield, Regional Coordinator, Manager of RPM, Social Media & Advertising 
Oregon Youth Challenge Program (YCP), 23861 Dodds Rd, Bend, Oregon 97701, Phone: 541.317.9623 x225, Email: david.r.sutterfield@omd.oregon.gov
Marilyn Woodward, Commander
Oregon State Civil Defense Force (ORCDF), 1776 Militia Way SE, PO Box 14350, Salem, Oregon 97309, Email: marilyn.k.woodward@omd.oregon.gov
Kathleen Sligar, Director and Curator
Oregon Military Museum, Camp Withycombe, 15300 SE Minuteman Way, Clackamas, Oregon 97015, Phone: 503.683.5359, Email: kathleen.m.sligar.civ@army.mil





Contact Information:

Micky Dryden, HR Analyst

Phone: 503-584-3583

Fax: 503-584-3556

Address: 1776 Militia Way SE

POBox 14350

Salem, Oregon 97309



Your suggestions for additional content are always welcomed. Please contact Micky Dryden.