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Maj. Gen. Lyle K. Drew, Acting Director of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), and Sgt. Maj. Daniel Mangrum, DTRA Senior Enlisted Leader participate in physical training (PT) session with military personnel from DTRA-West.

Strategic deterrence starts with world class-training.

Major General Lyle K. Drew and his leadership team are conducting a multi-site visit to DTRA-West and the Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) to provide executive oversight and engage with regional personnel.

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Major General Drew sits down with officials from South Korea's Arms Control and Verification Agency (KAVA).

DTRA Leadership Reinforces Indo-Pacific Alliances in WMD Counter-Proliferation Push

The acting head of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency recently completed strategic engagements across the Indo-Pacific, meeting with allies in South Korea and Japan to bolster cooperation against weapons of mass destruction threats in what Pentagon officials call the world's most strategically contested region.

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DTRA Leadership at JMUA Ceremony at DTRA Headquarters

DTRA Receives Joint Meritorious Unit Award

The Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) was honored with the Joint Meritorious Unit Award (JMUA) during a ceremony at held at the DTRA headquarters Dec. 16, 2025.

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DTRA GT Trains Malaysian Cybersecurity Pros to Improve Regional Digital Security in Indo-Pacific

DTRA cyber security training strengthens Malaysia’s digital defense capabilities! Our Cyber Crimes Investigations course in Kuala Lumpur combats cyber threats in the region and promotes a secure digital environment across the Indo-Pacific.

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