US. Army COL Scott Smith, Commandant of DTRA’s Defense Nuclear Weapons School, served as the guest speaker at the U.S. Army War College (USAWC) at Carlisle Barracks on 31 Jan 2024.

COL Smith discussed the history of nuclear weapons, nuclear operations activities, conventional nuclear integration, and shared details with the future leaders about DTRA’s nuclear enterprise opportunities. During the visit COL Smith spoke with the National Security Policy Program (NSPP) students, who are part of a USAWC Special Program designed to provide competitively selected resident students with a detailed understanding of the contemporary US Government national security policymaking environment.

Discussions with DTRA Podcast Episode 9 - Science, Facts and Common Sense

A conversation with Dr. Rebecca Dunfee on the false bio lab narratives targeting DTRA

DTRA ExDIR Dr. Rhys Williams participated in an Atomic Veterans Commemorative Service Medal event held in Worchester, Massachusetts.

U.S Rep Jim McGovern joined Dr. Williams to preside over the award ceremony in recognition of Atomic Veteran’s selfless service to the United States. Ten Atomic Veterans, recognized for their instrumental role in our Nation’s atomic and nuclear weapons program, were presented their commemorative medal during this event.

Ms. Amanda L. Richardson, Acting Director, Research & Development Directorate, hosted Mr. James Stevens from SOUTHCOM.

Ms. Amanda L. Richardson, Acting Director, Research & Development Directorate, hosted Mr. James Stevens, SOUTHCOM, J31 Science & Tech. Advisor. They were joined by reps from the Drug Enforment Administration for a discussion on potential collaboration efforts and converging work areas.