The Defense Threat Reduction Agency’s (DTRA) global reach recently played an integral role in the successful repatriation of two Cobalt-60 radioactive sources. In close partnership with Guatemala’s Ministry of Energy and Mines and the Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE-NNSA), DTRA facilitated logistical efforts for the safe removal of the sources from the Liga Nacional Contra el Cáncer/Instituto de Cancerología (LIGA/INCAN) in Guatemala City, Guatemala in April 2023.

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DTRA Director at Opening of the OPCW ChemTech Center

Last week, Director Hersman represented DTRA at the opening of the OPCW ChemTech Center that was funded by 57 countries. The center aims to prevent the use of chemical weapons around the world and to further facilitate international cooperation and capacity building.

DTRA at Sea Air and Land Challenge in Suffolk, VA

Col. Cory Lane from the DTRA R&D talked with an engaged & excited future workforce at the PSU Interaction of Ionizing Radiation with Matter University Research Alliance Sea Air and Land Challenge. Last weekend, the Sea Air and Land Challenge occurred at Colonel Fred Cherry Middle School in Suffolk, VA. Col. Each team competed in a Sea, Air, and Land Challenge managing their technology through courses to test their engineering skills. All skill levels participated. #FutureWorkForce

DTRA Asian American Pacific Islander ERG celebrates Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month with the Nat'l Park Service

DTRA Asian American Pacific Islander Employee Resource Group partnered with the National Park Service to issue over 170 free National Park passes to our Military and Veteran Employees.

Opening of the New ChemTech Center

Director Rebecca Hersman celebrates the opening of the new ChemTech center with Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), Director-General Arias to discuss future cooperation between our organizations.

Fifth annual Chemical Biological Operational Analysis (CBOA) field experiment at Camp Dawson

COL. Grice acting director for DTRA's Joint Science and Technology Office engages with technology developers in the CBOA 23 Concept tent

DTRA is determined to protect and counter against rising threats globally.

Director Rebecca Hersman discussed lasting impacts with important leaders International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director Rafeal Grossi and The Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization ES Rob Floyd regarding USA support for CTBTO & the International Monitor System.