DTRA News

composit of images from the training exercise - The Defense Threat Reduction Agency’s (DTRA) Biological Threat Reduction Program (BTRP) conducted an Intermediate Epidemiology Health Security Training for Indonesian Armed Forces Tentara Nasional Indonesia (TNI) clinical and laboratory professionals from September 17th to 19th 2024. The event was held at RSAL Dr. Ramelan Navy Hospital in Surabaya, Indonesia, and provided 30 Indonesian personnel an expanded understanding of epidemiology principles and best practices, including skills that can be immediately applied at individual TNI military medical facilities. The training event incorporated lectures, interactive sessions, breakout group exercises, epidemiological analysis mentorship sessions and was part of a series of events which established an in-house cadre of trainers that will increase TNI training capacity and sustainability.

Members of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) in continued partnership with the Government of Armenia (GoAM), conducted a five-day, multiple-location, Counter-Weapons of Mass Destruction Field Training Exercise (FTX) Sept. 19-24 throughout Armenia. - Members of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) in continued partnership with the Government of Armenia (GoAM), conducted a five-day, multiple-location, Counter-Weapons of Mass Destruction Field Training Exercise (FTX) Sept. 19-24 throughout Armenia.

DTRA's ESOH Open House - On 18 September 2024, the Defense Threat Reduction Agency’s Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health office held an open house at their new facility on Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico. The Air Force Safety Center partnered with the 377th Air Base Wing Safety Office to brief over a hundred participants on the dos and don’ts and hazards of riding a motorcycle. They explained the different types of personal protective gear and demonstrated the airbag vest to show how it can protect and save lives. The intermingled days of summer and autumn are beautiful on the back of a motorcycle as the foliage begins to change colors, but every rider should stay aware of their surroundings and to remain in their lane while enjoying the beauty of the ride. Additionally, the Albuquerque Police Department and the New Mexico Department of Transportation were in attendance to speak about New Mexico specific issues pertaining to traffic injuries and deaths and their outreach efforts.

Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) joined the Korea Arms Control & Verification Agency (KAVA) at its annual policy development seminar in a global scale. The topic was ‘Security environment of the Korean Peninsula and Nuclear/WMD Threat Reduction” in celebration of its 30th years anniversary. - Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) joined the Korea Arms Control & Verification Agency (KAVA) at its annual policy development seminar in a global scale. The topic was ‘Security environment of the Korean Peninsula and Nuclear/WMD Threat Reduction” in celebration of its 30th years anniversary.

The Defense Threat Reduction Agency-West (DTRA-West), partnered with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Albuquerque District (USACE-Albuquerque) and Kirtland Air Force Base (KAFB), New Mexico, to clear the Giant Reusable Air Blast Simulator (GRABS) site of unexploded ordinance (UXO). - The U.S. Total Force remains poised at the foremost level of mission readiness through “Safety First, Mission Always.” The Defense Threat Reduction Agency-West (DTRA-West), partnered with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Albuquerque District (USACE-Albuquerque) and Kirtland Air Force Base (KAFB), New Mexico, to clear the Giant Reusable Air Blast Simulator (GRABS) site of unexploded ordinance (UXO). This effort allowed Service and Civilian personnel to safely conduct research and development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) efforts in a safe environment, free from inadvertent explosive or contamination hazards.

DTRA Regional Cooperative Engagement Office (RCEO) representative Alexis Robinson shaking Kenyan Leader's hand. - The Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), in continued partnership with U.S. African Command and the Kenya Defense Force's (KDF) Disaster Response Battalion (DRB), conducted a Transfer of Property (TOP) ceremony at the DRB facility, Nairobi, Kenya, Aug. 23, 2024.

The Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) and the Royal Medical Services (RMS) of the Jordanian Armed Forces (JAF) signed a joint requirements implementation plan (JRIP) on August 4th, 2024. - The Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) and the Royal Medical Services (RMS) of the Jordanian Armed Forces (JAF) signed a joint requirements implementation plan (JRIP) on August 4th, 2024.

Three photos from the event- left image of Dr. Ada A. Bacetty, Department Chief of the Biological Threat Reduction Program (BTRP), right images are of the participants of the ceremony. - The Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan’s Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) conducted a ceremony observing the formal conclusion of the Electronic Integrated Disease Surveillance System (EIDSS) project in Amman, Jordan on August 5.

DTRA leadership attended the Chemical and Biological Weapons Elimination Showcase on August 14 in Aberdeen, Maryland, honoring the 10-year anniversary of the historic rapid destruction of the declared Syrian chemical weapons stockpile aboard the U.S. naval vessel MV Cape Ray. - DTRA leadership attended the Chemical and Biological Weapons Elimination Showcase on August 14 in Aberdeen, Maryland, honoring the 10-year anniversary of the historic rapid destruction of the declared Syrian chemical weapons stockpile aboard the U.S. naval vessel MV Cape Ray.

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Lyle Drew, 82nd Training Wing commander, delivers remarks during the 81st Training Wing's 2022 Annual Awards Ceremony inside the Bay Breeze Event Center at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi - U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Lyle Drew, 82nd Training Wing commander, delivers remarks during the 81st Training Wing's 2022 Annual Awards Ceremony inside the Bay Breeze Event Center at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Feb. 24, 2023. During the ceremony, base leadership recognized outstanding Airmen and civilians from across the installation for their accomplishments throughout 2022. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)