#DTRA and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan’s Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) conducted the “Official Handover Ceremony of the Electronic Integrated Disease Surveillance System (EIDSS)” in Amman, Jordan Aug. 5. Read full story bit.ly/3Mn7hHJ

Our nation once again takes a pause to celebrate the American worker. On this Labor Day, we recognize the hard work done by all our DTRA staff across the agency, and across the globe.

Ready to transform hazard mitigation? Join #CBDST2024 for groundbreaking research on decontamination systems, material coatings, and strategies to eliminate chem-bio threats. More info at cbdstconference.com #FocusForward

#DTRA and the Royal Medical Services of the Jordan Armed Forces signed a joint requirements implementation plan on August 4th, 2024. Full story at bit.ly/3Z6qSnj

#DTRA, in continued partnership with U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) and the Kenya Defense Force's (KDF) Disaster Response Battalion (DRB), conducted a Transfer of Property ceremony at the DRB facility, Nairobi, Kenya. Read the full story at bit.ly/4geiKHh

Addressing chemical & biological threats is critical to our #JointForce's safety. Dr. Akbar Khan's monthly #TechWatchSeries invites researchers to present innovative solutions. Share your groundbreaking work to protect our nation. Contact Dr. Khan today: [email protected]

Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. Your life matters. If you're struggling, reach out. You're not alone. Need help? Call 988 Together, we can prevent suicide. #WorldSuicidePreventionDay #YouMatter

“So let this anniversary be a reminder of our continued responsibility to this nation - to carry forward to each generation the value of public service... to tell our stories-and to honor in name and in deed all those we lost.” - DepSecDef Kathleen Hicks pulse.ly/vbvygdvdbr

#DTRA Deputy Dir. Maj. Gen. Lyle K. Drew’s family and friends celebrate his promotion to Maj. Gen. The presiding officer was Maj. Gen. Michele Edmondson. Other DVs include AF Mat. Cmd’s Retired Lt. Gen. Carl Schaefer, Rebecca Hersman, and DTRA CSEL Sgt. Maj. Daniel Mangrum.

#DTRA leadership attended the Chem. & Bio. Weapons Elimination Showcase @ Aberdeen Proving Ground 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 bit.ly/4e4k6TC

Come join us at the 6th annual HBCU Week Career Fair hosted by the Initiative along with federal partners, national educational leaders, and corporate partners. Say hi at booth #61

As we kick off #HispanicHeritageMonth, we honor Dr. Ellen Ochoa, the first Hispanic woman in space! Her groundbreaking work NASA paves the way for future Hispanic scientists and explorers. #HispanicExcellence

Time to build your schedule! The #CBDST2024 agenda is now live! Exhibits, panels, keynotes, and global experts await. Don't miss this chance to connect and address future chem-bio threats. Conference agenda can be found at: cbdstconference.com #FocusForward

Robert Kristovich, Ph. D., DTRA JSTO Dir., presented a keynote and participated in the Dragon’s Pitch panel w/Richard Schoske, Ph.D., Enabling S&T (CBE) Chief, at #NCTUSA & PRO eXperience! This event is a key platform for #CBRNe experts, first responders & industry leaders.

Happy Birthday to the U.S. Air Force

DTRA-West partnered with the USACE HQ and, Kirtland AFB to clear the Giant Reusable Air Blast Simulator (GRABS) site of unexploded ordnance. Read more bit.ly/3MQqCkN

#DTRA joined the Korea Arms Control & Verification Agency at its annual policy development seminar w/ the topic of discussion being ‘Security environment of the Korean Peninsula & Nuclear/WMD Threat Reduction” in celebration of its 30th years anniversary. bit.ly/3TBfpIL

Today, we honor those who were held captive and returned, as well as those who remain unaccounted for from past conflicts. Let us never forget their courage and sacrifice to our country.