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FORT BELVOIR, VA Sept. 23, 2021

 MeMed Key Diagnostic Tool Receives FDA Clearance 

                                The MeMed Key diagnostic tool recently received full FDA licensure after four years of research, development, and investments by Defense Threat Reduction Agency's (DTRA) Chemical and Biological Technologies Department in its role as the Joint Science and Technology Office (JSTO) for the Chemical and Biological Defense Program.            

PANAMA CITY, PANAMA Sept. 22, 2021

 DTRA Partners in Panama to Counter-Weapons of Mass Destruction 

                                The Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) is supporting Panama in developing CBRN capabilities under the CSCEP and participating in PANAMAX Alpha21, a multi-phased exercise ending later this month.            

Sept. 7, 2021

 Mr. Dave Musgrave(center) and DTRA team members hosted the Regional Arms Control Verification and Implementation Assistance Center RACVIAC’s Director 

                    Fort Belvoir —                                                Mr. Dave Musgrave(center) and DTRA team members hosted the Regional Arms Control Verification and Implementation Assistance Center RACVIAC’s Director            

08.30.2021 Aug. 30, 2021

 Defense Threat Reduction Agency Historic and Unique Chemical Weapons Elimination Mission in Syria 

                    FORT BELVOIR, Va. —                                                FORT BELVOIR, Va.—Throughout 2021, the Defense Threat Reduction Agency’s (DTRA) Cooperative Threat Reduction (CTR) Program is celebrating 30 years of collaboration with foreign partners to prevent the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) by securing and eliminating chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) material, infrastructure, and expertise.             

Aug. 17, 2021

 DTRA’s Cooperative Threat Reduction Historic Mission in Libya 

                                FORT BELVOIR, Va.—Throughout 2021, the Defense Threat Reduction Agency’s (DTRA) Cooperative Threat Reduction (CTR) Program is celebrating 30 years of collaboration with partners to prevent the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) by securing and eliminating chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) material, infrastructure, and expertise.             

July 23, 2021

 Mr. Michael L. Bruhn, SES, Senior Executive Advisor, DTRA, retired after more than 40 years of service 

                                On July 22, 2021, Mr. Michael L. Bruhn, SES, Senior Executive Advisor, Defense Threat Reduction Agency, retired after more than 40 years of service.            

July 15, 2021

 Dr. Rhys Williams visits USSTRATCOM 

                    Offutt AFB Nebraska —                                                Dr. Rhys Williams, Acting Director, DTRA visited USSTRATCOM on July 14, 2021.  Met by Deputy Commander, Lt. Gen.  Thomas A. Bussiere, Dr. Williams received a C2F tour of the facility and several briefings on the strategic deterrence mission. DTRA plays a critical role in mitigating weapons of mass destruction and emerging threats.             

July 14, 2021

 DTRA’s Historic Chemical Weapons Destruction Efforts in Former Soviet Union 

                    FORT BELVOIR, Va. —                                                FORT BELVOIR, Va.—Throughout 2021, the Defense Threat Reduction Agency’s (DTRA) Cooperative Threat Reduction (CTR) Program is celebrating 30 years of collaboration with foreign partners to prevent the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) by securing and eliminating chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) material, infrastructure, and expertise.             

July 6, 2021

 DTRA Prepares for Emerging Threats at CBOA 21 

                    JOINT EXPEDITIONARY BASE LITTLE CREEK – FORT STORY, Va —                                                Uniformed personnel representing the U.S. Joint Forces, participated in the Defense Threat Reduction Agency’s (DTRA), 2021 Chemical and Biological Operational Analysis (CBOA) at the Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek – Fort Story, Va., from 24-28 May 2021.             

June 10, 2021

 DTRA’s Partners in North and West Africa Counter-Weapons of Mass Destruction 

                                The Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) is supporting the Kingdom of Morocco and Senegal develop counter-weapons of mass destruction (CWMD) capabilities under the Counter-Weapons of Mass Destruction Security Cooperation Engagement Program (CSCEP) and partnering in U.S. Africa Command’s (USAFRICOM) Exercise AFRICAN LION 21, a full-scale exercise 7-18 June 2021.            

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