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Sarah Mustin knew she wanted to attend the U.S. Naval Academy since the 8th grade and she did thanks to her ability and determination. Characteristics which served her well in the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program, and now in NNSA's Defense Programs.

From being part of the initial cohort of female officers serving onboard U.S. submarines to taking a plunge in the Antarctic Ocean; NNSA Defense Programs’ Erica Leinmiller is a cool person all around.

Abolade Adepiti works to keep NNSA's capabilities sharp so it can meet nonproliferation challenges.

Recently, an NNSA-affiliated team collaborated on a Preparatory Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization-sponsored challenge to understand how emissions from civil nuclear facilities are received at detection stations.

"My advice for young women and girls interested in a career like mine is to work smart and take advantage of opportunities to advance. Focus on the skills that make you unique," says Chinazor S. Azubike, PhD.

A few questions with Rebecca Cullen, of NNSA's Office of Counterterrorism and Counterproliferation.

The award-winning Savannah River Site (SRS) Canine Program recently helped host 41 teams from South Carolina, Georgia and North Carolina as they participated in annual trials of the nation’s oldest and largest police K-9 organization.