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As part of the effort to detect nuclear explosive tests around the world – a vital NNSA mission – scientists gathered in Santiago, Chile, this month to discuss radioactive emissions from peaceful sources, such as during the production of medical isotopes.

The future of the Savannah River Site (SRS) was the focus of a recent summit on the transition of the site’s landlord responsibilities from EM to the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) next year.

Meet NNSA's Bradley Brincka. In the Army, he gained the ability to adapt to different people, places, and situations. Now he works on the very human problem of global nuclear smuggling. Just as in his amateur woodworking, it’s a good fit.

Meet Austin Miller. He has long been fascinated by the issues surrounding weapons of mass destruction. With NNSA, he is able to work on making the world more secure.

Meet Andrae Brooks. While an Army brat and as a service member, he moved dozens of times. Luckily, those experiences make him right at home organizing international radiological training courses with #NNSA’s partners around the world.

Michelle Criss served for 23 years in the U.S. Navy and discovered her passion for people. She has brought that passion and valuable experience to her current role as Director of Human Capital and Business Operations for NNSA’s Office of Defense Programs.

Tonya Keys served in the U.S. Air Force for 10 years. She now serves as the Director of Human Capital and Business Operations for NNSA's Office of Defense Programs.

Meet Brett Cox. His time in the U.S. Navy shaped his belief that military action must be our last resort. His time at #NNSA helped put that into action as he has worked to keep nuclear materials and facilities safe from potential terrorists.

NNSA Principal Deputy Administrator Frank Rose visited six European countries from September 28 through October 6, 2023, for a series of discussions on securing radioactive and nuclear materials, the future of arms control, and nuclear preparedness.

NNSA and Cambodia recently collaborated to deliver radiological emergency preparedness and response training to Cambodian emergency response training to Cambodian emergency responders in Phnom Penh last month.