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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.

Alina Smyslova works to reduce the threat of nuclear and radiological terrorism around the world by helping our partner countries build their capability to detect and stop nuclear and radiological material from being smuggled.

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.

Jeffrey Johnson, the longest-serving NNSA Associate Administrator and Chief, Defense Nuclear Security, is retiring this month.

Last month, NNSA and the Kazakhstan Ministry of Energy’s Committee for Atomic and Energy Supervision and Control enhanced their longstanding relationship with a signed joint statement on cooperation in emergency preparedness and response.

Earlier this year, members of NNSA’s Nuclear Incident Policy and Cooperation team participated in a course-development workshop with counterparts from around NATO at the Crisis Management and Disaster Response Centre of Excellence in Sofia, Bulgaria.