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Historical Society Discusses Episode 8 Of Manhattan

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General Leslie Groves conferring with James Chadwick, the head of the British Mission. Photo/Public Domain

LAHS News:

There was a great turnout for the Los Alamos Historical Society’s the Sept. 14 viewing of the eighth episode of WGN’s new series, Manhattan, a fictionalized look at life in Los Alamos during the Manhattan Project. A special thanks to Ruth Lier who brought her Girl Scout uniform from 1941 to share with the group.

Every week the Society updates a bulletin board in the Museum to continue exploring questions and reactions as the 13-episode series continues. Previous episodes are Read More

Jeffrey Johnson Named Chief Of Security At NNSA

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NNSA News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has announced that Jeffrey Johnson has been named the Chief of Defense Nuclear Security and Associate Administrator for NNSA’s Office of Defense Nuclear Security effective today.

In this role, he will be responsible for the development and implementation of security programs for the NNSA. 

“Jeffrey brings a wealth of experience to NNSA and is eminently qualified to take on the challenges of his new position,” said DOE Under Secretary for Nuclear Security and NNSA Administrator Frank G. Klotz. “I am Read More

307th Bombardment Group Visits The Bradbury

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James Nesmith, Chair of the Los Alamos National Laboratory’s Veterans Group, left, speaks with an individual Friday at the Bradbury Science Museum who served in a bomb squadron known as the Long Rangers during World War II. Members of the 307th Bombardment Group (Heavy) Association, Inc., an organization dedicated to preserving the history of the 370th, 371st, 372nd and 424th bomb squadrons were at the Bradbury Friday as well. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com
 
Members of the 307th Bombardment Group (Heavy Association, Inc., look at exhibits during their Friday
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WIPP: No Evidence Of Second Breached Drum

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WIPP News:

Recent news reports have incorrectly suggested that there is a second breached drum in the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) underground facility. There is no evidence to suggest a release from a second drum.

The site conducted initial surveys that showed no evidence of a radiological release from Panel 6, and WIPP personnel have seen no evidence since then that suggests anything different.

Worker safety is the Department’s highest priority and workers entering radiologically controlled areas of the WIPP underground facility are trained and equipped with state of the Read More

Brig. Gen. Stephen Davis In Top Military Post At NNSA

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Brig. Gen. Stephen L. Davis

NNSA News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Friday welcomed Brig. Gen. Stephen L. Davis (USAF) as Principal Assistant Deputy Administrator for Military Application.

Brig. Gen. Davis will assist Dr. Don Cook, NNSA’s Deputy Administrator for Defense Programs, in directing the Stockpile Stewardship Program, which maintains the safety, security and effectiveness of the nation’s nuclear weapons stockpile without underground nuclear testing.

“I have had the pleasure of knowing Brig. Gen. Davis since he was a Lieutenant Read More

Top White House National Security Council Official Confirmed As DOE Deputy Secretary

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Dr. Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall. Courtesy/cisac.fsi.stanford.edu

DOE News:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Dr. Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall was confirmed by the Senate Thursday, as the Department of Energy’s deputy secretary.

“Liz’s confirmation comes at a historic time in our nation’s energy evolution,” Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz said. “She joins us with deep expertise in the Department’s nuclear security mission, including both nuclear weapons and countering proliferation. Her extensive public service and recent responsibilities on the White House National Security team position Read More

DNFSB Reports Deficiencies In U.S. Nuclear Labs’ Emergency Preparedness Plans

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A recently released study of 17 U.S. nuclear weapons laboratories by the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (DNFSB), which examined operations at the labs over the last three years, found deficiencies in emergency preparedness plans.

Three New Mexico labs — the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) near Carlsbad, and Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque — exemplify various gaps in disaster preparedness throughout the nation’s nuclear defense system.

The assessment comes as the Energy and Defense Department are Read More

United Way Hosts Giving Campaign Launch

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The United Way of Northern New Mexico launched its annual Giving Campaign Wednesday at Ashely Pond Park. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

Los Alamos National Bank’s Cathe McClard, left, presents United Way Executive Director Kristy Ortega with a $50,000 donation from he bank during Wednesday’s event. LANB provides office space at no charge to the United Way to enable the organization to help the community and has been its largest contributor for many years. McClard also serves on the United Way Board of Directors. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com

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Regional Coalition of LANL Communities Meets Friday In Los Alamos

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RCLC News:

The Regional Coalition of LANL Communities will hosts its regular business meeting 9-11 a.m.,  Friday in Los Alamos.

The meeting is in the Council Chambers at the Los Alamos County Municipal Building, 1000 Central Ave., Suite 350. The agenda includes important updates and information on economic development issues, including the subcontractor situation and upcoming, possible new major construction at Los Alamos National Laboratory, as well as a response to new safety disclosures. 

Friday’s meeting also includes guest speakers from NNSA, the Feynman Center

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