Kelly Burkhalter

Jan 16, 2025 | asc.army.mil | Joseph Stewart |Kelly Burkhalter

The small variant CEDS completed developmental and operational testing (DT/OT) at the Vojenský výzkumný ústav, s.p. (VVU) in the Czech Republic as part of a larger testing event. The objective for the DT/OT in the Czech Republic was to conduct field tests to evaluate the small CEDS’ performance at various chemical agent challenge levels.

Oct 17, 2024 | asc.army.mil | Ann Vaughan |Kelly Burkhalter

A LOOK INSIDE: Young Bang, principal deputy assistant secretary for the Army for acquisition, logistics and technology joins Darryl Colvin, joint program executive officer for chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense for a walkthrough demonstration of Joint Program Executive Office for CBRND capabilities at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, in August 2023. (Photo by Matthew Gunther, JPEO-CBRND)Pacing biological threats with AI using a capabilities-based defense approach.

Sep 24, 2024 | dvidshub.net | Kelly Burkhalter

4 The adage goes, “two heads are better than one”, meaning that the power of a group solving a problem is often more effective. That same adage can be applied to defending against chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) threats as alliances and partnerships continue to be a foundational element of the United States’ CBRN defense strategy.

Jul 29, 2024 | dvidshub.net | Kelly Burkhalter

4 The U.S. joint forces serve around the world in various environments, some may be more susceptible to certain diseases and threats than the general population. Keeping them protected and equipped to safely operate in any biologically compromised environment across the world is at the heart of the Nation’s biological defense mission.

Jun 5, 2024 | army.mil | Kelly Burkhalter

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. — Quickly detecting the presence of chemical agents is critical to joint force survivability. Knowing that danger is near allows commanders to gain useful information and make decisions that keep warfighters safe.