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Happy Thanksgiving!

Release Date: November 26, 2014

Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on what we have to be thankful for and to express those thanks to one another -- within our families, our communities, and across our nation. I especially want to thank those members of our community who work hard to protect our nation and who can’t be with their families this Thanksgiving – those serving in our armed forces and our first responders.

There is no more important mission than protecting the homeland, and this Thanksgiving I am honored and thankful to have the opportunity to serve by leading the Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) on behalf of the American people. This past year, our nation has faced a range of threats and risks, and S&T has stepped up to  contribute technical expertise and find innovative solutions to better secure our nation and to better protect the first responders who keep all of us safer.   I am thankful to be part of such a dedicated, mission-focused organization.

On behalf of all the men and women across S&T, I want to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.  

            Dr. Reginald Brothers

Under Secretary of Science and Technology

Last Updated: 10/04/2019
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