Hoyer Visits the United States Bomb Technician Association (USBTA) in Indian Head Maryland

On August 4th 2022, the USBTA hosted Congressman Steny Hoyer from Maryland’s 5th Congressional District to give a brief on USBTA operations and future projects.  The Brief included a tour of the Bomb Disposal Technology and Training Center (BDTTC) with support from the Maryland Fire Marshal Bomb Squad. The morning brief included many Individuals of the Maryland…

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Governor Larry Hogan of Maryland presents the USBTA a Governors Citation

Governor Larry Hogan of Maryland presents the USBTA a “GOVERNORS CITATION” for the outstanding work and dedication the organization is doing for the  Bomb Technician Community and State of Maryland On October 12, 2022, Maryland Governor, Larry Hogan visited the United States Bomb Technician Association (USBTA) in Indian Head Maryland to present a Governors Citation…

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 15 MAY – VIPs Gather for USBTA Ribbon-Cutting in Indian Head

Written by G.S. Proctor & Associates – https://www.gsproctor.com/vips-gather-for-usbta-ribbon-cutting-in-indian-head/ Attendance was high. The VIP list was long. A celebration was in order. Friday’s ribbon-cutting and Grand Opening of the U.S. Bomb Technician Association’s Bomb Disposal and Technology Center marked the latest major milestone in a two-year journey to create the organization’s new headquarters in Indian Head.…

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PRESS RELEASE CISA’s Office for Bombing Prevention Marks 15th Year Protecting the U.S. from Incidents of Terrorism and Targeted Violence

Created in response to terrorism events around the globe, CISA’s Office for Bombing Prevention (CISA OBP) plays a leading role in protecting the United States against bombing incidents by enhancing security and resilience at all levels of government, across the private sector, and among the public. In 2006, Congress recognized the need for an enhanced…

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U.S. Congressman Steny H. Hoyer Tours CSM’s Velocity Center, Congratulates Partners For Economic Growth

Charles County 08/16/2021 By CSM Headline INDIAN HEAD, Md. – U.S. Congressman Steny H. Hoyer toured the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) Velocity Center in Indian Head Aug. 12 and received a briefing from CSM President Dr. Maureen Murphy and United States Bomb Technician Association (USBTA) President Sean Dennis about the power of partnerships. “[The] tour of the…

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New businesses, economic growth planned around innovative technology center in Southern Maryland

By Amanda Winters With phase one of the Indian Head revitalization plan complete, all eyes are now on phase two to see what additional innovative projects are happening in Charles County. Last fall, the College of Southern Maryland (CSM) celebrated the opening of the Velocity Center – a 13,000 square-foot space where students can interact, innovate, and conduct research…

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Ravens Challenge

Ravens Challenge is an interoperability training exercise involving Military and Public Safety Bomb Technicians conducting Render Safe Operations in a challenging environment. We would strongly recommend any active Bomb Technician to look into attending. Please refer to the events section for dates and locations https://www.psbseod.com

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USBTA Training Exercises

The USBTA will be sponsoring Technology Training Exercises. These events will be at no cost to any active Public Safety or Military Bomb Technicians. The manufacturers will be given the opportunity to display current and future technologies and assist with task oriented or scenario based training exercises. When these events are posted, please refer to…

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USBTA Chair of Academic Steering Committee Press Release:

The United States Bomb Technician Association (USBTA) is proud to name Daniel “Dan” DeMott as Chair of the USBTA Academic Steering Committee. This committee of Academia will explore and define the best means of collaboration to support the USBTA mission: “The United States Bomb Technician Association strives to fuse Bomb Disposal Professionals, Academics, Technology Developers,…

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