PRESS RELEASE – USBTA Receives Rural Maryland Economic Development Funds for Facility Expansion and Equipment

The Maryland Department of Commerce completed its distribution of the Rural Maryland Economic Development Funds (RMEDF) to the United States Bomb Technician Association (USBTA) located in Indian Head, Maryland.  The purpose of these funds is to support infrastructure projects that will support economic growth, stimulate private investment, and grow jobs in the state’s rural counties. …

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The Maryland Economic Development Corporation (MEDCO) Receives Capital Grant for SCIF Development in Southern Maryland 

BALTIMORE, Md. – Feb. 15, 2023 — During the 2022 legislative session, the Maryland Economic Development Corporation (MEDCO) was pleased to be named as the recipient of $2.5 million to address critical infrastructure needs to support national defense and strategic economic development initiatives in Southern Maryland. The money was allocated in the form of a…

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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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G.S. Proctor & Associates Inc

We always love spending time with our clients and getting to see firsthand the incredible work they’re doing. Last week, we had a unique opportunity to visit Indian Head for an event that brought together several clients and plenty of other industry leaders from throughout our region and beyond. The U.S. Bomb Technician Association held…

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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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