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SUMMARY:Operation Emerald Coast III - USAF Hurlburt Field\, Florida
DESCRIPTION:The United States Bomb Technician Association (USBTA) will conduct a 4-day Technology Training Exercise (TTE) at the United States Air Force (USAF) 1st Operations Civil Engineering Squadron (415 Independence Rd\, Hurlburt Field\, FL 32544). \n\n\n\nUSBTA\, USAF\, and the Florida Department of Investigative and Forensics Services Bureau of Fire\, Arson\, and Explosives Investigations (DIFS)\, along with a variety of Industry partners\, will conduct a Technology Training Exercise (TTE) involving multiple disciplines and equipment related to Military and Public Safety Bomb Technicians\, missions at Hurlburt Field Air Force Base (AFB). \n\n\n\nUnder the supervision of USAF and USBTA Observer Controllers (OCs)\, the Bomb Technicians will have classroom and hands-on training with state-of-the-art equipment\, including x-ray\, homemade explosives\, robotics\, bomb suits\, rigging\, UAV’s\, disruptors\, shaped charges\, and receive information on emerging threats and case studies. This training is free to all Military and Public Safety Bomb Technicians and meets formal training requirements for Bomb Technician proficiency\, as outlined in the National Guidelines for Bomb Squads. All travel and lodging costs are the responsibility of the unit or squad participating. \n\nEvent Location\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUSAF Hurlburt Field 415 Independence Road\, Hurlburt Field\, FL 32544 | Map\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Dates\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, April 28 – Friday\, May 1\, 2026\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTravel Days: Monday\, April 27 and Saturday\, May 2\, 2026\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAirports\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDestin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPensacola International Airport (PNS)\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHotels\n\n\n\nWe have secured lodging at two hotels in the area and wanted to share the booking links for your use at the government rate. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Island Resort | Reserve by March 26. 2026 1500 Miracle Strip Parkway\, SE\, Ft. Walton Beach\, FL 32548 | MapRESERVATION LINK\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHampton Inn Ft. Walton Beach | Reserve by April 2\, 2026 1112 Santa Rosa Blvd.\, Fort Walton Beach\, FL 32548 | Map RESERVATION LINK\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShipping Location\n\n\n\n\n\n\n272 Red Horse Road\, Hurlburt Field\, FL 32544 | Map\n\n\n\nEvent Points of Contact\nUSAF\n\nSrA Austin Maciel Masterson  |  808-465-0312\n\nUSBTA\n\nPaul Perricone  |  917-916-6091\nAmber Lowe  |  240-787-2915\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLog In To Register\n\nLog In for Event Registration\nIMPORTANT:  Registration is available based on your membership type with the RSVP.  Registration is offered for:\n\nActive Bomb Technicians\nIndustry Registration\nObserver Registration\nInternal USBTA Staff\n\nIf you do not see the ability to register in one of these registration types but feel you should\, please contact Amber Lowe for assistance at 240-787-2915
URL:https://usbta.us/event/operation-emerald-coast-iii/
LOCATION:Hurlburt Air Force Base\, 272 Red Horse Road Building 90621\, Hurlburt Field\, FL\, 32544\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,RSVP,Training
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260324
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SUMMARY:Focused Technology Training Exercise
DESCRIPTION:Enhancing Awareness\, Safety\, and Practical Skills\nTraining Dates\nMarch 24 & 25\, 2026\n \nHomemade Explosives Refresher with Hands-On Training\nThe USBTA Focused Technology Training Exercise (FTTE) is a new\, recurring format blending classroom modules with realistic\, scenario-based drills to sharpen operational performance.  This first edition centers on Homemade Explosives (HME) \nCourse Overview\nThe FTTE is a uniquely structured training session\, lasting two to three days and designed to narrow in on a single\, pivotal aspect of the bomb technicians’ responsibilities.  Unlike broader training courses that cover a wide spectrum of topics\, these exercises take a deep dive into one specific function or technology.  This approach allows for greater mastery of complex subject matter\, hands-on experience with advanced equipment\, and direct engagement with expert instructors and industry leaders. \n2026 Save the Date Flyer \n2026 FTTE Overview \nFor more information\, visit usbta.us or contact Shaj Jagtiani at sjagtiani@usbta.us. \nNOTE:  You MUST log in and be a verified Active\, Certified Bomb Technician to register as a Participant.
URL:https://usbta.us/event/ftte/
LOCATION:USBTA Indian Head Facility\, Indian Head Highway 4450\, Indian Head\, MD\, 20640\, United States
CATEGORIES:RSVP,Training,USBTA Facility Event
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SUMMARY:Operation Firebird | Technology Training Event (TTE) | Phoenix\, AZ
DESCRIPTION:The United States Bomb Technician Association (USBTA) and the United States CBRN HAZMAT Technician Association (USCHTA) both 501(c)(3)\, will conduct a 3-day Technology Training Exercise (TTE) at the Tempe Department of Public Works (DPW)\, 55 South Priest Drive\, Tempe AZ 85281. \nThe USBTA\, USCHTA\, The Phoenix and Tempe Police Department Bomb Squads\, the Phoenix Fire Department Special Operations Team along with a variety of Industry Partners will conduct a Technology Training Exercise involving multiple disciplines and equipment related to Military and Public Safety Bomb and HAZMAT Technicians\, and on missions in real world environments. This TTE meets formal training requirements for Bomb and HAZMAT Technician proficiency\, in standard HAZMAT instruction and outlined in the national guidelines for Bomb Squads \nUnder the supervision of USBTA and USCHTA Observer Controllers (OCs)\, the participants will receive classroom and hands-on training with state-of-the-art equipment including x-ray\, homemade explosives\, chemical detection\, robotics\, bomb and HAZMAT suits\, rigging\, UAV’s\, disruptors\, shaped charges and receive information on emerging threats and case studies. \nRegistration Options\nRegistration is available for this event for: \n\nParticipants (Active Bomb Technicians)\nIndustry Partners\nObservers\nUSBTA Staff\n\nIMPORTANT: You must be logged in to enable registration for the various types based on your membership profile.  If you do not see a registration option you expect to see\, please call Amber Lowe at (240) 787-2915. \nEvent Location\n\nTempe Department of Public Works (DPW)\n55 South Priest Drive\, Tempe\, AZ 85281 [Map]\n\nEvent Dates\n\nTuesday\, March 3 – Thursday\, March 5\, 2026\nParticipant Travel Days: Monday\, March 2 and Friday\, March 6\, 2026\nIndustry & Staff Travel Days: Sunday\, March 1 and Friday\, March 6\, 2026\n\nAirport\n\nPhoenix Sky Harbor Airport (PHX)\n3400 Sky Harbor Blvd.\, Phoenix\, AZ 85034 [Map]\n\nHotels\nWe have secured lodging at two hotels in the Phoenix area and wanted to share the booking links for your use at the government rate. These room blocks will expire on February 20\, 2026. Please be sure to edit the dates of your stay. \n\nDoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Phoenix\n320 North 44th Street\, Phoenix\, AZ 85008 [Map]\nRESERVATION LINK\nMarriott Phoenix Airport\n1101 North 44th Street\, Phoenix\, AZ 85008 [Map]\nRESERVATION LINK\n\nShipping Location\n\nPhoenix Police Department Bomb Squad\n2725 E Air Lane\, Phoenix\, AZ 85034\nPOC: Det. E. Sarabia – 602-757-9622\n\nPoints of Contact\n\nPaul Perricone – 917-916-6091 – pperricone@usbta.us\nAmber Lowe – 240-787-2915 – alowe@usbta.us\nTravis Rebello – 508-717-7987 – trebello@uschta.us\nJeff Winn – 413-530-2956 – jwinn@uschta.us
URL:https://usbta.us/event/operation-firebird/
LOCATION:Tempe Department of Public Works\, 55 South Priest Drive\, Tempe\, 85281\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,RSVP,Training
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SUMMARY:Ribbon Cutting & Industry Showcase Technology Expo: EOD Week on the Hill
DESCRIPTION:The United States Bomb Technician Association cordially invites you to the \nFacility Ribbon Cutting Ceremony &\nIndustry Showcase\nCollaboration Expo 2025\nUSBTA Bomb Disposal Technology & Training Center\n4450 Indian Head Highway\, Indian Head\, MD 20640 \nAbout This Event\nThe USBTA is proud to announce the Official Grand Opening of our over 30\,000 square foot Maryland Bomb Disposal Technology and Training Center. With the recent completion of Phases II and III\, we invite you to join us in celebrating this milestone with a ribbon cutting ceremony\, refreshments\, facility tour\, and an industry showcase. \nSchedule of Events\n\n10:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Industry Mixer\, Showcase & Facility Tours\n11:00 AM – 12:15 PM | Ribbon Cutting Ceremony\n12:15 PM – 2:00 PM | Lunch Reception Sponsored by the Charles County Military Alliance Council (MAC)\n\nInvitation Flyer  |  Showcase Event Flyer \nFor more information\, contact Amber Lowe at alowe@usbta.us or (240) 787-2915 \nIMPORTANT\nYou must be logged in to RSVP for this event.  Please Log In or Register for a USBTA website account to RSVP.
URL:https://usbta.us/event/ribbon-cutting-technology-showcase-eod-week-on-the-hill/
LOCATION:USBTA Indian Head Facility\, Indian Head Highway 4450\, Indian Head\, MD\, 20640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,RSVP,USBTA Facility Event
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SUMMARY:Association Update & Networking Reception: EOD Week on the Hill
DESCRIPTION:The United States Bomb Technician Association cordially invites you to the \n2025 Association Update & Networking Reception\nTuesday\, May 20\, 20255:30PM – 8:30PMRooftop Meeting Area800 Maine Avenue SWWashington\, DC 20024 \nPlease RSVP by May 16\, 2025.  If you have any questions or require additional RSVP details\, please reach out to Nicole Motsek at nmotsek@usbta.us or (202) 549-0331. \nAttire for the event is business casual or uniform of the day. \nDC Wharf Parking is available for a fee in the underground parking garage on Maine Ave. SW.  There are three entrances: Blaire Alley\, Sutton Square\, and 7th Street Park.  Metro Access – L’Enfant Plaza or Waterfront Metro Stations. \nEvents at the Wharf may limit parking availability. \nEvent Invitation Flyer \nAgenda\n\n5:30 – 6:00pm Welcome Reception\n6:00 – 6:15pm Opening Remarks and Recognition\n6:15 – 6:30pm USBTA Association Brief\n\nMission\nAccomplishments\nMembership Report\nStrategy and Vision for EOD/Bomb Technician Community\n\nTraining and Exercises\nBomb Disposal Technology and Training Center\nBenevolent Services\n\n\n2025 Annual Events\n\n\n6:30 – 7:15pm USBTA Partner Briefs (DOD\, DHS\, NBSCAB)\n7:15 – 7:30pm Open Discussion – Q&A\n7:30 – 8:30pm Networking/Closing Reception\n\nCoordinating Instructions\nGuest Arrival \n\n5:00 pm USBTA guides will welcome you in the lobby of 800 Maine Ave. SW\nProceed to designated elevators to the Rooftop Meeting Area\n\nExhibit Set-up (Tasked or Invited) \n\n3:00 – 5:00 pm Exhibit Set-ups\nCheck-in at the 800 Maine Ave Lobby Reception Desk for access to the Rooftop Meeting Area\nUSBTA guides will provide your set-up location\n8:30 – 9:00 pm exhibitors depart 800 Maine Ave. SW\n\nThe USBTA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit whose vision is to connect every bomb technician with tomorrow’s capabilities. \nThis event conforms with the House and Senate gift rules on widely attended gatherings.  Attendees should consult their respective ethics offices with any questions. \nIMPORTANTYou must be logged in to RSVP for this event.  Please Log In or Register for a USBTA website account to RSVP.
URL:https://usbta.us/event/association-update-networking-reception-eod-week-on-the-hill/
LOCATION:Rooftop Meeting Area\, 800 Maine Avenue SW\, Washington\, DC\, DC\, 20024\, United States
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