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NNSA’s Head of Nuclear Security Announces Retirement

Defense Daily Staff

Tuesday, March 21st, 2023

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NNSA’s Head of Nuclear Security Announces Retirement

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The National Nuclear Security Administration’s (NNSA) longest-serving associate administrator Jeffrey Johnson, the chief of nuclear security, announced his retirement on Monday. Johnson served eight years at NNSA following a 20-year career in uniform and seven years as a civilian employee with the U.S. Marine Corps, according to a statement from the NNSA. The NNSA did not specify a retirement date for Johnson or say who might replace him as head of security. Whoever steps into the role will be responsible…

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