HOMELAND DEFENSE

& Security Digest

7 SEPTEMBER 2021

HDIAC collects and publishes articles related to our technical focus areas on the web to share with the DoD community.

FEATURED ARTICLE

Army Study Evaluates Use of Dogs in COVID-19 Detection

Scientists at the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Chemical Biological Center are partnering with the University of Pennsylvania and various canine training facilities to continue research on how canines can aid in the fight against COVID-19 and other chemical biological threats. Energy storage plays a pivotal role in enabling power grids to function with…

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Featured Notable Technical Inquiry

An Airman from the 38th Rescue Squadron ensures the connection between the air tank and the air hose is snug, Jan. 20, 2016, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Airmen must secure their equipment before entering the pool. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Daniel Snider/released)

Emerging Oxygen Generation Technology

The U.S. Army Medical Materiel Development Activity (USAMMDA) requested assistance to determine the existence of noteworthy technology or research capable of producing breathable oxygen at the rate of 1-4 liters per minute. HDIAC analyzed the latest technology trends and recent research progress in oxygen production and identified promising equipment meeting military standards as well as regulatory agencies such as the Food and Drug Administration and…

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FUTURE WEBINARS

HDIAC hosts live online technical presentations featuring a DoD research and engineering topic within our technical focus areas.

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UPCOMING WEBINAR

Critical Infrastructure Protection: Assessing the Risk in the Post Pandemic

The pandemic has posed new challenges for critical infrastructure protection (CIP), including identifying decision-makers and executing organizations’ responses to incidents. Additionally, many institutions are facing emerging threats and hazards as they return to regular operations. This session will review emerging and traditional risks and discuss the steps needed to safely manage the overall change in…

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UPCOMING EVENTS

2025 Public Health in a Displaced Persons Camp

UPDATE:  DUE TO RECENT CHANGES, THIS TRAINING HAS BEEN CHANGED TO A VIRTUAL EVENT. With this change of venue, a number of virtual breakout rooms and one “plenary” room will be created. Prior to the…

Military Health System Conference

The Military Health System (MHS) Conference is a four-day annual conference sponsored by the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs. Conference attendees are comprised of government, military, and industry healthcare professionals….

Energy Exchange

The Energy Exchange, hosted by the Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP), is an opportunity for agencies to ensure their workforce understands leadership direction, priorities, goals, and strategies. It’s also a unique opportunity to fulfill training…

The 19th IEEE International Conference on Automatic Face and Gesture Recognition

The IEEE conference series on Automatic Face and Gesture Recognition is an international forum for research in image and video-based face, gesture, and body movement recognition. It is cosponsored by the IEEE Biometrics Council and…

Voice From the Community

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Gregory Nichols, MPH, CPH, CMQ/OE

Corporate Quality Manager and Public Health Expert

I have been involved with HDIAC for nearly four years – first, as the science and technology advisor before DoD restructured the program, and now as a subject matter expert in public health, covering CBRN Defense, Homeland Defense & Security, Medical, and WMD focus areas. Currently, I support the Basic Center of Operations and several specialized task orders. I started my career as a hospital corpsman in the U.S. Navy, mainly working in emergency departments at Naval hospitals. Prior to joining the HDIAC team, I supported public health studies and federally mandated health programs for government clients.

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