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Y‑12 documentary A Nuclear Family available online

  • Posted: May 16, 2012 03:30pm

The award-winning documentary film miniseries A Nuclear Family: Y‑12 National Security Complex is now widely available. Aired on East Tennessee Public Broadcasting System in segments earlier this year, the four-part miniseries can now be viewed online. more...

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  • Y‑12 historian Ray Smith named Anderson County United Way Volunteer of the Year

    • Posted: May 9, 2012 10:33am

    On April 19, United Way of Anderson County recognized Ray Smith of Y‑12’s Public and Governmental Affairs as its 2011 Volunteer of the Year. Smith is a past president of the organization’s Board of Directors and a past campaign chairman. He currently serves as a member of its board, campaign cabinet and major donor committee. more...

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  • NNSA Recognizes Labs, Sites for Commitment to Environmental Stewardship

    • Posted: April 30, 2012 07:00am

    The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) today congratulated its national laboratories and sites for achievements in environmental stewardship, awarding a total of 24 Pollution Prevention (P2) Awards for innovative initiatives across the enterprise. more...

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  • L&N STEM Academy’s new science labs formally recognized

    • Posted: April 20, 2012 08:00am

    On Tuesday, April 17, state and local officials formally recognized the L&N STEM Academy’s new science labs, which are housed in the property’s depot. more...

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  • Two Y-12 employees receive NNSA Defense Programs honor

    • Posted: April 17, 2012 12:11pm

    Two Y-12 employees have been recognized for their contributions to the National Nuclear Security Administration’s (NNSA’s) Defense Programs (DP). Harry Peters from the Y-12 Site Office and Kathy Bracic of B&W Y-12’s Facility Engineering Organization have both been named NNSA DP Employee of the Quarter. more...

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