Y-12 NSC

The official Twitter account of the Y‑12 National Security Complex. Y-12 maintains the safety, security and effectiveness of the U.S. nuclear weapons stockpile.

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For more than 80 years, Y-12 has helped protect the U.S. and its allies. The men and women of Y-12 are proud of our part in America’s 250-year story. #MoreThanAJob #MyY12
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The inaugural Y-12 Charity Golf Tournament raised funds for @unitedwayknox and United Way of Anderson County. United Way representatives were on hand to thank the 46 participating teams for their community support and $8,880 raised for the organizations. #MyY12

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Todd Ailes will take over as CNS’s new president and chief executive officer on July 1, replacing Rich Tighe, who is leaving CNS after nearly 4 strong years leading the company to serve as the project director for Bechtel’s Sentinel project in Utah.

More: https://t.co/rHVyi2UvpZ

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Modernization milestones continue at Y-12!

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Big news out of Oak Ridge, TN!  Officials recently gathered at @y12nsc to celebrate the successful completion of the West End Protected Area Reduction (WEPAR) Project.

This major infrastructure modernization project reduces Y-12’s high-security zone by approximately 70 acres, resulting in over $300 million in taxpayer savings.

Thanks to the entire project team for delivering modern infrastructure, standardized technology, and enhanced security for our nation.

More on the project here: https://t.co/TsTw1coj9a

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A record number of college scholarships were awarded to graduates from Morgan and Scott counties at the annual Unicorn Fund Scholarship Luncheon event, sponsored by CNS. The organization provides assistance to families across Morgan and Scott Counties. #CNSCares

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Y-12 interns toured the Uranium Processing Facility and got a firsthand look at the innovation and teamwork driving our mission forward. The interns got an overall view of the work being done to ensure this important new facility is ready to support the nation. #Y12Interns

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Today, NNSA unveils Aires Tide – a groundbreaking innovation that combines the scientific power of the Genesis Mission and 3D printing to create a next generation flight test vehicle.

As the first physical demonstration of the Genesis Mission platform, Aires Tide illustrates NNSA’s ability to apply advanced tools to rapidly design and deliver national security solutions, leading to a product developed 15x cheaper and 7x faster than traditional manufacturing.

More here: https://t.co/qE70U8H1ZC

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Y-12 observes National Safety Month every June to promote safe work and home behaviors and practices. We want every employee to go home in as good – or better – shape than when they arrive at work each day.

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CNS is a long-standing sponsor of the Oak Ridge Lavender Festival Herb Luncheon. The event is a great way to connect with community members and support the historic Jackson Square festival. #CNSCares

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The BUILTT project, Bolstering Underutilized Industry by Leveraging Technology Transfer, will be led by the Nevada National Security Sites (NNSS) in collaboration with Y-12 and the Kansas City National Security Campus.

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BUILTT will provide an entry point for technology transfer for underutilized small business and lower mission costs for the DOE sites. The program will achieve that goal through a new tech transfer vehicle that will transfer the technology at a lower cost.

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For Jordan, that legacy is shared with his father. #MoreThanAJob Read more about their experience: https://t.co/tFv3GiXsPh

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Randy and Jordan D.’s careers took different paths, but ultimately led them both to Y-12. “It still amazes me that I am now part of the legacy of this place, walking the same halls as some of the most influential scientists and engineers in our nation’s history,” Jordan said.

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Welcome to these new Y-12ers who now have #MoreThanAJob working to deliver on our #nationalsecurity missions. If you want to join the CNS team, check out open career opportunities today.
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This group of high school students learned about advances in cybersecurity and career opportunities available at places like Y-12. This is our seventh year of partnering with @roanestate to provide cybersecurity summer camps. #MoreThanAJob #MyY12

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: Congrats to the team for taking great pride in supporting the site’s mission work! #MyY12 #MoreThanAJob

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The Y-12 Laundry Services staff is small in number but does a big job. For the past 5 years, they have achieved 100% deliverability, meaning every order received has been completed on time and according to the customer’s instructions.

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The most important thing I will take away from this experience is the encouragement to do this job to the best of my abilities because every role truly is important and needed to meet the mission,” Lindsey said. Read more about her: https://t.co/h6P9EHl4FJ

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Lindsey W. has served as an architect, project engineer, and now executive officer during her time at Y-12. #MoreThanAJob