Mark Martinez

MSTS President. Nevada National Security Site M&O. Avid fisherman, father of 6 and husband since 1981. BYU Grad - Go Cougs!

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@ntannenbaum Loved watching you all these years and really appreciate your dedication to MC'ing the science.
Thank you!!!

[Mark Martinez @nnssmark]

I recently met with our African American Affinity Group to review their charter (which was outstanding!) They are clearly ramping up to help us better position our culture and recruiting efforts around being a high-performing multicultural organization.

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Last week I had the privilege of speaking at the Strategic Nuclear Deterrence virtual forum alongside my colleagues at other NSE sites, and I appreciated the opportunity to showcase all the great work done here in Nevada and see what others are doing around the country.

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Today we wrap up our Deep Dive. NNSA has an important Stockpile Stewardship mission and a significant experimentation workload, much of which comes through NV. It’s an exciting time, and we look forward to our continued modernization effort and strengthening national security.

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Today we kicked off our annual Infrastructure Deep Dive with NNSA. The Deep Dive is a three-day forum for MSTS and NNSA leaders to discuss master asset planning and review infrastructure investments, maintenance, safety, and operations programs at the NNSS. #brightfuture

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Juneteenth is fast approaching. It is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the U.S. There are a number of celebrations here in LV. I hope you can enjoy some of the music, arts, and festivals around town. #juneteenthcelebration

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We are excited to have our summer interns back with us in a virtual setting. Amid the pandemic last year, we were able to switch the program from in-person to virtual in five weeks. It was a successful transition and we are happy to continue to support our students.

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I would like to congratulate John Contardi on his new role as Sr. Director of Mission Assurance. John has extensive experience and will provide strong leadership to this role. We look forward to seeing his continued accomplishments in this new role.

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Doug Dearolph, senior director of Mission Assurance, is leaving MSTS today and is taking on a new challenge with parent company HII. I appreciate Doug’s leadership during the pandemic and his contributions have positively impacted all of us. We wish him well in his new role.

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A shout out to our Remote Sensing Laboratory for what they do in the U.S. and abroad. They have high visibility here and have earned an outstanding reputation across the world. Their advanced technologies help in emergency responses of counterterrorism and radiological incidents.

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Every year, we ask our employees to submit artwork from their children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and siblings, ages 3 to 17. The 13 most voted submissions get their artwork in the 2022 Children’s Safety Calendar that employees use throughout the year. #safety

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Congratulations to the six teams that were recognized with Defense Programs Awards of Excellence. Three were honored with Exceptional Achievement awards too! I am so proud of these teams, who know how to innovate and support the nuclear weapons modernization program. #leadership

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It is that time of year where we start planning for the next FY. During our last all-hands, I shared our mission work progress and the continuation of increased work, thanks for our lab partners and other national security customers. Our future is bright!

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May is National Mental Health Awareness Month. Taking care of yourself includes eating healthy and exercising. Mental health is important as it impacts your social, emotional, and psychological well-being. Please be mindful and take stock of your emotional support needs.

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As we grow our affinity groups, May offers the occasion to celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage and National Military Appreciation Month. We honor these groups as they help build strong relationships, networking opportunities and a healthy workplace culture.

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Today we hosted our first virtual All Hands meeting. There was a lot of positive energy and excitement as we shared information about the NNSS and its future. I am very grateful for such a great team of people who share in the passion of important national security. #teamwork

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Steve Lawrence, former Nevada Field Office field office manager, is retiring this week. He is a good leader and will be greatly missed. I thank Steve for his partnership and wish him and his family all the best in retirement.

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Today, we celebrate the #NNSS Administrative team. Our fantastic administrative professionals are critical to the NNSS’ mission, and we want to give a special thanks to them today and all throughout the year. Thank you for all you do!

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April is Distracted Driving Awareness month. A recent study showed that 9 Americans are killed daily by distracted driving. Helpful tips include stowing your phone, avoid reaching, avoid eating, don’t multi-task, and keep your eyes on the road. #safetyfirst

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We have an Ecological & Environmental Monitoring team who track around 1,500 animal species. Mountain lions, desert bighorn sheep, mule deer, and a variety of other wildlife live on and pass through the site each day. Check our Facebook site for more information.