Colonel Charles Young was the first African American to achieve the rank of colonel in the United States Army. He had a decorated military career after his graduation from West Point Military Academy in 1889. A Buffalo Soldier serving with the 9th and 10th Cavalry and the 25th

#OnThisDay in 1915 was the first large-scale use of chemical weapons in Ieper, Belgium. Today, with peace as our guiding light, the OPCW is committed to ensuring that past horrors of chemical weapons remain only as history 🕊️

A baby sea lion trying to tag along with the Navy SEALs.

Isn’t Nina Simone’s melanin and music luminescent?

On this day in 2016, Singer, songwriter, & record producer Prince passed away. Gone but not forgotten!

“Dearly beloved, we have gathered here today to get through this thing called life.” —Prince

Today the Yankees honor a legend, with coverage starting at 11:30 a.m. on YES & the YES App. Fans going to the Stadium are asked to be in their seats by 12:30 p.m. to enjoy the on-field ceremony.

Earlier this week, I had the opportunity to participate on a panel with J Robert Oppenheimer and Lt. Gen. Groves grandsons, hosted by State ADS Bureau.

I am reminded of the history of Department of State’s Arms Control and International Security daily and the importance of our work. Thank you

It was great to spend time with the State Department Political Advisors at U.S. Southern Command. Political-Military Affairs, US Dept of State

From soulful melodies to powerful lyrics, let's raise our voices in celebration of the incredible talent and contribution of Arab American female musicians. Today we are highlighting Zeina.

#WCAP #ArabAmericanHeritageMonth #WPS @zeinamates

Join us on April 28, 2024 for an enlightening exploration of career trajectories, industry insights, and the crucial role of diversity and inclusion in the dynamic world of Foreign Affairs, Policy, and Global Diplomacy.

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#WCAPS #BWC

We are State Department and Department of Defense strong: here with State Department Political Advisors, Military Advisor, and State Military Liaison at McDill Air Force Base. ⁦Political-Military Affairs, US Dept of State⁩ ⁦State ISN Bureau⁩ ⁦U.S. Central Command⁩ ⁦USSOCOM⁩ ⁦State ADS Bureau⁩

The U.S. and Japan are reaching new heights! President Biden & 岸田文雄 announced the next chapter in our lunar partnership with a historic agreement for #SpaceDiplomacy . Japan will provide a lunar rover & two astronauts to join the U.S. on the Moon. whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/…

Political-Military Affairs, US Dept of State & Department of Defense 🇺🇸 team up with #Kosovo to 💪Ukraine's demining & #UXO 💥 clearance capabilities. U.S. European Command training in Kosovo complements ongoing @StateDept effort, which has saved lives by helping field over 500 Ukrainian demining personnel to date. 🇺🇸🇽🇰🇺🇦

(1/2) “In 1967, U.S. Pres. Johnson said ‘in the next decade and in all decades to come, the capabilities of nations in space will multiply far beyond our comprehension today.’ 🇺🇸 & 🇯🇵 engaged United Nations Security Council to support our shared goal of preventing an arms race in outer

At the UN Disarmament Commission this week, the U.S. advocated for practical steps towards nuclear disarmament, peaceful uses of outer space, and responsible applications of emerging technology. 🇺🇸 will continue advancing these important issues throughout the session.

Honored to speak alongside HistoryAtState, and grandsons of J. Robert Oppenheimer and LtGen Groves, Charles Oppenheimer and Dick Groves. Now more than ever, history, storytelling, arms control, and civil society must combine to tackle the potentially existential problems we face.

Did you know that the International Partnership for Nuclear Disarmament Verification (IPNDV) is turning 10 this year? That's why #IPNDV experts are gathered in Bucharest to discuss the Partnership’s achievements from the past decade and path forward for this important work.

Today we are at World Health Organization (WHO) attending the Technical Advisory Group sessions on the Responsible Use of Life Sciences and Dual-Use Research. We will be sharing some important work from our colleagues in this X thread 🧵🔬🦠.

'As we navigate an era defined by unprecedented scientific advancements, the SAB’s advice will, without question, continue to be indispensable for the OPCW and its Member States to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow.'

💬 OPCW's science policy team in an article for

It was great to meet up with friends Susan Koch, Heather Williams and Elaine Bunn at CSIS during the discussion on the recent ISAB report on deterrence.