On May 27, 2009, CECD celebrated its tenth birthday with pride and a considerable amount of satisfaction. We now have a decade of solid achievements and contributions in Science and Technology related to Energetics and at having established a good and mutually valuable relationship with the Naval Surface Warfare Center at Indian Head. And as we celebrate the past decade, we are eager to face the challenges of the next decade.

I can list our achievements in terms of research done, students supported, masters and doctorate degrees given, and papers written. This is an impressive list and you will find this information posted on the CECD website. The one achievement which merits special recognition is the establishment of our sister organization, The Energetics Technology Center in Southern Maryland. This is a non profit 501(c)(3) corporation with an independent  Board, working to establish Southern Maryland as a hub of S&T activities  and workforce development as related to Energetics. CECD has played a  key role in its establishment and will continue to work with ETC to achieve its goal of becoming a pre-eminent organization in Energetics.

I want to take this opportunity to thank all individuals and institutions that have helped and supported the establishment of CECD and its growth through the years. We greatly appreciate your effort and value your input and good council as we move forward to the next decade.