Long to NGA
Tuesday, 09 March 2010 09:16
Long’s more than three decades of engineering and intelligence experience has also included service as the deputy under secretary of defense for intelligence, deputy director of naval intelligence and a coordinator of intelligence community activities for the director of Central Intelligence.
“She is highly respected throughout the intelligence community and Department of Defense,” Blair said. “Her strong leadership skills and understanding of the entire intelligence enterprise will ensure that NGA can continue to deliver outstanding information to policymakers and operators in support of our national security objectives.”
In announcing the appointment, Gates also offered praise for Vice Admiral Robert Murrett, who has served as NGA director since 2006. Although Murrett has several months remaining in his tenure, Gates said he made the change in advance in order to ensure a smooth transition during a time of war and of the agency’s move to a new headquarters in Fort Belvoir, Va.
“I should note that rotating directors and deputies, between military and civilian leadership, is especially important at an organization like NGA given its unique, challenging mission and overall contributions to our efforts around the world,” Gates said. ♦
