Letitia A. Long was sworn in as the director of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) on Monday, becoming the first woman in United States history to head a major intelligence agency.
The agency, established in 1996, “develops imagery and map-based intelligence solutions for U. S. national defense, homeland security and safety of navigation,” according to its website.
Long, who was sworn in at the NGA’s office in Springfield, Virginia, has a long career in U.S. intelligence work, and held important positions like deputy director of the Naval Intelligence and the Defense Intelligence Agency, reported the Associated Press.
Long’s long-time mentor, James R. Clapper, who was appointed director of National Intelligence in June, was at the ceremony to commend her for her hard work.
He noted that in her 32 years of service in intelligence, she spent 16 years under his guidance.
Wendy Morigi, a spokeswoman from the office of the Director of National Intelligence, said in an interview with the AP that women make up 38 percent of the total intelligence work force.
In six of the major agencies, 27 percent of the senior intelligence positions are held by women.
The agency, established in 1996, “develops imagery and map-based intelligence solutions for U. S. national defense, homeland security and safety of navigation,” according to its website.
Long, who was sworn in at the NGA’s office in Springfield, Virginia, has a long career in U.S. intelligence work, and held important positions like deputy director of the Naval Intelligence and the Defense Intelligence Agency, reported the Associated Press.
Long’s long-time mentor, James R. Clapper, who was appointed director of National Intelligence in June, was at the ceremony to commend her for her hard work.
He noted that in her 32 years of service in intelligence, she spent 16 years under his guidance.
Wendy Morigi, a spokeswoman from the office of the Director of National Intelligence, said in an interview with the AP that women make up 38 percent of the total intelligence work force.
In six of the major agencies, 27 percent of the senior intelligence positions are held by women.
