Honored to serve with these incredible and talented women as we begin Women's History Month. Thank you for the daily inspiration.
#ALWAYSOUTFRONT
Ms. Diane Randon, Assistant DCS, G-2; MG Kate Leahy, Assistant DCS, G-2; and SGM Julie Guerra, G-2 SGM
Meet Ms. Chandra Donelson, the HQDA G-2 Deputy Chief Data Officer. A true visionary, not only does she wrangle
#data
, but she is also on a mission to empower the next generation of leaders. We are lucky to have her on our G-2 team!
#technology
#womenindata
#AI
#ML
#BeAllYouCanBe
We are proud to recognize SSG Haley Byrge from
@18airbornecorps
. Not only is SSG Byrge an incredible leader within our Army – she is also dedicated to serving her local community. We are lucky to have her as an Army Intelligence professional!
Awesome morning hosting four former
@USArmy
G-2s. This was a great opportunity to discuss the Military Intelligence Corps’ past, present, and future. Thank you to these incredible leaders for taking the time to meet with me today.
#AlwaysOutFront
DoD celebrated the 75th Anniversary of the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act of 1948! We honored several women, including two Army Intel soldiers. Ms. Marques (left) served as a cryptographer. Ms. Rosado (right) served as an imagery analyst. It was an honor to meet them!
Today, the G-2 Sergeant Major and I had the pleasure of meeting with ROTC Cadets from
@HowardU
’s
#BisonBattalion
. As a part of the Army G-2 Campus Ambassador Program, I get to engage with future Army Leaders and generate interest in the MI Corps.
#BeAllYouCanBe
We are proud to announce the inaugural Army Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) Strategy. This describes our vision of OSINT as a foundational intelligence discipline that plays a critical role in supporting Multidomain Operations both today and in the future.
#AlwaysOutFront
#ICYMI
On 16 July, MG Gary Johnston relinquished command of INSCOM to MG Michele Bredenkamp. Thank you MG Johnston for your support and dedication to the Army Intelligence Enterprise and good luck in command MG Bredenkamp!
#AlwaysOutFront
#Winning
This week, the G-2 Sergeant Major and I had an incredible opportunity to meet with Cadets from the
@McDanielCollege
ROTC Program.
Engaging future
@USArmy
leaders and generating interest in our MI Corps is always time well spent!
They also bumped into
@USArmySMA
!
#BeAllYouCanBe
Today, I visited the incredible men and women of the National Ground Intelligence Center (NGIC). These dedicated professionals produce intelligence that enables decision advantage through competition, crisis and conflict.
#BeAllYouCanBe
We mourn the passing of MG (R) Julius "Jay" Parker Jr., the first Chief of the MI Corps. His leadership and vision shaped much of what the
@USArmy
MI Corps is today.
MG (R) Parker was
#AlwaysOutFront
.
Learn more about his incredible legacy here:
This week, I visited the U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command. The Soldiers and Civilians of this command are directly responsible for the protection and security of our Soldiers, our Nation, and many of our Allies and partners.
#VigilanceAlways
LTC Megan Cumpston is assigned to
@USACAC
while she pursues a PhD at
@NotreDame
. LTC Cumpston is proud to be an Army Intelligence professional because of the people and the mission that she serves!
#AlwaysOutFront
I recently returned from Manila where I had the chance to meet with our fantastic
@USEmbassyPH
team. Thank you Ambassador Carlson and Deputy Chief of Mission Heather Variava for the great work you are doing in the Philippines!
@USAmbPH
1LT Margaret Tutaj is a rockstar at the
@Warrior4ID
2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team. Her passion for research makes her an outstanding intelligence analyst, and she is making a profound impact in our Army!
#BeAllYouCanBe
This week, I had the pleasure of visiting many of the talented Soldiers and Civilians who make up the U.S. Army Counterintelligence Command. Their worldwide operations protect the
@USArmy
’s strategic advantage. Thank you
@Real_ArmyCI
for your continued service!
#BeAllYouCanBe
Army Intelligence and Security Enterprise connects, delivers, and protects globally integrated intelligence to enable the Joint Force to compete and win.
Meet CW2 Whitney Timmons, a HUMINT Tech at
@iii_corps
G2. CW2 Timmons is a leader with over 20 years of service in our Army. She takes pride in utilizing her superb analytical skills and technical expertise to provide critical intelligence to the warfighter.
We are proud to spotlight two outstanding Army Intelligence professionals from
@2ABCT1AD
. First up, we have 1LT Grace Nielson! 1LT Nielson is an incredible leader within the 40th Brigade Engineer Battalion. Hear why she is proud to serve!
#WomenInService
It was an honor to meet and speak with 1LT Amber English, who made her Army and nation proud after winning a gold medal and setting a new Olympic record in women's skeet shooting in
#Tokyo2020
. She's a remarkable woman, leader, athlete, and
@USArmyReserve
Officer.🥇
@USAMUSoldiers
Celebrating 31 years of marriage. Through 10 moves, 12 cars, 2 RVs, 7+ years of deployment, we been through it all together…with 1 totally awesome dog.
We are proud to announce that we have published our first-ever Army Intelligence Data Strategy. It outlines our vision, our decision-making philosophy that will support us on our journey, and the critical actions required to achieve our vision for years to come.
#AlwaysOutFront
Next from
@2ABCT1AD
40th Brigade Engineer Battalion, meet SPC Hannah Bullock! SPC Bullock is a rising star in Army Intelligence. Listen to why she is proud to serve!
#BeAllYouCanBe
#WomenInService
The 1LT John R Fox Range
@Fort_Huachuca
provides our MI Corps with a unique training area to improve
#warfighting
and prepare our forces for MDO. Being able to use MI systems in collective training helps our Soldiers
#BeAllYouCanBe
. Read more:
So proud of SGT Justin Earnhart of
@armyfutures
(our Soldier of the Year) and SSG Adam Krauland of
@USARPAC
(our NCO of the year). These best warriors are inspiring models for all in uniform. Congratulations on the well-deserved surprise promotions!
#AUSA2021
#WinningMatters
#ICYMI
On 16 July, MG Gary Johnston retired after serving 34 years of honorable service. The Army is indebted to you for all you have accomplished. Thank you for your service to our Nation and good luck on your next journey!
#PeopleFirst
#AlwaysOutFront
#SoldierforLife
Did you know? In the 1970s, the Army developed Combat Electronic Warfare and Intelligence (CEWI) units to provide support to Division and Corps. The 522nd MI BN proved the concept at Fort Hood, TX on 7 April, setting the stage for 17 more MI BNs to grow by 1988.
#ALWAYSOUTFRONT
Today G-2 wishes all Army Military Intelligence Branch professionals a very Happy Birthday! Est. in 1962 MI professionals have been essential to National Defense throughout our history. 60 looks good on you MI Branch.
#AlwaysOutFront
#MilitaryIntelligence
#HBD
#PeopleFirst
On 18 March, HQDA was gifted a museum quality replica of MAJ Benjamin Tallmadge's dragoon helmet. Our guests gave a fantastic historical presentation to the G-2 staff, to include cameos by General Washington and MAJ Tallmadge.
#AlwaysOutFront
In December, I had the honor of presenting REP Jackie Speier with the Department of the Army Distinguished Public Service Medal, signed by the Secretary of the Army. Congrats
@RepSpeier
on your retirement!
We are honored to highlight our Civilians at
@iii_corps
G2! Ms. Lakeesha Hardy has served as an Army Intel professional for over 28 years. She is currently a Supervisory Security Specialist, and she previously served as an All Source Intelligence Officer, retiring as a CW3.
Last week, COL Sean Stinchon, G-2 Director of Foreign Intelligence, participated in a panel titled “Maturing for Modern War: Lessons from the Crisis in Ukraine” as a part of the
@AUSA
Hot Topic Series on Army Cyber. Check out the panel here:
SGT McJunkin of the 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division
@RaiderBrigade
is a signals intelligence team leader. Her efforts to streamline the linkage between sensor to shooter have increased the Raider Brigade’s lethality. Hear more from her below:
#ICYMI
(25 June) Congrats to the new MI Corps Hall of Fame Inductees & Award Recipients. Their expertise, dedication to service, and contributions have laid the foundation of the MI Corps of the future. This is what winning looks like.
#AlwaysOutFront
@Fort_Huachuca
@USAICoE
Data Champions from across the
@USArmy
gathered in September at the Army MI Data Working Group Offsite. During the forum, personnel shared lessons learned & shaped future plans to address
@SecArmy
and IC data priorities. Thank you all for your continued commitment to our nation!
While in Europe, G-2 Sergeant Major Jose Melendez also visited the
@4thInfDiv
G2 team in Poland. SGM Melendez spent time recognizing soldiers, learned how they are performing their mission, and held a leadership professional development session over lunch with Senior NCOs.
Our last
@Warrior4ID
spotlight is the one and only SGT Samantha Morris! SGT Morris is new to Army Intelligence, but she is already making an impact. Her enthusiasm and tenacity make her the perfect fit for Army Intelligence, and we are proud to have her!
Thank you for following along with our
#WomensEqualityDay
spotlights! It is an honor to feature such incredible talent, and we are lucky to have these Soldiers and Civilians serving within our formations!
#AlwaysOutFront
#BeAllYouCanBe
Next from
@iii_corps
, meet SGT Semaj Noble! SGT Noble is an All Source Analyst who recently joined Army Intelligence. With her drive and discipline, she is already a proven junior leader. Thank you, SGT Noble, for your hard work and dedication to our Army!
Did you know?
The Dragoon Helmet depicted in the MI Corps seal pays tribute to the 2nd Continental Dragoons and to one of their commanders, Maj. Benjamin Tallmadge, for his role as an intelligence officer during the Revolutionary War.
#G2uesday
“The necessity of procuring good Intelligence is apparent and need not be further urged. All that remains for me to add is that you keep the whole matter as secret as possible. For upon secrecy, success depends.”
- George Washington to COL Elias Dayton, 1777
#HappyPresidentsDay
Ms. Sonya Michelle Route serves as the
@iii_corps
Security Education Training Awareness Manager and Assistant Foreign Disclosure Officer. Her role is critical to mission success, and our Army is made stronger because of her efforts!
The basic ingredients of every successful team are STANDARDS, DISCIPLINE, and ACCOUNTABILITY. The glue that bonds these basic tenets together is LEADERSHIP, PEOPLE, and TEAMWORK.
#G2uesday
#BeAllYouCanBe
Thank you
@DickinsonCol
for inviting me to guest lecture the “Profiles in Leadership” course and visit the Blue Mountain Battalion ROTC cadets. Many future leaders in the making who will provide purpose, direction, and motivation in their professions!
#PeopleFirst
#ArmyStrong
The 66th Military Intelligence Brigade provides critical support in the European theater, and we are proud to highlight their team members. We are kicking off the 66th MIB spotlights with a video from CPT Brittany Werdeman. CPT Werdeman is an inspiring leader in our Army!
Soldiers of Mountain Warrior Brigade, 4th Infantry Division
@Warrior4ID
are exceptional intel professionals. First from the brigade, we are highlighting SSG Alexandra Caron. SSG Caron is an accomplished leader within her unit and her community. Her work inspires us!
Next from the 66th Military Intelligence Brigade, meet SSG Sasha Cooper! SSG Cooper is the Brigade’s Intelligence Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge. Her favorite part of being a
@USArmy
Intelligence professional is developing junior talent!
It was an honor to witness CW4 Carl Gilbert of
@USArmy
Counterintelligence Command receive the
@TAPS
Military Mentor of the Year Award. He represents the best of the MI Corps in taking care of our Gold Star families!
#peoplefirst
#alwaysoutfront
Tonight, TAPS presented CW4 Carl Gilbert,
@USArmy
, with its Military Mentor of the Year Award, for his support of military surviving children. Carl has been a mentor to the surviving sons of SGT Jason Sylvester,
#usarmy
, & they were onstage to present Carl with the award.
Meet Ms. Amparo Flores, the
@iii_corps
Foreign Disclosure Officer. Ms. Flores’ efforts directly support our national security and the Warfighter, and we are lucky to have her on the team! Thank you, Ms. Flores, for all you do for our Army Intelligence enterprise!
Meet SFC Maria Devers from
@4thInfDiv
G2 – a powerhouse GEOINT Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge. Her strength, dependability, and talent inspire us all. Thank you, SFC Devers, for sharing your story as an Army Intelligence Soldier!
#WomenInService
#InspiringLeaders
Meet SFC Torres from the 715th Military Intelligence Battalion! She is proud to serve because she works alongside some of the brightest minds in our nation. Thank you, SFC Torres, for being a great mentor and leader in our Army!
We have another round of spotlights! Over the next few posts, we will highlight the great talent we have at
@iii_corps
G2. First, we will hear from Counterintelligence Technician CW2 Cheryl Cushionberry. CW2 Cushionberry is a trailblazer. Hear why she is proud to serve!
An outstanding visit to the Indiana Intelligence Center (INIC) with the soldiers
@INNationalGuard
on 03MAR. These Citizen Soldiers are making significant contributions to the AISE in the areas of PED and Foundry training.
#AlwaysOutFront
#citizensoldiers
#winning
We are proud to introduce Ms. Paula Johnson! Ms. Johnson is a senior Signals Intelligence Civilian analyst. As an Army Intelligence professional, she is proud of how her efforts impact real-world missions. Thank you, Ms. Johnson, for you hard work at the 66th MI Brigade!
DYK? The
@USArmy
MI Corps reached a milestone in 1997, when its first female general officer, LTG Claudia Kennedy, became the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-2. Today, Claudia Kennedy is a member of the Military Intelligence Hall of Fame.
#WomensHistoryMonth
#ArmyPossibilities
SGT Alena Ransom is another standout Soldier at
@Warrior4ID
! She conducts research and analysis to drive commander decision-making, and she is making a significant impact in her unit. Hear her share more about her service!
This Week in MI History: In 1940, the
@USArmy
issued Field Manual 30-5, Combat Intelligence, which provided the doctrinal foundation for Army G-2s and S-2s who fought in WWII.
#G2uesday
Honored to host the promotion of a talented Army Nurse & Former CDR
@RWBAHC
among the history of women who paved the way
@MWMHerMemorial
. While COL Wendy Gray is setting the example, her daughter Taylor is on her way to joining the next Gen of Army leaders.
#AlwaysOutFront
The
@USARMY
Intelligence Enterprise's commitment to become a more data-centric organization is unwavering. Across the globe, our workforce has created irreversible to ensure that from computation to combat, we are delivering the right data to the right user in the right format.
Next from
@Warrior4ID
, we are proud to introduce 1LT Rose Tate! 1LT Tate is a strong analyst and leader within her battalion. Outside of the Army, she dedicates a significant amount of time serving her community. Thank you, 1LT Tate, for sharing why you are proud to serve!
SGT Kathleen Gearhart is a standout Soldier at
@18airbornecorps
. She wouldn’t trade her job for anything in the world! Listen to SGT Gearhart share why she loves her career in Army Intelligence.
At the Natl Congress on
#NextGen
Combat Vehicles, MAJ Marc Jason of HQDA G-2 Foreign Intel Directorate spoke on the importance of threat informed modernization. Acquisition Intelligence discussions with Allies and Partners will help build the Army of 2030.
#alwaysoutfront
SPC Hannah Stemper is another accomplished All Source Analyst at
@iii_corps
. She is making a profound impact, and we look forward to watching her continue to excel! Listen to why SPC Stemper is proud to serve as an Army Intelligence professional.
SFC Monique Mercurius has distinguished herself as an outstanding mentor and NCO at
@Warrior4ID
. She is
#ProudToServe
because this career has broadened her worldview and allowed her to make an impact. Thank you, SFC Mercurius!
Our last
@iii_corps
spotlight is the incredible Ms. Kesha Preston! Ms. Preston is a Senior Personnel Security Specialist. She provides critical support to IIIAC, and we are honored to share her story! Listen to why she takes pride in her service.
Want to join the Army Intelligence workforce? Sign up for the NGIC 2022 Hiring Fair on 16 September (8:30AM-12:00PM) in Charlottesville. NGIC seeks individuals who are innate puzzle solvers and possess analytical skills for careers in the Intelligence field.
#peoplefirst
SPC Mazelynn Chamberlain of
@82ndABNDiv
is an All Source Analyst and she is
#AlwaysOutFront
. We are inspired by her accomplishments, and we are proud to highlight her service!
We are now taking nominations to serve as advocates for the AISE Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council. Be a part of a team to enhance readiness through diversity, inclusion, and cohesiveness. Contact your chain of command for more information.
#AlwaysOutFront
#Equality
G-2 Sergeant Major Jose Melendez recently visited the 66th MI Bde in Germany! SGM Melendez joined brigade and battalion leaders in their Newcomers PT session. Every month, leaders do PT with the new soldiers that have joined their brigade.
@24thMI
We are honored to now introduce 1LT Kate Hanlon from
@Warrior4ID
! 1LT Hanlon is a Company Executive Officer, and in her last assignment, she initiated a women’s mentorship group within her battalion. Thank you, 1LT Hanlon, for your incredible leadership!
Want to join the Army Intelligence workforce? Sign up for our virtual career fair on Wednesday, March 15 from 10AM-2:30PM! We seek individuals who are innate problem solvers and possess analytical skills for careers in the Intelligence field.
#peoplefirst
#alwaysoutfront
DYK? On 3 March 1947, Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower, the Army Chief of Staff, published a memorandum entitled “Intelligence Functions and Responsibilities.” Eisenhower’s observations reflected a complete overhaul of the expectations of Army intelligence moving forward.
Learn more
On Monday, G-2 teammates celebrated BG Gregory Hadfield’s retirement. BG Hadfield retired as the NGB J2, but his 39-year career also included an assignment in HQDA G-2, where he was an extraordinary leader on our team. Congratulations on your retirement, BG Hadfield!
New from
@USArmyDoctrine
, ATP 7-100.1, RUSSIAN TACTICS addresses the nation-state’s military doctrine with a focus on army ground forces and tactical ops in offense, defense, and related mission sets. Scan the QR code below and check it out!
#G2uesday
MAJ Megan Johnson is a rockstar S2 within the
@82ndABNDiv
. She is proud to serve because she is able to support her paratroopers as they accomplish the mission.
#AlwaysOutFront
#AATW
Congratulations to LTG Scott Berrier, Army G-2
#46
, on an exceptional tenure as the DIA Director and his 40 years of service to the
@USArmy
.
#BeAllYouCanBe
Thank you
@DepSecDef
Kathleen Hicks, Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines, and all the special guests and support personnel who made DIA’s Change of Directorship ceremony possible. Missed the event? Catch all the action on
We hope you enjoyed hearing the stories of a few
@USArmy
Intelligence professionals! We will be back tomorrow on
#WomensEqualityDay
to share many more videos, and you will hear why our Soldiers and Civilians are proud to serve.
#BeAllYouCanBe
#WomenInService
SGT Tiffany Divine is a geospatial intelligence imagery analyst with the 163rd Integrated Electronic Warfare Battalion. Her favorite part of being an MI soldier is the community and the abundant learning opportunities!
Women served in
@USArmy
Intelligence as early as the Revolutionary War and remain an invaluable part of the MI Corps today! This month we celebrate and recognize the essential contributions Women have made to the defense of our Nation.
#WomensHistoryMonth
Meet SPC Yareli Luna, a Systems Maintainer/Integrator at
@Warrior4ID
. SPC Luna’s efforts enable the Intelligence Warfighting Function to carry out real-world missions. She is an invaluable team member in her unit and in our Army!
Congratulations to the 42
@USARMY
Intelligence Enterprise personnel who graduated from the Data Literacy Train the Educator course at
@WestPoint_USMA
. We can’t wait to watch you raise the level of data literacy of every member of our profession.
#BeAllYouCanBe
On 04MAR went to the beautiful
@NotreDame
campus. Met with the impressive university leadership, cadets, and cadre of the
@NDArmyROTC
. Engaged with int’l security students and culminated the trip with the promotion of an excellent leader.
#AlwaysOutFront
#FightinIrishBN
#winning