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Lieutenant General James H. Adams

Welcome DIA's 25th Director
Lieutenant General James H. Adams, USMC

The Defense Intelligence Agency proudly welcomes James H. Adams as its 25th Director. A Marine Corps aviator with more than three decades of distinguished service, Lt. Gen. Adams brings deep operational, strategic and resource-management experience to the Agency. Commissioned in 1991 and designated a naval aviator in 1993, he flew the AH-1W Super Cobra on multiple deployments in support of Marine Expeditionary Units and combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, accumulating more than 3,300 flight hours — over 300 of which were in combat.

Lt. Gen. Adams has commanded at the squadron level and led Marine Corps aviation training and tactics at the enterprise level. His senior staff and general officer assignments span Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps and the Joint Staff, including key roles in programs, resources and capability development. A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy with a degree in computer science and the Joint Advanced Warfighting School. Lt. Gen. Adams combines operational credibility with strategic and analytical expertise. His leadership and breadth of experience strengthen DIA's mission to deliver timely, objective and actionable intelligence in support of national security decision makers.

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Our Mission

Provide intelligence on foreign militaries to prevent
and decisively win wars.

THE Lieutenant General
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DIA provides intelligence on foreign militaries and their operating environments so the United States and its allies can prevent and decisively win wars. We serve everyone from the president to the soldier in combat through a combination of expert analysis, intelligence gathering, and cutting-edge science and technology. The museum provides a unique, declassified look at DIA's roles that include exposing the truth, supporting operations, enabling diplomacy and supporting every effort to safely return our troops.
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CAREERS & OPPORTUNITIES
 
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DIA is committed to hiring exceptional talent for a variety of career opportunities that span the globe to help support our mission. The majority of our hiring is done at the entry-level through invitation-only hiring events; however, vacancies may be posted for mid- and senior-level positions as mission dictates.
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Experience, leadership, integrity, teamwork and dedication are all traits military personnel already possess. DIA recognizes the values and service of these unique men and women, and offers many opportunities for them to continue their careers and serve the Nation.
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DIA offers valuable work experience for college students. With a variety of programs, internships and entry-level career options, DIA seeks the best and brightest students and recent graduates to bring their knowledge and skills to our diverse workforce.
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DIA's Office of Small Business Programs is committed to increasing acquisition opportunities to small businesses. We understand how forming partnerships with the private sector enhance the DIA mission and support U.S. growth.
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DIA Connections is an exciting podcast that features overlooked or unfamiliar aspects of DIA, including what we do and the countless ways we've impacted the lives of people around the world. Since its creation in 1961, DIA has been the Nation's premier all-source military intelligence organization. Our team at DIA deploys globally, alongside warfighters and interagency partners, to defend America's national security interests. But, as this podcast series reveals, we are so much more.