Aug. 11, 2020

Former SOCOM commander reflects on 40 years of service at DIA’s first virtual MasterMinds

Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling — In the first virtual installment of MasterMinds, the Defense Intelligence Agency and DIA Director Lt. Gen. Robert Ashley Jr. hosted retired Gen. Raymond Thomas, July 15. Thomas, the 11th commander of the U.S. Special Operations Command and the former commander at Joint Special Operations Command, candidly shared his sentiments on leadership and perspective as he reflected on his time in the U.S. Army.

July 31, 2020

Senate confirms Berrier as next DIA director

Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling — The U.S. Senate confirmed the nomination of Lt. Gen. Scott Berrier, U.S. Army, as the 22nd director of the Defense Intelligence Agency, July 30.

July 29, 2020

Defense Attache Service turns miscommunication into opportunity to donate aid relief

Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling — Members of the Defense Intelligence Agency’s Defense Attache Service arranged with the Honduran chief of defense to conduct an airfield survey in San Lorenzo, Honduras, June 25. The routine trip, which received standard flight plan approvals several days earlier, started like any other, but this all changed once the crew landed in the remote town.

July 9, 2020

Thank you for your service: DIA Director honored with Patriot Award

Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling — The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution honored Defense Intelligence Agency Director Lt. Gen. Robert Ashley Jr. with the DAR Patriot Award during the 129th DAR Continental Congress, June 27.

July 1, 2020

DIA deputy director talks agency priorities, leading during COVID-19

Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling — The Defense Intelligence Agency’s Deputy Director Suzanne White participated in a virtual webinar hosted by the Intelligence and National Security Alliance, June 24.

June 23, 2020

Defense Intelligence Agency launches official podcast

Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling — The Defense Intelligence Agency announced today the release of its official podcast, “DIA Connections.” The podcast explores the DIA mission and its people.

June 19, 2020

DIA officer graduates top of class from National Defense University

Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling — On June 12, the Defense Intelligence Agency’s Kim Hendricks should have walked across the stage at Fort McNair, Washington, during a graduation ceremony for the National Defense University. But no pandemic can undermine her hard work, determination and success during her time at NDU’s National War College, including the honor of distinguished graduate.

June 3, 2020

DIA’s “MARS” Project Achieves Key Milestone

JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING, D.C — The mission of the Defense Intelligence Agency is to provide intelligence on foreign militaries to prevent and win wars.

May 13, 2020

Serving the frontlines, paying respect through the pandemic

Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, D.C. — As news of the COVID-19 pandemic began to spread, many businesses and companies closed their doors, and employees were sent home to telework or wait for more information. But, first responders don’t have that choice. Their work can’t be done from the comforts of their home, and when mayhem strikes, more first responders answer the call for support.

April 20, 2020

DIA deploys hand sanitizer from local distilleries

Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling — As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread, there has been a growing shortage of disinfecting products available to consumers, specifically hand sanitizer. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently released guidance allowing distilleries to produce hand sanitizer to accommodate the growing need — a need that was becoming widespread at the Defense Intelligence Agency.