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News | Sept. 26, 2002

DIA Welcomes New Deputy Director

The Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), Lt Gen Jeffrey Kruse, announced Ms. Christine Bordine as the agency’s next Deputy Director.

Ms. Bordine will succeed Ms. Suzanne White, who previously served as the DIA Chief of Staff and Chief Financial Officer prior to assuming her role as the Deputy Director.

Ms. Bordine currently serves as the National Security Agency’s Deputy Director of the Directorate of Capabilities, leading a global multisector workforce of 14,000 personnel, where she brings a wealth of experience from across the intelligence community. She previously served as the Deputy Director for Intelligence at U.S. Cyber Command, Vice Deputy Director for Collection Management, and the Vice Principal Deputy Director for Intelligence Integration at DIA.

“We are thrilled to be joined by such a world-class leader, and we are eager to see all of the incredible things Ms. Bordine will do to support our global mission during her tenure at the agency,” Lt Gen Kruse said. “Welcome back to DIA.”

Lt Gen Kruse expressed gratitude to Ms. White for her years of service.

“Suzanne, thank you for your dedicated service to this agency,” Lt Gen. Kruse said. “You made an indelible mark on our mission and people, and we wish you success in your future endeavors.”

Media may direct queries to DIA Public Affairs via our Contact Us page.

DIA’s mission is to provide intelligence on foreign militaries to prevent and decisively win wars.

DIA officers are united in a common vision — to be the indispensable source of defense intelligence expertise for the Nation. For 62 years, DIA has met the full range of security challenges faced by the United States. DIA intelligence officers operate around the world, supporting customers from forward-deployed warfighters to national policymakers.

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