News

In a traditional Navy ceremony at Suitland, MD on 7 April, Rear Admiral Elizabeth Train was relieved as the Commander, Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) and Director, Naval Maritime Intelligence-Integration Office (NMIO) by Rear Admiral Robert (Bob) Sharp.

DIA Director Lieutenant General Vincent R. Stewart announced yesterday that Melissa Drisko will become the agency’s Deputy Director effective in August 2016. Drisko currently serves as DIA’s Director for Rank-in-Person Implementation.

The Navy is finally moving to end a long spell during which its intelligence chief hasn’t been able to see, hear or read any military secrets.

These are, indeed, dangerous times. This audience doesn’t need to be reminded of the facts since you are getting them daily, whether in the SCIF, on board the ship or in the press. There is a lot at stake and that is why your Board Members for the Naval Intelligence Professionals have been focused this winter on making your NIP organization more Visible and more Relevant.