Jeffrey A. Kruse
Jeffrey A. Kruse | |
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| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1990–present |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands | Defense Intelligence Agency 480th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing 361st Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group Pacific Air Forces Air Intelligence Squadron |
| Battles / wars | Gulf War |
| Awards | Defense Superior Service Medal (4) Legion of Merit (3) |
Jeffrey A. Kruse is a United States Air Force lieutenant general who has served as director of the Defense Intelligence Agency since 2 February 2024.[1] He served as director of intelligence of the United States Indo-Pacific Command from July 2016 to July 2019, and was Director for Defense Intelligence (Warfighter Support) of the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Intelligence) from July 2019 to August 2020.[2]
In July 2020, Kruse was nominated for promotion to lieutenant general and assignment as the director's advisor for military affairs of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, a new office in the agency.[3][4] He assumed this position on 16 August 2020, and held it until January 2024.[5]
Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency
[edit]In June 2023, Kruse was appointed by President Joe Biden as the next Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency.[6] On 11 December 2023, Kruse appointment as the new Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency was confirmed by the United States Senate.[7] On 2 February 2024, Kruse officially assumed the position as Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency.[8]
On 18 March 2024, Kruse testified on Senate Intelligence community along with another head of United States Intelligence Community regarding the annual threat assessment.[9]
Effective dates of promotions
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| Rank[2] | Date |
|---|---|
 Second Lieutenant |
16 December 1990 |
 First Lieutenant |
16 December 1992 |
 Captain |
16 December 1994 |
 Major |
1 January 2002 |
 Lieutenant Colonel |
1 May 2005 |
 Colonel |
1 October 2008 |
 Brigadier General |
8 June 2015 |
 Major General |
24 July 2018 |
 Lieutenant General |
16 August 2020 |
References
[edit]- ^ "DIA Change of Directorship". Defense Intelligence Agency. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
- ^ a b "Lieutenant General Jeffrey A. Kruse (USAF)". United States Air Force. 3 August 2021. Archived from the original on 3 August 2021. Retrieved 5 August 2021.
This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
- ^ "Maj. Gen. Jeffrey Kruse Assigned to Advise DNI on Military Affairs". Executive Gov. 7 July 2020.
- ^ "Acting DNI Grenell Announces ODNI Organizational Changes". www.dni.gov.
- ^ "Director's Advisor for Military Affairs". www.dni.gov. Retrieved 10 November 2020.
- ^ "White House Nominates Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Kruse to Lead DIA". www.meritalk.com. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
- ^ Ferran, Lee (11 December 2023). "Defense Intelligence Agency leader confirmed after Tuberville dam break". Breaking Defense. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
- ^ Hadley, Greg (2 February 2024). "Haugh Becomes First Airman to Take Command at CYBERCOM". Air & Space Forces Magazine. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
- ^ Mark Schiefelbein-staff (16 March 2024). "Senate Intelligence". Herald Chronicle. Associated Press. Retrieved 20 March 2024.
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