Summary
Karen H. Gibson is the Sergeant at Arms of the United States Senate and a retired military intelligence officer.[1][2][3][4]
Karen H. Gibson | |
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| 42nd Sergeant at Arms of the United States Senate | |
| Assumed office March 22, 2021 | |
| Deputy | Kelly Fado |
| Leader | Chuck Schumer |
| Preceded by | Michael C. Stenger |
| Director of Intelligence of the United States Central Command | |
| In office 2017–2019 | |
| Leader | Joseph Votel |
| Succeeded by | Dimitri Henry |
| Director of Intelligence of Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve | |
| In office 2016–2017 | |
| Leader | Stephen J. Townsend |
| Preceded by | Jeffrey A. Kruse |
| Succeeded by | Leah Lauderback |
| Deputy Commanding General of Joint Force Headquarters–Cyber of the United States Army Cyber Command | |
| In office 2014–2016 | |
| Leader | Edward C. Cardon |
| Succeeded by | Maria Barrett |
| Personal details | |
| Education | Purdue University (BS) National War College (MS) National Intelligence University (MS) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1987–2020 |
| Rank |  Lieutenant General |
| Unit | Office of the Director of National Intelligence Combined Joint Task Force United States Army Cyber Command |
Early life and education edit
Gibson was raised in Bozeman, Montana, where she graduated from Bozeman High School.[5] Gibson earned a Bachelor of Science degree in industrial engineering from Purdue University, a Master of Science in national security strategy from the National War College, and a Master of Science in strategic intelligence from the National Intelligence University.[6]
Career edit
Gibson served in the United States Army for 33 years, retiring with the rank of Lieutenant General. Prior to her appointment as sergeant at arms, Gibson served as the deputy Director of National Intelligence for national security partnerships, director of intelligence for United States Central Command, director of intelligence for the Combined Joint Task Force, and deputy commanding general for the United States Army Cyber Command.
A seasoned combat veteran, Ms. Gibson led intelligence-operations fusion centers in Iraq, Afghanistan, Korea, East Africa, and in the United States.[7]
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced the appointment of Gibson as sergeant at arms of the United States Senate in March 2021.[8] She had recently worked with Russel L. Honoré to make recommendations for Congress in the wake of the 2021 storming of the United States Capitol.[4] Gibson is the second woman to serve as the Senate Sergeant at Arms. Gibson, her deputy, Kelly Fado, and Chief of Staff, Jennifer Hemingway, are the first all-female team occupying the Senate's top three security posts.[4]
References edit
- ^ Stein, Perrin (March 21, 2021). "Bozemanite tapped as next Senate sergeant-at-arms". KPVI-DT. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
- ^ "Senate Swears In New Head Of Security After Insurrection Shakeup". NPR.org. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
- ^ "Largest intelligence community IT conference coming to Florida". Defense Intelligence Agency. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
- ^ a b c Broadwater, Luke (March 23, 2021). "After Capitol Riot, Senate Taps Intelligence Official to Lead Security". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
- ^ Writer, Perrin Stein Chronicle Staff. "Bozemanite tapped as next Senate sergeant-at-arms". KPVI. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
- ^ "U.S. Senate: Sergeant at Arms Karen Gibson". www.senate.gov. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
- ^ "U.S. Senate: Sergeant at Arms Karen Gibson". www.senate.gov. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
- ^ "Retired Lt. Gen. Karen Gibson tapped as Senate sergeant-at-arms". Roll Call. March 3, 2021. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
External links edit
- Appearances on C-SPAN