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Anonymous ID: 959978 Feb. 1, 2020, 9:47 a.m. No.7991461   🗄️.is đź”—kun   >>1483

NSA Director Admiral Mike Rogers formally retired on May 4, 2018.

 

A quiet hero, most will never understand what Rogers did for our country.

 

From the NSA Press Release:

 

On May 4, 2018, General Paul M. Nakasone, USA, assumed command from Admiral Mike Rogers, USN, as Commander U.S. Cyber Command and Director, National Security Agency/Chief, Central Security Service.

 

U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Patrick M. Shanahan and Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats were among the dignitaries and guests who attended the change of command and change of directorship ceremony in Fort Meade, Md. Prior to the event, Gen. Nakasone was promoted from Lt. Gen. to his current rank.

 

“On behalf of the dedicated officers of the Intelligence Community, we thank Admiral Mike Rogers,” said Dan Coats, Director of National Intelligence. “His lifetime of service in the Navy has contributed immeasurably to American—and allied—security. We bid him fair winds and following seas. We welcome his successor, General Paul Nakasone. His experience and strong leadership will prove essential as we move into the next era of cyber operations.”

 

Further down is a video of the full ceremony. It’s prompted to begin at Admiral Rogers’ remarks, which last about ten minutes.

 

Rogers’ speech is, at times, emotionally charged. For those who have a small understanding of what Admiral Rogers walked through, his words have a far deeper meaning.

 

Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats directly precedes Admiral Rogers (30:58 mark). Coats makes a few notable comments:

 

Mike had to sail through some tough waters. And he did it as only a leader can do it.

 

He led this Agency back from a difficult situation to an absolutely essential Agency doing tremendous work and providing the kind of intelligence that we need in order to keep our people safe.

 

Mike, I can’t thank you enough for your leadership, for all you’ve gone through…We are so grateful for your leadership. I’m so honored to have served with you. We wish you nothing but the best in the future.

 

Written words do not accurately convey the strength and emotion in Coats’ voice. He understands as well as anyone what Rogers went through.

 

When finished, Coats moved directly to Rogers and hugged him. They had been through quite a journey together.

 

Admiral Michael S. Rogers:

https://themarketswork.com/2018/05/05/a-quiet-hero-nsa-director-admiral-mike-rogers-retires/