Karen Gibson (Sergeant at Arms)

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Karen H. Gibson
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42nd Sergeant at Arms of the United States Senate
Assumed office
March 22, 2021
DeputyKelly Fado
LeaderChuck Schumer
Preceded byMichael C. Stenger
Director of Intelligence of the United States Central Command
In office
2017–2019
LeaderJoseph Votel
Succeeded byDimitri Henry
Director of Intelligence of Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve
In office
2016–2017
LeaderStephen J. Townsend
Preceded byJeffrey A. Kruse
Succeeded byLeah Lauderback
Deputy Commanding General of Joint Force Headquarters–Cyber of the United States Army Cyber Command
In office
2014–2016
LeaderEdward C. Cardon
Succeeded byMaria Barrett
Personal details
EducationPurdue University (BS)
National War College (MS)
National Intelligence University (MS)
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Army
Years of service1987–2020
RankUS-O9 insignia.svg Lieutenant General
UnitOffice of the Director of National Intelligence
Combined Joint Task Force
United States Army Cyber Command

Karen H. Gibson is the Sergeant at Arms of the United States Senate and a retired military intelligence officer.[1][2][3][4]

Early life and education[]

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[]

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.

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced the appointment of Gibson as sergeant at arms of the United States Senate in March 2021.[7] 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.[8] 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.[8]

References[]

  1. ^ Stein, Perrin (21 March 2021). "Bozemanite tapped as next Senate sergeant-at-arms". KPVI-DT. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
  2. ^ "Senate Swears In New Head Of Security After Insurrection Shakeup". NPR.org. Retrieved 2021-03-25.
  3. ^ "Largest intelligence community IT conference coming to Florida". Defense Intelligence Agency. Retrieved 2021-03-25.
  4. ^ Broadwater, Luke (2021-03-23). "After Capitol Riot, Senate Taps Intelligence Official to Lead Security". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2021-03-25.
  5. ^ Writer, By Perrin Stein Chronicle Staff. "Bozemanite tapped as next Senate sergeant-at-arms". KPVI. Retrieved 2021-03-25.
  6. ^ "U.S. Senate: Sergeant at Arms Karen Gibson". www.senate.gov. Retrieved 2021-03-25.
  7. ^ "Retired Lt. Gen. Karen Gibson tapped as Senate sergeant-at-arms". Roll Call. 2021-03-03. Retrieved 2021-03-25.
  8. ^ a b Broadwater, Luke (22 March 2021). "After Capitol Riot, Senate Taps Intelligence Official to Lead Security". New York Times. Retrieved 25 March 2021.
Military offices
Preceded by
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 Deputy Commanding General of Joint Force Headquarters–Cyber of the United States Army Cyber Command
2014–2016 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Director of Intelligence of Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve
2016–2017 		Succeeded by
Leah G. Lauderback
Preceded by
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 Director of Intelligence of the United States Central Command
2017–2019 		Succeeded by


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