Dimitri Henry Explained

Dimitri Henry
Allegiance:United States
Branch:United States Marine Corps
Serviceyears:1981–present
Rank:Lieutenant General
Awards:Defense Superior Service Medal (2)
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star
Alma Mater:Texas A&M University
Naval Postgraduate School (MS)

Dimitri Henry is a United States Marine Corps lieutenant general who is the Director of Intelligence of the Joint Staff. He previously served as the Director of Intelligence of the United States Central Command and before that as the Director of Intelligence of the United States Marine Corps.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

Military career

Dimitri Henry enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1981 and attained the rank of SSgt. before graduating from Texas A&M University in 1988 and being commissioned a 2nd Lt.[6]

He served as the Commanding Officer, Co H, Marine Cryptologic Support Battalion, San Antonio, TX, from 2001–2004. He went on to serve as Director Marine Corps Intelligence 2017–2019.[7]

As a Lieutenant Colonel, Henry commanded 1st Radio Battalion from 2006–2008 during which time the Radio battalion made two deployments to Iraq.[8]

In April 2022, Henry was nominated for promotion to lieutenant general and appointment as director for intelligence of the Joint Staff.[9] [10] His promotion ceremony was held on May 19, 2022.[11]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lt. Gen. Dimitri Henry. www.jcs.mil.
  2. Web site: Calvert ISD graduate appointed to brigadier general. Heather. Bailey. www.kbtx.com. April 10, 2017 .
  3. Web site: SECDEF Announces Marine General Promotions. Seapower. Staff. March 4, 2021.
  4. Web site: Directors of intelligence discuss modernization, information sharing at DoDIIS Worldwide C. Defense Intelligence Agency.
  5. Web site: General Officer Announcements. U.S. Department of Defense.
  6. Web site: Tribute Wall Dimitri Henry '88 . 2017. Texas A&M University. 6 March 2022.
  7. Web site: January 19, 2018 Luncheon with BGen Henry, DIRINT . afcea.org . 3 Sep 2021.
  8. Web site: Face of Defense: Marine General, Former Drill Instructor Describe Unbroken Bond . 2018. United States Marine Corps. 6 March 2022.
  9. Web site: General Officer Announcements. April 6, 2022. United States Department of Defense.
  10. Web site: PN1914 — Maj. Gen. Dimitri Henry — Marine Corps. April 4, 2022. United States Congress.
  11. Web site: Beau Higgins on LinkedIn: Was privileged today to attend the promotion ceremony for my good | 21 comments. www.linkedin.com.