Karen Gibson (Sergeant at Arms) explained

Karen H. Gibson
Office1:42nd Sergeant at Arms of the United States Senate
Term Start1:March 22, 2021
Deputy1:Kelly Fado
Leader1:Chuck Schumer
Predecessor1:Michael C. Stenger
Office2:Director of Intelligence of the United States Central Command
Term Start2:2017
Term End2:2019
Leader2:Joseph Votel
Successor2:Dimitri Henry
Office3:Director of Intelligence of Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve
Term Start3:2016
Term End3:2017
Leader3:Stephen J. Townsend
Predecessor3:Jeffrey A. Kruse
Successor3:Leah Lauderback
Office4:Deputy Commanding General of Joint Force Headquarters–Cyber of the United States Army Cyber Command
Term Start4:2014
Term End4:2016
Leader4:Edward C. Cardon
Successor4:Maria Barrett
Education:Purdue University (BS)
National War College (MS)
National Intelligence University (MS)
Serviceyears:1987–2020
Rank: Lieutenant General
Unit:Office 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]

Early life and education

Gibson was raised in Bozeman, Montana, where she graduated from Bozeman High School.[4] 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.[5]

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.

A seasoned combat veteran, Ms. Gibson led intelligence-operations fusion centers in Iraq, Afghanistan, Korea, East Africa, and in the United States.[6]

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.

Notes and References

  1. News: Stein. Perrin. 21 March 2021. Bozemanite tapped as next Senate sergeant-at-arms. KPVI-DT. 22 March 2021.
  2. Web site: Senate Swears In New Head Of Security After Insurrection Shakeup. 2021-03-25. NPR.org. en.
  3. Web site: Largest intelligence community IT conference coming to Florida. 2021-03-25. Defense Intelligence Agency. en-US.
  4. Web site: Writer. Perrin Stein Chronicle Staff. Bozemanite tapped as next Senate sergeant-at-arms. 2021-03-25. KPVI. en.
  5. Web site: U.S. Senate: Sergeant at Arms Karen Gibson. 2021-03-25. www.senate.gov.
  6. Web site: U.S. Senate: Sergeant at Arms Karen Gibson . 2024-01-21 . www.senate.gov.
  7. Web site: 2021-03-03. Retired Lt. Gen. Karen Gibson tapped as Senate sergeant-at-arms. 2021-03-25. Roll Call. en.
  8. News: Broadwater . Luke . 2021-03-23 . After Capitol Riot, Senate Taps Intelligence Official to Lead Security . en-US . . 2021-03-25 . 0362-4331.