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About Pentagon, Washington D.C.-D.I.A.

The Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), headquartered at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., was established in 1961 to centralize and coordinate military intelligence efforts for the United States Department of Defense. Over the decades, the DIA has played a pivotal role in providing all-source intelligence analysis, supporting military operations and national security decision-making worldwide. The agency has contributed to major operations, including the Vietnam War, the Gulf War, and the Global War on Terrorism, by delivering critical intelligence support to commanders and policymakers. Today, the DIA remains a cornerstone of the U.S. intelligence community, advancing military intelligence capabilities and safeguarding national interests.

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Norman Mattson

U.S. Navy

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Charles Rollins

U.S. Navy

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FR Jose Ferrera III

U.S. Navy • 1981

FR Jose Ferrera III

U.S. Navy • 1981

FR Jose Ferrera III

U.S. Navy • 1981

FR Jose Ferrera III

U.S. Navy • 1981

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Historical Facts

• The Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) Headquarters: The DIA is headquartered at the Pentagon and the Defense Intelligence Analysis Center in Washington, D.C., serving as the central hub for military intelligence analysis in the United States. • Founding Date: The DIA was established on October 1, 1961, by Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara to consolidate military intelligence efforts across the armed services. • First Director: The first director of the DIA was Lieutenant General Joseph F. Carroll, a former FBI agent and Air Force officer, who led the agency from 1961 to 1969. • Role in the Cuban Missile Crisis: The DIA played a crucial role during the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962 by providing timely intelligence assessments and photographic interpretation that informed U.S. decision-makers. • Cold War Missions: During the Cold War, the DIA was heavily involved in analyzing Soviet military capabilities, missile developments, and tracking global hotspots for potential conflict. • 9/11 Response: After the September 11, 2001 attacks, the DIA rapidly expanded its counterterrorism efforts, supporting military operations in Afghanistan and Iraq with intelligence on terrorist networks. • Global Presence: The DIA maintains a worldwide network of military attachés and intelligence officers in over 140 countries, providing critical insights to U.S. and allied commanders. • Unique Emblem: The DIA’s seal features a flaming torch, an olive branch, and a red lightning bolt, symbolizing knowledge, peace, and military power, respectively. • Women in Intelligence: The DIA has championed the integration of women in military intelligence roles, with women serving in key analytical, operational, and leadership positions throughout its history. • Operation Desert Storm: During the 1991 Gulf War, the DIA was instrumental in providing order-of-battle assessments and targeting data, contributing to the coalition’s rapid victory over Iraqi forces.