Karen Gibson (Sergeant at Arms)

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Karen Gibson (Sergeant at Arms)

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

Quick Facts 42nd Sergeant at Arms of the United States Senate, Deputy ...
Karen H. Gibson
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42nd Sergeant at Arms of the United States Senate
In office
March 22, 2021  January 3, 2025
DeputyKelly Fado
LeaderChuck Schumer
Preceded byMichael C. Stenger
Succeeded byJennifer Hemingway
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
Rank Lieutenant General
UnitOffice of the Director of National Intelligence
Combined Joint Task Force
United States Army Cyber Command
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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.

A seasoned combat veteran, Gibson led intelligence-operations fusion centers in Iraq, Afghanistan, Korea, East Africa, and in the United States.[7]

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced the appointment of Gibson as sergeant at arms of the United States Senate in March 2021.[8] 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.[4] 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.[4]

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