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Welcome to the Monday Morning News Kick Off post from got geoint? Hard to believe that we are only a couple weeks away from the kick off of GEOINT 2011. Speaking of GEOINT 2011, we are always looking for USGIF member-related news. So, if you are announcing a new product or service or partnership, please let us know. We would like to shine a light on all of your good works here on the got geoint? blog. In the meantime, we have been kind enough to pull together all the key GEOINT news and headlines you need to kick off the work week. So, as we always say, fire up that second cup of coffee and read on. Happy Monday!

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This year marks major anniversaries for some of the most significant intelligence agencies that utilize and advance the concept of GEOINT. Last week, we highlighted how the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) marked its 50th anniversary. The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) recently celebrated its 15th anniversary and yesterday the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) made note of its 50-year legacy. Congratulations to all of these agencies for achieving these major milestones, advancing the mission and keeping our nation safe.

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Last month, we announced the appointment of Letitia Long (pictured with Director of National Intelligence Dennis C. Blair), deputy director of the Defense Intelligence Agency, to the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency director post. This was certainly major news for the intelligence community because Long will be the first woman to lead a major intelligence agency. Here’s what she had to say during a Pentagon Channel interview about this very topic: “I am certainly aware of all the women who have come before me, all of the women who have accomplished truly remarkable things and have blazed the path.” In addition, Long also noted that the intelligence and defense communities have gained a tremendous amount by incorporating both just women and minorities. Read the more about Long’s perspective on woman and minorities, as well as how the role of mentoring is vital in the intelligence community here.

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Following is an exclusive got geoint? podcast with another leader and visionary in the intelligence community. We were lucky enough to get a few minutes with Mr. Robert Cardillo, Deputy Director for Analysis, Defense Intelligence Agency. Listen to Mr. Cardillo provide insightful thoughts on the opportunities and challenges that the intelligence community faces.

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We often showcase videos from intelligence agencies that have popped up on YouTube. As such, we came across this video from the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) that we thought you would want to see. Check it out below:

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