DIA Honors Decades of Service by Renaming Headquarters Auditorium
· Texas Border Business
During a recent visit to the Defense Intelligence Agency at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth honored Army Lt. Col. Thomas Knowlton by renaming Clapper Leadership Hall to Thomas Knowlton Leadership Hall. Hegseth highlighted Knowlton's pivotal role as the commander of the Continental Army's first intelligence unit, Knowlton's Rangers, established in 1776 under George Washington's directive. Knowlton's contributions are considered foundational to military intelligence. Hegseth emphasized the importance of intelligence in modern military operations and presented coins to service members, acknowledging their vital work in national defense.
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