Michael Hayden

Michael Hayden is the director of the Central Intelligence Agency. He is slated to retire from his position as General in the U.S. Air Force, on July 1, 2008.

Fast Facts

1. Full Name: Michael Vincent Hayden
2. Born March 17, 1945, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
3. Assumed Office: May 30, 2006
4. Preceded by: Porter J. Goss
5. Occupation: Military Officer
6. Years of Service: 1967-Present
7. Rank: General
8. Alma Mater: Duquesne University
9. Graduate of Reserve Officer Training Corps
10. Spouse: Jeanine Carrier
11. Has one daughter and two sons

Key Dates

1. 1999-2005: Became the director of the National Security Agency
2. April 21, 2005: Became principal deputy of the Director of National Intelligence
3. May 8, 2006: Nominated for the CIA Director
4. May 23: Senate approved nomination
5. May 30, 2006: Sworn in
6. April 23, 2008: Announced that he attended to retire
7. July 1, 2008: Slated to retire

Other Positions Held

• • Commander, Air Intelligence Agency
  • Director, Joint Command and Control Warfare Center
  • Various senior staff positions, Pentagon
  • Deputy Chief of Staff, United Nations

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