Vincent Stewart | |
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Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency | |
In office January 23, 2015 – October 3, 2017 | |
President | Barack Obama Donald Trump |
Preceded by | David Shedd (acting) |
Succeeded by | Robert P. Ashley Jr. |
Personal details | |
Born | Kingston, Jamaica | May 11, 1958
Died | April 28, 2023 Aldie, Virginia, U.S. | (aged 64)
Resting place | Arlington National Cemetery |
Education | Western Illinois University (BA) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1981–2019 |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Commands | Defense Intelligence Agency Joint Functional Component Command for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Headquarters Battalion, 2nd Marine Division |
Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal Distinguished Service Medal (United States Navy) Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star Medal Meritorious Service Medal (2) Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (3) Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal National Intelligence Distinguished Service Medal |
Vincent Raymond Stewart (May 11, 1958 – April 28, 2023) was a Jamaican-born American lieutenant general in the United States Marine Corps who served as Deputy Commander at United States Cyber Command.[1] He previously served as the 20th Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA). LtGen Stewart, who held that post from January 23, 2015 through October 3, 2017, was the first African American, first Jamaican American and first Marine to hold the position of Director of the DIA.[2] LtGen Stewart was the 2023 William Oliver Baker Award Recipient presented by the Intelligence and National Security Alliance. [3]