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  Joe Kent's Family Pic ( Source - Twitter) 🇺🇸 HERO REMEMBERED: The Extraordinary Life and Sacrifice of Senior Chief Shannon Smith Kent January 16, 2019 , marked a tragic loss for the United States—but also cemented the legacy of one of the most remarkable warriors in modern American military history: Senior Chief Shannon Smith Kent . Today, her story continues to inspire service members, military families, and a nation grateful for her sacrifice. From Small-Town Beginnings to Elite Military Service Born and raised in Pine Plains, New York—a quiet Hudson Valley town of just 1,000—Shannon showed signs of brilliance early. At only two years old, she insisted on “reading” bedtime stories, memorizing entire passages before she could even read. By high school, her gift for language was undeniable. One summer, she taught herself French using a borrowed textbook and the help of a foreign exchange student. Those talents would later become vital tools on the battlefield. Enlisting at 18: ...

Tulsi Gabbard swear in Joe Kent as the Director of the National Counterterrorism Center Joe Kent Confirmed as Director of National Counterterrorism Center, Welcomed by DNI Tulsi Gabbard “His battlefield experience and sacrifice will reinvigorate America's counterterrorism mission,” says Gabbard. Washington, D.C. — July 31, 2025 In a significant move to strengthen America’s national security apparatus, Director of National Intelligence ( DNI ) Tulsi Gabbard formally welcomed Joe Kent as the new Director of the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) following his confirmation by the U.S. Senate. Joe Kent, a decorated Army veteran with 11 combat deployments and deep experience in counterterrorism operations, will now oversee the Office of the Director of National Intelligence’s (ODNI) counterterrorism mission. His new role includes coordinating intelligence integration and dissemination across agencies to help prevent and respond to terrorist threats both within the United States...