Hayden Applauded for Military Service ; Cia Leadership Seen As Crucial

The Washington Times › June 23, 2008

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Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said Friday that ties between military and intelligence operations today are the closest in the history of modern warfare, and he praised CIA Director Michael V. Hayden during his military retirement ceremony for boosting joint efforts.

"We are all on one team these days, and Mike has played a key role in this effort," Mr. Gates said during a speech at Bolling Air Force Base.

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Hayden Applauded for Military Service ; Cia Leadership Seen As Crucial

Mr. Gates, a former CIA director, said close cooperation between the military and the CIA's clandestine intelligence agents is essential to countering the twin threats of global terrorism and the proliferation o...

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