Michael Groen

Nonresident Senior Fellow, Sowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Michael served over 37 years in the U.S. Marine Corps, culminating his career as the Director of the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center, and the senior executive for AI in the Department of Defense. He previously served at the National Security Agency, overseeing global network operations and as the Director of Intelligence for the Chairman and the Joint Staff. In that position he worked closely with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, Secretary of Defense and Senior Leaders across the Department. Groen is an experienced Marine commander and multi-tour combat veteran. He was the Intelligence Officer for the 1st Marine Division in Operation Iraqi Freedom for both OIF I and II. He is the author of With the First Marine Division in Iraq, No Greater Friend, No Worse Enemy. His awards include the Defense Distinguished Service Award, the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star and the Combat Action Ribbon.

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