LtGen Michael Groen, USMC (ret.)

LtGen Michael Groen, USMC (ret.) is a JINSA Generals & Admirals Program Participant. He is former director of the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center and former Director of Intelligence for the Joint Staff, where he was tasked with providing intelligence assessments directly to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Secretary of Defense, and the President of the United States.

LtGen (ret.) Groen has served in an array of other senior roles, including as the National Security Agency’s Deputy Chief of Computer Network Operations; director of the Marine Corps Amphibious Capabilities Working Group Director; and the Pentagon’s Chief of Intelligence Planning for Europe. In the latter role, he oversaw U.S. intelligence operations in the Balkans. LtGen (ret.) Groen is the recipient of the Defense Distinguished Service Award, the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star and the Combat Action Ribbon. He holds advanced degrees in Physics and Electrical Engineering from the Naval Postgraduate School.