April 26, 2021
NRO celebrates 60th anniversary with successful launch of NROL-82
CHANTILLY, Va. — Today the Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines and U.S. Space Force Chief of Space Operations General Jay Raymond joined the National Reconnaissance Office Director Dr. Christopher Scolese for the successful NROL-82 mission launch aboard a United Launch Alliance Delta IV Heavy. The Delta IV Heavy launched at 1:47 p.m. PDT / 4:47 p.m. EDT
April 8, 2021
The NRO Time Capsule: Acknowledging the Future
CHANTILLY, Va. — NRO employees probably passed by it numerous times as they walked through the Westfield’s main lobby. They may actually have stood near it and never knew it was there. NRO has a time capsule. Sealed and dedicated on September 6, 2001 at the closing ceremony of a series of events commemorating NRO’s 40th anniversary, the time capsule contains 115
March 29, 2021
Dr. Meink engages virtually with Norfolk State University
CHANTILLY, Va. — On March 23, the NRO’s Principal Deputy Director, Dr. Troy Meink, spoke at a virtual recruiting event held for students attending Norfolk State University (NSU). NSU was founded in 1935 and is one of five Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) in Virginia. It is ranked in the Top 25 HBCUs of 2021, and has more than 2000 students
March 26, 2021
Director Scolese tours Westfields compound
CHANTILLY, Va. — NRO Director Chris Scolese recently met with security officers at NRO’s headquarters in Chantilly, Va., for an impromptu ATV security tour outside the facility. The highlight was playing with Max, one of the canine inspectors!
General Raymond holds town hall at Westfields
CHANTILLY, Va. — Gen. John ”Jay” Raymond, chief of space operations for the United States Space Force (USSF), visited Westfields on Monday, March 22. He met with leadership and participated in a town hall meeting to engage with the workforce. Director Scolese introduced Gen. Raymond and began the conversation by highlighting the fact that the Space Force is the
March 16, 2021
Dynamic duos: NRO commemorates women senior leaders
CHANTILLY, Va. — Throughout the National Reconnaissance Office’s history, there were two instances when two female leaders served in the Top 3 at the same time. The Top 3 refers to NRO’s director, principal deputy director, and deputy director—the three highest-ranking positions within the NRO. The original female dynamic duo was Maj. Gen. Ellen M. Pawlikowski and
March 10, 2021
NRO's 60th Anniversary
CHANTILLY, Va. — This year the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) marks its 60th anniversary. From its inception Sept. 6, 1961, NRO has leveraged its incredible intelligence collection capabilities to meet new challenges faced by the nation continuing to develop exquisite intelligence gathering systems to protect the U.S. and its citizens. For this celebration,
March 8, 2021
Westfields welcomes new senior enlisted leader
CHANTILLY, Va. — The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) welcomes Chief Master Sgt. Tina R. Timmerman as the senior enlisted leader at NRO headquarters in Chantilly, Virginia. Chief Timmerman takes over for recently retired Chief Master Sgt. Michelle Jackson as a principal advisor to NRO senior leadership.Chief Timmerman is responsible for military readiness,
March 5, 2021
NRO Celebrates its Female Pioneers
CHANTILLY, Va. — In recognition of NRO’s 60th Anniversary and Women’s History Month, we are reflecting on the people and technology that shaped our founding, particularly our female NRO Pioneers. As a result of our world-class team and heritage of innovation, NRO today has an unrivaled constellation of advanced overhead reconnaissance systems to support the nation’s defense and national security.
March 4, 2021
Former NASA Administrator Encourages Diversity and Representation to NRO Workforce
CHANTILLY, Va. — Former NASA administrator visited the NRO Feb. 23, 2021. L-R: NRO Director Dr. Chris Scolese; Charles F. Bolden Jr.; NRO Principal Deputy Director Dr. Troy Meink; and NRO Deputy Director Maj. Gen. Michael Guetlein.