Dimitri Henry enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1981 and attained the rank of SSgt. before graduating from
Texas A&M University in 1988 and being commissioned a 2nd Lt. He served as the Commanding Officer, Co H,
Marine Cryptologic Support Battalion, San Antonio, TX, from 2001 to 2004. He went on to serve as Director
Marine Corps Intelligence 2017–2019. As a Lieutenant Colonel, Henry commanded 1st Radio Battalion from 2006 to 2008 during which time the Radio battalion made two deployments to Iraq. In April 2022, Henry was nominated for promotion to lieutenant general and appointment as director for intelligence of the
Joint Staff. His promotion ceremony was held on 19 May 2022. LtGen Henry retired on 26 June 2025 as the current longest serving Marine on active duty with 44 years of continuous active service. == References ==