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☷NSA celebrates Public Service Recognition Week
National Security Agency ( By Press Release office)
May 05,2022
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FORT MEADE , Md . — The National Security Agency ( NSA ) is celebrating Public Service Recognition Week ( PSRW ) , a week - long annual event to honor the people who serve our nation as federal , state , county , local and tribal government employees . "It ' s Public Service Recognition Week and I want to thank our workforce and our agency partners for your dedicated service and commitment to our nation , " said General Paul M . Nakasone , Commander USCYBERCOM , Director NSA/Chief , Central Security Service to his staff . He and several other NSA leaders shared their reflections on why they chose a career in public service . NSA/CSS employees are part of the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community in the federal government . Some employees serve for only a few years , some serve for several decades . Capabilities Director Greg Smithberger joined NSA during the Cold War . "I simply wanted to do whatever I could do to help inform the national decision - makers , the military commanders , to help navigate their way through that particularly dangerous time , " said Smithberger . "I chose a life of public service because I saw NSA making a difference in the Cold War , " said Rob Joyce , Director of Cybersecurity . "I can see day - to - day that I made a difference . " Gil Herrera , Director of Research , was influenced by his parents ' belief that service is a high calling and an important part of being an American . "My parents reinforced the importance of doing our share and helping others , " Herrera said . "Every day , NSA employees provide policy makers and the military with critical and actionable intelligence , secure our nation ' s information and networks , and save lives . " Jon Darby , Director of Operations , reflected on his overseas tours: "I remember seeing the United States flag flying - and that ' s when it dawned on me that this is my everyday life at work; my job reflects the values that that flag represents . " When asked , many NSA leaders and staff reply that public service gives them a chance to give back to the nation . "I choose to stay in a career of public service because of a sense of purpose - relevant and impactful service , " said Natalie Laing , the Director of Engagement and Policy . As employees progress in their careers , it ' s not just what they do that matters , it ' s who they work with . Diane Dunshee , Director of Business Management and Acquisition , said she ' s inspired by the expertise and dedication of her "work family . " Catherine Aucella , Director of Workforce Support Activities , agreed , saying that , "Working with truly brilliant people reminds me of how lucky I am to be part of something much bigger than myself and that together , it ' s possible to overcome the impossible . " NSA employees , like all federal employees , voluntarily take an oath to support and defend the Constitution of the United States . "Public servants made a conscious choice to share their talents for the good of the Nation , " said Deputy Director George C . Barnes . "NSA/CSS personnel have devoted their careers to serving this country , often behind the scenes , without fanfare or recognition . " NSA ' s mission is growing , and we are actively recruiting top talent to improve our ability to defend our nation . To learn how you can begin a career at NSA , visit intelligencecareers . gov/NSA .
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