born 1946
Michael Hayden is a retired four-star general in the United States Air Force and former Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) from 2006 to 2009. He is known for his leadership in the intelligence community, particularly in the areas of national security and counterterrorism, and has played a significant role in shaping U.S. intelligence policies post-9/11. Additionally, Hayden served as the first principal deputy director of national intelligence from 2005 to 2006.