The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) logo is displayed in the lobby of CIA Headquarters in Langley. Photo AFPRetired CIA Veteran Will Return To Head Clandestine Service -- Washington Post
John D. Bennett, a CIA veteran who served as station chief in Pakistan until last year and who has had numerous other overseas postings, has been appointed head of the agency's National Clandestine Service, Director Leon E. Panetta announced Wednesday.
Bennett, a former Marine and a Harvard graduate, had retired in May after a nearly 30-year career at the CIA, but was coaxed back to take charge of the service, which runs human intelligence and covert operations. Among other posts, Bennett previously served as chief of the Special Activities Division, the agency's covert paramilitary unit.
As head of the clandestine service, he will succeed Michael J. Sulick, who is retiring.
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