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Mike Flynn
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National Security Advisor
Designate
Taking office
January 20, 2017
President Donald Trump (elect)
Succeeding Susan Rice
Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency
In office
July 24, 2012 – August 7, 2014
President Barack Obama
Preceded by Ronald Burgess
Succeeded by David Shedd (Acting)
Personal details
Born
Michael Thomas Flynn

December 1958 (age 61–62)
Middletown, Rhode Island, U.S.
Alma mater University of Rhode Island, Kingston (BS)
Golden Gate University (MBA)
United States Army Command and General Staff College (MMAS)
Naval War College (MA)
Military service
Allegiance  United States
Branch/service  United States Army
Years of service 1981–2014
Rank US-O9 insignia.svg Lieutenant General
Unit Defense Intelligence Agency
 • Joint Functional Component Command for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance
Battles/wars Operation Urgent Fury
Operation Uphold Democracy
Operation Enduring Freedom
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Awards Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Defense Superior Service Medal (4)
Legion of Merit (2)
Bronze Star Medal (4)
Meritorious Service Medal (6)
Joint Service Commendation Medal
Army Commendation Medal (6)

Michael Thomas "Mike" Flynn (born December 1958) is a retired United States Army lieutenant general who last served as the 18th Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency, from July 22, 2012 to August 7, 2014.

On November 18, 2016, Flynn accepted president-elect Donald Trump's offer of the position of National Security Advisor.

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  • 260554 Stanley McChrystal, Michael T. Flynn in Afghanistan 2010

    General Stanley McChrystal and Flynn in Afghanistan, 2010

  • Defense.gov photo essay 120724-D-BW835-223

    Flynn speaks during the change of directorship for the Defense Intelligence Agency on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington, D.C.

  • From left, Deanie Dempsey; Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff U.S. Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey; Stephanie Carter; Deputy Secretary of Defense Ash Carter; Lori Flynn; and Army Gen. Michael T. Flynn 130611-D-HU462-039

    Flynn with Martin Dempsey and Ashton Carter, June 11, 2013

  • 2015 RT gala dinner in Moscow, general Flynn next to President Putin

    Flynn's talent agency charged RT UK $45,000 and paid him $33,750 for a 60-minute presentation at the RT anniversary gala.

  • Michael Flynn (30020745053)

    Flynn at a campaign rally for then-Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump, in October 2016

  • Trump visits MacDill Air Force Base (32715575096)

    Flynn, Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Joseph Votel and Gen. Raymond A. Thomas at MacDill Air Force Base, February 6, 2017

  • Michael T. Flynn Offer of Testimony

    Michael T. Flynn Offer of Testimony for Immunity from Prosecution

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