Elizabeth Hight
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Elizabeth Ann Hight[1] is a retired United States Navy rear admiral who served as the vice director of the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA). She assumed this post in December 2007.[2] In 2008, she was nominated for appointment to the grade of vice admiral and assignment as director, Defense Information Systems Agency; commander, Joint Task Force – Global Network Operations; and deputy commander, U.S. Strategic Command Global Network Operations and Defense, Arlington, Virginia. Her nomination was rejected by the Senate due to a perceived conflict of interest with her husband, retired Air Force Brigadier General Gary Salisbury, who is vice president of business development and sales for Northrop Grumman Corp.'s mission systems sector, defense mission systems division.[3] She retired from the Navy in 2010.
Elizabeth A. Hight | |
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Nickname(s) | Betsy |
Born | (1955-05-05) May 5, 1955 (age 68) Kansas City, Missouri, United States |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1977–2010 |
Rank | Rear admiral |
Unit | Vice director of the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) |
Commands held | Naval Computer and Telecommunications Area Master Station Atlantic, Fleet Surveillance Support Command |
Awards | Defense Superior Service Medal (with Oak Leaf Cluster), Legion of Merit (with Gold Star in lieu of second award), Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (with Gold Star in lieu of third award), Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Achievement Medal and Air Force Master Space Badge. |