NASIC commander selected for promotion to brigadier general Published March 16, 2010 By James Lunsford National Air and Space Intelligence Center Public Affairs WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- National Air and Space Intelligence Center commander Col. D. Scott George was nominated for promotion to brigadier general by President Obama March 15. Col. George was one of 29 officers identified from across the Air Force as brigadier general selects. The nomination next goes before the Senate for confirmation. The most recent sitting NASIC commander to wear general rank was Brig. Gen. Francis "Rusty" Gideon who commanded NASIC (then Foreign Technology Division, or FTD) from 1988 to 1992. The most recent NASIC commander to earn general rank following an assignment to NASIC was Col. James Miller Jr. who was commanded the then National Air Intelligence Center from 1992 to 1994. "I am honored by the nomination both personally and professionally, and I look forward to continuing to serve the Air Force and the nation as a brigadier general," Col. George said. "This nomination is, in part, a great reflection of the important national defense mission accomplished daily at NASIC." Colonel George's new assignment will likely be announced in the coming weeks. "I can't thank my family enough for their love and support over the years. My entire Air Force career would not be possible without them," Col George added. NASIC is the Air Force and DOD Center of Excellence of more than 3,100 worldwide personnel who create integrated, predictive intelligence in the air, space and cyberspace domains and exploit national and tactical sources enabling full-spectrum military operations, force modernization and policymaking.