**Summary:** During the Satellite 2025 conference on March 10, Vice Adm. Frank Whitworth, director of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), emphasized that the agency is maintaining its focus on mission objectives despite recent staff reductions. He acknowledged the human stresses related to these changes but expressed pride in how the workforce is adapting to the cuts, which are part of the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency efforts. Although exact numbers of staff reductions were not disclosed, Whitworth highlighted the importance of transparent communication with employees regarding these changes. The NGA, employing around 14, 000 individuals, including 9, 000 civilians, plays a vital role in national security through geospatial intelligence. Whitworth noted that congressional committee members were impressed with the professionalism of the NGA staff during a recent intelligence update. In addition to managing workforce adjustments, the NGA is accelerating the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into its operations to enhance productivity and improve intelligence delivery.

This initiative builds on Project Maven, which began in 2017. To support this direction, Whitworth announced key appointments, including Mark Munsell as director of AI standards, Trey Treadwell as director of AI programs, and retired Col. Joe O’Callaghan, who will focus on AI missions while stationed at Fort Bragg. Whitworth cautioned that implementing AI technologies requires significant investment and resources due to the vast amounts of data generated, posing a challenge to scale successful initiatives like Project Maven during this transition period.