</s>104-10303-10003 2025 RELEASE UNDER THE PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION RECORDS ACT OF 1992 KENT EXTRACT

Summary  
The document outlines the career of William M. Kent within a U.S. intelligence agency, detailing his assignments from 1951 to his retirement in 1977. He began as a clerk in the Office of Special Operations, later serving as an intelligence officer in Panama and Cuba. In 1962, he joined the Western Hemisphere Division, where he held multiple managerial roles, including operations officer positions in Miami and New Orleans. Kent was noted for his ability to manage diverse teams and produce high-quality written reports, which were used by officials during Senate hearings related to Chilean affairs. His contributions included preparing materials for a Senate decision in July 14-15 and a subsequent appearance before the Senate Select Committee on October 28. Upon retirement after 26 years of service, he was recommended for the career intelligence medal for his distinguished work.  

Key People  
- William M. Kent: Intelligence officer and manager with over two decades of service.  
- Deputy Chief of Latin American Division: Recognized Kent’s expertise in written presentations during a Chilean investigation.  

Key Locations  
- Panama: Assigned as an intelligence officer under non-official cover.  
- Cuba: Served in operations roles, later transferred to the Western Hemisphere Division.  
- New Orleans: Held managerial positions after moving from Miami.  
- Washington Base: Final assignment before retirement.  

Key Events  
- Kent’s role in Chilean crisis investigations, including preparation of reports for Senate committees.  
- His contributions to a Senate decision in July 14-15 and a Senate Select Committee appearance on October 28.  
- Retirement in 1977 following 26 years of service.  

Key Organizations  
- Office of Special Operations: Kent’s initial assignment.  
- Western Hemisphere Division: Where he held multiple managerial roles.  
- Latin American Division: Recognized his skills during Chilean investigations.  
- Senate Select Committee: Utilized his reports for hearings.

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