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- ↑ "National Reconnaissance Office Press Release 12". Archived from the original on 2009-08-13. Retrieved 2010-01-03.
- ↑ "Missile Defense Expert and W&J Graduate to Speak March 16 at His Alma Mater". Today @ W&J. Washington & Jefferson College. March 8, 2010. Archived from the original on July 17, 2012. Retrieved March 23, 2010.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
- ↑ "W&J: David Kier". W&J People Profiles. Washington & Jefferson College. Retrieved 2010-03-23.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)[ permanent dead link ]
- ↑ "Homecoming festivities start tonight at W&J". Observer-Reporter . Oct 3, 2002. Retrieved 2010-03-23.
David Kier, a 1965 graduate of W&J, will speak about his 21-year career in the Central Intelligence Agency, during which he designed, developed and operated U.S. satellite systems. His presentation will begin at 8 tonight in the ballroom of Rossin Campus Center.
CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link) - ↑ "W&J alum to speak on missile defense". Observer Reporter . March 9, 2010. Retrieved 2010-03-23.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)[ dead link ]
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