By Daily Mail Reporter President Barack Obama has nominated the U.S. Navy's top cyber warrior to head the National Security Agency. Navy Vice Admiral Michael Rogers, a cryptologist and head of U.S. Fleet Cyber Command, is not expected to immediately make major changes to the NSA, shaken by revelations by former contractor Edward Snowden. It is a move seen as a vote of confidence in a unit that is under fire for spying on Americans and their allies. 'This is a critical time for the NSA, and Vice Admiral Rogers would bring extraordinary and unique qualifications to this position as the agency continues its vital mission and implements President Obama's reforms,' Chuck Hagel, the defense secretary, said in a statement.
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V. Adm Michael Rogers is a cryptologist and heads Fleet Cyber Command
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Move seen as vote of confidence in a unit under fire for spying scandal
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But his appointment still needs to be approved by the Senate
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He'll take over from Army General Keith Alexander, expected to retire soon
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