Michael Gloss, the son of CIA Deputy Director Juliane Gallina, died last year while fighting in the Ukraine conflict. Although the CIA confirmed his death, details about which side he was on remain unclear. Gloss, 21, struggled with mental health issues and had shared pro-Russian sentiments on social media, expressing sympathy for Russia’s war efforts and criticizing Western media as propagandistic.
The CIA described Gloss’s death as a personal tragedy for the family rather than a national security matter. Gallina and her husband expressed their grief, stating they adored their son and requested privacy during this difficult time. While an obituary published last year noted that he passed away while traveling in Eastern Europe, it did not specify his involvement in the conflict. It celebrated Gloss as a person with a “noble heart” and a “warrior spirit,” emphasizing his efforts to stand against injustice from a young age.
Born in northern Virginia, Gloss played football and lacrosse and attended the College of the Atlantic, where he studied human ecology. The family has suggested donations to charities supporting refugees, environmental causes, and the National Alliance on Mental Illness, reflecting his values and interests.
Gallina has held various significant positions focused on technology and cybersecurity and made history as the first woman to lead the brigade of midshipmen at the U.S. Naval Academy. Meanwhile, his father, Larry Gloss, is a Navy veteran with a career in cybersecurity. The family’s emphasis remains on honoring Michael’s life amidst their mourning.
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