U.S. Cyber Command Archives

The DISA and JFHQ-DODIN Headquarters Building at Fort Meade, Maryland. (Photo by Kevin Headtke)

Stanton takes over at DISA, JFHQ-DODIN

He succeeds Lt. Gen. Robert Skinner, who is retiring after a 40-year career.

Oct 4, 2024 By Mark Pomerleau

Members of the 106th Rescue Wing Communication Flight stand in formation at F.S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base, Westhampton Beach, New York National Guard, during their unit’s redesignation ceremony to become the 106th Communications Squadron, February 4, 2024. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Kevin Donaldson)

New warrant officers poised to improve readiness of Air Force cyber mission force teams

The initial cadre of warrant officers, the first in over 65 years, are slated to graduate in early December and be on mission later that month or…

Sep 19, 2024 By Mark Pomerleau

New assistant secretary of defense wants to focus on return on investment for cyber operations

In his first public remarks since taking the job, ASD for Cyber Policy Michael Sulmeyer described the institutionalization of cyber across the DOD over the last 10…

Sep 6, 2024 By Mark Pomerleau

Gen. Timothy D. Haugh, Commander, U.S. Cyber Command and Director, National Security Agency/Chief, Central Security Service visited Maxwell Air Force Base, Montgomery, Ala., Apr. 3, 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by Trey Ward)

Cybercom chief to Congress: Let us finish our study before directing an examination for a Cyber Force

A DOD study for force generation will be briefed to the secretary of defense soon, Gen. Timothy Haugh said.

Aug 27, 2024 By Mark Pomerleau

Army Cyber Command, Cyber Flag 2019 — Participants in the Army’s Cyber Flag exercise in Suffolk, Virginia, in June 2019. (U.S. Cyber Command photo)

What would it mean to elevate the Pentagon’s network defense command?

Members in the House and Senate have proposed in legislation the elevation of Joint Force Headquarters-DOD Information Network to a sub-unified command.

Aug 15, 2024 By Mark Pomerleau

Soldiers of Task Force Echo. (Photo by Schatz Strategy Group, Citizen Soldier magazine)

Army National Guard task force supporting Cybercom comes to a close

Task Force Echo, which has been led by the National Guard since 2017, has concluded.

Aug 6, 2024 By Mark Pomerleau

An aerial view of the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., May 11, 2021. (DOD photo by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brittany A. Chase)

New assistant secretary of defense position signifies maturation of cyber within the department

The new assistant secretary of defense for cyber policy will help unburden U.S. Cyber Command from administrative tasks associated with new budgeting authorities, experts say.

Aug 1, 2024 By Mark Pomerleau

Following new authorities, Cybercom says it’s making progress on correcting readiness

Enhanced budget control has allowed Cybercom more authority to request and fund training.

Jul 31, 2024 By Mark Pomerleau

Cybercom’s AI task force housed within its elite cyber unit

The task force has been placed within the Cyber National Mission Force to serve as a tool to solve hard problems.

Jul 31, 2024 By Mark Pomerleau

Inside U.S. Cyber Command at Fort Meade, Maryland. (Josef Cole / DOD / U.S. Cyber Command)

Dashboard aims to give commanders increased ability to assess cyber team readiness

The capability is part of the Joint Cyber Command and Control (JCC2) program, which is aimed at providing improved situational awareness, battle management, and information about cyber…

Jul 24, 2024 By Mark Pomerleau