Lt. Gen. DeAnna Burt
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Defense Leadership
Lt. Gen. DeAnna Burt is a senior officer in the United States Space Force, serving as the Deputy Chief of Space Operations for Operations, Cyber, and Nuclear. She’s responsible for the Space Force’s day-to-day operations, keeping its systems running, and overseeing its cyber and nuclear defense strategies. She’s a trailblazer, becoming the first female major general and second female general officer in the Space Force. Her career spans decades, with experience commanding various space squadrons and wings. She is a graduate of the prestigious Air Force Weapons School and holds a key leadership role in the nation’s space defense.