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U.S. Navy Capt. Alan Eichelman (left), commander, Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Marianas, briefs U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Heidi Berg (right), deputy commander, U.S. Fleet Cyber Command / Navy Space Command, on key infrastructure locations prior to an aerial tour of Guam, July 23, 2025. (U.S. Navy photo by William J. Busby III)

Trump nominates Heidi Berg to lead Fleet Cyber Command

If her nomination is confirmed by the Senate, Berg will also pin on a third star.

Sep 5, 2025 By Jon Harper

Chris Cleary, Navy principal cyber adviser, speaks during a panel at DefenseTalks 2022. (DefenseScoop)

Chris Cleary, Navy’s first-ever principal cyber adviser, set to leave Pentagon

Cleary reflected on his tenure and his hopes for the future during a call with DefenseScoop.

Oct 24, 2023 By Mark Pomerleau

FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. (Sept. 27, 2018) – Sailors stand watch in the Fleet Operations Center at the headquarters of U.S. Fleet Cyber Command/U.S. 10th Fleet (FCC/C10F). (U.S. Navy Photo by MC1 Samuel Souvannason/Released)

After prodding from Congress, Navy creates dedicated cyber work roles amid readiness concerns

The Navy created a "designator" and "rating" for officers and enlisted personnel solely dedicated to cyber.

Jun 28, 2023 By Mark Pomerleau

FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. (Sept. 27, 2018) – Sailors stand watch in the Fleet Operations Center at the headquarters of U.S. Fleet Cyber Command/U.S. 10th Fleet (FCC/C10F). (U.S. Navy Photo by MC1 Samuel Souvannason/Released)

Senate Armed Services Committee questions Navy’s future role, contribution to cyberspace operations

The committee's version of the fiscal 2023 NDAA wants a study on how the DOD organizes its cyber forces.

Jul 19, 2022 By Mark Pomerleau