Paul Stanton Archives

Photo illustration of U.S. Army cyber soldier in operations center. (U.S. Army photo by Tài Doick)

Cybercom’s defensive arm elevated to sub-unified command

Joint Force Headquarters-DOD Information Network will now be known as the Department of Defense Cyber Defense Command (DCDC).

May 30, 2025 By Mark Pomerleau

The Defense Information Systems Agency building complex at Fort Meade, Md., Jan. 2, 2013. (DoD photo by Thomas L. Burton/Released)

DISA expects 10 percent reduction in workforce due to DOGE-inspired campaign

Lt. Gen. Paul Stanton told lawmakers that DISA is using the workforce reductions to realign how the agency addresses its mission.

May 22, 2025 By Mikayla Easley

At 10th anniversary, Pentagon’s network defense arm looks to evolve how it fights

As Joint Force Headquarters-DODIN celebrates its 10th anniversary, it is looking at how it can mature network defense and impose heavier costs on adversaries.

Jan 15, 2025 By Mark Pomerleau

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

U.S. Army soldiers trained closely with members of the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force, or JGSDF, during Cyber Blitz 2019. (Photo by Edric Thompson)

Army gets new leader for Cyber Center of Excellence

Maj. Gen. Ryan Janovic assumed command of the Cyber Center of Excellence, taking over for Maj. Gen. Paul Stanton.

Aug 2, 2024 By Mark Pomerleau

Soldiers demonstrate the Command Post Computing Environment prototype at Aberdeen Proving Ground. (U.S. Army photo by Dan Lafontaine, PEO C3T)

To be ready for conflict, Army leader urges focus on information space in ‘competition’

Newly resourced Theater Information Advantage Detachments will provide commanders the insights needed to be successful if crisis or conflict breaks out, officials say.

Jul 3, 2024 By Mark Pomerleau

DISA to get new director, Cybercom defense arm new commander

Maj. Gen. Paul Stanton has been nominated to be the next director of the Defense Information Systems Agency and commander of Joint Force Headquarters-Department of Defense Information…

Jun 14, 2024 By Mark Pomerleau

Members of the Army’s Multi-Domain Task Force conduct operations. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Philip Velez)

Army embarking on electronic warfare data pilot to help inform rapid reprogramming

The pilot will help the Army understand and implement EW data needs to support the rapid reprogramming of modular mission payloads.

May 10, 2024 By Mark Pomerleau

Capt. Richard Shmel, a 17A, cyberspace operations officer, participating in the 915th Cyber Warfare Battalion’s Field Training Exercise at Muscatatuck Urban Training. (Photo by Steve Stover, U.S. Army)

New DOD doctrine officially outlines and defines ‘expeditionary cyberspace operations’

A sign of the maturity of cyber ops, the Defense Department has recognized and defined what "expeditionary cyberspace operations" are.

May 12, 2023 By Mark Pomerleau

U.S. Army soldiers assigned to the 3rd Infantry Division’s Best Squad identify terrain features and parts of a military map during the XVIII Airborne Corps Best Squad Competition on Fort Stewart, Georgia June 28, 2022. (U.S. Army Photo by Spc. Anthony Ford)

Army working to game concepts, exercise forces for the information environment

The Army will be using the exercise Pacific Sentry to test its theater information advantage detachments.

May 8, 2023 By Mark Pomerleau