Mark Pomerleau
US Cyber Command turned 15 in May this year. It was also the year in which the organization saw the longest stretch without a permanent leader in its history.
In early April, the Trump administration fired Gen. Timothy Haugh, the CYBERCOM commander and director of the National Security Agency. To date, no reason has been given for the surprise firing.
The top spot will remain empty into its ninth month, something which experts and lawmakers have previously described as “heartbreaking” and an obstacle to the overall preparedness of the organization and its forces. However, there is hope that the seat will finally be filled come the new year in the form of Lt. Gen. Joshua Rudd, amid recent indications he’s in line for the post.
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