Paul T. Stanton
Paul T. Stanton | |
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 Official portrait, 2024 | |
| Born | c. 1973 (age 51–52) |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1995–present |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands | Defense Information Systems Agency Joint Forces Headquarters-Department of Defense Information Network Cyber Center of Excellence Fort Eisenhower U.S. Army Cyber Protection Brigade B Company, 1-502nd Infantry |
| Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star Medal |
Paul T. Stanton (born c. 1973) is a United States Army lieutenant general who has served as the director of the Defense Information Systems Agency and commander of the Department of Defense Cyber Defense Command (previously Joint Force Headquarters – Department of Defense Information Network until May 2025) since 4 October 2024.[1][2] He previously served as the commanding general of the Cyber Center of Excellence and Fort Eisenhower from 2021 to 2024. He also served as the deputy commanding general (operations) of the United States Army Cyber Command.[3][4][5]
In June 2024, Stanton was nominated for promotion to lieutenant general and assignment as director of Defense Information Systems Agency and commander of Joint Forces Headquarters - Department of Defense Information Network.[6][7]
He graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in 1995 and commissioned into the infantry but later transitioned to the cyber branch in 2015.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ Villasana, Marco (4 October 2024). "Leadership change marks the beginning of a new chapter for DISA and JFHQ-DODIN". Defense Information Systems Agency. Retrieved 5 October 2024.
- ^ Pomerleau, Mark (30 May 2025). "Cybercom's defensive arm elevated to sub-unified command". DefenseScoop. Retrieved 2 June 2025.
- ^ "Maj. Gen. Paul Stanton". 28 September 2023.
- ^ "Maj. Gen. Paul Stanton". U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence (CCoE).
- ^ "Major General Paul T. Stanton - General Officer Management Office". www.gomo.army.mil.
- ^ "PN1830 — Maj. Gen. Paul T. Stanton — Army". U.S. Congress. 4 June 2024.
- ^ "General Officer Announcements". U.S. Department of Defense. 14 June 2024.
- ^ "Director Biography".
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