"Air Force General Takes Command at Cyber Command and NSA"
Air Force Gen. Timothy D. Haugh assumed command of U.S. Cyber Command and became the director of the National Security Agency and the chief of the Central Security Service at a ceremony at Fort Meade, Maryland. The change of command ceremony was attended by leaders from the Defense Department and intelligence community, with Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks and Director of National Intelligence Avril D. Haines presiding. The event highlighted the ongoing cyber threats from nation states and hackers, with a focus on defending the nation through offensive and defensive operations. Outgoing commander Army Gen. Paul M. Nakasone was praised for his leadership in strengthening national security and defending democracy, while the incoming commander emphasized the importance of people, innovation, and partnerships in maintaining the nation's cybersecurity advantage.