Cyber Mission Force Archives

Cyber warfare operators assigned to the 275th Cyber Operations Squadron of the 175th Cyberspace Operations Group of the Maryland Air National Guard configure a threat intelligence feed for daily watch in the Hunter’s Den at Warfield Air National Guard Base, Middle River, Md., Dec. 2, 2017. (U.S. Air Force photo by J.M. Eddins Jr.)

Air Force cyber wing looking for new ways to recruit, keep top talent

The service is on the hook to provide six more teams to the cyber mission force.

Jan 2, 2024 By Mark Pomerleau

(U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Barry Loo)

Congress axes independent cyber force study

The reconciled version of the 2024 NDAA didn't include a major cyber provision that was in the Senate's bill.

Dec 7, 2023 By Mark Pomerleau

U.S. sailors assigned to Navy Cyber Defense Operations Command (NCDOC) man their stations at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, Va., Aug. 4, 2010. (DOD photo)

Senior DOD official on creating an independent cyber service: ‘Be careful what you wish for’

The Pentagon is studying the prospect of an independent cyber service versus the current structure to understand the pros and cons of each model.

Sep 15, 2023 By Mark Pomerleau

Inside U.S. Cyber Command at Fort Meade, Maryland. (Josef Cole / DOD / U.S. Cyber Command)

Prospective service chiefs pledge to address cyber mission force readiness concerns of Congress

During their confirmation hearings this summer, three service chief nominees were asked how they plan to address shortfalls in their components' contributions to U.S. Cyber Command through…

Sep 15, 2023 By Mark Pomerleau

Crews of the National Space Defense Center provide threat-focused space domain awareness across the nation security space enterprise. (U.S. Space Force photo by Kathryn Damon)

Space Force in discussions to establish a cyber component to US Cyber Command

The other services have requirements to provide Cybercom a set number of personnel and teams to the joint cyber mission force, which conducts offensive and defensive cyber…

Aug 30, 2023 By Mark Pomerleau

U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 31st Fighter Wing perform a flyover above Aviano Air Base, Italy, June 1, 2020. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kelsey Tucker)

Air Force building new tactical teams for ‘cyber-enabled air superiority’

These new teams will conduct "non-kinetic operations synchronized with offensive kinetic operations" to ensure air power is unaffected by adversary attempts to defeat it.

Jul 24, 2023 By Mark Pomerleau

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Timothy Haugh testifies before the Senate Armed Services Committee during his confirmation hearing to be the next leader of the National Security Agency and U.S. Cyber Command in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill on July 20, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Cybercom nominee urges lawmakers to pass policy and spending bills to addressing readiness issues

Lt. Gen. Timothy Haugh said passing the NDAA and appropriations bills are essential for the command's growth and maturation.

Jul 20, 2023 By Mark Pomerleau

Senate Armed Services Committee looks to tackle cyber mission force readiness — again

A provision in the Senate Armed Services Committee fiscal 2024 National Defense Authorization Act aims to create more uniformity between how each service provides forces to U.S.…

Jul 11, 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). Since its establishment, FCC/C10F has grown into an operational force composed of more than 14,000 Active and Reserve Sailors and civilians organized into 28 active commands, 40 Cyber Mission Force units, and 26 reserve commands around the globe. (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

(Photo by Jon Dasbach, U.S. Cyber Command)

Many believe it’s time for an independent uniformed cyber service. Here’s what it could look like

Some outside groups have offered roadmaps for how to establish an independent cyber force akin to the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Space Force.

May 15, 2023 By Mark Pomerleau