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 Joint Forces Headquarters - Department of Defense Information Network since 4 October 2024.[1] 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.[2][3][4]

Paul T. Stanton
Official portrait, 2024
Bornc. 1973 (age 50–51)
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Army
Years of service1995–present
RankLieutenant General
CommandsDefense 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
AwardsArmy Distinguished Service Medal
Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit (2)
Bronze Star Medal

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.[5][6]

References

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ "Maj. Gen. Paul Stanton". 28 September 2023.
  3. ^ "Maj. Gen. Paul Stanton". U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence (CCoE).
  4. ^ "Major General Paul T. Stanton - General Officer Management Office". www.gomo.army.mil.
  5. ^ "PN1830 — Maj. Gen. Paul T. Stanton — Army". U.S. Congress. 4 June 2024.
  6. ^ "General Officer Announcements". U.S. Department of Defense. 14 June 2024.
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Military offices
Preceded by Deputy Director of Operations of the United States Cyber Command
2017–2020
Succeeded by
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Preceded by Deputy Commanding General (Operations) of the United States Army Cyber Command
2020–2021
Succeeded by
Preceded by Commanding General of the Cyber Center of Excellence and Fort Eisenhower
2021–2024
Succeeded by
Preceded by Director of the Defense Information Systems Agency and Commander of Joint Forces Headquarters - Department of Defense Information Network
2024–present
Incumbent