Paul Nakasone

Paul Nakasone
3rd Commander of United States Cyber Command
In office
May 4, 2018 – February 2, 2024
PresidentDonald Trump
Joe Biden
Preceded byMichael S. Rogers
Succeeded byTimothy D. Haugh
18th Director of the National Security Agency
In office
May 4, 2018 – February 2, 2024
PresidentDonald Trump
Joe Biden
DeputyGeorge Barnes
Preceded byMichael S. Rogers
Succeeded byTimothy D. Haugh
Personal details
Born
Paul Miki Nakasone

(1963-11-19) November 19, 1963 (age 60)
White Bear Lake, Minnesota, U.S.
SpouseSusan Nakasone
Children4
EducationSaint John's University (BA)
University of Southern California (MA)
National Intelligence University (MA)
United States Army War College (MA)
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceUnited States Army
Years of service1986–2024
RankGeneral
CommandsUnited States Army Cyber Command
Second United States Army
Director of Intelligence, J2
International Security Assistance Force
Battles/warsWar in Afghanistan
Iraq War
AwardsDefense Distinguished Service Medal
Army Distinguished Service Medal (2)
Defense Superior Service Medal (4)
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star
George Washington Spymaster Award[1]

Paul Miki Nakasone (Japanese: 仲宗根ミキ Nakasone Miki, born November 19, 1963)[2]: 2 [3][4] is a retired four-star general in the United States Army who served as the commander of United States Cyber Command. He concurrently served as the director of the National Security Agency[5][6] and as chief of the Central Security Service. Nakasone took command of the United States Second Army and Army Cyber Command in October 2016,[7] until the Second Army's inactivation in March 2017.[8] In May 2018, he became head of the National Security Agency, the Central Security Service and the United States Cyber Command.[9]

  1. ^ Garamone, Jim (2024-02-03). "Cyber Command Flag Passed to Air Force General at Fort Meade Ceremony". U.S. Department of Defense. Retrieved 2024-02-05.
  2. ^ "Questionnaire for Completion by Presidential Nominees" (PDF). United States Senate Select Committee on Intelligence (SSCI). 2018. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2022-02-15. Retrieved 2022-02-15.
  3. ^ Kuroda, Janelle (February 10, 2012). "Japanese American Promoted To Rank Of Brigadier General, Continuing Family Legacy Of Service". Japanese American Veterans Association. Retrieved 13 May 2017.
  4. ^ "Person Details for Paul Miki Nakasone, "Minnesota Birth Index, 1935–2002"". FamilySearch.org. Retrieved June 7, 2017.
  5. ^ Nakashima, Ellen (24 April 2018). "Senate confirms Paul Nakasone to lead the NSA, U.S. Cyber Command". The Washington Post.
  6. ^ "Senate Confirms Nakasone to Head NSA, Cyber Command". 24 April 2018.
  7. ^ "Army Cyber welcomes new commander". United States Army. October 14, 2016. Retrieved 13 May 2017.
  8. ^ Todd Lopez, C. (April 3, 2017). "Second Army cases colors for fourth time". United States Army. Retrieved 13 May 2017.
  9. ^ U.S. Cyber Command Change of Command/Command Elevation Ceremony