Paul T. Stanton

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

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 October 4, 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]

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]

  1. ^ Villasana, Marco (October 4, 2024). "Leadership change marks the beginning of a new chapter for DISA and JFHQ-DODIN". Defense Information Systems Agency. Retrieved October 5, 2024.
  2. ^ "Maj. Gen. Paul Stanton". September 28, 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. June 4, 2024.
  6. ^ "General Officer Announcements". U.S. Department of Defense. June 14, 2024.