Patrick Ware, a senior executive at the National Security Agency, has been named the new top civilian leader. He will now lead at the United States Cyber Command, which is the military’s digital warfighting combat organization. Ware, a thirty-four-year veteran of the National Security Agency, is now replacing Morgan Adamski as the command’s executive director. The number three spot at the military’s digital warfighting organization is traditionally held by an NSA official on loan. Politico first reported that Adamski, who assumed the role last June, intended to leave her important position.
Ware is coming aboard at a very critical time for Cyber Command, which is facing some leadership turmoil. The command has been without a permanent chief since Air Force Gen. Timothy Haugh was abruptly fired three months ago. The Defense Secretary and Director of National Intelligence had chosen Army Lt. Gen. Richard Angle to helm the command. However, that choice was rejected by the White House for reasons that have not been publicly made known. This has left a significant void at the top of the nation’s premier cyber warfare combatant command.
Meanwhile, a major plan to revamp Cyber Command, which has been dubbed “Cyber Command 2.0,” is itself undergoing an overhaul. Many different observers now suspect the significant effort will eventually be completely scrapped altogether by the new leadership. In his new role as the executive director, Ware will help to steer many different strategic initiatives. He will work to advance Cyber Command’s capabilities, its important talent management programs, and all of its partnerships. His leadership will be crucial in guiding the command through this challenging period of transition and uncertainty.
Patrick Ware received a bachelor’s degree in the field of electrical engineering back in the calendar year of 1994. He did all of his undergraduate work at both Auburn University and also at the University of Maryland. He also later studied at the prestigious Johns Hopkins University, located in the state of Maryland. He received a master’s degree in electrical engineering in the year of 1997, according to his official biography. His extensive technical background and long career make him a very qualified choice for this important national security position.
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