Executive Moves

Kelly Hammett has been named executive director of the Air Force Nuclear Weapons CenterHe will advise AFNWC leadership on the acquisition, sustainment and modernization of nuclear weapons systemsHammett succeeds Joseph...

The Navy has appointed retired Vice Adm. Richard Breckenridge as senior adviser for shipbuildingBreckenridge will support efforts to strengthen the maritime industrial baseThe 2026 Navy Summit will explore the hybrid...

CISA has named Scott Breor to lead its Infrastructure Security DivisionLeadership changes follow Steve Casapulla's move to the White House cyber officeThe 2026 Homeland Security Summit will feature discussions about...

Trump has nominated Jay Clayton to serve as director of national intelligenceClayton currently serves as U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New YorkThe 2026 Intel Summit will feature discussions...

The Government Accountability Office has named Jennifer Franks as acting CTOFranks will help lead technology, data, innovation and cybersecurity initiatives across the agencyShe will bring nearly two decades of experience...

Air Force Maj. Gen. David Sanford has been nominated to lead DLASanford currently oversees DLA logistics operations and Joint Regional Combat SupportThe nomination comes ahead of Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly's...

Chris Manning has been named capability program executive for intelligence and spectrum warfareHe will oversee the Army's intelligence and spectrum warfare acquisition organizationManning has succeeded Kevin Chaney, who will serve...

AFRL has welcomed Brig. Gen. Douglas Wickert as its new commanderWickert succeeded Brig. Gen. Jason Bartolomei during a change of command ceremonyThe 2026 Air and Space Summit will explore AI,...

The Department of the Air Force has appointed Ashley Devoto as CIODevoto will oversee enterprise IT, data and AI, and cybersecurity portfoliosThe 2026 Air and Space Summit will explore AI...

Shannon Pallone was promoted to the Defense Intelligence Senior Executive Service She oversees an $8.5 billion Space Force portfolio focused on BMC3I capabilities Her role supports the Space Force's new...