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Army Taps Fort Gordon As New Cyber/Network Operations Headquarters

Defense Daily Staff

Tuesday, January 7th, 2014

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The Army Dec. 19 said Cyber Command (ARCYBER) Headquarters will be located at Fort Gordon, Ga., consolidating and coordinating Army cyber and network operations under one commander for the first time in its history. “Cyber threats are real, sophisticated, growing, and evolving,” said ARCYBER’s commanding general, Lt. Gen. Edward Cardon. “The Army’s decision demonstrates support for unity of command and the importance of cyber to our Army and our nation.” Cost and operational reasons drove the Army’s selection of Fort…

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