Summarized by the Alliance for Fort Gordon
Published February 6, 2026
Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Lorna Mahlock was confirmed by the Senate on Friday evening as deputy commander of U.S. Cyber Command, where she could have an outsized influence as the organization prepares for new leadership and other major changes.
She was nominated for the position by President Donald Trump.
Her Senate confirmation, which happened via voice vote, means she’ll also pin on a third star and become a lieutenant general.
Mahlock brings deep cyber knowledge and background to her new role.