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August 24, 2026 Aug. 25, 2026

CIO Hon. Kirsten Davis Announces New Principal Deputy CIO

WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of War’s (DoW) Chief Information Officer, the Honorable Kirsten A. Davies, announced the presidential appointment of Sonu Shankar to the position of Principal Deputy Chief Information Officer (PDCIO). As Principal

July 23, 2026

DOW Awards a Nearly $7 Billion Oracle Agreement to Accelerate the Arsenal of Freedom

Consolidating software procurement eliminates costly redundancies, accelerates modernization, and is projected to save American taxpayers at least $441 million.WASHINGTON - Today, the Department of War (DoW) announced a historic up to 10-year, near

July 7, 2026

DoW CIO’s Cyber Service Academy Welcomes 24 Elite Scholars to Summer Program

Rapid inter-agency collaboration secures critical summer internships and invests in the national cybersecurity talent pipelineJune 7, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of War (DoW) today announced that the Cyber Service Academy (CSA) is hosting

July 6, 2026

DoW Cyber Apprenticeship Applications Now Live!

Earn While You Learn and Defend the Nation's Digital Frontlines on USAJOBSThe U.S. Department of War (DoW) Office of the Chief Information Officer launched today one the most highly anticipated apprenticeship programs in modern defense history:

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Honorable @DoWCIODavies announced today the presidential appointment of Mr. Sonu Shankar as the new Principal Deputy Chief Information Officer. Mr. Shankar will drive the @DeptofWar information technology, cybersecurity, and digital modernization initiatives, advancing decision https://t.co/JBnGhRrs6f Honorable @DoWCIODavies announced today the presidential appointment of Mr. Sonu Shankar as the new Principal Deputy Chief Information Officer. Mr. Shankar will drive the @DeptofWar information technology, cybersecurity, and digital modernization initiatives, advancing decision https://t.co/JBnGhRrs6f
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Congratulations to Mr. Barry Tanner who was named the permanent @USNavy Chief Information Officer. Mr. Tanner drove the implementation of two enterprise service contracts that will have an impact across the Department. He is a ground-breaking leader and an exceptional partner as https://t.co/NfwFiScEId Congratulations to Mr. Barry Tanner who was named the permanent @USNavy Chief Information Officer. Mr. Tanner drove the implementation of two enterprise service contracts that will have an impact across the Department. He is a ground-breaking leader and an exceptional partner as https://t.co/NfwFiScEId
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The @DeptofWar CIO concluded its highly successful spectrum summer internship cohort, culminating in final strategic briefings & a comprehensive communications exercise. Now in its 4th year, the program has grown rapidly from 5 students to 18 this year. Congratulations to all who https://t.co/ouNootXOkM The @DeptofWar CIO concluded its highly successful spectrum summer internship cohort, culminating in final strategic briefings & a comprehensive communications exercise. Now in its 4th year, the program has grown rapidly from 5 students to 18 this year. Congratulations to all who https://t.co/ouNootXOkM
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DEADLINE TODAY: CMMC Reform RFI Closes at 12:00 PM EST! We are breaking down the barriers to accelerate innovation—but we still need your help to make it happen! If you haven’t submitted your responses yet, this is your final opportunity. Don't miss your chance to shape the https://t.co/LFVoYiQqsk
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Less than 2 days left to submit responses to the CMMC Reform RFI, it closes on August 14 at 12:00 PM. Help us cut the red tape and improve the cybersecurity of the DIB. Be part of the future at https://t.co/Ik7X7yhnYL: https://t.co/9Oz0ImS8Ev https://t.co/z269uewJi4
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Hon. Kirsten Davies, DoW CIO, joined Mr. Evan Wolff of Akin Gump for a fireside chat @BlackHatEvents to discuss the generational, non-linear transformation underway at the @DeptofWar. The conversation covered DoW’s shift to treat its entire digital transport layer as a unified https://t.co/87G3AMxY3a Hon. Kirsten Davies, DoW CIO, joined Mr. Evan Wolff of Akin Gump for a fireside chat @BlackHatEvents to discuss the generational, non-linear transformation underway at the @DeptofWar. The conversation covered DoW’s shift to treat its entire digital transport layer as a unified https://t.co/87G3AMxY3a
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Ideas are rolling in on how we can best reform CMMC to unleash innovation in the DIB! Only 5 days left to be part of the future at https://t.co/yjOi3hNLP6 https://t.co/9Oz0ImS8Ev https://t.co/JwJF1Ej0f4 Ideas are rolling in on how we can best reform CMMC to unleash innovation in the DIB! Only 5 days left to be part of the future at https://t.co/yjOi3hNLP6 https://t.co/9Oz0ImS8Ev https://t.co/JwJF1Ej0f4
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DIB leaders are clear, we have to think differently about their cybersecurity programs. Be part of the future at https://t.co/yjOi3hNLP6: https://t.co/9Oz0ImS8Ev https://t.co/PnKIriphmH DIB leaders are clear, we have to think differently about their cybersecurity programs. Be part of the future at https://t.co/yjOi3hNLP6: https://t.co/9Oz0ImS8Ev https://t.co/PnKIriphmH
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Hon. @DoWCIODavies, DoW CIO, joined Mr. Evan Wolff of Akin Gump for a fireside chat @BlackHatEvents to discuss the generational, non-linear transformation underway at the @DeptofWar. The conversation covered DoW’s shift to treat its entire digital transport layer as a unified https://t.co/i2AmBLpNtv Hon. @DoWCIODavies, DoW CIO, joined Mr. Evan Wolff of Akin Gump for a fireside chat @BlackHatEvents to discuss the generational, non-linear transformation underway at the @DeptofWar. The conversation covered DoW’s shift to treat its entire digital transport layer as a unified https://t.co/i2AmBLpNtv
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DIB leaders are clear, we have to think differently their cybersecurity programs. Be part of the future at https://t.co/yjOi3hNLP6: https://t.co/9Oz0ImS8Ev https://t.co/W42NqeTQWZ DIB leaders are clear, we have to think differently their cybersecurity programs. Be part of the future at https://t.co/yjOi3hNLP6: https://t.co/9Oz0ImS8Ev https://t.co/W42NqeTQWZ
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Hon. @DoWCIODavies, joined Laura Stebbing, Vice President of Content at @BlackHatEvents, for a fireside chat at the Black Hat(HER) Executive Reception to discuss how digital transformation and workforce innovation are strengthening the future of defense. From enterprise https://t.co/m7dwdM0xn8 Hon. @DoWCIODavies, joined Laura Stebbing, Vice President of Content at @BlackHatEvents, for a fireside chat at the Black Hat(HER) Executive Reception to discuss how digital transformation and workforce innovation are strengthening the future of defense. From enterprise https://t.co/m7dwdM0xn8
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To date, we have had more than 170 responses to the CMMC Reform RFI and over 650 people have participated in our listening sessions. This is what we are hearing from the front lines. Be part of the future at https://t.co/yjOi3hNLP6: https://t.co/9Oz0ImS8Ev https://t.co/sW7aDgRxs0 To date, we have had more than 170 responses to the CMMC Reform RFI and over 650 people have participated in our listening sessions. This is what we are hearing from the front lines. Be part of the future at https://t.co/yjOi3hNLP6: https://t.co/9Oz0ImS8Ev https://t.co/sW7aDgRxs0
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Last week, we proudly held our 25th @DeptofWar Cyber Service Academy (CSA) Bootcamp in Washington, D.C. New scholarship recipients received information regarding academic expectations, service requirements, and internships; engaged with fellow scholars; and heard from DoW CSA https://t.co/SrhCnsTAFP Last week, we proudly held our 25th @DeptofWar Cyber Service Academy (CSA) Bootcamp in Washington, D.C. New scholarship recipients received information regarding academic expectations, service requirements, and internships; engaged with fellow scholars; and heard from DoW CSA https://t.co/SrhCnsTAFP
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@DeptofWar’s Matt Isnor and Tembi Secrist shared details about our newest cyber education and hiring initiatives with educators and industry professionals at the Virginia Cyber Education Conference in Alexandria. From CyberPatriot to Cyber Apprenticeships and Cyber Service https://t.co/1B3m6ee3Yo @DeptofWar’s Matt Isnor and Tembi Secrist shared details about our newest cyber education and hiring initiatives with educators and industry professionals at the Virginia Cyber Education Conference in Alexandria. From CyberPatriot to Cyber Apprenticeships and Cyber Service https://t.co/1B3m6ee3Yo
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Don’t wait! Apply Now. The deadline for @DeptofWar Cyber Registered Apprenticeship Program applications is 11:59 ET, July 24! To access the job announcements, go to USAJOBS or our website: https://t.co/0wMfoglR9s •For High School & College Grads & Career Changers •Fast Track https://t.co/VDacc5BH8v Don’t wait! Apply Now. The deadline for @DeptofWar Cyber Registered Apprenticeship Program applications is 11:59 ET, July 24! To access the job announcements, go to USAJOBS or our website: https://t.co/0wMfoglR9s •For High School & College Grads & Career Changers •Fast Track https://t.co/VDacc5BH8v
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To accelerate the Arsenal of Freedom, @DeptofWar CIO, Honorable Kirsten Davies, announced a historic 10-year Enterprise Software Agreement (ESA) with @Oracle worth up to nearly $7 billion. This first-ever, direct-award contract optimizes the tech budget, saves taxpayers at least https://t.co/8BNRVcMUxN To accelerate the Arsenal of Freedom, @DeptofWar CIO, Honorable Kirsten Davies, announced a historic 10-year Enterprise Software Agreement (ESA) with @Oracle worth up to nearly $7 billion. This first-ever, direct-award contract optimizes the tech budget, saves taxpayers at least https://t.co/8BNRVcMUxN
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Join the Mission: Apply now for the DoW’s Cyber RAP Apprenticeship Opportunities. Whether you’re a high school or new college grad, or are just looking to pivot your career, now is the time to apply on USAJOBS by July 24. Hear from CIO Davies about this unique opportunity. · For https://t.co/s3iT2grBCn
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