The U.S. Central Command, responsible for overseeing military operations in the Middle East, has appointed Joy Angela Shanaberger as its new chief technology officer. Shanaberger, who previously served as a senior adviser to Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks during the Biden administration, is set to drive innovation efforts within the military with a focus on advanced technologies such as unmanned platforms, AI, and counter-drone systems.
Shanaberger takes over from Schuyler Moore, the command’s first CTO, who has transitioned to an intelligence role at U.S. Naval Forces Europe headquarters. Moore praised Shanaberger for her accomplishments and expressed excitement for her successor to scale up innovation initiatives.
With a background in founding a tech-acceleration company and experience in previous defense roles during the Obama administration, Shanaberger is well-equipped to lead Central Command’s technology efforts. Her appointment comes at a time when the military is leveraging advanced technologies to conduct operations against terrorist groups and the Iranian military in the region.
The command is serving as a test bed for cutting-edge technologies through various task forces like Task Force 59, Task Force 99, and Task Force 39. Shanaberger’s role as CTO positions her at the forefront of driving technological advancements that have broad implications for the U.S. military. Moore expressed confidence in Shanaberger’s ability to continue the command’s momentum in leveraging technology for operational success.
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