Vanguard Battalion bids a bittersweet farewell to a beloved leader

March 7, 2025

AvengerCon IX returns to the Augusta Georgia Cyber Center

February 27, 2025

AUGUSTA, Ga. – The 780th Military Intelligence Brigade (Cyber) hosted AvengerCon IX, a cyber-con, and the theme was “the intersection of government, industry, and academia in support of advancing cybersecurity,” February 26 and 27 at the Georgia Cyber Innovation & Training Center.

AvengerCon is a free security event hosted by volunteers from the 780th MI BDE to benefit the hackers of the U.S. Cyber Command and Department of Defense. The event is targeted at personnel supporting DoD cyberspace missions, but others are welcome to attend. AvengerCon features presentations, hacker villages, training workshops, and much more (https://avengercon.com/mission).


 

Attracting top talent and building relationships

January 13, 2025

Army cyber unit’s commitment to community engagements and Army recruiting

FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. – The Soldiers and Civilians of the 780th Military Intelligence Brigade (Cyber), the Praetorians, embrace opportunities to talk to the American people and support Army outreach and recruiting efforts to inspire (or educate) others to join the United States Army.

The Praetorian Soldiers and Civilians are ideally positioned to assist Army outreach and recruiting efforts as the brigade has a footprint in four U.S. states – Georgia, Hawaii, Maryland, and Texas – and although there are more than 200 ways to serve in the Army, the brigade represents military occupational specialties that most Army recruiters are unable to explain in depth.

Praetorians place top two in ARCENT Best Cyber Warrior virtual category

November 18, 2024


FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. – Cyber warriors from the 780th Military Intelligence Brigade (Cyber), Praetorians, were recognized for their recent achievements at the Tenth U.S. Army Central (USARCENT) Best Cyber Warrior (BCW) competition, November 18.

The Brigade’s competitive CTF (Capture the Flag) team, the “Speculatores”, and “Professor Chaos Computing Club”, CSD-Maryland (cyber solutions development), won 1st and 2nd place in the online competition, securing 2nd and 3rd overall (combining both online and in-person events).

Momentous activation of Army unit to meet the threats and challenges of the future battlefield

July 11, 2024


FORT EISENHOWER, Ga. – Lt. Col. Luis Etienne, commander of the 11th Cyber Battalion (Leviathans), 780th Military Intelligence Brigade (Cyber), hosted an activation ceremony for “Charles” Company (Capybara), 11th CY, in the Eisenhower Conference and Catering Center, July 11.

“What a momentous occasion… for several reasons. First and foremost, activation of Charlie Company means that now all 4 companies in 11th Cyber Battalion are active,” said Etienne. “This signifies the final phases of our efforts to get to full build and achieve full mission capability. As the Army modernizes its capabilities and force structure to meet the threats and challenges of the future battlefield, Alpha, Bravo, and now, Charlie Company, with the support of HHC (Headquarters and Headquarters Company), stand ready to help the Army and the Joint Force win throughout the conflict continuum.”

Praetorians “Everywhere and Always…In the Fight!” Change of Command

June 24, 2024


FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. – Maj. Gen. Timothy D. Brown, commanding general, United States Army Intelligence and Security Command, hosted a change of command ceremony whereby Col. Benjamin F. Sangster relinquished his command of the 780th Military Intelligence Brigade (Cyber), Praetorians, to Col. Candy Boparai in a ceremony on McGlachlin Parade Field, June 21.

In a ceremony steeped in Army tradition, the Soldiers representing the Headquarters and Headquarters Company (Hastati); 781st Military Intelligence (MI) Battalion (Vanguard); 782nd MI Battalion (Cyber Legion); 11th Cyber Battalion (Leviathans); Operations Support Element; and Task Force Echo, 126th Cyber Protection Battalion, Army National Guard; stood in formation to bid farewell to their departing commander and to welcome a new one.

Historic activation of the U.S. Army’s 11th Cyber Battalion

December 15, 2022


FORT GORDON, Ga. – The historic activation ceremony of the 11th Cyber Battalion (Leviathans) and the uncasing of the organization’s unique colors took place in a ceremony steeped in Army tradition and hosted by Col. Benjamin Sangster, commander of the 780th Military Intelligence Brigade (Cyber), at the Gordon Catering and Conference center, December 15.

The 11th Cyber Battalion (CYB) is the Army’s premiere expeditionary Cyber Electromagnetic Activity (CEMA) battalion. Officially activated on October 16, 2022, the 11th CYB can deliver a range of non-lethal, non-kinetic effects—including offensive cyberspace operation (OCO) and electronic warfare (EW) capabilities.

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