J-6 C4/Cyber

19LTC White, originally from New Hampshire, enlisted in the US Navy to escape the cold weather. He worked as a Computer Peripheral Technician on Spruance Class destroyers and was twice deployed to the Persian Gulf. In 1993, LTC White established his own computer business, providing services to Not-For-Profits, Small Businesses, and Commercial customers. In 2007, he returned to Federal Service at SPAWAR (now NIWC LANT) as an Information Technology Manager and later as a Contract Officer's Representative (COR). In 2019, White accepted a commission as a major in the Joint Services Detachment and played a pivotal role in shaping and enhancing the JSD J6 capabilities as the first J6 Lead. On May 20, 2023, White was promoted to the rank of LTC. 

During the events of 9/11, Sade served as an active duty Sergeant in the Army. In the wake of this, he stepped forward to lead a rapid deployment team that would attach to Task Forces and provide secure communications while deployed. Following his distinguished military service, Sade transitioned into a civilian role with the Navy. Supporting the Navy and Joint Forces he has been at the helm of prominent IT projects, all aimed at augmenting the warfighter's capabilities. With a wealth of over 25 years of experience, Sade brings an extensive background in IT, fortified by multiple degrees and certifications in Cybersecurity, Cloud technologies, Project Management, and Systems Engineering.  Sade was promoted to LTC on 17 August 2024.

CPT Hart hails from Bel Air, Maryland. He enlisted in the US Navy in 1975, and as a SONAR Technician left his home port in San Diego on a “seasoned” Guided Missile Frigate for deployments supporting many battlegroups in the Western Pacific and Indian Oceans. Returning to the home port, CPT Hart was assigned a rigorous battery of technical (engineering) schools to qualify him as a combat systems technician on Spruance class destroyers. Serving on 3 of them, he deployed to the Western Pacific/Indian Oceans, North Atlantic, Mediterranean, and Persian Gulf Theaters. In 1995, CPT Hart retired from the Navy as a Chief Petty Officer (CPO). Melding into the civilian sector as a US Army 841 st TTB network engineer.  He increased his knowledge and talents by earning his Degree in Information Technology and earning certifications in information systems security from single systems to “Big Iron” behemoth “Supercomputers” and “Data Centers”. He is currently a federal contractor with NIWC LANT as an Information Security Engineer and Navy Qualified Validator.  He joined the JSD in May 2024.

CPT Stevens, originally from Blythewood, SC went to The Citadel and graduated from Charlie Company in 2022 and his graduate studies in 2024. During his cadet career, he was selected as a Department of Defense Cyber Scholarship Recipient, placing him at the Naval Information Warfare Center in Charleston to start his career in federal service. Initially beginning as an Information Security Systems Engineer, he transitioned to Red Team Operations. During this time CPT Stevens was once 2LT Stevens in the South Carolina State Guard(2022-2023) performing Cyber Incident Response under the SC-CIC(South Carolina Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity) initiative. In addition, CPT Stevens served under many hats at The Citadel in a staff capacity to include standing up their Security Operations Center and piloting new technical initiatives for cadets to take advantage of, and now teaches as an adjunct faculty member. With a wide array of experience, CPT Stevens brings a unique perspective that will serve the J6 in more ways than one. CPT Stevens was commissioned into the JSD in August 2024.