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President Barack Obama has put the cybersecurity ball into Congress’ court, seeking legislation that pushes what some industry experts have clamored for in the quest to better protect the nation’s information network. The president has unveiled details for new laws toward better cybersecurity, which includes a heavy focus on increased information sharing between government and industry. Some experts have said better protections lacking a robust information-sharing plan—and the related safeguards—between the private sector and government. It's a good start, but not quite enough. 

The Twitter and YouTube accounts for U.S. Central Command are back online after hackers, stated to be in support of Islamic State militant group, broke into the accounts and posted menacing messages.

Maj. Gen. Jeffrey N. Colt, USA, has been assigned as commanding general, First Army Division West, Fort Hood, Texas.

Brig. Gen. Stuart W. Risch, USA, has been assigned as assistant judge advocate general for military law and operations, U.S. Army, Washington, D.C.

Brig. Gen. Paul S. Wilson, USA, has been assigned as commanding general, U.S. Army Legal Services Agency, and chief judge, U.S.

Rear Adm. John R. Haley, USN, will be assigned as commander, Naval Air Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet, Norfolk, Virginia.

Michael Braun has joined L-com Global Connectivity, North Andover, Massachusetts, as director of supply chain.

Sgt. Maj. David C.

Maj. Gen. Warren E. Phipps Jr., USA, has been assigned as senior adviser to the Afghan Ministry of Defense, U.S.