Flag Officers

Navy Cyber Deputy Kurtis A. Mole Nominated for Second Star

Rear Adm. (lower half) Kurtis A. Mole, deputy commander of Fleet Cyber Command at Fort Meade, Maryland, was tapped for appointment to the grade of rear admiral.

Richard Miniter
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First Published: July 16, 2026, 12:38 PM ET

Kurtis A. Mole, a Navy one-star officer overseeing cyber operations, was nominated for promotion to rear admiral, the Department of War announced.