By Javier Chagoya

NPS Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Associate Chair for Operations Cmdr. Zachary Staples, left, and Program Officer Lt. Cmdr. Eric McMullen, right, are pictured with Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) President retired Vice Adm. Norbert R. Ryan, Jr., center, in the Barbara McNitt Ballroom, June 9. Staples and McMullen were honored with the Joint Service Warfare Faculty Award during the ceremony.

"One of the things I've contributed to recently is our expansion of NPS' cyber curriculum to all branches of the services and federal agencies," said McMullen. "Cyberspace is the fifth domain of warfare, and it is imperative to involve all of our partners beyond what was available in the past and to continue advancements in the field."

In addition to serving as Associate Chair of Operations, Staples is the director of the ECE department's Center for Cyber Warfare. As director, he has been working with regional civilian partners to advance cyber programs at NPS.

"I think we're leading the charge to partner with the Silicon Valley to jointly address common challenges in cyber security," he said.

The Excellence in Joint Service Warfare Faculty Award recognizes significant contributions to the study, implementation and spirit of joint service warfare. It is presented to select faculty each quarter.