Maj. Gen. David W. Snoddy is the Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff for Cyber Effects Operations (AF A2/6), Headquarters U.S. Air Force, the Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia. Maj. Gen. Snoddy is responsible for the development of more than 36,000 cyber personnel. He balances costs and risks for Air Force cyber effects programs in light of all legislative, Department of Defense and joint policies and directives. Additionally, Maj. Gen. Snoddy is responsible for integrating U.S. Air Force air and cyberspace effects operations capabilities into the joint fight by informing policy, synchronizing relevant efforts and advocating for resources to provide secure, reliable and timely information to joint warfighters.
Maj. Gen. Snoddy graduated from Kent State University, Kent, Ohio, in 1992 with a Bachelor of Arts in technology and a minor in psychology. Upon graduation, he received his commission through the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps. Maj. Gen. Snoddy's professional experience includes cyberspace operations, policy development, executive services, architecture planning, network operations, and mission systems maintenance. His tactical experience includes service with Joint Task Force-Southwest Asia's Joint Intelligence Center during Operation Southern Watch and as the J6 for a Joint Special Operations Task Force during operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. Maj. Gen. Snoddy has commanded the 71st Communications Squadron and the 67th Cyberspace Wing. Prior to his current position, he was the Deputy Director for Current Operations, Headquarters U.S. Cyber Command, Fort George G. Meade, Maryland.
EDUCATION
1992 Bachelor of Arts, Technology with a minor in Psychology, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio
1996 Master of Science, Information Resources Management, Air Force Institute of Technology, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio
1998 Squadron Officer School, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
2003 Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell AFB, Ala., by correspondence
2005 Master of Military Operational Art and Science, Distinguished Graduate, Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
2007 Joint Forces Staff College, Naval Station Norfolk, Va.
2009 Air War College, Maxwell AFB, Ala., by correspondence
2011 Master of National Security and Strategic Studies, Graduated with Distinction, Naval War College, Naval Station Newport, R.I.
2012 Leadership Development Program, Center for Creative Leadership, Greensboro, N.C.
2012 National and International Security Leadership Seminar, Washington, D.C.
2015 Cybersecurity: The Intersection of Policy and Technology, Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass.
2019 Cyberspace Operations Executive Course, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
2020 Senior Joint Information Operations Applications Course, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
ASSIGNMENTS
1. January 1993–August 1994, Section Commander, 650th Supply Squadron, Edwards Air Force Base, Calif.
2. August 1994–October 1994, Executive Officer, 650th Logistics Group, Edwards AFB, Calif.
3. October 1994–May 1995, Executive Officer, 95th Support Group, Edwards AFB, Calif.
4. May 1995–December 1996, Graduate Student, Information Resources Management Program, Air Force Institute of Technology, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
5. January 1997–December 1997, Chief, Information Operations Technology Exploitation, Modeling and Simulation Branch, Directorate of Operations, Headquarters Air Intelligence Agency, Kelly AFB, Texas
6. December 1997–December 1999, Systems and Technical Architect, Architecture and Integration Branch, Directorate of Operations, Headquarters Air Intelligence Agency, Kelly AFB, Texas
7. December 1999–March 2001, Deputy Commander then Commander, Mission Systems Flight, 374th Communications Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Japan
8. March 2001–December 2001, Executive Officer, 374th Airlift Wing, Yokota AB, Japan
9. December 2001–December 2002, Commander, Information Systems Flight, 374th Communications Squadron, Yokota AB, Japan
10. December 2002–August 2004, Chief, Network Defense, Directorate of Communication Operations, Headquarters Air Force, the Pentagon, Arlington, Va.
11. August 2004–June 2005, Student, Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
12. June 2005–June 2007, Commander, 71st Communications Squadron, Vance AFB, Okla.
13. June 2007–July 2010, Chief, J6 Systems and Services Division, Joint Special Operations Command, Fort Bragg, N.C.
14. July 2010–June 2011, Student, Naval War College, Naval Station Newport, R.I.
15. July 2011–July 2012, Senior Advisor, Cyber Operations Policy, Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy, the Pentagon, Arlington, Va.
16. July 2012–Jun 2014, Chief of Staff of the Air Force Fellow, Central Intelligence Agency, Washington, D.C.
17. June 2014–June 2016, Commander, 67th Cyberspace Wing, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas
18. June 2016–July 2017, Director of Operations, Cyber National Mission Force, Fort George G. Meade, Md.
19. July 2017–May 2018, Executive Assistant to the Director, National Security Agency; Chief, Central Security Service; and Commander, U.S. Cyber Command, Fort George G. Meade, Md.
20. May 2018–July 2020, Vice Commander, U.S. Air Force Warfare Center, Nellis AFB, Nev.
21. August 2020–August 2022, Deputy Director for Current Operations, Headquarters U.S. Cyber Command, Fort George G. Meade, Md.
22. August 2022–present, Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff for Cyber Effects Operations, Headquarters U.S. Air Force (AF A2/6), the Pentagon, Arlington, Va.
SUMMARY OF JOINT ASSIGNMENTS
1. June 2007–July 2010, Chief, J6 Systems and Services Division, Joint Special Operations Command, Fort Bragg, N.C., as a lieutenant colonel
2. July 2011–July 2012, Cyber Operations Policy Senior Advisor, Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Cyber Policy, the Pentagon, Arlington, Va., as a lieutenant colonel then colonel
3. July 2012–June 2014, Chief of Staff of the Air Force Fellow, Central Intelligence Agency, Washington, D.C., as a colonel
4. June 2016–July 2017, Director of Operations, Cyber National Mission Force, Fort George G. Meade, Md., as a colonel
5. July 2017–May 2018, Executive Assistant to the Director, National Security Agency; Chief, Central Security Service; and Commander, U.S. Cyber Commander, Fort George G. Meade, Md., as a colonel
6. August 2020–August 2022, Deputy Director for Current Operations, Headquarters U.S. Cyber Command, Fort George G. Meade, Md., as a brigadier general
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Defense Superior Service Medal with oak leaf cluster
Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster
Bronze Star
Defense Meritorious Service Medal with oak leaf cluster
Meritorious Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters
Air Force Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster
Joint Service Achievement Medal
Air Force Achievement Medal
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Second Lieutenant Sept. 15, 1992
First Lieutenant Sept. 15, 1994
Captain Sept. 15, 1996
Major March 1, 2003
Lieutenant Colonel Sept. 1, 2007
Colonel June 1, 2012
Brigadier General Aug. 3, 2018
Major General June 24, 2022
(Current as of August 2022)