"The High Ground" is the official podcast of U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command. Produced at USASMDC Headquarters at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, content...
The High Ground - Episode 20 - LTG Daniel Karbler - USASMDC-CG and Commander JFCC-IMD
The High Ground podcast - Episode 20 - In recognition of his pending retirement after 36 years of military service and his fourth anniversary as the commanding general of U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command, and commander, Joint Functional Component Command for Integrated Missile Defense, The High Ground podcast team had the opportunity to speak with Lt. Gen. Daniel L. Karbler.
To begin, The High Ground team and LTG Karbler guide listeners through his developmental years as a youth through some three and a half decades of service, many of which closely paralleled the development and combat deployment of the Patriot Air Defense System. Karbler also highlights his first and long-term exposure to the Army space enterprise, and other key moments throughout his Army service, both serious and some not-so-serious. Released December 14, 2023. Produced by Ronald Bailey.
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The High Ground - Episode 19 - CW5 Wesley Dohogn - Command Chief Warrant Officer, USASMDC
The High Ground podcast - Episode 19 - Chief Warrant Officer 5 Wesley Dohogn, U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command's Command chief warrant officer, talks about his his background and how he came to join the Army, his early career as a Short Range Air Defense Artillery - Soldier and NCO, and his decision to become a technical warrant officer.
He also talks about the role warrant officers play in the Army, current and upcoming news of interest within the warrant officer cohort both across the Army and within SMDC, and a little about where his mind is as the command’s most senior warrant officer and member of the three-person command team with Lt. Gen. Daniel Karbler and Command Sgt. Maj. John Foley, a role relatively new to him and many command chief warrant officers throughout the Army. Released November 20, 2023. Produced by Ronald Bailey.
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The High Ground - Episode 18 - 100th Missile Defense Brigade (GMD) 20th Anniversary
The High Ground Podcast - Episode 18 - U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command's 100th Missile Defense Brigade (Groundbased Midcourse Defense) celebrates their 20th anniversary, October, 2023. In recognition of this historic event The High Ground interviewed four of its earliest members and leaders to better understand the significance and complexity of standing up this one-of-a-kind unit, charged with defending the nation against the threat of nuclear armed, intercontinental ballistic missiles. Released October 30, 2023. Produced by Ronald Bailey.
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The High Ground - Episode 17 - Dr. Keith Krapels - Director, USASMDC Technical Center
The High Ground podcast - Episode 17 - U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command's Dr. Keith Krapels, the recently appointed director of the USASMDC Technical Center, talks about his background and vision for the organization as they develop emerging space, missile defense, and high-altitude capabilities, and why what they do matters in defense of the nation. Released August 29, 2023. Produced by Ronald Bailey.
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The High Ground | Season 03 Episode 01 | CSM Finis A. Dodson
Welcome back to The High Ground, the official podcast of U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command. Kicking off Season 3 of the podcast, host Ayumi Davis talks with CSM Finis A. Dodson, USASMDC command sergeant major, about how and why he joined the military, his ‘loooooooong’ 35-year military career, and the special mentors who helped him become the person he is today. Released February 6, 2023. Produced by Allen Meeks.
"The High Ground" is the official podcast of U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command. Produced at USASMDC Headquarters at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, content is provided by SMDC Public Affairs assets across the globe.
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