space and missile defense command

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.

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. In this Special Edition episode, released October 19, 2021, USASMDC Chief Information Security Officer Terry Carlson talks about the one year anniversary of the SUCCEED program, the many achievements of the program, and the direction of the program's future.

The High Ground is the official podcast of U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command. In this Special Edition episode recognizing the 20th anniversary of the attacks on 9/11, SMDC Technical Center Director Thomas Webber and William (Kip) At Lee of the Special Access Control Office recount what it was like for them on the ground in Washington DC, and how that experience effected them, then and now. Recorded at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama and Colorado Springs, Colorado. Released September 10, 2021

The High Ground is the official podcast of U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command. In this Special Edition episode, released May 20, 2021, USASMDC Public Affairs NCO 1SG Steve Segin talks the history of the Vietnam War and the 53rd Signal Battalion (now part of SMDC's U.S. Army SATCOM Brigade) with special guest Bruce Henschel, who served with the 53rd during the Vietnam War.

The High Ground is the official Podcast of U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command. In this Special Edition episode USASMDC Public Affairs Specialist Ronald “Beetle” Bailey talks with the command’s G8 and senior comptroller, COL Samuel (Sam) Glover, and Farrah Eichwurtzle, an SMDC budget analyst. The interview discusses topics including: the robust “1-stop-shop” composition and structure of the G8 staff at SMDC headquarters, budget and finance lessons learned caused by COVID-19, and how G8 enhances Army readiness by supporting SMDC personnel and organizations conducting their global space and missile defense missions. Originally released in condensed form as a segment for The High Ground’s April 1, 2021, monthly edition, this version contains the full-length interview.

The High Ground is the official podcast of U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command. Episode 5 of the monthly flagship series, released March. 5, 2021, is hosted by SMDC Public Affairs Specialist Ronald Bailey and Carrie Campbell. The episode contains several recent SMDC news highlights and interviews, listener questions, a Cool Jobs segment, and upcoming events of interest for the Army space and missile defense community.

The High Ground is the official Podcast of U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command. In this Special Edition episode, Sgt. 1st Class Aaron Rognstad talks with Lt. Col Scott Nos on the occasion of his retirement about his eclectic 36-year military career with the Navy and Army, completing his last four years with the 1st Space Brigade, Feb. 20, 2021.

The High Ground is the official Podcast of U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command. In this Special Edition episode, public affairs specialist Ronald Bailey talks with Richard Yu, director, Capability Development Integration Directorate from SMDC's Space and Missile Defense Center of Excellence, Feb. 3, 2021, about his "Cool Job" as the CDID director, roles and history of the senior executive service, and career advice to members of the civil service.

The High Ground is the official Podcast of U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command. Episode 2 of the monthly flagship series, released December 1, 2020, consists of SMDC news, listener questions, a Cool Jobs interview segment, and upcoming events of interest for the Army space and missile defense community.