Michael Guetlein

Michael Anthony Guetlein[1] (born November 22, 1967)[1] is a United States Space Force[2] lieutenant general who serves as the first commander of the Space Systems Command. He most recently served as the deputy director of the National Reconnaissance Office.[3][4][5][6][7]

Michael Guetlein
Official portrait, 2021
Born (1967-11-22) November 22, 1967
AllegianceUnited States
Branch
Years of service
1991–2021 (Air Force)
  • 2021–present (Space Force)
RankLieutenant General
Commands held
Space Systems Command
Awards
Alma mater

In July 2023, Guetlein was nominated for promotion to general and appointment as vice chief of space operations.[8][9]

Education

  • 1991 Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Aerospace Engineering, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater
  • 1995 Master of Business Administration, Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio
  • 1999 Master of Organizational Management, The George Washington University, Washington, D.C.
  • 2005 Master of National Security and Policy Making, Naval War College, Newport, R.I.

Assignments

Guetlein (right) accepts the Space Systems Command flag from Gen John W. Raymond (left) during the SSC activation ceremony, 2021

1. September 1991–September 1993, AC-130U Gunship Support Manager, Special Operations Program Office, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio
2. October 1993–August 1994, Chief, B-2 Bomber Propulsion, B-2 Program Office, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
3. August 1994–January 1996, Executive Officer, Engineering Directorate, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
4. January 1996–July 1996, AC-130U Gunship Sortie Gen. Flight Commander, 4th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, Hurlburt Field, Fla.
5. July 1996–July 1997, AC-130H Gunship Flight Commander, 16th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, Hurlburt Field, Fla.
6. July 1997–June 1999, Air Force Intern, the Pentagon, Arlington, Va.
7. June 1999–March 2002, Deputy Program Manager, Space-Based Infrared System Ground Segment, Los Angeles AFB, Calif.
8. March 2002–March 2003, Director, Missile Warning Systems, Los Angeles AFB, Calif.
9. March 2003–June 2004, Executive Officer, Los Angeles AFB, Calif.
10. June 2004–June 2005, Student, Naval War College, Newport Naval Station, R.I.
11. June 2005–December 2006, Counterspace Program Element Monitor, the Pentagon, Arlington, Va.
12. December 2006–June 2008, Military Assistant to the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, the Pentagon, Arlington, Va.
13. June 2008–July 2010, Commander, Rapid Reaction Squadron, Peterson AFB, Colo.
14. July 2010–June 2011, Secretary of Defense Corporate Fellow, Space Exploration Enterprises, Los Angeles, Calif.
15. June 2011–August 2014, Senior Materiel Leader, Space-Based Infrared System Production Division, Los Angeles AFB, Calif.
16. September 2014–April 2017, Program Director, Remote Sensing Systems Directorate, Los Angeles AFB, Calif.
17. April 2017–June 2019, Program Executive for Programs and Integration, Missile Defense Agency, Redstone Arsenal, Ala.
18. July 2019–August 2021, Deputy Director and Air Force Element Commander, National Reconnaissance Office, Chantilly, Va.
18. August 2021–present, Commander, Space Systems Command, Los Angeles AFB, Calif.

Awards and decorations

Lt Gen Greaves presents an award to Guetlein, 2016

Guetlein is the recipient of the following awards:[3]

Command Space Operations Badge
Air Force Master Acquisition and Financial Management Badge
Air Staff Badge
Defense Distinguished Service Medal[10]
Defense Superior Service Medal
Bronze oak leaf cluster
Width-44 crimson ribbon with a pair of width-2 white stripes on the edges
Legion of Merit with one bronze oak leaf cluster
Bronze oak leaf cluster
Width-44 crimson ribbon with two width-8 white stripes at distance 4 from the edges.
Meritorious Service Medal with one bronze oak leaf cluster
Bronze oak leaf cluster
Bronze oak leaf cluster
Bronze oak leaf cluster
Air Force Commendation Medal with three bronze oak leaf clusters
Bronze oak leaf cluster
Air Force Achievement Medal with one bronze oak leaf cluster
Silver oak leaf cluster
Bronze oak leaf cluster
Bronze oak leaf cluster
Air Force Organizational Excellence Award with one silver and two bronze oak leaf clusters
Bronze star
Width=44 scarlet ribbon with a central width-4 golden yellow stripe, flanked by pairs of width-1 scarlet, white, Old Glory blue, and white stripes
National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Armed Forces Service Medal
Silver oak leaf cluster
Air Force Longevity Service Award with one silver oak leaf cluster
Air Force Training Ribbon
NATO Medal (Yugoslavia)

Dates of promotion

Guetlein's family pins on his first star during his promotion ceremony to brigadier general, 2016
RankBranchDate[3]
Second LieutenantAir ForceMay 11, 1991
First LieutenantJuly 20, 1993
CaptainJuly 20, 1995
MajorJune 1, 2002
Lieutenant ColonelMarch 1, 2006
ColonelOctober 1, 2010
Brigadier GeneralJuly 22, 2016
Major GeneralSeptember 24, 2019
Major GeneralSpace Force~April 29, 2021
Lieutenant GeneralAugust 13, 2021

Writings

  • Lethal Autonomous Weapons — Ethical and Doctrinal Implications (PDF) (M.S.). Naval War College. February 14, 2005. Archived (PDF) from the original on November 2, 2021.

References

  1. "Florida voter ID number 107518905". Family Search. October 26, 2020. Retrieved November 22, 2020.
  2. "General Officer Announcements". U.S. Department of Defense. Retrieved July 15, 2021.
  3. "Lieutenant General Michael A. Guetlein". United States Space Force. September 2021. Retrieved November 12, 2021. Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
  4. "DDNRO". www.nro.gov.
  5. "USAF Major General Michael Guetlein becomes NRO deputy director". July 10, 2019.
  6. "NRO, SPACECOM Hash Out Roles in Space". April 24, 2020.
  7. "PN823 — Maj. Gen. Michael A. Guetlein — Space Force". U.S. Congress. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
  8. "PN826 — Lt. Gen. Michael A. Guetlein — Space Force, 118th Congress (2023-2024)". U.S. Congress. July 11, 2023. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
  9. Hitchens, Theresa (July 12, 2023). "Biden nominates Space Force's Whiting to head SPACECOM". Breaking Defense. Retrieved July 13, 2023.
  10. "NRO welcomes new deputy director, Maj. Gen. Donna Shipton".
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