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Senate Confirms New SMDC Commanding General

News admin1 · March 16, 2026 · Comments off

Maj. Gen. John L. Rafferty Jr. has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate for promotion to lieutenant general and will assume command of the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command. The appointment marks a major milestone in Rafferty’s military career, which spans more than three decades of leadership, operational experience, and technical expertise. His new role places him at the center of the Army’s efforts to strengthen missile defense and space-based security capabilities. Rafferty currently serves as chief of staff at U.S. European Command in Germany. Over 33 years of service, he has developed deep experience in field artillery... Continues…