The High Ground

The High Ground is the official podcast of U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command. Episode 8 of the monthly flagship series, released June 7, 2021, is hosted by SMDC Public Affairs Specialist Ronald Bailey and Allen Meeks. The episode contains several recent SMDC news highlights and interviews, a special history and 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, 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. Episode 7 of the monthly flagship series, released May 10, 2021, is hosted by SMDC Public Affairs Specialist Ronald Bailey and 1SG Steve Segin. The episode contains several recent SMDC news highlights and interviews, a special history and 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 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. In this Special Edition episode USASMDC Public Affairs Specialist Ronald “Beetle” Bailey talks with U.S. Army astronaut and Army NASA Detachment commander COL Andrew “Drew” Morgan. Recorded in early April 2021 to commemorate the 1-year anniversary of COL Morgan’s return to earth from the International Space Station, the conversation focuses on ways to deal with life and career changes for Soldiers and their families. Morgan shares his experiences as an Army physician, Soldier, and astronaut throughout his 20+ year career and offers recommendations on how Soldiers and their families can deal with both macro and micro changes in their career. Above all, Morgan offers suggestions to service members on how to prepare themselves for the ultimate career change, separation. Be that retirement or ETS, it’s something every Soldier will face.

The High Ground is the official podcast of U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command. Episode 6 of the monthly flagship series, released April 1, 2021, is hosted by SMDC Public Affairs Specialist Ronald Bailey and SMDC Public Affairs contractor Melissa Bullard. 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. 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 4 of the monthly flagship series, released Feb. 5, 2021, is hosted by SMDC Public Affairs Specialist Ronald Bailey and Staff Sgt. Dennis DePrisco. 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.