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22-07-2025
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Four-star general, former MDA official ‘unanimously confirmed' to lead Golden Dome project
REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. (WHNT) — The Senate unanimously confirmed a former Redstone Arsenal Missile Defense Agency official to lead the project. The Senate confirmed General Michael A. Guetlein to lead the Department of Defense's Golden Dome project on Friday. In June 2025, the Congressional Golden Dome Caucus was established. It came after an Executive Order from President Donald Trump directing the implementation of a 'next-generation missile defense shield for the United States against ballistic, hypersonic, advanced cruise missiles, and other next-generation aerial attacks.' Limestone County Coroner asking public to identify man killed Sunday morning Gen. Guetlein is no stranger to North Alabama, as he previously served as the Program Executive for Programs and Integration at MDA on Redstone Arsenal from April 2017 to June 2019. Congressional Golden Dome Caucus Co-Chairs U.S. Representatives Dale Strong and Jeff Crank released statements about Gen. Guetlein's confirmation. 'President Trump's decision to have General Guetlein serve as the Golden Dome Czar is a strategic move to strengthen our national defense at a critical time. I applaud the Senate for swiftly taking up his nomination, and I look forward to working with him to defend our homeland and advance the Golden Dome's mission to keep Americans safe.' Representative Dale Strong 'Congratulations to General Guetlein on his confirmation. I am confident that under his leadership, President Trump's vision to innovate our homeland missile defense through Golden Dome will soon become a reality – creating a strong deterrence against our adversaries. I look forward to working with General Guetlein to ensure Congress is providing as much support as possible for this essential program.' Representative Jeff Crank The United States Space Force website says Gen. Guetlein was previously the Vice Chief of Space Operations for the agency. Milo's Tea Company announces production pause to provide clean drinking water to Texas disaster relief To start his career, which has been a decorated one, Gen. Guetlein was commissioned through the ROTC program at Oklahoma State University back in 1991. Through September 1993, he worked as an AC-130U Gunship Support Manager in the Special Operations Program Office at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio. You can view his list of assignments below: October 1993–August 1994, Chief, B-2 Bomber Propulsion, B-2 Program Office, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio August 1994–January 1996, Executive Officer, Engineering Directorate, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio January 1996–July 1996, AC-130U Gunship Sortie Generation Flight Commander, 4th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, Hurlburt Field, Fla. July 1996–July 1997, AC-130H Gunship Flight Commander, 16th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, Hurlburt Field, Fla. July 1997–June 1999, Air Force Intern, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, the Pentagon, Arlington, Va. June 1999–March 2002, Deputy Program Manager, Space-Based Infrared System Ground Segment, Los Angeles AFB, Calif. March 2002–March 2003, Director, Missile Warning Systems, Los Angeles AFB, Calif. March 2003–June 2004, Executive Officer, Los Angeles AFB, Calif. June 2004–June 2005, Student, Naval War College, Newport Naval Station, R.I.11. June 2005–December 2006, Counterspace Program Element Monitor, HAF, the Pentagon, Arlington, Va. December 2006–June 2008, Military Assistant to the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, HAF, the Pentagon, Arlington, Va. June 2008–July 2010, Commander, Rapid Reaction Squadron, Peterson AFB, Colo. July 2010–June 2011, Secretary of Defense Corporate Fellow, Space Exploration Enterprises, Los Angeles, Calif. June 2011–August 2014, Senior Materiel Leader, Space-Based Infrared System Production Division, Los Angeles AFB, Calif. September 2014–April 2017, Program Director, Remote Sensing Systems Directorate, Los Angeles AFB, Calif. April 2017–June 2019, Program Executive for Programs and Integration, Missile Defense Agency, Redstone Arsenal, Ala. July 2019–July 2021, Deputy Director and Air Force Element Commander, National Reconnaissance Office, Chantilly, Va. August 2021–December 2023, Commander, Space Systems Command, Los Angeles AFB, Calif. December 2023–present, Vice Chief of Space Operations, U.S. Space Force, Arlington, Va. Gen. Guetlein became a one-star general on July 22, 2016, a two-star general on September 24, 2019, a three-star general on August 13, 2021, and finally, became a four-star general on December 21, 2023. Some of his major awards and decorations include the Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster, Air and Space Commendation Medal with three oak leaf clusters and Defense Superior Service Medal, among other awards. Latest Headlines Polls show approval rating for President Trump after six months in office Decatur police chief implements leadership classes for officers Retired Madison County sheriff's deputy making difference to keep 'these babies off the street' Epstein furor upends House for second week in row Senate GOP faces tough call over Trump's demand to cancel recess The Hill wrote that President Trump's inspiration for the Golden Dome stems from Israel's Iron Dome, a system the small country uses to shoot down short-range rockets and artillery fired from up to 43 miles away. 'We don't have a dome ourselves. We're going to have the greatest dome ever,' Trump said in December 2023 while on the campaign trail, later saying he would 'build an Iron Dome over our country.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
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27-06-2025
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Dates to remember for Fort Payne municipal elections
FORT PAYNE, Ala. (WHNT) — Municipal elections are coming up this fall in many North Alabama municipalities, including Fort Payne. News 19 is Your Local Election Headquarters, and we are compiling a list of important dates so you don't get left behind on election day. Starstruck: Superfan fondly remembers the Huntsville Stars First off, the big one: Election Day for Fort Payne is Aug. 26, and polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. For candidates, qualifying began on June 10 and ended on June 24. Additionally, there are other dates you need to remember that can be found below: July 27 – Last day to establish residency to vote Aug. 11 – Last day to register to vote Aug. 21 – Last day to hand-deliver an application for an absentee ballot Aug. 25 – Last day to deliver a non-emergency absentee ballot and apply for an emergency absentee ballot Aug. 26 – Election Day In Alabama, residents can apply for an emergency absentee ballot if they cannot vote at a polling place due to reasons such as: Having work commitments that keep them from voting during the regular time frame. Being the caregiver of a person needing emergency treatment within five days of the election. Have an immediate family member who died within five days of the election. In the event of a runoff, Sept. 8 will be the last day to register to vote in the runoff, which will then be held on Sept. 23. For more information, you can visit the city's website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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27-06-2025
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Dates to remember for Albertville municipal elections
ALBERTVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — Municipal elections are coming up this fall in many North Alabama municipalities, including Albertville. News 19 is Your Local Election Headquarters, and we are compiling a list of important dates so you don't get left behind on election day. Decatur Youth Services continues to operate without a permanent home First off, the big one: Election Day for Albertville is Aug. 26, and polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. For candidates, qualifying began on June 10 and ended on June 24. Additionally, there are other dates you need to remember that can be found below: July 27 – Last day to establish residency to vote Aug. 11 – Last day to register to vote Aug. 21 – Last day to hand-deliver an application for an absentee ballot Aug. 25 – Last day to deliver a non-emergency absentee ballot and apply for an emergency absentee ballot Aug. 26 – Election Day In Alabama, residents can apply for an emergency absentee ballot if they cannot vote at a polling place due to reasons such as: Having work commitments that keep them from voting during the regular time frame. Being the caregiver of a person needing emergency treatment within five days of the election. Have an immediate family member who died within five days of the election. In the event of a runoff, Sept. 8 will be the last day to register to vote in the runoff, which will then be held on Sept. 23. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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27-06-2025
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Dates to remember for Tuscumbia municipal elections
TUSCUMBIA, Ala. (WHNT) — Municipal elections are coming up this fall in many North Alabama municipalities, including Tuscumbia. News 19 is Your Local Election Headquarters, and we are compiling a list of important dates so you don't get left behind on election day. Starstruck: Superfan fondly remembers the Huntsville Stars First off, the big one: Election Day for Tuscumbia is Aug. 26, and polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. For candidates, qualifying began on June 10 and ended on June 24. Additionally, there are other dates you need to remember that can be found below: July 27 – Last day to establish residency to vote Aug. 11 – Last day to register to vote Aug. 21 – Last day to hand-deliver an application for an absentee ballot Aug. 25 – Last day to deliver a non-emergency absentee ballot and apply for an emergency absentee ballot Aug. 26 – Election Day In Alabama, residents can apply for an emergency absentee ballot if they cannot vote at a polling place due to reasons such as: Having work commitments that keep them from voting during the regular time frame. Being the caregiver of a person needing emergency treatment within five days of the election. Have an immediate family member who died within five days of the election. In the event of a runoff, Sept. 8 will be the last day to register to vote in the runoff, which will then be held on Sept. 23. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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27-06-2025
- Politics
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Dates to remember for Guntersville municipal elections
GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — Municipal elections are coming up this fall in many North Alabama municipalities, including Guntersville. News 19 is Your Local Election Headquarters, and we are compiling a list of important dates so you don't get left behind on election day. 'Forefront of the Golden Age': Tuberville says Huntsville could play major role in Golden Dome project First off, the big one: Election Day for Guntersville is Aug. 26, and polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. For candidates, qualifying began on June 10 and ended on June 24. Additionally, there are other dates you need to remember that can be found below: July 27 – Last day to establish residency to vote Aug. 11 – Last day to register to vote Aug. 21 – Last day to hand-deliver an application for an absentee ballot Aug. 25 – Last day to deliver a non-emergency absentee ballot and apply for an emergency absentee ballot Aug. 26 – Election Day In Alabama, residents can apply for an emergency absentee ballot if they cannot vote at a polling place due to reasons such as: Having work commitments that keep them from voting during the regular time frame. Being the caregiver of a person needing emergency treatment within five days of the election. Have an immediate family member who died within five days of the election. In the event of a runoff, Sept. 8 will be the last day to register to vote in the runoff, which will then be held on Sept. 23. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
