WHNT News 9

The U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command (SMDC) is getting a new commanding general this week.

Outgoing commanding general, Lt. Gen. Daniel Karbler, will retire Tuesday after four years in the position and more than 35 years of military service.

Lt. Gen. Sean Gainey will take over the position, after most recently serving as the director of the Joint C-UAS Office, and director of Fires in the G3/5/7, Headquarters Department of the Army.

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