Kevin Weger
Transitioning Army Officer | Space & Missile Defense Operations | Strategic Leadership | TS/SCI
- Role
- Director, Missile Defense Operations Crew at Us Army
- Location
- Colorado Springs, CO, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Kevin Weger
A top-rated U.S. Army Major with over 15 years of leadership experience specializing in strategic space and missile defense operations. Possesses deep, hands-on expertise in the command and control of the nation\'s Ground-Based Midcourse Defense (GMD) system, complemented by a proven track record in operational planning, multi-agency exercise coordination, and executive-level staff management. Consistently sought after by senior officers and selected for the most demanding and critical assignments.Key Experience & Accomplishments:• Expert in Ballistic Missile Defense: Served in a variety of critical roles within the 100th Missile Defense Brigade, the sole unit responsible for defending the U.S. homeland against intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) attacks. Progressed from Operations Officer to senior leadership positions including Deputy Director and Director of a Missile Defense Element (MDE) crew, directly overseeing live operations.• Proven Operational Leader: Demonstrated exceptional tactical and technical proficiency, achieving distinguished and perfect scores in numerous high-stakes certification exercises. Successfully led and certified multiple crews, ensuring the highest state of readiness for the nation\'s strategic defense. Praised by senior leaders as an \"extraordinarily bright and competent officer in the Space and Missile Defense domain.\"• Strategic Planner & Innovator: As a lead planner, synchronized complex, joint, and multi-agency exercises with partners including USNORTHCOM, USSTRATCOM, the Missile Defense Agency (MDA), and the U.S. Navy. Authored and rewrote foundational operational documents, including the GMD Gunnery Program, significantly enhancing the brigade\'s tactics and procedures.• Command & Staff Excellence: Selected for company command, leading over 70 soldiers and managing government property in excess of $4 million. Later hand-picked for the challenging role of Brigade S1 (Chief of Personnel), where he transformed section performance, expertly managed personnel operations for over soldiers, and filled critical manning shortages by building relationships across the Army.• Academic & Technical Acumen: Holds a Master of Science in Space Studies with a 4.0 GPA. Recognized as the Honor Graduate of the GMD Operator Course and Adjutant General Captain\'s Career Course. Completed the rigorous Army Space Operations Officer Qualification course.
Experience
Director, Missile Defense Operations Crew
Aug 2025 — Present · Colorado Springs, CO, US
Serves as Director for a Missile Defense Element crew, a senior-level operational role responsible for executing the command and control of the nation\'s Ground-Based Midcourse Defense (GMD) system to defend the U.S. from intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) attacks. Makes operational recommendations and decisions to the Command Director for NORAD. Oversees the activities of the GMD system to include system readiness, operational capabilities, and Missile Defense Agency testing and exercises.
Education
Colorado State University
BFA, Graphic Design
2001 — 2005
American Public University System
MS, Space Studies
Adjutant General School, United States Army Soldier Support Institute
Diploma, Adjutant General Captains Career Course
2016 — 2016
U.S. Air Force Institute of Technology
Diploma, Space 200
2019 — 2019
Air Defense Artillery Basic Officer Leader Course
Diploma, Missile Systems, Leadership, Air Defense
2011 — 2011
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