Michael Guetlein

• 1991 Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Aerospace Engineering, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater
• 1995 Master of Business Administration, Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio
• 1999 Master of Organizational Management, The George Washington University, Washington, D.C.
• 2005 Master of National Security and Policy Making, Naval War College, Newport, R.I.

Guetlein (right) accepts the Space Systems Command flag from Gen John W. Raymond (left) during the SSC activation ceremony, 2021

1. September 1991–September 1993, AC-130U Gunship Support Manager, Special Operations Program Office, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio
2. October 1993–August 1994, Chief, B-2 Bomber Propulsion, B-2 Program Office, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
3. August 1994–January 1996, Executive Officer, Engineering Directorate, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
4. January 1996–July 1996, AC-130U Gunship Sortie Gen. Flight Commander, 4th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, Hurlburt Field, Fla.
5. July 1996–July 1997, AC-130H Gunship Flight Commander, 16th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, Hurlburt Field, Fla.
6. July 1997–June 1999, Air Force Intern, the Pentagon, Arlington, Va.
7. June 1999–March 2002, Deputy Program Manager, Space-Based Infrared System Ground Segment, Los Angeles AFB, Calif.
8. March 2002–March 2003, Director, Missile Warning Systems, Los Angeles AFB, Calif.
9. March 2003–June 2004, Executive Officer, Los Angeles AFB, Calif.
10. June 2004–June 2005, Student, Naval War College, Newport Naval Station, R.I.
11. June 2005–December 2006, Counterspace Program Element Monitor, the Pentagon, Arlington, Va.
12. December 2006–June 2008, Military Assistant to the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, the Pentagon, Arlington, Va.
13. June 2008–July 2010, Commander, Rapid Reaction Squadron, Peterson AFB, Colo.
14. July 2010–June 2011, Secretary of Defense Corporate Fellow, Space Exploration Enterprises, Los Angeles, Calif.
15. June 2011–August 2014, Senior Materiel Leader, Space-Based Infrared System Production Division, Los Angeles AFB, Calif.
16. September 2014–April 2017, Program Director, Remote Sensing Systems Directorate, Los Angeles AFB, Calif.
17. April 2017–June 2019, Program Executive for Programs and Integration, Missile Defense Agency, Redstone Arsenal, Ala.
18. July 2019–August 2021, Deputy Director and Air Force Element Commander, National Reconnaissance Office, Chantilly, Va.
18. August 2021–present, Commander, Space Systems Command, Los Angeles AFB, Calif.

Lt Gen Greaves presents an award to Guetlein, 2016

Guetlein is the recipient of the following awards:[3]

	Command Space Operations Badge
	Air Force Master Acquisition and Financial Management Badge
	Air Staff Badge

	Defense Distinguished Service Medal[10]
	Defense Superior Service Medal
	Legion of Merit with one bronze oak leaf cluster
	Meritorious Service Medal with one bronze oak leaf cluster
	Air Force Commendation Medal with three bronze oak leaf clusters
	Air Force Achievement Medal with one bronze oak leaf cluster
	Air Force Organizational Excellence Award with one silver and two bronze oak leaf clusters
	National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star
	Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
	Armed Forces Service Medal
	Air Force Longevity Service Award with one silver oak leaf cluster
	Air Force Training Ribbon
	NATO Medal (Yugoslavia)

• Lethal Autonomous Weapons — Ethical and Doctrinal Implications (PDF) (M.S.). Naval War College. February 14, 2005. Archived (PDF) from the original on November 2, 2021.