The Pentagon has granted Gen. Mike Guetlein an unusually direct reporting chain in his new role overseeing the Golden Dome for America missile defense initiative, underscoring the program's elevated status and urgency. In a July 22 announcement, the Defense Department said Guetlein will serve as the Direct Reporting Program Manager (DRPM) for Golden Dome, answering directly to Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg. The designation positions Guetlein just one step below the secretary in the Pentagon hierarchy, bypassing traditional service and...
