The decision to nominate Maj. Gen. John Rafferty to lead U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command comes as service leaders work to more closely integrate offensive and defensive fires, a move that is stirring concern among air defenders who argue that an artillery background doesn't provide expertise needed for Golden Dome. Rafferty, currently serving as chief of staff at U.S. European Command, is slated to receive a third star and take over the Huntsville-based command responsible for missile defense...
