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Missile Defense Advocacy Alliance
  • About
    • Mission Statement
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      • Advisors to the Board
      • MDAA Research Fellows
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  • Advocacy
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Missile Defense Champions

Honoring the leaders who champion missile defense worldwide.

All Years 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2011

2014 Champions

Captain Kyle Kirkpatrick, United States Army

2014

Captain Gregory Tengco, United States Air Force

2014

Fire Controlman Second Class Petty Officer Ronald Barbee, United States Navy

2014

2012 U.S. Missile Defenders of the Year

2014

Captain Will Andrews, United States Army

2014

Fire Controlman Second Class Petty Officer Mathieu McIntosh, United States Navy

2014

Staff Sergeant Craig Davis, Army National Guard

2014

2011 U.S. Missile Defender of the Year

2014

First Lieutenant Ted M. Kimmey Jr., United States Army

2014

Petty Officer First Class Shawn Andre Walker, United States Navy

2014
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Missile Defense Advocacy Alliance

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The Missile Defense Advocacy Alliance advocates for the development and deployment of missile defense systems to defend the United States, its armed forces, and its allies against missile threats.

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