The 2018 Air, Space & Cyber Conference theme is “Multi-Domain Operations: Leveraging the Full Spectrum” It is the nation's premier event for defense and aerospace professionals from across the globe. The Air Force Association brings together Air Force senior leaders including the Secretary of the Air Force, the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Major Command Commanders, the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, and many more.

2018 Air, Space & Cyber Conference

The 2018 Air, Space & Cyber Conference theme is “Multi-Domain Operations: Leveraging the Full Spectrum” It is the nation's premier event for defense and aerospace professionals from across the globe. The Air Force Association brings together Air Force senior leaders including the Secretary of the Air Force, the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Major Command Commanders, the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, and many more.
Valiant Shield is a U.S.-only, biennial field training exercise (FTX) with a focus on integration of joint training among U.S. forces in relation to current operational plans. This training enables real-world proficiency in sustaining joint forces through detecting, locating, tracking and engaging units at sea, in the air, on land, and in cyberspace in response to a range of mission areas.

Joint U.S. Forces Team Up for Valiant Shield 2018

Valiant Shield is a U.S.-only, biennial field training exercise (FTX) with a focus on integration of joint training among U.S. forces in relation to current operational plans. This training enables real-world proficiency in sustaining joint forces through detecting, locating, tracking and engaging units at sea, in the air, on land, and in cyberspace in response to a range of mission areas.
U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bombers, assigned to the 96th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron (EBS), Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, conducted two sequential bilateral training missions to Australia as part of exercise Pitch Black 18. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Quail)

Sequenced bomber missions to Australia showcase alliance

U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bombers, assigned to the 96th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron (EBS), Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, conducted two sequential bilateral training missions to Australia as part of exercise Pitch Black 18. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Quail)
U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirits, deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, land at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPH-H), Hawaii, Aug. 15, 2018. B-2s regularly rotate through the Indo-Pacific region to conduct routine air operations, which integrate capabilities with key regional partners and demonstrate U.S. commitment to peace and stability in the region. These operations are in support of the U.S. Strategic Command’s Bomber Task Force deployment.

U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirits land at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii

U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirits, deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, land at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPH-H), Hawaii, Aug. 15, 2018. B-2s regularly rotate through the Indo-Pacific region to conduct routine air operations, which integrate capabilities with key regional partners and demonstrate U.S. commitment to peace and stability in the region. These operations are in support of the U.S. Strategic Command’s Bomber Task Force deployment.
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U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bombers and Koku Jieitai (Japan Air Self-Defense Force) F-15 fighters execute a routine bilateral training mission in the vicinity of Japan, July 26, 2018. This mission was flown in support of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command’s Continuous Bomber Presence (CBP) operations, which are a key component to improving combined and joint service interoperability. Bilateral training missions such as this allow the two countries to improve upon combined capabilities, tactical skills, and relationships.

US, Japan bomber-fighter integration training showcases strength of alliance

U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bombers and Koku Jieitai (Japan Air Self-Defense Force) F-15 fighters execute a routine bilateral training mission in the vicinity of Japan, July 26, 2018. This mission was flown in support of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command’s Continuous Bomber Presence (CBP) operations, which are a key component to improving combined and joint service interoperability. Bilateral training missions such as this allow the two countries to improve upon combined capabilities, tactical skills, and relationships.
The Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Nebraska (SSBN 739) returns home to Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor following the boats first strategic patrol since 2013. Nebraska recently completed a 41-month engineered refueling overhaul, which will extend the life of the submarine for another 20 years.

USS Nebraska (SSBN 739) Returns from First Strategic Deterrent Patrol Since 2013

The Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Nebraska (SSBN 739) returns home to Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor following the boats first strategic patrol since 2013. Nebraska recently completed a 41-month engineered refueling overhaul, which will extend the life of the submarine for another 20 years.
U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), kicks off the 2018 United States Strategic Command Deterrence Symposium at LaVista Conference Center in La Vista, Neb., Aug. 1, 2018. His speech focused on the excellence of deterrence operations and featured the work of the 162,000 service members around the globe supporting 21st century strategic deterrence. USSTRATCOM has global responsibilities assigned through the Unified Command Plan that include strategic deterrence, nuclear operations, space operations, joint electromagnetic spectrum operations, global strike, missile defense, and analysis and targeting.

2018 United States Strategic Command Deterrence Symposium

The 2018 United States Strategic Command Deterrence Symposium was held at LaVista Conference Center in La Vista, Neb., Aug. 1-2, 2018. The annual symposium draws academic, government, military and international experts, with the goal of exploring a broad range of deterrence issues and thinking during a single event.
U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) “Experience Day” participants learn about a B-52 Stratofortress at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Aug. 3, 2018. Industry, military, governmental, international and academic experts who attended the 2018 USSTRATCOM Deterrence Symposium were invited to the half-day event. More than 50 individuals were given a USSTRATCOM mission brief, toured the Global Operations Center and visited the B-52, the B-2 Spirit and a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense launcher.

2018 USSTRATCOM Experience Day

U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) “Experience Day” participants learn about a B-52 Stratofortress at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Aug. 3, 2018. Industry, military, governmental, international and academic experts who attended the 2018 USSTRATCOM Deterrence Symposium were invited to the half-day event. More than 50 individuals were given a USSTRATCOM mission brief, toured the Global Operations Center and visited the B-52, the B-2 Spirit and a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense launcher.
Click this slide to view the USSTRATCOM Commander's 2018 Vision and Intent

2018 Commander's Vision and Intent

Click this slide to view the USSTRATCOM Commander's 2018 Vision and Intent
A team of Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen from the 341st Missile Wing at Malmstrom AFB, Mont., launched an unarmed Minuteman III ICBM during an operational test on Wednesday, May 3, 2017, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Daniel Brosam)

Special Report: 21st Century Nuclear Deterrence and Missile Defense

The 21st century strategic environment demands our national deterrence strategy accounts for uncertainty and the expanding capability of world actors. Rebuilding and modernizing defense capabilities and infrastructure is essential to the continued effectiveness and resiliency of the U.S. nuclear deterrent. Click to learn more in the Defense.gov special report: 21st Century Nuclear Deterrence and Missile Defense.

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USSTRATCOM, Thailand sign agreement to share space services, data
Royal Thailand Air Force Air Marshal Yuttachai Watcharasing (right) and U.S. Army Col. Wayne Turnbull, senior defense official and defense attaché to Thailand (left), celebrate the signing of an agreement for space situational awareness services and data, Oct. 1, 2018, in Thailand. Agreements like these bolster the United States and Thailand’s awareness in the space domain. (Courtesy Photo)
Oct. 11, 2018 - United States Strategic Command and the Royal Thailand Air Force signed an agreement for space
USSTRATCOM expands SSA data on Space-Track.org
Oct. 5, 2018 - Gen. John E. Hyten, Commander, U.S. Strategic Command, directed the expansion of Space Situational
First Hawaii deployment proves B-2 strategic flexibility to ensure free, open Indo-Pacific
A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, in support of the U.S. Strategic Command’s Bomber Task Force deployment is parked on the flightline Sept. 26, 2018. The B-2 is a multi-role bomber with a wingspan of 172 feet capable of delivering both conventional and nuclear munitions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Danielle Quilla)
Oct. 3, 2018 - Three B-2 Spirits and approximately 200 Airmen completed their first deployment to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPH-H), Hawaii, in support of the U.S. Strategic Command’s Bomber Task Force (BTF) deployment, Aug. 15 - Sept. 27, 2018
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