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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Chief Master Sergeants of the Air Force meet to discuss future force
U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), and Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force (CMSAF) Kaleth O. Wright welcome former CMSAFs and Air Force senior leaders during the 2018 Senior Enlisted Statesman Forum at USSTRATCOM headquarters on Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Sept. 6, 2018. The two-day event allowed Air Force senior leaders to come together for frank, open discussions and decision-making about the future of the Air Force. The CMSAF represents the highest enlisted level of leadership, and as such, provides direction for the enlisted force and represents their interests, as appropriate, to the American public, and to those in all levels of government.
Sept. 7, 2018 - Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright, joined by six of the previous Chief Master Sergeants of the Air Force, participated in the 2018 Senior Enlisted Statesman Forum Sept. 6 on Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska.
Enlisted Corps Spotlight for September
Tech. Sgt. Bryant Whatley is selected as the Enlisted Corps Spotlight for September.
Sept. 1, 2018 - Tech. Sgt. Bryant Whatley, current operations analyst for the intelligence directorate (J2), hails from Dallas, Texas, and has 14 years of military service.
NNSA Administrator recognizes Deputy Commander at U.S. Strategic Command
Lisa E. Gordon-Hagerty, the under secretary for Nuclear Security of the U.S. Department of Energy and administrator of the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), presents U.S. Navy Vice Adm. David Kriete, the deputy commander of U.S. Strategic Command, with the Administrator’s Distinguished Service Silver award during a ceremony at NNSA headquarters in Washington, D.C., Aug. 17, 2018. Kriete received the award for his exceptional service as the Director of Strategic Capabilities Policy at the National Security Council from July 2016 to March 2018.
Aug. 30, 2018 - U.S. Navy Vice Adm. David Kriete was recently awarded the Administrator’s Distinguished Service Silver Award for his exceptional service as the Director of Strategic Capabilities Policy at the National Security Council from July 2016 to March 2018.
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