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Cybersecurity Must Balance 'Need to Know' and 'Need to Share'
December 9, 2010 — Commanders in the field understand the advantage that comes from sharing intelligence and information and they do not want to give up that capability, the deputy assistant secretary of defense for cyber and space policy said in an interview.... MORE

STRATCOM commander: "No higher calling" than nuclear mission
December 1, 2010 — The commander of U.S. Strategic Command visited all five Air Force Global Strike Command bases in two days, telling Airmen "there is no higher calling" than the nuclear deterrence mission.... MORE

JFCC Space, 14th Air Force Commander Discusses Future at U.S. Strategic Command Space Symposium
November 24, 2010 — Lt. Gen. Larry James, the commander of Joint Functional Component Command for Space (JFCC Space) and 14th Air Force (Air Forces Strategic), discussed the future of his command during a keynote address Nov. 2 at the U.S. Strategic Command Space Symposium in Omaha, Neb.... MORE

USS Henry M. Jackson Completes 75th Deterrent Patrol
November 19, 2010 — USS Henry M. Jackson (SSBN 730) became the first Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine to complete 75 Trident strategic deterrent patrols when its Gold Crew returned to Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor on Nov. 4... MORE

STRATCOM nominee cites multiple security challenges
November 18, 2010 — The United States is confronting security threats that are complex, unremitting and compelling, Gen. C. Robert Kehler told the Senate Armed Services Committee during his confirmation hearing Nov. 18... MORE

Navy Commemorates 50th Anniversary Of First SSBN Deterrent Patrol
November 17, 2010 — When the ballistic missile submarine USS George Washington (SSBN 598) departed Charleston, S.C., 50 years ago, it marked the beginning of a new era in strategic deterrence.... MORE

Chilton named as Command's 1st Strategic Order of the Sword and Shield inductee
November 5, 2010 — Gen. Kevin P. Chilton learned today he has been selected to be the Command's first inductee of the Strategic Order of the Sword and Shield.... MORE

Deputy Commander U.S. Strategic Command Retires after 35 years in the Navy
November 4, 2010 — U.S. Strategic Command honored retiring deputy commander Vice Adm. Van Mauney and his 35 years of service.... MORE

VADM Haney arrives at U.S. Strategic Command as new deputy commander
November 4, 2010 — Navy Vice Adm. Cecil D. Haney assumes the position of Deputy Commander, U.S. Strategic Command.... MORE

Cyber Command Achieves Full Operational Capability
November 3, 2010 — Department of Defense announced today that U.S. Cyber Command has achieved full operational capability (FOC).... MORE