June 30, 2010

Federal Times clarification - USB policy

In response to a recent article, "Lifting social media, USB ban means implementing safety strategy" published on Federal Times dated June 27, 2010, we would like to correct the record.

June 15, 2010

USSTRATCOM unit tracks Hayabusa capsule, furthers international SSA sharing

The Joint Functional Component Command Space (JFCC Space) at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., a component of United States Strategic Command, collaborated with Air Force Space Command personnel to provide Space Surveillance Network (SSN) support while tracking a Sample Return Capsule (SRC) from the Japanese Hayabusa spacecraft during its successful re-entry in the Australian Woomera Prohibited Area June 13.

May 27, 2010

Four Units Win Prestigious USSTRATCOM Award

Gen. Kevin P. Chilton recently announced the four 2009 Omaha Trophy winners, an honor awarded annually to military units demonstrating the highest performance standards in USSTRATCOM mission areas.

May 21, 2010

Army Forces Cyber Command Headquarters Standup Plan Announced

The Army announced today that it intends to establish a new Army Forces Cyber Command (ARFORCYBER) Headquarters within the National Capital Region, no later than October 2010.

May 21, 2010

Gates establishes U.S. Cyber Command and names first commander

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates announced May 21 Army Gen. Keith B. Alexander's appointment as the first commander of U.S. Cyber Command, officially establishing the Initial Operating Capability for the new command.

May 13, 2010

The Case for the New START Treaty

The treaty has the unanimous support of America's military leadership.

May 10, 2010

Officials Warn of Phishing Scams Targeting Troops

U.S. Strategic Command officials are urging renewed vigilance against Internet-based identity theft after detecting a widespread phishing expedition against servicemembers.

April 21, 2010

STRATCOM commander tells Minot Airmen they are valued, valuable

The commander of United States Strategic Command visited one of the key bases under his wartime command April 20 to tell Airmen at Minot Air Force Base their service to country, their professionalism and their dedication to the nuclear profession are not only noticed, but needed.

April 16, 2010

Cyber Command nominee urges government, private sector cooperation

Officials in the new U.S. Cyber Command need to strike a balance between protecting military assets and personal privacy, the presidential nominee to lead the command told a Senate committee April 16.

April 6, 2010

Vice Chairman Expresses Comfort With Nuke Production Freeze

The nation's second-ranking military officer said today that he's comfortable with a new U.S. policy that halts future production of nuclear weapons.