U.S. Strategic Command

Presentation of the Omaha Trophy to the 21st Space Wing April 6, 2017 — (As Delivered) Gen. John E. Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command: Thank you all very much. Congratulations, I guess that’s the first thing, on being selected to win the Omaha Trophy.  I think you’ve had a lot of success over the last short period of time.  The Moorman Award [U.S. Air Force Gen. Thomas S. Moorman, Jr. Award], the Herres Award MORE

33rd Space Symposium - Featured Speech: Integrating and Normalizing Space for the Warfighter April 6, 2017 — (As Delivered) Gen. John E. Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command: Thank you, everybody, good morning. I’ll tell you what, it is great to be back in Colorado.  I’ve spent the entire week in Washington, D.C., most of it on Capitol Hill, so let me just reiterate, it is great to be back in Colorado. I’ve been watching you guys from afar, you’ve MORE

33rd Space Symposium - The Space Warfighters Luncheon April 4, 2017 — (As Delivered/Edited for Clarity) Brig. Gen. John E. Shaw, U.S. Strategic Command Global Operations deputy director: Was that Lady Gaga?  I’m not sure what the theme song was. Thanks Deborah, and thanks so much for the Space Symposium here.  I’m really excited about the opportunity to come and chat.It didn’t really hit me until I walked in, what MORE

Military Reporters and Editors Association Conference - Keynote Speech March 31, 2017 — (As Delivered) Gen. John E. Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command: Good morning, everybody. This is not one of my favorite things to do, to be honest with you, but it is one of the most important things I do because it is an opportunity for me to stand up and tell the story of the soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines and the civilians that work MORE

Space Security: Issues for the New U.S. Administration March 22, 2017 — Center for Strategic and International Studies Headquarters, Washington, D.C. --  (As Delivered -- Edited for Clarity)               Vice Adm. Charles A. Richard,  deputy commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM): So good morning, and Dr. Hamre, thank you so much for one, hosting this event and that very kind introduction; as well as to CSIS MORE

Bellevue Chamber of Commerce meeting March 7, 2017 —   (As Delivered)  Vice Adm. Charles Richard, deputy commander of U.S. Strategic Command: Good afternoon, everybody, and thank you for inviting me over.  It is terrific to be back in Bellevue.  As noted earlier, this is my second time here.  I was the commander of the Global Strike component in STRATCOM; I loved that tour.  They asked me to come MORE

Australian Chief of Air Force Symposium February 27, 2017 — (As Delivered) Forming Coalitions across the Spectrum of Capability and Wealth  Maj. Gen. Clinton E. Crosier, U.S. Strategic Command director of plans and policy: Thank you Air Commodore Green.  Good morning everyone, and thank you to our host, Air Marshal Davies, for convening us today. It’s an honor to be here addressing such a well-represented MORE

Center for International Security and Cooperation (CISAC) January 24, 2017 — (As Delivered)Gen. John E. Hyten, Commander U.S. Strategic Command: Thank you very much for that introduction.  I wish my mom was here to hear it. I actually wondered how you were going to get a roomful of people here for this, but then I walk in and you have food, so clearly food is the draw because I remember the times I was at the university.  MORE

53rd Annual AOC International Symposium and Convention November 29, 2016 — As Prepared VADM Charles Richard, U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) Deputy Commander: Thank you Mr. Watters (Annual Symposium Chair, Raytheon) for that kind introduction. We rely on our industry partners to help us achieve our missions every day and appreciate your contribution to our joint forces. Thank you also to the Association of Old Crows – MORE

USSTRATCOM Change of Command Remarks November 3, 2016 — Gen. John E. Hyten, U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) Commander: Thank you very much. Hi Laura [wife], hi Katie [daughter], hi Chris [son]. Secretary [of Defense Ash] Carter, Chairman [of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Joe] and Mrs. [Ellyn] Dunford, Adm. [Cecil] Haney, Bonny [Haney], Congressman [Brad] and Mrs. [Ann] Ashford, Congressman [Jeff] MORE