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"Strategic Deterrence Amidst Global Transformation"

The 15th annual U.S. Strategic Command Deterrence Symposium is Aug. 13-14, 2024, in downtown Omaha, Neb.

View the two-day agenda, speaker bios and event details at www.stratcomds.com

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United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) recently hosted a Personnel Reliability Program (PRP) Symposium for health professionals across the Department of Defense (DoD) and government, highlighting the ever-changing medical environment and the importance of keeping up with advancements in technology and medical care.

USSTRATCOM Hosts PRP Symposium

United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) recently hosted a Personnel Reliability Program (PRP) Symposium for health professionals across the Department of Defense (DoD) and government, highlighting the ever-changing medical environment and the importance of keeping up with advancements in technology and medical care.

A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer assigned to the 37th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron from Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, flys over Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, June 20, 2024, in support of a Bomber Task Force mission. Bomber missions contribute to joint force lethality and deter aggression in the Indo-Pacific by demonstrating USAF ability to operate anywhere in the world at any time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jake Jacobsen)

Airmen and B-1B Lancers return to Ellsworth after completing Bomber Task Force 24-6

Airmen from the 37th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron returned to Ellsworth AFB June 25, 2024, following the successful completion of BTF 24-6 at Andersen AFB, Guam. This mission, conducted with Allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific, achieved significant milestones in strengthening partnerships and advancing strategic objectives.

Airmen from the 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron load a Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile onto a B52H Stratofortress during Exercise Bayou Warrior at Barksdale Air force base, June 10, 2024. Exercise Bayou Warrior tests the wing’s ability to generate, load, and deliver conventional weapons in a simulated environment. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Nia Jacobs)

2nd Bomb Wing’s Bayou Warrior Exercise Tests Combat Readiness

The 2nd Bomb Wing conducted Exercise Bayou Warrior from June 10-13, 2024, to evaluate its ability to execute conventional missions.

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Nicholas Early, 28th Operations Support Squadron crew communications technician, performs pre-flight checks on a B-1B Lancer at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, June 5, 2024, in support of Bomber Task Force 24-6. U.S. Bomber missions demonstrate the credibility of our forces to address a complex and uncertain security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jake Jacobsen)

Supporting Bomber Task Force 24-6: Intel, cyber’s critical roles

Bomber task force deployments are a critical means to support global stability and security by demonstrating the ability to operate in diverse regions across the globe.

A U.S. Airman guards a B-52

Team Barksdale highlights interoperability, ACE concept during exercise

Airmen from the active-duty 2nd Bomb Wing and Air Force Reserve 307th Bomb Wing teamed up with

STRATCOM commander witnesses RTS professionalism

STRATCOM commander witnesses RTS professionalism

A U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command team played an important behind-the-scenes role in supporting the Air Force’s Glory Trip-249, June 4, and GT-250, June 6.

Gen. Anthony Cotton, commander, U.S. Strategic Command, returns a salute to Lt. Col. Christian Hoover, left, 37th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron commander, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, June 3, 2024, during a base tour. As part of his visit, Cotton took the opportunity to interact and recognize Airmen within the 37th EBS as they conduct Bomber Task Force 24-6 missions. BTF missions enable crews to maintain a high state of readiness and proficiency and validate our always-ready global strike capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dylan Maher)

STRATCOM commander immerses in Ellsworth’s Bomber Task Force 24-6 while visiting Guam

Gen. Anthony Cotton, commander of the U.S. Strategic Command, visited the 37th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron currently deployed to Andersen Air Force Base in support of Bomber Task Force 24-6.

Bomber crew stands in front of a B-52H Stratofortress

Bomber crew earns AFGSC General Curtis E. LeMay award

A B-52H Stratofortress bomber crew recently earned the Air Force Global Strike Command General Curtis E. LeMay award for the outstanding bomber crew category during the 2023 AFGSC Operations Awards.