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An unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile launches during a developmental test at 12:33 a.m. Pacific Time Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif.

Feb. 20, 2020

USSTRATCOM Tests All Three Legs of the Nuclear Triad

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) showcased its ability to conduct coordinated, worldwide operations, reassure partners and allies, and accomplish its primary mission of global strategic deterrence with the conclusion of a series of operational events and tests of the nuclear triad, Feb. 12.USSTRATCOM coordinated these strategic opportunities

An unarmed Trident II (D5LE) missile launches from the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Maine (SSBN 741) off the coast of San Diego, California, Feb. 12, 2020. The test launch was part of the U.S. Navy Strategic Systems Programs’ demonstration and shakedown operation certification process. The successful launch demonstrated the readiness of the SSBN’s strategic weapon system and crew following the submarine’s engineered refueling overhaul. This launch marks 177 successful missile launches of the Trident II (D5 & D5LE) strategic weapon system.

Feb. 13, 2020

USS Maine Successfully Tests Trident II D5LE Missile

PACIFIC OCEAN — The U.S. Navy conducted a scheduled, one-missile test flight of an unarmed life-extended Trident II (D5LE) missile from USS Maine (SSBN-741), an Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine, on the Western Test Range off the coast of San Diego, California, today.

A B-52 Stratofortress from the 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, deployed from Minot Air Force Base, N.D., takes off Nov. 14, 2019, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. B-52s have held a vital role in supporting the Continuous Bomber Presence mission in the Indo-Pacific region since 2004. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Heal)

Nov. 20, 2019

B-52s complete 19.5-hour mission, live-fire training with Army in Hawaii

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii — U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bomber aircrews participated in live-fire training operations with the U.S. Army over the Pohakuloa Training Area, located on the big island of Hawaii November 15 and 18.

U.S. Army Gen. Mark A. Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, provides remarks during USSTRATCOM's change of command ceremony at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Nov. 18, 2019. Milley congratulated U.S. Navy Adm. Charles A. Richard on his appointment as the new commander of USSTRATCOM. Richard comes to USSTRATCOM after serving as commander of Submarine Forces; commander of Submarine Force Atlantic and commander of Allied Submarine Command at Naval Station Norfolk, Va. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ian Hoachlander)

Nov. 18, 2019

U.S. Strategic Command’s Command & Control Facility Dedicated to Gen. Curtis LeMay

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) dedicated its new Command and Control Facility (C2F) today at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb. to Gen. Curtis E. LeMay. Mr. David L. Norquist, Deputy Secretary of Defense; Gen. Mark A. Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; Adm. Charles “Chas” A. Richard, commander of USSTRATCOM; and Gen. John E. Hyten, former

Col. Robert "Scott" Grant, commander, 117 Air Refueling Wing, hoists the Omaha Trophy in front of the 117 ARW at Sumpter Smith Air National Guard Base, AL., Oct. 19, 2019. The 117 ARW was the first Air National Guard tanker unit to receive the award having won it in the startegic aircraft category. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Jeremy Farson)

Oct. 22, 2019

Omaha Trophy Presented to 117th Air Refueling Wing

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The 117th Air Refueling Wing was the first Air National Guard unit to receive the Omaha Trophy here on Saturday.The 117 ARW won the award in the strategic aircraft category in recognition of the outstanding mission performance with the U.S. Strategic Command.The ceremony was conducted in the maintenance hangar with about 700 people in attendance

Oct. 8, 2019

USSTRATCOM J10 director retires; Celebrates 35-Year Air Force Career

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — The director of Reserve forces and mobilization assistant to the commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), Maj. Gen. Richard J. Evans III, retired from the U.S. Air Force Oct. 1, 2019, at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska.

U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit aircraft flew from RAF Fairford, England, to Lajes Field, Azores, Portugal, on Sept. 9, 2019, to conduct hot pit refueling in the U.S. European Command area of responsibility.

Sept. 10, 2019

B-2 Spirit aircraft conduct hot pit refueling at Lajes Field

LAJES FIELD, Azores — U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit aircraft flew from RAF Fairford, England, to Lajes Field, Azores, Portugal, on Sept. 9, 2019, to conduct hot pit refueling in the U.S. European Command area of responsibility.

A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit, currently deployed to RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, England, flies above the English countryside near Dover with two RAF F-35 jets, August 30, 2019. This is the first time UK F-35 Lightening jets have conducted training with the U.S. B-2 stealth bomber. (Courtesy Photo)

Sept. 5, 2019

RAF F-35s train with US Air Force B-2 bombers for the first time

DOVER, United Kingdom —

509th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuel distribution operators from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri conduct a hot-pit refueling on a B-2 Spirit Bomber at Naval Air Station Keflavik, Iceland, August 28, 2019. Hot-pit refueling is a method of refueling an aircraft without shutting down the engines. This is the B-2s first time landing in Iceland. Forward locations like Iceland enhance the collective defense capabilities of both the U.S. and NATO allies partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Barley)

Aug. 29, 2019

B-2 Spirit lands in Iceland

ICELAND — A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit stealth bomber conducted a flight from RAF Fairford, England, to Keflavik Air Base, Iceland, as part of a Bomber Task Force training mission Aug. 28.

EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. --KC-46 refuels the B-2 for the first time during developmental flight test over Edwards AFB and the Sierra Nevada Mountains on Apr. 23, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christian Turner)

June 5, 2019

KC-46 flies past latest milestone

EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — In the midst of its Phase III testing, the KC-46 Pegasus completed yet another milestone. The Air Force’s newest refueling tanker made its first mid-air connection with the B-2 Spirit in the skies over Edwards Air Force Base, California, recently.