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U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. John Nichols, the 509th Bomb Wing commander, center left, and Col. Ken Eaves, the 131st Bomb Wing commander, display the Omaha Trophy at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., May 8, 2018. The award was awarded to Team Whiteman by U.S. Strategic Command and the Strategic Command Council for executing the best Strategic Bomber Operations of 2017. (U.S. Air Force photos by Senior Airman Jovan Banks)

May 8, 2018

STRATCOM Commander Presents Omaha Trophy to 509th, 131st Bomb Wings

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. (AFNS) — Gen. John Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command, awarded the Omaha Trophy to the men and women of the 509th Bomb Wing and 131st Bomb Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, May 8, 2018.

French Air Force Lt. Gen. Bernard Schuler, commander of French Strategic Air Command, participates in an interview during his visit to U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) headquarters at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., April 23, 2018. While here, Schuler discussed collaboration and the continuing need for strategic deterrence with U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten, commander of USSTRATCOM, other senior leaders and subject matter experts.

April 27, 2018

USSTRATCOM Hosts French Strategic Air Forces Commander

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — French Air Force Lt. Gen. Bernard Schuler, commander of French Strategic Air Command, visited U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) headquarters, April 23-24. While here, Schuler met with U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command, as well as other senior leaders and subject matter experts. The discussions focused on the

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Nina Armagno (right), U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) director of plans and policy, signs a memorandum of understanding at the 34th Annual Space Symposium Apr. 17, 2018, with Maj. Gen. Agner Rokos, representing the Defence Command Denmark and the Ministry of Defence Denmark. The memorandum authorizes sharing space situational awareness services and information with the Defence Command and Ministry of Defence for Denmark. Denmark joins 13 nations (the United Kingdom, the Republic of Korea, France, Canada, Italy, Japan, Israel, Spain, Germany, Australia, the United Arab Emirates, Belgium and Norway), two intergovernmental organizations (the European Space Agency and the European Organization for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites) and more than 65 commercial satellite owner/operator/launchers already participating in SSA data-sharing agreements with USSTRATCOM.

April 18, 2018

USSTRATCOM, Denmark sign agreement to share space services, data

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) entered into an agreement with the Danish Ministry of Defense to share space situational awareness (SSA) services and information.

U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), welcomes Adm. Phillipe Coindreau, vice chief of defense, French Armed Forces, to USSTRATCOM headquarters at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., March 26, 2018. During his visit, Coindreau toured the command’s global operations center and participated in discussions with Hyten, other senior leaders and subject matter experts on the continuing collaboration between the United States and France.

April 2, 2018

Q&A: French vice chief of defense, USSTRATCOM commander discuss collaboration

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — Admiral Phillipe Coindreau, vice chief of defense, French Armed Forces, visited U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) headquarters, March 26. While here, Coindreau toured the command’s global operations center and participated in bilateral discussions with U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten, commander of USSTRATCOM, other senior leaders and subject

Feb. 26, 2018

Omaha Trophy Winners Announced for 2017

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — In recognition of outstanding support to U.S. Strategic Command’s (USSTRATCOM) strategic deterrence mission, U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten, commander of USSTRATCOM, announced the winners of the 2017 Omaha Trophies Feb. 26, 2018.

Feb. 2, 2018

Nuke Review Calls for Triad Modernization to Maintain Deterrence

WASHINGTON — The United States must recapitalize the nuclear triad and accompanying command-and-control system to continue to maintain deterrence into the future, Defense Secretary James N. Mattis wrote in the preface to the Nuclear Posture Review.

U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten (front, third from left), commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM); U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Patrick McMahon (front, fourth from left), senior enlisted leader of USSTRATCOM; and other senior enlisted leaders mentored participants of the inaugural non-commissioned officer (NCO) and petty officer (PO) joint professional development seminar at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Jan. 25, 2018. During the two-day course, NCOs and POs assigned to USSTRATCOM and the 55th Wing discussed leadership techniques with senior enlisted leaders and officers through a series of discussion panels and briefings. This pilot course was developed by USSTRATCOM’s senior enlisted leaders to enhance the effectiveness of soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines at the E-5 and E-6 level through joint professional military education.

Jan. 29, 2018

USSTRATCOM leaders host inaugural NCO/PO development seminar

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — Nearly 50 non-commissioned officers (NCO) and petty officers (PO) assigned to U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) and the 55th Wing attended the inaugural NCO/PO joint professional development seminar at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, January 24-25. During the seminar, NCOs and POs learned about leadership expectations and techniques from a

Dec. 4, 2017

U.S. Must Move Faster or Risk Losing Lead in Space

WASHINGTON — The U.S. advantage in space is eroding and the military must move faster to maintain a lead in this critical warfighting domain, defense officials said at the Reagan National Defense Forum in California today. Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson and Air Force Gen. John Hyten told CBS News reporter David Martin that the United States is prepared

Gen. John E. Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), delivers remarks on 21st century strategic deterrence at the Hudson Institute in Washington, D.C., Sept. 20, 2017.

Sept. 21, 2017

Hyten Discusses 21st Century Strategic Deterrence

WASHINGTON — U.S. Strategic Command priorities center on providing a strategic deterrent, providing a decisive response if deterrence fails, and carrying out missions with a combat-ready force, Stratcom’s commander, Air Force Gen. John E. Hyten, said today. Hyten said those priorities are his vision as commander of Stratcom, when he addressed the Hudson

A U.S. Air Force B-2 Stealth Bomber and two F-15 Strike Eagle aircraft fly past spectators during the 2017 Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) located at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, on July 16, 2017. This year commemorates the U.S. Air Force’s 70th Anniversary, which was highlighted during RIAT by displaying its lineage and advancements in military aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Brian Kimball)

Aug. 17, 2017

USSTRATCOM Commander Describes Challenges of 21st-Century Deterrence

WASHINGTON — Strategic deterrence starts with nuclear capabilities because nuclear war always has been an existential threat to the nation, but deterrence in the 21st century presents new challenges and requires the integration of all capabilities, the commander of U.S. Strategic Command said during a recent interview with DoD News at his command's Offutt Air