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Military and Civilian Leaders from across DoD gather to discuss standard and procedures, at USSTRATCOM on Offutt AFB, Nebraska. 11 June 2021

June 15, 2021

Second Summit Develops Joint All Domain C2 Implementation Plan

OFFUTT AFB, Neb. — The Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2) summit was held at U.S. Strategic Command in Bellevue, Nebraska, and saw the gathering of leaders from multiple agencies, including DoD, NSA, NATO, and DHS to discuss and develop the new JADC2 Implementation Plan.JADC2 data summits are a key part of the JADC2 cross functional team’s campaign of

U.S Air Force Capt. Michael Jacobs, deputy branch chief of future operations headquarters United States European Command, discusses with Staff Sgt. Janeace Stampul, 2d Communication Squadron Mission Defense Team technician, about the capabilities of their Mission Assurance Capabilities Kit at Morón Air Base, Spain, June 2, 2021. Mission Defense Teams safeguard data analytics ensuring weapons systems are safe from adversaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt Aileen Lauer)

June 9, 2021

Mission Defense Team Provides B-52 Stratofortress Cyber Defense

MORÓN AIR BASE, Spain. — The 2nd Communications Squadron’s Mission Defense Team is deployed for cyber system analysis as part of the Bomber Task Force, conducting operations out of Moron Air Base, Spain. Deploying with the BTF provides the MDT the ability to perform timely analysis of the B-52 Stratofortress’ cyber systems in search for security risks and data abnormalities during and after bomber missions.

A B-52H Stratofortress takes off from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, May 16, 2021. In a conventional conflict, the B-52 can perform strategic attack, close-air support, air interdiction, offensive counter-air and maritime operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jacob B. Wrightsman)

May 17, 2021

U.S. Air Force bombers conduct global BTF mission

Offutt Air Force Base, Neb. — U.S. Air Force bombers, operating from the United States and forward-deployed bases, conducted a global Bomber Task Force mission today while integrating with allies and partners aircraft in Europe, the Indo-Pacific region, and North America. The BTF mission was conducted in multiple combatant command areas of responsibility. This mission

U.S. Strategic Command, in association with the U.S. Naval War College, conducted a Deterrence and Escalation Game and Review Exercise April 12 to 16 in Newport, RI.

The DEGRE series of wargames examines the dynamics of strategic deterrence, assurance, and escalation management to inform Whole of Government, combatant commands and allies on full spectrum warfighting against a reactive nuclear-armed adversary.

April 16, 2021

USSTRATCOM & U.S. Naval War College Conducted DEGRE Series of Wargames

U.S. Strategic Command, in association with the U.S. Naval War College, conducted a Deterrence and Escalation Game and Review Exercise April 12 to 16 in Newport, RI. The DEGRE series of wargames examines the dynamics of strategic deterrence, assurance, and escalation management to inform Whole of Government, combatant commands and allies on

Leaders from U.S. Strategic Command, Strategic Command Consultation Committee and Airmen from the 96th Bomb Squadron pose for a photo with the Omaha Trophy at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, March 30, 2021. The Omaha Trophy is awarded each year to various units in recognition of outstanding support to USSTRATCOM's strategic deterrence mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob B. Wrightsman)

April 1, 2021

96th BS awarded the Omaha Trophy

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — For their efforts in support of U.S. Strategic Command’s mission of global strategic deterrence, the 96th Bomb Squadron has been presented the Omaha Trophy by Adm. Charles Richard, USSTRATCOM commander, March 30, 2021. Awarded to units across the command who excel in their respective roles of strategic deterrence, the Omaha Trophy was presented to the 96th as USSTRATCOM’s 2020 premier strategic bomber squadron, the first bomb squadron to ever be presented the award.

A B-2 Spirit, assigned to Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, hot-pit refuels at Lajes Field, Azores, March 19, 2021. The bomber supported a Bomber Task Force mission during which it integrated Norwegian F-35s in the High North. U.S. Global Strike Command Airmen and assets routinely operate across the globe and are flexible to respond to changes in the operational environment.

March 22, 2021

Bombers tactically integrate with Norwegian F-35s

A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit aircraft from the 509th Bomb Wing, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, and a U.S. B-1B Lancer from the 7th Bomb Wing, Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, flew a Bomber Task Force mission off the coast of Iceland, March 19, 2021.The bombers integrated with four Norwegian F-35 Lightning aircraft that are currently fulfilling

Three B-2 Spirit stealth bombers, assigned to Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, depart Lajes Field Air Force Base, Azores, March 16, 2021. The B-2s refueled at Lajes prior to supporting bomber task force missions in the Arctic region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Heather Salazar)

March 17, 2021

B-1 and B-2 aircraft integrate in high north

Two U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit aircraft from the 509th Bomb Wing, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, and two U.S. B-1B Lancers from the 7th Bomb Wing, Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, flew a Bomber Task Force mission off the coast of Iceland, March 16, 2021.The bombers conducted long-range integration in the high north and refined the skills necessary

A B-1B Lancer assigned to the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron takes off from Ørland Air Force Station, Norway, in support of a Bomber Task Force Europe training mission, Spring Spear, March 12, 2021. The B-1 integrated with ally fighter aircraft and conducted the first ever hot-pit refueling of a bomber in Europe at Powidz Air Base, Poland.

March 12, 2021

B-1 lands in Poland for the first time

U.S. Air Forces in Europe & Air Forces Africa — A U.S. B-1B Lancer from the 7th Bomb Wing, Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, flew a Bomber Task Force mission to Powidz, Poland, March 12, 2021.The flight included the first ever hot-pit refuel of a bomber aircraft in Europe. “Hot pitting,” or refueling the aircraft while the engines are on and the crew remains in the cockpit, drastically reduces

An Air Force Global Strike Command unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile launches during an operation test at 11:49 p.m. PT Feb. 23, 2021, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif.

Feb. 24, 2021

Minuteman III test launch demonstrates safe, reliable deterrent

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Ca. — A team of Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile equipped with a test reentry vehicle at 11:47 p.m. Pacific Time Feb. 23 from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California.The test demonstrates that the United States’ nuclear deterrent is safe, secure, reliable and effective to deter

The Omaha Trophy, which dates back to the U.S. Air Force’s Strategic Air Command, was originally created by the Strategic Air Command Consultation Committee in 1971. At the time, a single trophy was presented annually as a token of appreciation to the command’s best wing. The SCC – an advisory group comprised of business leaders in the Omaha area – became the Strategic Command Consultation Committee (SCC) after the activation of USSTRATCOM in 1992.

Feb. 10, 2021

USSTRATCOM Commander Announces 2020 Omaha Trophy Winners

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — In recognition of outstanding support to U.S. Strategic Command’s (USSTRATCOM) strategic deterrence mission, U.S. Navy Adm. Charles Richard, commander of USSTRATCOM, announced the winners of the 2020 Omaha Trophies Feb. 10, 2021.“Last year presented unique challenges. The men and women of USSTRATCOM demonstrated, flexibility, readiness, and success