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Sept. 29, 2017

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Victor D. Cruz, superintendent of Plans and Policy Directorate (J5) administration, hails from Ceiba, Puerto Rico and Williamsburg, Virginia, and has served in the military for 15 years. Q: How does your job support USSTRATCOM and our missions? A: I directly support the J5 with all administrative processes and

Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson speaks during U.S. Strategic Command’s Birthday Ball in Bellevue, Neb., Sept. 22, 2017.

Sept. 25, 2017

USSTRATCOM Celebrates 15 Years

BELLEVUE, Neb. — U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) marked 15 years of operations during a celebration in Bellevue, Nebraska, Sept. 22, 2017.

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

Sept. 1, 2017

Enlisted Corps Spotlight for September

Rank/Name – Airman 1st Class Christopher BreighnerDuty Title/Directorate – Intelligence Operations Division Target Analyst, Joint Functional Component Command for Global Strike Hometown – Speicher, GermanyTime in Service – 1 year, 7 monthsQ: How does your job support USSTRATCOM and our missions?A: My job provides in-depth analysis for developing

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

Air Force Gen. John E. Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command, speaks at the 20th annual Space and Missile Defense Symposium.

Aug. 11, 2017

USSTRATCOM Commander: Staying Ahead of Multidomain Threat Requires Speed

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The U.S. military's senior strategic commander stressed this week that speed is what it is going to take for the nation to stay ahead of the multidomain threat it faces.Air Force Gen. John E. Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command, spoke Aug. 8 on "Preparing Space, Cyberspace and Missile Defense in an Uncertain World" at the 20th annual Space

Aug. 1, 2017

Enlisted Corps Spotlight for August

Rank/Name – Staff Sgt. Walter OwzarskiDuty Title/Directorate – Communications Officer, U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) Executive Communications (J624)Hometown – Hoquiam, Wash.Time in Service – 7 yearsQ: How does your job support USSTRATCOM and our missions? A: I travel to provide direct communications support to the commander and deputy

U.S. Air Force Gen. John. E. Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), delivers closing remarks during USSTRATCOM’s annual Deterrence Symposium at the CenturyLink Center, Omaha, Neb., July 27, 2017. During the two-day symposium, industry, military, governmental, international and academic experts discussed and promoted increased collaboration to address 21st century strategic deterrence. One of nine Department of Defense unified combatant commands, USSTRATCOM has global strategic missions assigned through the Unified Command Plan that include strategic deterrence, space operations, cyberspace operations, joint electronic warfare, global strike, missile defense, intelligence, and analysis and targeting.

July 31, 2017

Deterrence discussed on a global scale during 2017 USSTRATCOM symposium

OMAHA, Neb. – More than 650 deterrence practitioners and experts from around the world attended U.S. Strategic Command’s (USSTRATCOM) 2017 Deterrence Symposium, July 26-27. The global warfighting command hosted the international deterrence symposium to discuss and promote increased collaboration among international, military, governmental,

U.S. Air Force Gen. John. E. Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), welcomes attendees to USSTRATCOM’s annual Deterrence Symposium at the CenturyLink Center, Omaha, Neb., July 26, 2017. During the two-day symposium, industry, military, governmental, international and academic experts discussed and promoted increased collaboration to address 21st century strategic deterrence. One of nine Department of Defense unified combatant commands, USSTRATCOM has global strategic missions assigned through the Unified Command Plan that include strategic deterrence, space operations, cyberspace operations, joint electronic warfare, global strike, missile defense, intelligence, and analysis and targeting.

July 26, 2017

USSTRATCOM kicks off 2017 Deterrence Symposium

OMAHA, Neb. – Deterrence experts from around the world gathered at the CenturyLink Center where U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) kicked off the eighth annual Deterrence Symposium July 26. Opening the symposium, Gen. John E. Hyten, commander of USSTRATCOM, thanked the audience of more than 650 for attending the symposium, to include the 13

U.S. Army Col. Michael Smidt, U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) staff judge advocate, accepts his certificate of retirement from U.S. Air Force Gen. John E. Hyten, commander of USSTRATCOM, during a ceremony at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., July 7, 2017. Smidt retired from the U.S. Army after 41 years of service. Smidt began his career as an airborne infantryman before serving 10 years in the U.S. Army Reserve as a Green Beret. In addition, he completed various assignments in operational law and military justice; he also served as the staff judge advocate for the 1st Infantry Division and as a professor of international and operational law at the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s School prior to his assignment to USSTRATCOM.

July 11, 2017

USSTRATCOM Staff Judge Advocate Retires After 41 Years of Service

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — U.S. Army Col. Michael Smidt, U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) staff judge advocate, retired from active duty military service during a ceremony at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, July 7, 2017. During his 41 years of service Smidt served as a U.S. Army enlisted soldier on both active duty and in the U.S. Army Reserve, before completing his