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U.S. Air Force Gen. John E. Hyten (center), commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), returns a salute to Australian Defence forces (ADF) with Royal Australian Navy Vice Adm. Ray Griggs (background, center left), vice chief of the ADF at Russell Offices, Canberra, Jan. 17, 2017. The ADF honor guard was present for the formal arrival during the USSTRATCOM-Australia Defence Organization bi-lateral engagement. The visit aligns with USSTRATCOM’s priority to enhance interoperability between U.S. and Australian forces; expand cooperation in space, cyberspace, intelligence and missile defense; and identify future opportunities for cooperation and engagement. One of nine DoD 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, surveillance and reconnaissance; and analysis and targeting.

Jan. 27, 2017

USSTRATCOM commander visits Australia, continues partnerships

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — Building, sustaining and supporting partnerships with allied nations, U.S. Air Force Gen. John E. Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), made several stops and met with Australian military and government senior leaders in Adelaide and Canberra, Australia, during his visit from Jan. 16-18, 2017. Australia is “one of our nation’s

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Clinton Crosier (right), U.S. Strategic Command plans and policy director, speaks to Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) Lt. Gen. Keon Wan Lee (left), ROKAF vice deputy chief of staff, during an office call at ROKAF Headquarters in Gyeryong-Si, Republic of Korea (ROK), Jan. 20, 2017. Crosier visited the ROKAF Headquarters and the Korean Space Operations Center to meet with ROKAF leaders and discuss U.S.-ROK military collaboration in space. One of nine DoD 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, surveillance and reconnaissance; and analysis and targeting.

Jan. 25, 2017

USSTRATCOM plans and policy director visits Republic of Korea Space Operations Center

GYERYONG-SI, Republic of Korea — U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Clinton Crosier, U.S. Strategic Command plans and policy director, held bi-lateral discussions with Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) Brig. Gen. Dongkyu Lee, studies and analyses assessments wing commander, and other Republic of Korea (ROK) leaders to discuss U.S.-ROK military collaboration in space and other various

U.S. Strategic Command commander Gen. John Hyten, center, spoke Jan. 24 at Stanford University Center for International Security and Cooperation.

Jan. 24, 2017

Deterrence in space key to U.S. security

Stanford University, Stanford, Calif. — Space is more important than ever for the national security of the United States, but it’s almost like the Wild West in terms of behavior, a top general said today.Air Force Gen. John Hyten, commander of the U.S. Strategic Command, spoke Jan. 24 at Stanford’s Center for International Security and Cooperation. His talk was titled, “U.S. Strategic

Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Joseph L. Osterman, right, U.S. Special Operations Command deputy commander, conducts an interview during his visit to U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) Headquarters, Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, Jan. 18. While here, Osterman discussed the mission transfer of Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction, toured the Global Operations Center and received capabilities and integration briefings on nuclear command, control and communication, space, electronic warfare and cyber.

Jan. 23, 2017

USSOCOM deputy commander visits USSTRATCOM

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. – — Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Joseph L. Osterman, U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) deputy commander, visited U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, Jan. 18, to meet with command leaders to ensure positive transition of the Department of Defense Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) mission area.During the

Jan. 3, 2017

Enlisted Corps Spotlight for January

Rank/Name – YN2(SW/AW) La Keisha L. SmithDuty Title/Directorate – Assistant Command Pass Coordinator/J14Hometown – Rochester, NYTime in Service – 4 ½ Years Q: How does your job support USSTRATCOM and our missions?My job supports USSTRATCOM and its missions by providing active duty military, DoD contractors, and DoD civilians with new Common

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller, Marine Corps commandant, visited U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, Dec. 14, for a command orientation and discussions with U.S. Air Force Gen. John E. Hyten, USSTRATCOM commander, and other senior leaders. While here, Neller toured the USSTRATCOM Global Operations Center and received capabilities and integration briefings on nuclear command, control and communication, space, electronic warfare, and cyber. Neller also held an All Hands Call with Marines assigned to USSTRATCOM headquarters. One of nine DoD unified combatant commands USSTRATCOM has global strategic missions, assigned through the Unified Command Plan, which include strategic deterrence; space operations; cyberspace operations; joint electronic warfare; global strike; missile defense; intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; combating weapons of mass destruction; and analysis and targeting.

Dec. 16, 2016

Commandant of the Marine Corps visits USSTRATCOM

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller, Marine Corps commandant, visited U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, Dec. 14, for a command orientation and discussions with U.S. Air Force Gen. John E. Hyten, USSTRATCOM commander, and other senior leaders. While here, Neller toured the USSTRATCOM Global Operations Center

Dec. 2, 2016

B-52s deploy to Guam for short-term mission

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — Three B-52 Stratofortresses from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, deployed to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 2. This short-term deployment will ensure bomber crews maintain a high state of readiness and crew proficiency, and will provide opportunities to integrate capabilities with regional partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. During

December Enlisted Corps Spotlight - SSgt Cory J. Drennan J5

Nov. 30, 2016

Enlisted Corps Spotlight for December

Name – SSgt Cory J. DrennanDuty Title – J5 NCOICHometown – Dayton, OhioTime in Service – 8 Years 3 Months Q: How does your job support USSTRATCOM and our missions?I directly support the J5 with processing packages through TMT and Awards/Decs/Evals for our personnel. I ensure tasks are completed in a timely manner and reach the J5 and even the

Gen. John E. Hyten (right), accepts the command guidon from Secretary of Defense Ash Carter as he assumes command of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) during a change of command ceremony at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Nov. 3, 2016. Carter presided over the change of command and provided remarks during which he congratulated Hyten on his appointment as the new USSTRATCOM commander. He also thanked Adm. Cecil D. Haney, outgoing USSTRATCOM commander, for his service. Additionally, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph F. Dunford provided remarks during the ceremony and presented the Joint Meritorious Unit Award to USSTRATCOM. Hyten previously served as commander of Air Force Space Command, and Haney will retire from active military duty during a separate ceremony in January. One of nine DoD 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, surveillance and reconnaissance; combating weapons of mass destruction; and analysis and targeting. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Lovelady)

Nov. 3, 2016

U.S. Strategic Command welcomes Hyten as new commander

11/3/2016 — OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. – Gen. John E. Hyten assumed command of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) from Adm. Cecil D. Haney during a change of command ceremony here, Nov. 3.

Adm. Cecil D. Haney (front row, center), U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) commander; Vice Adm. Charles A. Richard (front row, fourth from left), USSTRATCOM deputy commander; and other senior command leaders host representatives from the U.K. and Canada for exercise Global Thunder 17 at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Oct 28, 2016. More than 20 representatives from the U.K. and Canada traveled to the command’s headquarters for the exercise and discussions on continuing collaboration in exercise and real-world operations. The U.K. team was led by Operations Director for the U.K. Ministry of Defence Air Vice Marshal Edward Stringer (front row, fifth from right); and the Canadian team was led by Canadian Armed Forces Director General for Cyberspace Brig. Gen. Frances Allen (front row, fourth from right). Hosting these international participants supports USSTRATCOM’s priority to build, support and sustain partnerships with allies to confront challenges with agility and innovation. (USSTRATCOM photo by Steve Cunningham)

Nov. 1, 2016

UK and Canadian collaboration highlighted during Global Thunder 17

11/1/2016 — OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. – U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) continued its ongoing effort to build, support and sustain partnerships with ally nations last week by hosting the largest number ever of non-U.S. participants during the annual command and control exercise, Global Thunder 17.