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SILVERDALE, Wash. (Sept. 1, 2020) – Adm. Charles Richard, Commander, U.S. Strategic Command, speaks to a limited number of Sailors at Deterrent Park, during a visit with strategic-deterrent units onboard Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor, Sept. 1. U.S. Strategic Command is a global warfighting combatant command whose mission is to deter strategic attack and employ forces, as directed, to guarantee the security of the U.S. and its allies. (U.S. Navy photo my Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Andrea Perez/Released)

Sept. 2, 2020

USSTRATCOM Tours Pacific Northwest Strategic Deterrent Force

SILVERDALE, Wash. — Adm. Charles Richard, Commander, U.S. Strategic Command, visited Commander, Submarine Group 9 and other strategic-deterrent units in the Pacific Northwest, Sept. 1.

U.S. Navy Adm. Richard, commander of U.S. Strategic Command, presents Staff Sgt. Donald Thomas the U.S. Air Force’s Airman’s Medal during a ceremony at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Aug. 21. The Airman’s Medal is awarded to service members who distinguish themselves by a heroic act, usually at the voluntary risk of their own life while not involving combat. While on leave in 2018, Thomas saved the lives of four people who were in a motor vehicle accident.

Aug. 21, 2020

USSTRATCOM Airman saves four people, awarded Airman's Medal for heroic actions

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — Staff Sgt. Donald Thomas, was presented the Air Force’s Airman’s Medal by U.S. Navy Adm. Charles Richard, U.S. Strategic Command commander, during a ceremony here Aug. 21. The Airman’s Medal instituted on July 6, 1960, is awarded to service members who distinguish themselves by a heroic act, usually at the voluntary risk of their own life while not involving combat.

Aug. 12, 2020

B2 Spirit Stealth Bombers deploy to Diego Garcia in support of Bomber Task Force

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii — Three B-2 Spirit Stealth Bombers deployed from the 509th Bomb Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri to Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia to support Pacific Air Forces’ Bomber Task Force missions, Aug. 11.

An Air Force Global Strike Command unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile launches during an operational test at 12:21 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time 4 August 2020, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. ICBM test launches demonstrate the U.S. nuclear enterprise is safe, secure, effective and ready to defend the United States and its allies. ICBMs provide the U.S. and its allies the necessary deterrent capability to maintain freedom to operate and navigate globally in accordance with international laws and norms. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hanah Abercrombie)

Aug. 4, 2020

Unarmed Minuteman III test launched: Missile launched from Airborne Navy aircraft

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — A joint team of Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen and Navy sailors launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile equipped with three test reentry vehicles from aboard the Airborne Launch Control System at 12:21 a.m. Pacific Time Aug. 4 from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California.The test demonstrates that the United

625th STOS receives new virtual Air Launch Control System trainer

July 23, 2020

625th STOS installs new virtual trainer

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — The 625th STOS, an 8th Air Force unit located at Offutt AFB, received a new virtual trainer in June 2020. The trainer will allow Air Launch Control System (ALCS) operators to continue training and remain proficient in-house, following the loss of their legacy trainer during the flood at Offutt in March 2019.

Aircrew, assigned to the 37th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, prepare to board a B-1B Lancer at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, prior to a Bomber Task Force mission in the South China Sea, July 21, 2020. Long range, long duration missions demonstrate the U.S. Air Force’s unwavering commitment to our allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Christina Bennett)

July 22, 2020

B-1s Conduct Bomber Task Force Mission in South China Sea

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam — A pair of B-1B Lancers launched from Andersen AFB to conduct a long-range strategic Bomber Task Force mission in the South China Sea on July 21, 2020.

An F/A-18 Super Hornet attached to the “Diamondbacks” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102 conducts air operations while flying with aircraft from the Nimitz Carrier Strike Force. The USS Nimitz (CVN 68) and USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Carrier Strike Groups are conducting dual-carrier operations in the South China Sea as the Nimitz Carrier Strike Force. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Joseph Stephens)

July 5, 2020

A B-52 exercises Dynamic Force Employment with Joint partners in Indo-Pacific

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii — One B-52 Stratofortress bomber from the 96th Bomb Squadron, 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, took off from home station and participated in a maritime integration exercise with the USS Nimitz and USS Ronald Reagan carrier strike groups in the South China Sea before landing at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam.

Throughout his time at U.S. Strategic Command, U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Richard Dawson, Human Capital Superintendent and Air Reserve component senior enlisted leader, challenged the enlisted who fall under him to participate in Joint Professional Military Education. At USSTRATCOM, Dawson is directly responsible for more than 500 enlisted Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen.

June 24, 2020

Chief sets bar, challenges troops to invest more time in JPME

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — In the United States Air Force, there is almost no greater honor for an enlisted member than to obtain the rank of chief master sergeant and have the opportunity to give back to the force.

B-52s conduct interoperability training with aircraft from the Baltic Air Policing mission during a long-range, long duration strategic Bomber Task Mission throughout Europe and the Baltic region, June 15, 2020. Participation in multinational exercises enhances our professional relationships and improves overall coordination with allies and partner militaries during times of crisis. (Courtesy photo by Estonian Air Force)

June 19, 2020

Bombers deploy, operate across multiple theaters projecting power during pandemic

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — Air Force Global Strike Command is conducting operations globally, demonstrating the command’s ability to provide flexible options and project combat power while supporting all combatant command priorities.

June 18, 2020

B-2s fly north of Arctic Circle, integrate with Norwegian F-35s

B-2 Spirit stealth bombers from the 509th Bomb Wing, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, conducted integration and interoperability training with Norwegian F-35s during a long-range, long duration strategic bomber mission north of the Arctic Circle, June 18, 2020.