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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

Mrs. Laura Hyten (left), wife of U.S. Strategic Command commander Gen. John Hyten, toured Army Community Services at Redstone Arsenal with Survivor Outreach Services coordinator Kerrie Branson to learn about the resources available to assist military families.

Jan. 11, 2017

Mrs. Hyten visits Redstone Arsenal's Army Community Service Office

Courtesy of the Redstone Rocket — When it comes to helping military families, success comes in the sharing of ideas and best practices.Laura Hyten visited Redstone Arsenal Thursday with her husband, Air Force Gen. John E. Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command, for the Space and Missile Defense Command’s change of command ceremony. While in Huntsville, she toured Army Community

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

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.

Staff Sgt. Riley Neads and Airman First Class Kejion Madden-Vaughn, crew chiefs with the 55th Maintenance Group, prepare to launch an RC-135 V/W Rivet Joint aircraft during Global Thunder 17, U.S. Strategic Command’s annual command post and field training exercise, Oct. 30, 2016, at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb. The exercise provided training opportunities for USSTRATCOM-tasked components, task forces, units and command posts to deter and, if necessary, defeat a military attack against the United States and to employ forces as directed by the President. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Delanie Stafford)

Nov. 2, 2016

Exercise Global Thunder 17 Concludes

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. – Exercise Global Thunder 17, an annual command post and field training exercise, concluded Oct. 31.

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.

Oct. 21, 2016

U.S. Strategic Command's Exercise Global Thunder set to begin

10/21/2016 — OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. – U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) headquarters staff, components and task forces will participate in exercise Global Thunder, which starts Oct. 24.

Oct. 20, 2016

USSTRATCOM Detects Attempted North Korean Missile Launch

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. - U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) systems detected what we assess was a failed North Korean missile launch at 5:00 p.m. CDT, October 19, 2016, near the northwestern city of Kusong.

Oct. 15, 2016

USSTRATCOM Detects, Tracks Attempted North Korean Missile Launch

10/15/2016 — OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. – U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) systems detected what we assess was a failed North Korean missile launch at 10:33 p.m. CDT, October 14, 2016, near the northwestern city of Kusŏng.