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Pappy Dodd (pictured), U.S. Strategic Command red team conveyancer, and volunteers from the Happy Hill Community in Plattsmouth, Neb., built a primitive access road on March 15, 2019, in the wake of local flooding. The road was constructed so that residents could travel in and out of the community while the access roads were flooded.

March 28, 2019

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — As flood waters rose to record levels in Nebraska on March 15, 2019, the residents of Happy Hill in Plattsmouth became isolated and faced a dilemma: How were they going to get out?

Official portrait of Air Force Gen. John W. "Jay" Raymond, for his position as commander, Air Force Space Command, Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., taken Oct. 14, 2016. U.S. Air Force photo/Scott M. Ash

March 26, 2019

United States Space Command Commander Nominated

PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — The President has nominated to the Senate Gen John W. "Jay" Raymond as the Commander, United States Space Command (USSPACECOM).

A B-52 Stratofortress from the 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale AFB, LA, prepares to land at the Sioux Gateway Airport / Col. Bud Day Field, in Sioux City, Iowa. The B-52 will be on display at the "Air and Ag Show" hosted by the 185th Air Refueling Wing.

March 18, 2019

U.S. Air Force B-52s conduct Cross-Command Missions

STUTTGART, Germany — U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortresses are conducting simultaneous training flights in the U.S. European Command and U.S. Indo-Pacific Command areas of responsibility as a clear and visible demonstration of U.S. commitment to global allies and partners.

March 17, 2019

Team Offutt battling flood waters

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — Like large portions of Nebraska, Offutt personnel are battling flood waters which started to creep onto the installation March 15.

March 13, 2019

U.S. Strategic Command Conducts Exercise Global Lightning

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) commenced Global Lightning 2019 today, an annual command and control and battle staff exercise designed to train Department of Defense forces and assess joint operational readiness across all of USSTRATCOM’s mission areas.

March 1, 2019

March Enlisted Corps Spotlight

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — Staff Sgt. Montai Gillard, space and counter-space analyst with the Intelligence Directorate (J2), hails from Kalamazoo, Michigan, and has six years of military service.Q: How does your job support USSTRATCOM and our missions?A: As an analyst assigned to J2, I have had the opportunity to brief general and flag officers on emerging threats in the

Feb. 22, 2019

Team Vandenberg Hosts Combined Space Operations Coalition Summit

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — The Joint Force Space Component Command (JFSCC) hosted a Combined Space Operation Coalition Summit with more than 120 defense personnel from Australia, Canada, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and the United States at Vandenberg AFB, Calif., Feb. 19 - 22, 2019.

Ambassador John Bolton, National Security Advisor, meets with U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten, commander of United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), during his visit to USSTRATCOM at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Feb. 14, 2019. The Ambassador observed USSTRATCOM’s combat-ready force, engaged in discussions with senior leaders and thanked warfighters for their service to the nation. Bolton’s visit also highlighted USSTRATCOM’s critical role in the National Security Strategy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. April Wickes)

Feb. 15, 2019

National Security Advisor, Ambassador John Bolton, visits U.S. Strategic Command

OFFUTT AFB, Neb. — Ambassador John Bolton, National Security Advisor, met with Air Force Gen. John Hyten, commander of United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), and others during his trip to USSTRATCOM, Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Feb. 14, 2019. The Ambassador observed USSTRATCOM’s combat-ready force, engaged in discussions with senior leaders and thanked

Lt. Gen. Christian Badia (left), German Federal Ministry of Defence, head of the strategic defence planning and concepts division, meets with Gen. John Hyten (right), commander of U.S. Strategic Command, during his visit on Feb. 4, 2019, at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb. Badia visited to discuss topics of deterrence, and the importance of alliances and partnerships.

“Strong transatlantic ties within NATO are most important for our nations' security within and beyond NATO, said Badia. “With Germany contributing to deterrence by a wide range of capabilities, it goes without saying that an intensive collaboration is required to coherently develop policy, capabilities, doctrine etc. within this pillar of deterrence.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. April Wickes)

Feb. 7, 2019

German Federal Ministry of Defence leader visits U.S. Strategic Command

OFFUTT AFB, Neb. — Lt. Gen. Christian Badia,German Federal Ministry of Defence, head of the strategic defence planning and concepts division, visited U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) and met with Gen. John Hyten, commander of USSTRATCOM, during his visit on Feb. 4, 2019, at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb. Badia visited to discuss topics of deterrence, and the

Milstar, formerly known as the Military Strategic and Tactical Relay, has reached 25 years of service. Milstar is responsible for providing the President, Secretary of Defense and the U.S. armed forces with reliable satellite communications, ensuring minimal interception or detection. Designed to overcome enemy jamming and nuclear effects, Milstar is a robust and reliable communication system.

Feb. 6, 2019

Milstar program reaches 25 year milestone

SCHRIEVER AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Milstar formerly known as the Military Strategic and Tactical Relay, launched February 7, 1994, has reached twenty-five years’ of service.