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U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten (front, third from left), commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM); U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Patrick McMahon (front, fourth from left), senior enlisted leader of USSTRATCOM; and other senior enlisted leaders mentored participants of the inaugural non-commissioned officer (NCO) and petty officer (PO) joint professional development seminar at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Jan. 25, 2018. During the two-day course, NCOs and POs assigned to USSTRATCOM and the 55th Wing discussed leadership techniques with senior enlisted leaders and officers through a series of discussion panels and briefings. This pilot course was developed by USSTRATCOM’s senior enlisted leaders to enhance the effectiveness of soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines at the E-5 and E-6 level through joint professional military education.

Jan. 29, 2018

USSTRATCOM leaders host inaugural NCO/PO development seminar

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — Nearly 50 non-commissioned officers (NCO) and petty officers (PO) assigned to U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) and the 55th Wing attended the inaugural NCO/PO joint professional development seminar at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, January 24-25. During the seminar, NCOs and POs learned about leadership expectations and techniques from a

U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Charles Richard (left), deputy commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), speaks with fellows program participants during the 2018 USSTRATCOM Strategic Leadership Fellows Program kickoff at University of Nebraska at Omaha’s Mammel Hall, Jan. 18, 2018.

Jan. 19, 2018

USSTRATCOM Kicks Off 2018 Strategic Leadership Fellows Program

Omaha, Neb. — Ten U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) civilian employees are participating in the 2018 USSTRATCOM Strategic Leadership Fellows Program, a 13-week graduate level professional development course, held at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO). The program’s kickoff event took place at UNO’s Mammel Hall, Jan. 18, 2018. The National Strategic

Jan. 18, 2018

USSTRATCOM Tours Strategic Deterrent Force at Bangor

NAVAL STATION KITSAP-BANGOR, Wash. — During his time on base, Hyten visited Submarine Group 9; Strategic Weapons Facility, Pacific Fleet; the Trident Training Facility and the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Pennsylvania (SSBN 735)."It was an honor to host the commander of the U.S. Strategic Command for a tour aboard the mighty war ship USS Pennsylvania today," said Cmdr.

U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM); his wife Laura; and Chief Master Sgt. Patrick McMahon, senior enlisted leader of USSTRATCOM, speak with Col. David Miller, 341st Maintenance Group commander, and Senior Airman Richard Straniere, 341st Maintenance Group maintainer, while touring a payload transporter in the maintenance bay at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont., Jan. 16, 2018.

Jan. 18, 2018

U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command visits Malmstrom AFB

Malmstrom Air Force Base —

U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), greets U.S. Navy Adm. Harry Harris, commander of U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM), with a salute during Harris’ visit to Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Dec. 14, 2017. Harris met with Hyten and other senior leaders for discussions on USSTRATCOM operations as they pertain to the USPACOM area of responsibility. They also discussed collaboration and integration between combatant commands during exercise and real-world scenarios. Engagements like these support USSTRATCOM’s efforts to maintain close relationships with other combatant commands to deter adversaries and assure allies. Maintaining a combat-ready force, one of Hyten’s three priorities, and training exercises like the upcoming Global Lightning are crucial to ensuring USSTRATCOM and its components are prepared to deliver a decisive response should they be called upon to do so. These efforts support USSTRATCOM’s top priority; to provide strategic deterrence using tailored nuclear, cyber, space, global strike, joint electronic warfare, missile defense, and intelligence capabilities.

Dec. 15, 2017

USPACOM commander visits USSTRATCOM

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — U.S. Navy Adm. Harry Harris, commander of U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM), met with U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), during his visit to Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Dec. 14, 2017. Harris, Hyten and other senior leaders held discussions on USSTRATCOM operations as they pertain to the USPACOM area of

Dec. 5, 2017

Enlisted Corps Spotlight for December

U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Michael McRae, communications non-commissioned officer in the C4 Systems directorate, hails from Daingerfield, Texas, and has served in the military for 5 years, 2 months. Q: How does your job support USSTRATCOM and our missions? A: As a communications officer, or “CommO”, it is my job to provide communications

Air Force Gen. Jay Raymond, commander of Air Force Space Command, salutes Air Force Gen. John Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command, during a ceremony at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., Dec. 1, 2017. Raymond became the Joint Force Space Component commander taking operational responsibility for employment of all joint space forces.

Dec. 4, 2017

AFSPC commander becomes JFSCC, joint space forces restructure

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — Air Force Gen. Jay Raymond, commander of Air Force Space Command, became the Joint Force Space Component Commander today, taking operational responsibility for employment of all joint space forces. Air Force Gen. John Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command, presided over the ceremony, inactivating USSTRATCOM’S Joint Functional Component Command

U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), presents a certificate of service to Kenneth Callicutt, USSTRATCOM director of capability and resource integration, during his retirement ceremony at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Dec. 1, 2017. Callicutt retired after more than 39 years of service as an Air Force officer and member of the Senior Executive Service. During his 12 years with USSTRATCOM, Callicutt led the team responsible for conducting force management and analysis to include integrating, and advocating future concepts, weapons system development, support for emerging technologies, and command and control architecture. One of nine Department of Defense unified combatant commands, USSTRATCOM has global responsibilities assigned through the Unified Command Plan that include strategic deterrence, nuclear operations, space operations, joint electromagnetic spectrum operations, global strike, missile defense, and analysis and targeting.

Dec. 1, 2017

First USSTRATCOM director of capability and resource integration retires

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — Members of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) bid farewell to Kenneth Callicutt, the first USSTRATCOM director of capability and resource integration, at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, Dec. 1, 2017. Callicutt retired as a Senior Executive Service member for the Department of the Air Force after 15 years of civil service. He also served 24 years

(Right to left) Dr. William Astley, U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) resiliency coordinator, poses for a photo with his wife, Susanne; his son, Adam; and his daughter, Ariana, before his retirement ceremony at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Nov. 30, 2017. Astley retired after 36-plus years of service as an Air Force officer and government civilian. Dr. and Mrs. Astley’s other son, Abel (who lives in Huntington Beach, Calif.), was not present for the photo. Throughout his 11 years with USSTRATCOM, Astley led a team that developed several programs and activities to ensure members of the command remain sharp, fresh and productive. One of nine Department of Defense unified combatant commands, USSTRATCOM has global responsibilities assigned through the Unified Command Plan that include strategic deterrence, nuclear operations, space operations, joint electromagnetic spectrum operations, global strike, missile defense, and analysis and targeting.

Dec. 1, 2017

USSTRATCOM resilience coordinator retires, says “little things” make the biggest difference

OFFUT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb — Members of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) honored Dr. William Astley for his 36-plus years of service to the nation during his retirement ceremony at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, Nov. 30, 2017. "It’s been a great ride," said Astley, who served as USSTRATCOM’s resiliency coordinator since 2012. "I appreciate the mission, I appreciate

Nov. 17, 2017

USSTRATCOM leaders discuss Global Thunder 2018, 21st century deterrence

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — Following the conclusion of Exercise Global Thunder 2018, U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Daniel Fillion, director of global operations for U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), and U.S. Navy Rear Adm. William Houston, deputy director for strategic targeting and nuclear mission planning, sat down to share their insights on mission rehearsals, the command’s