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U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten (center), commander of U.S. Strategic Command, speaks with a member of the rifle team before a Veterans Day ceremony at Memorial Park in Omaha, Neb., Nov. 11, 2017. More than 200 people attended the ceremony to honor the service and sacrifice of American veterans and their families.

Nov. 13, 2017

Senior leaders from U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) and the 55th Wing participated in several Veterans Day events throughout the Omaha area Nov. 11, 2017. U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten, USSTRATCOM commander; U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Charles Richard, USSTRATCOM deputy commander; U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Manion, 55th Wing commander; and U.S. Air

Nov. 7, 2017

USSTRATCOM works with allies during Global Thunder 18

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) and its components hosted allied military leaders and planners in Exercise Global Thunder 2018, which concluded Nov. 7, 2017. Senior and mid-level personnel from the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia participated in the headquarters planning and operations processes during the command and control

Retired U.S. Air Force Gen. Stephen Lorenz shares his perspective on leadership with members of U.S. Strategic Command during his visit to Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Nov. 6, 2017. Lorenz, who retired as commander of Air Education and Training Command, discussed the traits and practices of effective leaders based on his experience as a military officer and commander.

Nov. 6, 2017

Lorenz on Leadership

Retired U.S. Air Force Gen. Stephen Lorenz shared his perspective on leadership with members of U.S. Strategic Command during a presentation at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Nov. 6, 2017. Lorenz, who retired as commander of Air Education and Training Command, discussed the traits and practices of effective leaders based on his experience as a

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Nina Armagno, director of plans and policy for U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), welcomes Australian Army Maj. Gen. Marcus Thompson, Deputy Chief Information Warfare for the Australian Defence Force, to USSTRATCOM headquarters at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Oct. 27, 2017. During his visit, Thompson met with senior leaders and subject matter experts for discussions on areas of collaboration and USSTRATCOM’s missions. One of nine Department of Defense unified combatant commands, USSTRATCOM has global responsibilities assigned through the Unified Command Plan that include strategic deterrence, space operations, cyberspace operations, joint electronic warfare, global strike, missile defense and intelligence.

Nov. 2, 2017

PHOTOS: Australian Army Maj. Gen. Marcus Thompson visits USSTRATCOM

Australian Army Maj. Gen. Marcus Thompson, Deputy Chief Information Warfare for the Australian Defence Force, visited U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) headquarters at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Oct. 27, 2017. While here, Thompson met with senior leaders and subject matter experts for discussions on areas of collaboration and USSTRATCOM’s

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Nina Armagno, director of plans and policy (J5) for U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), meets with Republic of Korea (ROK) Army Brig. Gen. Lee Jung-woong, acting J5 for the ROK Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS), during her visit to the ROK JCS headquarters in Seoul, Oct. 17, 2017. Armagno and members of her staff visited Seoul for senior leader discussions on USSTRATCOM’s continuing partnership with the Republic of Korea. One of nine Department of Defense unified combatant commands, USSTRATCOM has global responsibilities assigned through the Unified Command Plan that include strategic deterrence, space operations, cyberspace operations, joint electronic warfare, global strike, missile defense and intelligence.

Nov. 1, 2017

PHOTOS: Maj. Gen. Armagno visits Republic of Korea

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA — U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Nina Armagno, director of plans and policy (J5) for U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), met with Republic of Korea (ROK) Army Brig. Gen. Lee Jung-woong, acting J5 for the ROK Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS), during her visit to the ROK JCS headquarters in Seoul, Oct. 17, 2017. Armagno and members of her staff visited Seoul for

Oct. 27, 2017

U.S. Strategic Command to Conduct Exercise Global Thunder

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) will commence Global Thunder, an annual command and control and field training exercise, Oct. 30, 2017. The Global Thunder series is designed to exercise all USSTRATCOM mission areas and assess joint operational readiness. “These exercises achieve the vision of a unified team, integrating all the capabilities of

U.S. Navy Rear Adm. William J. Houston, U.S. Strategic Command deputy director for Strategic Targeting and Nuclear Mission Planning, delivers remarks at the 55th annual USS Wahoo Memorial Service and “Tolling of the Boats” ceremony at the Saunders County Courthouse in Wahoo, Neb., Oct. 15, 2017. The service marked the 74th anniversary of the loss of USS Wahoo, after conducting seven combat patrols from 1942-1943 and sinking 20 enemy vessels.

Oct. 20, 2017

SubVets again gather at torpedo

WAHOO, Neb. — It was again a small but reverent crowd that gathered near the torpedo monument on the courthouse lawn Sunday afternoon.For the 55th year, submarine veterans, their family and friends gathered for a memorial service. The annual event again included the tolling of the bell for the USS Wahoo Memorial Service and other submarines lost in service.Rear

Maj. Heather Mahowald, individual mobilization augmentee to the chief of joint force development, receives the Air Force Personnel Field Grade Officer of the Year award for 2016 from U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command, during an awards ceremony at USSTRATCOM headquarters at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Sept. 28, 2017.

Oct. 3, 2017

Manpower and Personnel Directorate Personnel Win Air Force Level Awards

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — Two members of the U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) Manpower and Personnel Directorate (J1) were recognized for their accomplishments during an award ceremony, Sept. 28, 2017, at USSTRATCOM, Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. Maj. Heather Mahowald, individual mobilization augmentee to the chief of joint force development, earned the Air Force

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Thomas A Bussiere, outgoing commander of Joint Functional Component Command for Global Strike (JFCC GS), speaks at the inactivation ceremony at the Patriot Club on Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Oct. 2, 2017. U.S. Strategic Command inactivated JFCC GS as part of the command’s restructure of its components to build a coherent and streamlined warfighting structure. The restructure will enhance integration throughout the deterrence enterprise and more closely match the organizational structure of other warfighting commands. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Julie Matyascik)

Oct. 2, 2017

USSTRATCOM reaches first milestone in command restructure

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) inactivated its Joint Functional Component Command for Global Strike (JFCC GS) as part of the command’s restructure of its components to build a coherent and streamlined warfighting structure. The move will enhance integration throughout the deterrence enterprise and match the organizational structure of other

Sept. 29, 2017

Enlisted Corps Spotlight for October

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Victor D. Cruz, superintendent of Plans and Policy Directorate (J5) administration, hails from Ceiba, Puerto Rico and Williamsburg, Virginia, and has served in the military for 15 years. Q: How does your job support USSTRATCOM and our missions? A: I directly support the J5 with all administrative processes and