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PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 17, 2018) USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) leads a formation of Carrier Strike Group Five ships as U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress aircraft and U.S. Navy F/A-18s pass overhead for a photo exercise during Valiant Shield 2018. The biennial, U.S. only, field-training exercise focuses on integration of joint training among the U.S. Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps.

Sept. 15, 2018

Joint U.S. Forces Team Up for Exercise Valiant Shield 2018

PEARL HARBOR — U.S. military forces from the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command are scheduled to participate in exercise Valiant Shield (VS) 2018, Sept. 16-23, around the Marianas Island Range Complex as well as on Guam.

U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), and Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force (CMSAF) Kaleth O. Wright welcome former CMSAFs and Air Force senior leaders during the 2018 Senior Enlisted Statesman Forum at USSTRATCOM headquarters on Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Sept. 6, 2018. The two-day event allowed Air Force senior leaders to come together for frank, open discussions and decision-making about the future of the Air Force. The CMSAF represents the highest enlisted level of leadership, and as such, provides direction for the enlisted force and represents their interests, as appropriate, to the American public, and to those in all levels of government.

Sept. 7, 2018

Chief Master Sergeants of the Air Force meet to discuss future force

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright, joined by six of the previous Chief Master Sergeants of the Air Force, participated in the 2018 Senior Enlisted Statesman Forum Sept. 6 on Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska.

From left to right, U.S. Navy Cmdr. Jeffrey Yackeren, Blue crew commanding officer of the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Alabama (SSBN 731), U.S. Air Force Gen. John E. Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), Cmdr. William Filip, Alabama’s Gold crew commanding officer, and Mr. Steven Martin, the Strategic Command Consultation Committee representative, hold the 2017 Omaha Submarine Ballistic Missile Trophy following the trophy presentation. The Omaha Trophy, sponsored by Omaha's Strategic Command Consultation Committee, is awarded annually to four outstanding units that represent USSTRATCOM's mission areas, their role in global operations and USSTRATCOM's continued emphasis on strategic deterrence.

Aug. 29, 2018

USS Alabama Awarded Omaha Trophy

BANGOR, Wash. — The blue and gold crews of USS Alabama (SSBN 731) were presented the Omaha Trophy during a ceremony at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor, Wash., Aug. 28.

Gen. Timothy Ray accepts the Air Force Global Strike Command guidon from the Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein during a change of command ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 21, 2018.

Aug. 21, 2018

Passing the guidon: Gen Ray takes command of AFGSC

Gen. Timothy Ray took command of Air Force Global Strike Command from Gen. Robin Rand, outgoing AFGSC commander, during a ceremony here, Aug. 21. He is the newest leader of the U.S. Air Force’s portion of the nuclear enterprise, which maintains the nation's only force of Minuteman III ICBMs and strategic bombers.

Aug. 20, 2018

8th Air Force and J-GSOC welcomes new commander

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE, La. — Eighth Air Force received its 54th commander following a change of command ceremony at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 20, 2018.

Aug. 20, 2018

USSTRATCOM, Brazil sign agreement to share space services, data

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) signed an agreement with the Brazilian Ministry of Defense to share Space Situational Awareness (SSA) services and information.Rear Adm. Richard A. Correll, director of plans and policy for USSTRATCOM, signed the agreement as part of a larger effort to build a closer defense partnership with Brazil that will

U.S. Navy Rear Adm. John Spencer's sons remove his old combination cover during his promotion ceremony on the missile deck at U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) headquarters on Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Aug. 9, 2018. Spencer is the executive assistant to U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten, commander of USSTRATCOM. His next assignment will be the director of Nuclear Support Directorate, Defense Threat Reduction Agency at Ft. Belvoir, Va. 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Julie R. Matyascik/Released)

Aug. 14, 2018

Ohio-native celebrates family, friends, and service during promotion ceremony

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — A sunny day in land-locked Nebraska isn’t where you would expect a promotion ceremony for a captain in the U.S. Navy. But, on Aug. 9, 2018, that is exactly where more than 120 friends, family and colleagues gathered to celebrate the promotion of Fairborn, Ohio-native Capt. John D. Spencer to the rank of rear admiral.

Aug. 9, 2018

Nebraska Blue Conducts Change of Command Ceremony

BANGOR, Wash – The Blue crew of the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Nebraska (SSBN 739) welcomed a new commanding officer during a change of command ceremony, Aug. 9.Cmdr. James Lembo, from Mesa, Arizona, relieved Cmdr. Jason Geddes, from Indianapolis, Indiana, during the ceremony held at Deterrent Park.“To my crew, my warriors, I want

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Patrick McMahon, U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) senior enlisted leader, speaks to junior-enlisted military members stationed at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., during the inaugural Junior Enlisted Professional Development Seminar, July 19, 2018. During the seminar, junior-enlisted members discussed a variety of topics with USSTRATCOM non-commissioned officers, petty officers and senior leaders. Topics included leadership, junior-enlisted roles and responsibilities, mentoring, military traditions and history, educational benefits, and customs and courtesies. 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.

July 24, 2018

USSTRATCOM leaders host inaugural Junior Enlisted Professional Development Seminar

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — Junior-enlisted military members from the United States Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force participated in the inaugural Junior Enlisted Professional Development Seminar, here, July 19-20, to enhance knowledge and awareness of their responsibilities and capabilities in a joint environment.

Combined Space Operations Center Ceremony

July 19, 2018

Combined Space Operations Center established at Vandenberg AFB

Vandenberg Air Force Base, CA — The Joint Space Operations Center transitioned to a Combined Space Operations Center during a ceremony at Vandenberg Air Force Base, July 18, 2018.