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U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), reads to children during a visit to Child Development Center (CDC) II at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., April 26, 2018. Hyten and other USSTRATCOM senior leaders read to children at the CDC in honor of Month of the Military Child, designated in April as a time to honor the sacrifices of the more than 1.7 million children of military members serving globally.

May 2, 2018

USSTRATCOM Senior Leaders Read to Future Leaders

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — They were not intimidated when a 6-foot-4-inch man wearing four stars on his collar walked into the room. They were more interested in the large striped Cat in the Hat reading hat he was wearing and that he was willing to share it with anyone who wanted to try it on. U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM),

French Air Force Lt. Gen. Bernard Schuler, commander of French Strategic Air Command, participates in an interview during his visit to U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) headquarters at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., April 23, 2018. While here, Schuler discussed collaboration and the continuing need for strategic deterrence with U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten, commander of USSTRATCOM, other senior leaders and subject matter experts.

April 27, 2018

USSTRATCOM Hosts French Strategic Air Forces Commander

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — French Air Force Lt. Gen. Bernard Schuler, commander of French Strategic Air Command, visited U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) headquarters, April 23-24. While here, Schuler met with U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command, as well as other senior leaders and subject matter experts. The discussions focused on the

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Nina Armagno (right), U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) director of plans and policy, signs a memorandum of understanding at the 34th Annual Space Symposium Apr. 17, 2018, with Maj. Gen. Agner Rokos, representing the Defence Command Denmark and the Ministry of Defence Denmark. The memorandum authorizes sharing space situational awareness services and information with the Defence Command and Ministry of Defence for Denmark. Denmark joins 13 nations (the United Kingdom, the Republic of Korea, France, Canada, Italy, Japan, Israel, Spain, Germany, Australia, the United Arab Emirates, Belgium and Norway), two intergovernmental organizations (the European Space Agency and the European Organization for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites) and more than 65 commercial satellite owner/operator/launchers already participating in SSA data-sharing agreements with USSTRATCOM.

April 18, 2018

USSTRATCOM, Denmark sign agreement to share space services, data

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) entered into an agreement with the Danish Ministry of Defense to share space situational awareness (SSA) services and information.

U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), welcomes Adm. Phillipe Coindreau, vice chief of defense, French Armed Forces, to USSTRATCOM headquarters at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., March 26, 2018. During his visit, Coindreau toured the command’s global operations center and participated in discussions with Hyten, other senior leaders and subject matter experts on the continuing collaboration between the United States and France.

April 2, 2018

Q&A: French vice chief of defense, USSTRATCOM commander discuss collaboration

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — Admiral Phillipe Coindreau, vice chief of defense, French Armed Forces, visited U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) headquarters, March 26. While here, Coindreau toured the command’s global operations center and participated in bilateral discussions with U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten, commander of USSTRATCOM, other senior leaders and subject

U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), presents a certificate of service to Kerry Kelley during her retirement ceremony at the new USSTRATCOM command and control facility at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., March 9, 2018. Kelley was recognized for her 32 years of civil service with Strategic Air Command and USSTRATCOM. She will continue to serve as USSTRATCOM director of Command and Control, Communications, Computer (C4) Systems; chief information officer; and director of the Joint Cyber Center until her official retirement date of March 31, 2018.
USSTRATCOM has global responsibilities assigned through the Unified Command Plan that include strategic deterrence, nuclear operations, space operations, cyberspace operations, joint electromagnetic spectrum operations, global strike, missile defense, and analysis and targeting.

March 28, 2018

Kerry Kelley reflects on her career – from SAC to USSTRATCOM

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — Doctor Emmett Brown and Marty McFly journeyed “Back to the Future” in June 1985, just months before that, a newly minted college graduate entered the doors of Strategic Air Command (SAC) for the first time; the first steps of a career that would span three decades. In the fall of 1985, Kerry Kelley reported for her first day of work as an

Marine Nationale (French Navy) Vice Adm. Louis-Michel Guillaume, commander of submarine and strategic oceanic forces for France’s Armed Forces Ministry, participates in an interview during his visit to U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) headquarters at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., March 12, 2018. While here, Guillaume discussed collaboration and the continuing need for strategic deterrence with U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten, commander of USSTRATCOM, other senior leaders and subject matter experts.

March 20, 2018

French strategic commander visits USSTRATCOM

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — Marine Nationale (French Navy) Vice Adm. Louis-Michel Guillaume, commander of submarine and strategic oceanic forces for France’s Armed Forces Ministry, visited U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) headquarters, March 11-12.

Feb. 26, 2018

Omaha Trophy Winners Announced for 2017

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — In recognition of outstanding support to U.S. Strategic Command’s (USSTRATCOM) strategic deterrence mission, U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten, commander of USSTRATCOM, announced the winners of the 2017 Omaha Trophies Feb. 26, 2018.

U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), greets Australian Navy Vice Adm. Raymond Griggs, Vice Chief of the Defence Force, upon Griggs’ arrival at USSTRATCOM headquarters, Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Feb. 21, 2018. During his visit, Griggs participated in bilateral discussions with Hyten and other USSTRATCOM leaders and subject matter experts on a variety of topics of mutual interest for Australia and the United States. Engagements like this are part of the long-standing partnership between the two allies to promote regional and global stability. 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.

Feb. 21, 2018

Australia's Vice Chief of Defence Force visits USSTRATCOM

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — Australian Navy Vice Adm. Raymond Griggs, Vice Chief of the Defence Force, met with U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), and other leaders at USSTRATCOM headquarters, Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Feb. 21, 2018. During his visit, Griggs participated in bilateral discussions with USSTRATCOM senior leaders

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