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U.S. Air Force Col. Jeffrey Schreiner, center, holds the Omaha Trophy with the U.S. Strategic Command official party after the awards presentation on Aug. 27, 2019, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri. The Omaha Trophy is awarded by the Strategic Command Consultation Committee to units for excellence in strategic deterrence and support of global strike operations. The active-duty 509th Bomb Wing and Missouri Air National Guard’s 131st Bomb Wing jointly earned the Omaha Trophy for executing the best Strategic Bomber Operations of 2018. From left, the Honorable Rita Sanders, representing the SCC; U.S. Air National Guard Col. Kenneth Eaves, 131st Bomb Wing commander; U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Dave Kriete, STRATCOM deputy commander; Col. Jeffrey Schreiner; U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Terrence Meekins, STRATCOM Headquarters commandant; U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Ziegelbein, acting command chief 509th Bomb Wing and Chief Master Sgt. Jessica Settle, 131st command chief. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas Johns)

Aug. 28, 2019

STRATCOM deputy commander presents Omaha Trophy to Whiteman AFB total-force partners

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. — U.S. Navy Vice Admiral Dave Kriete, the U.S. Strategic Command deputy commander, presented the Airmen of the 509th and 131th Bomb Wings with the prestigious Omaha Trophy during a ceremony here Aug. 27.

Airman 1st Class Austin Sawchuk, a crew chief assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing, marshals in a B-2 Spirit on the flightline at Royal Air Force Fairford, England, Aug. 27, 2019. A Bomber Task Force deployment of the B-2, Airmen and support equipment from Whiteman AFB arrived in the U.S. European Command area of operations for a deployment to conduct theater integration and flying training. The deployment of strategic bombers to the United Kingdom helps exercise RAF Fairford as a forward operating base for the unit, ensuring they are engaged, postured and ready with credible force to assure, deter and defend the U.S. and its allies in an increasingly complex security environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kayla White)

Aug. 26, 2019

US Air Force B-2s deploy to Europe

RAF Fairford, England — A Bomber Task Force deployment of B-2 Spirit stealth bomber aircraft, Airmen and support equipment from the 509th Bomb Wing, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, have arrived in the U.S. European Command area of responsibility for a deployment to conduct theater integration and flying training.The aircraft will operate out of RAF Fairford, England.

U.S. Navy Deputy Commander, U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), Vice Adm. Dave Kriete prepares to present the Omaha Trophy to the crew of the Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Nevada (SSBN 733) in Silverdale, Wash., Aug. 21, 2019. The Omaha Trophy is awarded annually to USSTRATCOM units who demonstrate the highest standards of performance in the command's mission areas, their role in global operations and the command's continued emphasis on strategic deterrence.

Aug. 23, 2019

USS Nevada Awarded Omaha Trophy

SILVERDALE, Wash. — The U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) Omaha Trophy was presented to the Blue and Gold crews of USS Nevada (SSBN 733) during a ceremony held at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor, Aug 21.

U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command, presents a certificate of service to Pat McVay, director of joint exercises, training and assessments, and a Senior Executive Service member, during his retirement ceremony in Bellevue, Neb., July 26, 2019.

Aug. 5, 2019

USSTRATCOM director of joint exercises, training and assessments retires after nearly a half century of dedicated service

BELLEVUE, Neb. — After almost half a century of combined military and federal service, Pat McVay, U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) director of joint exercises, training and assessments (J7), and a Senior Executive Service member for the Department of the Air Force celebrated his retirement July 26, 2019, during a retirement ceremony in Bellevue, Nebraska.McVay,

The annual deterrence symposium draws academic, government, military and international experts with the goal of creating a forum to explore a broad range of deterrence issues and thinking.

Aug. 2, 2019

10th Annual USSTRATCOM Deterrence Symposium Focuses on Great Power Competition

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — More than 650 deterrence experts from 13 countries around the globe gathered at La Vista Conference Center in Omaha, Nebraska, July 31 – Aug. 1, during U.S. Strategic Command’s (USSTRATCOM) 10th Annual Deterrence Symposium to discuss deterrence and assurance in an era of great competition.

Enlisted Corps Spotlight for August
U.S. Navy Chief Yeoman (IW) Amanda McNeely

Aug. 1, 2019

August Enlisted Corps Spotlight

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — U.S. Navy Chief Yeoman (IW) Amanda McNeely, assistant operational support officer for the U.S. Strategic Command reserve directorate, hails from Grafton, North Dakota, and has 15 years of military service.

HER MAJESTY’S NAVAL BASE CLYDE, Scotland (July 2, 2018) The Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Alaska (SSBN 732) arrives at Her Majesty’s Naval Base Clyde, Scotland, for a scheduled port visit July 2, 2019. The port visit strengthens cooperation between the United States and United Kingdom, and demonstrates U.S. capability, flexibility, and continuing commitment to NATO allies.

July 2, 2019

USS Alaska (SSBN 732) Arrives at HMNB Clyde

HER MAJESTY’S NAVAL BASE CLYDE, Scotland — The Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Alaska (SSBN 732) arrives at Her Majesty’s Naval Base Clyde, Scotland, for a scheduled port visit July 2, 2019.

June 30, 2019

July Enlisted Corps Spotlight

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — U.S. Air Force Airman Sebastian Vreeburg, a Security Force Entry Controller, Bravo Fleet, hails from Castro Valley, California, and has 1 year of military service.

June 26, 2019

Goldfein offers rationale for nuclear modernization and ‘failsafe’ deterrence

ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) — The United States remains the world’s most potent nuclear force, Goldfein said. But the nation cannot be complacent, especially at a time when Russia and China are moving to modernize and diversify their nuclear capabilities and when the core components of the U.S. nuclear capability are aging.

June 21, 2019

Global Strike Challenge 2019 kicks off

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — The 2019 Global Strike Challenge kicked off this week with a bomber maintenance competition at Minot AFB, N.D., and an intercontinental ballistic missile operations competition at Malmstrom AFB, Mont.Global Strike Challenge is the world's premier bomber, ICBM, helicopter operations and security forces competition with units from Air Force Global