Nov. 29, 2012

Schriever squadrons assure safe passage in space domain

Members of the 1st and 7th Space Operations Squadrons took notice when an upper stage Russian rocket disintegrated in low earth orbit Oct. 16. The break up introduced an estimated 500 pieces of debris into an area where the U.S. operates a multitude of satellites, further congesting an already crowded orbit around Earth.

Oct. 11, 2012

Another year, another SELM test complete for the Mighty Ninety

Mighty Ninety Airmen conducted a Simulated Electronic Launch-Minuteman test, also known as a SELM here, Sept. 25-27.

Oct. 4, 2012

Successful Global Positioning System IIF-3 Launch from Cape Canaveral AFS

A U.S. Air Force Global Positioning Systems satellite built by Boeing was successfully launched today. The third GPS IIF satellite, Space Vehicle Number 65, was carried aboard a United Launch Alliance Delta IV Launch Vehicle at 8:10 a.m. EDT Oct. 4 from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla.

Sept. 18, 2012

65th U.S. Air Force Birthday Message

Gen Kehler's 65th U.S. Air Force birthday message.

June 27, 2012

CJCS holds candid discussion with Offutt audience

Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, the 18th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, made his first trip to U.S. Strategic Command and Offutt AFB, culminating in an open discussion with base personnel during a town hall meeting at the Patriot Club June 26.

June 5, 2012

Omaha Trophies presented to USSTRATCOM's finest

The mood in the air was jubilation as celebration's merged to bring the presentation of the Omaha Trophy to coincide with the Strategic Air Command reunion.

June 5, 2012

Forum unites former, current STRATCOM leaders to discuss evolution of command

The former Strategic Air Command has a storied history that dates back to the Cold War with the one-time Soviet Union. Many military leaders who experienced those tense moments of yesteryear have quite a story to tell.

May 4, 2012

USSTRATCOM and National Space Day

Space Day is a global educational initiative that takes place annually on the first Friday of May focused on the extraordinary achievements, benefits, and opportunities in the exploration and use of space.

May 4, 2012

ANZAC Day unites Aussie military partners, USSTRATCOM to honor fallen heroes

Under the breeze of the brisk mid-morning Nebraskan sky, Australian military members assigned to U.S. Strategic Command held a ceremony on the command's historic missile deck May 4 to honor their fallen comrades.

April 20, 2012

STRATCOM partners in OEI, welcomes members for a command visit

U.S. Strategic Command hosted the Omaha Executive Institute program, a Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce sponsored event, April 19 to increase understanding of command missions.