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U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Clinton E. Crosier, U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) director of plans and policy, signs a memorandum of understanding (MOU) at USSTRATCOM headquarters, Feb. 7, 2017, to share space situational awareness (SSA) services and information with the Belgium Federal Science Policy Office. The MOU – also signed by Ms. Elke Sleurs, Belgium’s secretary of state for science policy, in Brussels, Jan. 31, 2017 – will enhance awareness within the space domain and increase the safety of spaceflight operations for the U.S. and Belgium. Belgium joins 11 nations (the United Kingdom, the Republic of Korea, France, Canada, Italy, Japan, Israel, Spain, Germany, Australia and the United Arab Emirates), two intergovernmental organizations (the European Space Agency and the European Organization for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites) and more than 50 commercial satellite owner/operator/launchers already participating in SSA data-sharing agreements with USSTRATCOM. SSA data-sharing agreements enhance multinational space cooperation and streamline the process for USSTRATCOM partners to request specific information gathered by USSTRATCOM’s Joint Space Operations Center at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif.

Feb. 7, 2017

U.S. Strategic Command, Belgium sign agreement to share space services, data

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) entered into an agreement with the Belgium Federal Science Policy Office (BELSPO) to share space situational awareness (SSA) services and information. The arrangement, which will enhance awareness within the space domain and increase the safety of spaceflight operations, was formalized in a memorandum of

Feb. 7, 2017

U.S. Strategic Command to Conduct Exercise Global Lightning

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) will conduct Global Lightning 2017, a command and control exercise, with components and tasks forces beginning Tuesday, Feb. 7. The exercise is USSTRATCOM’s annual command post and battle staff exercise that provides valuable training opportunities to Department of Defense (DoD) forces. The Global Lightning 2017

Feb. 1, 2017

Enlisted Corps Spotlight for February

Rank/Name –Technical Sgt. Julie NortonDuty Title/Directorate – Executive to the senior enlisted leader of USSTRATCOM’s Joint Functional Component Command for Global Strike Hometown – Ft. Meade, MarylandTime in Service – 14 years Q: How does your job support USSTRATCOM and our missions? I take care of people and their careers so they can focus

U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Charles “Chas” A. Richard (center), deputy commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM); Dr. Hank Bounds (fourth from right), president of University of Nebraska; John Christensen (fourth from left), chancellor of the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO); Dr. Lou Pol (third from left), dean of UNO College of Business; and Dr. Hesham H. Ali (left), dean of UNO College of Information Science and Technology, attend the 2017 USSTRATCOM Strategic Leadership Fellows Program kickoff along with fellows program participants at UNO’s Mammel Hall, Jan. 20, 2017. The fellows program is designed to develop high-potential civilian leaders in support of USSTRATCOM organizational transformation, broaden mission awareness and develop leadership skills. One of nine DoD unified combatant commands, USSTRATCOM has global strategic missions assigned through the Unified Command Plan that include strategic deterrence; space operations; cyberspace operations; joint electronic warfare; global strike; missile defense; intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; and analysis and targeting.

Jan. 27, 2017

USSTRATCOM kicks off 2017 Strategic Leadership Fellows Program

OMAHA, Neb. — Ten U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) civilian employees are participating in the 2017 USSTRATCOM Strategic Leadership Fellows Program, a 13-week graduate level professional development course held at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO). The programs kickoff event took place at UNO’s Mammel Hall, Jan. 20, 2017. The fellows program is

U.S. Air Force Gen. John E. Hyten (center), commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), returns a salute to Australian Defence forces (ADF) with Royal Australian Navy Vice Adm. Ray Griggs (background, center left), vice chief of the ADF at Russell Offices, Canberra, Jan. 17, 2017. The ADF honor guard was present for the formal arrival during the USSTRATCOM-Australia Defence Organization bi-lateral engagement. The visit aligns with USSTRATCOM’s priority to enhance interoperability between U.S. and Australian forces; expand cooperation in space, cyberspace, intelligence and missile defense; and identify future opportunities for cooperation and engagement. One of nine DoD unified combatant commands, USSTRATCOM has global strategic missions assigned through the Unified Command Plan that include strategic deterrence; space operations; cyberspace operations; joint electronic warfare; global strike; missile defense; intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; and analysis and targeting.

Jan. 27, 2017

USSTRATCOM commander visits Australia, continues partnerships

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — Building, sustaining and supporting partnerships with allied nations, U.S. Air Force Gen. John E. Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), made several stops and met with Australian military and government senior leaders in Adelaide and Canberra, Australia, during his visit from Jan. 16-18, 2017. Australia is “one of our nation’s

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Clinton Crosier (right), U.S. Strategic Command plans and policy director, speaks to Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) Lt. Gen. Keon Wan Lee (left), ROKAF vice deputy chief of staff, during an office call at ROKAF Headquarters in Gyeryong-Si, Republic of Korea (ROK), Jan. 20, 2017. Crosier visited the ROKAF Headquarters and the Korean Space Operations Center to meet with ROKAF leaders and discuss U.S.-ROK military collaboration in space. One of nine DoD unified combatant commands, USSTRATCOM has global strategic missions assigned through the Unified Command Plan that include strategic deterrence; space operations; cyberspace operations; joint electronic warfare; global strike; missile defense; intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; and analysis and targeting.

Jan. 25, 2017

USSTRATCOM plans and policy director visits Republic of Korea Space Operations Center

GYERYONG-SI, Republic of Korea — U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Clinton Crosier, U.S. Strategic Command plans and policy director, held bi-lateral discussions with Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) Brig. Gen. Dongkyu Lee, studies and analyses assessments wing commander, and other Republic of Korea (ROK) leaders to discuss U.S.-ROK military collaboration in space and other various

Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Joseph L. Osterman, right, U.S. Special Operations Command deputy commander, conducts an interview during his visit to U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) Headquarters, Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, Jan. 18. While here, Osterman discussed the mission transfer of Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction, toured the Global Operations Center and received capabilities and integration briefings on nuclear command, control and communication, space, electronic warfare and cyber.

Jan. 23, 2017

USSOCOM deputy commander visits USSTRATCOM

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. – — Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Joseph L. Osterman, U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) deputy commander, visited U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, Jan. 18, to meet with command leaders to ensure positive transition of the Department of Defense Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) mission area.During the

Jan. 3, 2017

Enlisted Corps Spotlight for January

Rank/Name – YN2(SW/AW) La Keisha L. SmithDuty Title/Directorate – Assistant Command Pass Coordinator/J14Hometown – Rochester, NYTime in Service – 4 ½ Years Q: How does your job support USSTRATCOM and our missions?My job supports USSTRATCOM and its missions by providing active duty military, DoD contractors, and DoD civilians with new Common

A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress takes off from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, after a short deployment Dec. 17, 2016. This short-term deployment helped to ensure the bomber crews maintain a high state of readiness and crew proficiency, and provided opportunities to integrate capabilities with regional partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

Dec. 22, 2016

B-52s complete joint, combined missions in Indo-Asia-Pacific

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii — Three U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortresses returned to Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Dec. 21, 2016, after executing 15 sorties near Australia and in the South China Sea in conjunction with forces from U.S. Pacific Command, U.S. European Command and Australia in support of U.S. Strategic Command’s bomber assurance and deterrence

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller, Marine Corps commandant, visited U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, Dec. 14, for a command orientation and discussions with U.S. Air Force Gen. John E. Hyten, USSTRATCOM commander, and other senior leaders. While here, Neller toured the USSTRATCOM Global Operations Center and received capabilities and integration briefings on nuclear command, control and communication, space, electronic warfare, and cyber. Neller also held an All Hands Call with Marines assigned to USSTRATCOM headquarters. One of nine DoD unified combatant commands USSTRATCOM has global strategic missions, assigned through the Unified Command Plan, which include strategic deterrence; space operations; cyberspace operations; joint electronic warfare; global strike; missile defense; intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; combating weapons of mass destruction; and analysis and targeting.

Dec. 16, 2016

Commandant of the Marine Corps visits USSTRATCOM

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller, Marine Corps commandant, visited U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, Dec. 14, for a command orientation and discussions with U.S. Air Force Gen. John E. Hyten, USSTRATCOM commander, and other senior leaders. While here, Neller toured the USSTRATCOM Global Operations Center