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Dec. 9, 2010

24th AF becomes AFCYBER

Twenty-Fourth Air Force changed from Air Forces Strategic to Air Forces Cyber today, thus moving to a nomenclature which better reflects the mission the Numbered Air Force performs for the Air Force and the Department of Defense

Dec. 1, 2010

STRATCOM commander: "No higher calling" than nuclear mission

The commander of U.S. Strategic Command visited all five Air Force Global Strike Command bases in two days, telling Airmen "there is no higher calling" than the nuclear deterrence mission.

Nov. 24, 2010

JFCC Space, 14th Air Force Commander Discusses Future at U.S. Strategic Command Space Symposium

Lt. Gen. Larry James, the commander of Joint Functional Component Command for Space (JFCC Space) and 14th Air Force (Air Forces Strategic), discussed the future of his command during a keynote address Nov. 2 at the U.S. Strategic Command Space Symposium in Omaha, Neb.

Nov. 19, 2010

USS Henry M. Jackson Completes 75th Deterrent Patrol

USS Henry M. Jackson (SSBN 730) became the first Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine to complete 75 Trident strategic deterrent patrols when its Gold Crew returned to Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor on Nov. 4

Nov. 18, 2010

STRATCOM nominee cites multiple security challenges

The United States is confronting security threats that are complex, unremitting and compelling, Gen. C. Robert Kehler told the Senate Armed Services Committee during his confirmation hearing Nov. 18

Nov. 17, 2010

Navy Commemorates 50th Anniversary Of First SSBN Deterrent Patrol

When the ballistic missile submarine USS George Washington (SSBN 598) departed Charleston, S.C., 50 years ago, it marked the beginning of a new era in strategic deterrence.

Nov. 4, 2010

Deputy Commander U.S. Strategic Command Retires after 35 years in the Navy

U.S. Strategic Command honored retiring deputy commander Vice Adm. Van Mauney and his 35 years of service.

Nov. 4, 2010

VADM Haney arrives at U.S. Strategic Command as new deputy commander

Navy Vice Adm. Cecil D. Haney assumes the position of Deputy Commander, U.S. Strategic Command.

Nov. 3, 2010

Cyber Command Achieves Full Operational Capability

Department of Defense announced today that U.S. Cyber Command has achieved full operational capability (FOC).

Nov. 3, 2010

General Kevin P. Chilton addresses 2010 Space Symposium

U.S. Strategic Command's 2010 Space Symposium began Tuesday at the Qwest Center in downtown Omaha.