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Combined Space Operations Center Ceremony

July 19, 2018

Combined Space Operations Center established at Vandenberg AFB

Vandenberg Air Force Base, CA — The Joint Space Operations Center transitioned to a Combined Space Operations Center during a ceremony at Vandenberg Air Force Base, July 18, 2018.

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Daniel McVay (left), 22nd Operations Support Squadron commander, is greeted by his father Patrick McVay, director of U.S. Strategic Command’s (USSTRATCOM) Joint Exercise, Training and Assessments Directorate, at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., July 10, 2018. Daniel McVay attended USSTRATCOM’s Nuclear Commanders Course (NCC) from July 12 – 13, 2018. NCC is a two-day course designed to provide new nuclear enterprise commanders with a foundational understanding of USSTRATCOM’s role in building and maintaining the nuclear war plan, nuclear command and control capabilities, and their unit’s role in the strategic deterrence mission. 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.

July 16, 2018

Readiness and Leadership in the Nuclear Enterprise: a Family Tradition

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — Readiness and leadership are qualities important to strategic deterrence, especially in the nuclear enterprise. Sometimes these traits are passed down and learned through family.

PUGET SOUND, Wash. (July 12, 2018) The Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Nebraska (SSBN 739) transits the Hood Canal as it returns home Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor following the boat's first strategic patrol since 2013. Nebraska recently completed a 41-month engineered refueling overhaul, which will extend the life of the submarine for another 20 years. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Amanda R. Gray/Released)

July 12, 2018

USS Nebraska (SSBN 739) Returns from First Strategic Deterrent Patrol Since 2013

The Blue crew of the Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Nebraska (SSBN 739) returned to Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor, July 12, following the boat’s first strategic deterrent mission since 2013.Nebraska recently completed a 41-month Engineered Refueling Overhaul (ERO) to extend the life of the submarine for another 20 years. “Nebraska's return

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Alan Keith Evans is selected as the Enlisted Corps Spotlight for July.

June 29, 2018

Enlisted Corps Spotlight for July

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Alan Keith Evans, Elite Guard flight chief, hails from Valdosta, Georgia, and has been in the military for 14 years. Q: How does your job support USSTRATCOM and our missions?  A: As an Elite Guard flight chief, I am tasked with ensuring that daily security operations in USSTRATCOM are maintained.  The USSTRATCOM missions

U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Dave Kriete (center), incoming deputy commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), receives his new rank insignia from his wife Kathleen (right) and Vice Adm. Charles Richard, outgoing USSTRATCOM deputy commander, during a ceremony at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., June 15, 2018. Following his promotion, Kriete replaced Richard as USSTRATCOM deputy commander. He previously served as the National Security Council director of strategic capabilities policy. U.S. Strategic Command 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.

June 21, 2018

New York Native Receives Third Star, Named USSTRATCOM Deputy Commander

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Dave Kriete received his third star and assumed responsibility as deputy commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) during a ceremony at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., June 15, 2018.

Physical construction of the U.S. Strategic Command’s (USSTRATCOM) new Command and Control Facility continues at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb.

June 12, 2018

USSTRATCOM’s New Command and Control Facility Transitions to Phase II

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — As physical construction (Phase I) of U.S. Strategic Command’s future Command and Control Facility (C2F) continues, the project has begun transition to the installation of the Information Technology infrastructure (Phase II).  From this new facility, USSTRATCOM professionals will conduct strategic planning, warfighting operations, provide global

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Patrick McMahon, senior enlisted leader of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), briefs Keystone 18-2 participants in the Dougherty Conference Center at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., June 12, 2018. McMahon discussed USSTRATCOM’s missions and capabilities and the importance of mentoring the next generation of command senior enlisted leaders (CSELs). The Keystone course educates CSELs who currently, or will, serve in a general or flag officer-level headquarters. CSELs in the Keystone course visit combatant commands and receive briefings to understand their missions, roles, responsibilities and organizational structures. U.S. Strategic Command 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.

June 12, 2018

Keystone 18-2

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — Command senior enlisted leaders (CSELs) from the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard and partner nations, participated in discussions during Keystone 18-2 at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., June 12, 2018. The Keystone course educates CSELs who currently, or will, serve in a general or flag officer-level headquarters. CSELs in the Keystone

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kenneth Henson is selected as the Enlisted Corps Spotlight for June.

June 1, 2018

Enlisted Corps Spotlight for June

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kenneth Henson, network operator, hails from Garland, Texas, and has been in the military for 15 months. Q: How does your job support USSTRATCOM and our missions?A: USSTRATCOM’s command and control over the nuclear deterrence for the U.S. makes it an obvious target for cyber attacks. However, USSTRATCOM’s command and

Members of the U.S. Strategic Command Employee Engagement Tiger Team speak with employees on May 9, 2018. The team initiated the Ready Force Rotation Program, which is the first formal program implemented in the command that allows civilians to broaden their work experience on April 1, 2018. U.S. Strategic Command 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.

May 17, 2018

Ready Force Rotation Program: Expanding Workforce Knowledge

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) introduced the Ready Force Rotation Program April 1, 2018. Command leaders implemented the program to broaden the knowledge of civilian employees within USSTRATCOM’s workforce.“A powerful, dominant, warfighting command is made up of individuals with diverse experiences and skillsets. Enhancing the depth and

U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) gives welcoming remarks to attendees of the 2nd annual “Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders” conference at the Beardmore Event Center in Bellevue, Neb., May 7, 2018. More than 300 attendees, nominated by their leadership, attended the all-day event. The theme this year was "Igniting Innovation: How to Go Faster" featuring speakers and panelists to inspire out-of-the box thinking. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Julie R. Matyascik)

May 11, 2018

USSTRATCOM and Team Offutt hosts “Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders” conference

BELLEVUE, Neb. — U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) with the 55th Wing and the 557th Weather Wing hosted the 2nd annual “Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders” conference at the Beardmore Event Center in Bellevue, Nebraska, May 7, 2018. More than 300 attendees, nominated by their leadership, attended the all-day event. The nominees, who have at least 10 years remaining