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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

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. John Nichols, the 509th Bomb Wing commander, center left, and Col. Ken Eaves, the 131st Bomb Wing commander, display the Omaha Trophy at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., May 8, 2018. The award was awarded to Team Whiteman by U.S. Strategic Command and the Strategic Command Council for executing the best Strategic Bomber Operations of 2017. (U.S. Air Force photos by Senior Airman Jovan Banks)

May 8, 2018

STRATCOM Commander Presents Omaha Trophy to 509th, 131st Bomb Wings

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. (AFNS) — Gen. John Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command, awarded the Omaha Trophy to the men and women of the 509th Bomb Wing and 131st Bomb Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, May 8, 2018.

U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), reads to children during a visit to Child Development Center (CDC) II at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., April 26, 2018. Hyten and other USSTRATCOM senior leaders read to children at the CDC in honor of Month of the Military Child, designated in April as a time to honor the sacrifices of the more than 1.7 million children of military members serving globally.

May 2, 2018

USSTRATCOM Senior Leaders Read to Future Leaders

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — They were not intimidated when a 6-foot-4-inch man wearing four stars on his collar walked into the room. They were more interested in the large striped Cat in the Hat reading hat he was wearing and that he was willing to share it with anyone who wanted to try it on.  U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM),