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U.S. Strategic Command Commander Gen. John E. Hyten, and U.S. Northern Command and North American Aerospace Defense Command Commander Gen. Terrence J. O'Shaughnessy testify before the U.S. Senate Committee on Armed Services on United States Strategic Command and United States Northern Command in review of the Defense Authorization Request for Fiscal Year 2020 and the Future Years Defense Program at the Hart Senate Building in Washington, D.C., Feb. 26, 2019.

Feb. 27, 2019

Stratcom Commander: Modernizing Nuclear Triad Critical to Defense

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The nuclear triad, which is composed of submarine-launched ballistic missiles, intercontinental ballistic missiles and bombers, “is the most important element of our national defense, and we have to make sure that we’re always ready to respond to any threat,” the commander of U.S. Strategic Command said today.

The Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Nebraska (SSBN 739) returns home to Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor following the boats 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.

Feb. 26, 2019

Boomers of Bangor: Life on board a Trident submarine

NAVAL BASE KITSAP-BANGOR, Wash. — KING 5's Greg Copeland reports about life on board the Navy's best peacekeeper - and ultimate tool.

Feb. 22, 2019

Team Vandenberg Hosts Combined Space Operations Coalition Summit

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — The Joint Force Space Component Command (JFSCC) hosted a Combined Space Operation Coalition Summit with more than 120 defense personnel from Australia, Canada, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and the United States at Vandenberg AFB, Calif., Feb. 19 - 22, 2019.

Ambassador John Bolton, National Security Advisor, meets with U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten, commander of United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), during his visit to USSTRATCOM at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Feb. 14, 2019. The Ambassador observed USSTRATCOM’s combat-ready force, engaged in discussions with senior leaders and thanked warfighters for their service to the nation. Bolton’s visit also highlighted USSTRATCOM’s critical role in the National Security Strategy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. April Wickes)

Feb. 15, 2019

National Security Advisor, Ambassador John Bolton, visits U.S. Strategic Command

OFFUTT AFB, Neb. — Ambassador John Bolton, National Security Advisor, met with Air Force Gen. John Hyten, commander of United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), and others during his trip to USSTRATCOM, Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Feb. 14, 2019. The Ambassador observed USSTRATCOM’s combat-ready force, engaged in discussions with senior leaders and thanked

Lt. Gen. Christian Badia (left), German Federal Ministry of Defence, head of the strategic defence planning and concepts division, meets with Gen. John Hyten (right), commander of U.S. Strategic Command, during his visit on Feb. 4, 2019, at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb. Badia visited to discuss topics of deterrence, and the importance of alliances and partnerships.

“Strong transatlantic ties within NATO are most important for our nations' security within and beyond NATO, said Badia. “With Germany contributing to deterrence by a wide range of capabilities, it goes without saying that an intensive collaboration is required to coherently develop policy, capabilities, doctrine etc. within this pillar of deterrence.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. April Wickes)

Feb. 7, 2019

German Federal Ministry of Defence leader visits U.S. Strategic Command

OFFUTT AFB, Neb. — Lt. Gen. Christian Badia,German Federal Ministry of Defence, head of the strategic defence planning and concepts division, visited U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) and met with Gen. John Hyten, commander of USSTRATCOM, during his visit on Feb. 4, 2019, at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb. Badia visited to discuss topics of deterrence, and the

Milstar, formerly known as the Military Strategic and Tactical Relay, has reached 25 years of service. Milstar is responsible for providing the President, Secretary of Defense and the U.S. armed forces with reliable satellite communications, ensuring minimal interception or detection. Designed to overcome enemy jamming and nuclear effects, Milstar is a robust and reliable communication system.

Feb. 6, 2019

Milstar program reaches 25 year milestone

SCHRIEVER AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Milstar formerly known as the Military Strategic and Tactical Relay, launched February 7, 1994, has reached twenty-five years’ of service.

Soldiers of the newly activated Intelligence, Information, Cyber, Electronic Warfare and Space Detachment stand in formation during a ceremony Jan. 11, 2019, at Joint Base Lewis McChord, Washington. The ceremony marked the launch of the first-ever Intelligence, Information, Cyber, Electronic Warfare and Space Detachment in the U.S. Army. I2CEWS was designed to integrate cyber warfare, electronic warfare and space capabilities.

(U.S. Army photo by Pvt. Caleb Minor)

Feb. 4, 2019

SMDC supports the development of I2CEWS battalions for multi-domain operations

REDSTONE ARSENAL, AL — Future contingencies will be supported by Army units with capabilities designed by the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense/Army Forces Strategic Command’ Future Warfare Center for multi-domain operations.USASMDC/ARSTRAT is working with the Army chief of staff’s Multi-Domain Task Force in developing the establishment of newly organized Intelligence,

Feb. 1, 2019

February Enlisted Corps Spotlight

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — Tech. Sgt. Michael Sullivan, systems administrator with the Global Operations Directorate, hails from Miamisburg, Ohio, and has 10 years of military service.

Feb. 1, 2019

US Fleet Forces Commander Designated as NAVSTRAT, JFMCC STRAT

NORFOLK, Va. — As part of the ongoing U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) restructure, U.S. Fleet Forces Commander Adm. Christopher W. Grady is officially designated concurrently as U.S. Naval Forces Strategic Commander and Joint Force Maritime Component Commander (JFMCC) for USSTRATCOM, Feb. 1.

Students on the Knob Noster High School robotics team designed a protective panel that covers four switches in the cockpit of the $2.2 billion B-2 Stealth Bomber. Each panel costs $1.25 to produce. A four-switch panel called the airframe mounted accessory drive, or AMAD, sits on the left side of the B-2’s two-person cockpit. The AMAD switches control the connection of the engines to the hydraulic and generator power of the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kayla White)

Feb. 1, 2019

Stealth pilots, high school students collaborate to create innovative part for $2.2 billion aircraft

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. — Across the Air Force, changes to equipment, policies and procedures have been made to save money, to save time and to save lives.