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Aug. 2, 2018

Stratcom Commander Discusses Integration, Allies in Deterrence

WASHINGTON — The commander of U.S. Strategic Command highlighted integration and the seamless flow of information as important parts of deterrence as he closed out a two-day deterrence symposium in La Vista, Neb.

A military commander makes a speech from behind a podium.

Aug. 2, 2018

Stratcom Commander Highlights Readiness of the Force

WASHINGTON — The men and women of U.S. Strategic Command are ready to respond to any threat, Stratcom’s commander, Air Force Gen. John E. Hyten, said at a deterrence symposium in La Vista, Neb.

Aug. 1, 2018

Enlisted Corps Spotlight for August

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — Tech. Sgt. Rochelle Wilson, noncommissioned officer in charge of the Force Management Division of the Human Capital Directorate (J1), hails from Kodiak, Alaska, and has been in the military for 12 years. Q: How does your job support USSTRATCOM and our missions? A: In the Human Capital Directorate, we manage customer service for all

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Patrick McMahon, U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) senior enlisted leader, speaks to junior-enlisted military members stationed at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., during the inaugural Junior Enlisted Professional Development Seminar, July 19, 2018. During the seminar, junior-enlisted members discussed a variety of topics with USSTRATCOM non-commissioned officers, petty officers and senior leaders. Topics included leadership, junior-enlisted roles and responsibilities, mentoring, military traditions and history, educational benefits, and customs and courtesies. 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 24, 2018

USSTRATCOM leaders host inaugural Junior Enlisted Professional Development Seminar

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — Junior-enlisted military members from the United States Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force participated in the inaugural Junior Enlisted Professional Development Seminar, here, July 19-20, to enhance knowledge and awareness of their responsibilities and capabilities in a joint environment.

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.

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

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