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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),

May 1, 2018

Enlisted Corps Spotlight for May

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Rebecca Hammock, reserve directorate commander’s support staff member, hails from Chicago, Ill, and has served in the military for four years. Q: How does your job support USSTRATCOM and our missions?A: I provide direct general officer and flag officer support, making sure they have everything they need for travel and

French Air Force Lt. Gen. Bernard Schuler, commander of French Strategic Air Command, participates in an interview during his visit to U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) headquarters at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., April 23, 2018. While here, Schuler discussed collaboration and the continuing need for strategic deterrence with U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten, commander of USSTRATCOM, other senior leaders and subject matter experts.

April 27, 2018

USSTRATCOM Hosts French Strategic Air Forces Commander

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — French Air Force Lt. Gen. Bernard Schuler, commander of French Strategic Air Command, visited U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) headquarters, April 23-24. While here, Schuler met with U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command, as well as other senior leaders and subject matter experts. The discussions focused on the

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Nina Armagno (right), U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) director of plans and policy, signs a memorandum of understanding at the 34th Annual Space Symposium Apr. 17, 2018, with Maj. Gen. Agner Rokos, representing the Defence Command Denmark and the Ministry of Defence Denmark. The memorandum authorizes sharing space situational awareness services and information with the Defence Command and Ministry of Defence for Denmark. Denmark joins 13 nations (the United Kingdom, the Republic of Korea, France, Canada, Italy, Japan, Israel, Spain, Germany, Australia, the United Arab Emirates, Belgium and Norway), two intergovernmental organizations (the European Space Agency and the European Organization for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites) and more than 65 commercial satellite owner/operator/launchers already participating in SSA data-sharing agreements with USSTRATCOM.

April 18, 2018

USSTRATCOM, Denmark sign agreement to share space services, data

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) entered into an agreement with the Danish Ministry of Defense to share space situational awareness (SSA) services and information.

U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), welcomes Adm. Phillipe Coindreau, vice chief of defense, French Armed Forces, to USSTRATCOM headquarters at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., March 26, 2018. During his visit, Coindreau toured the command’s global operations center and participated in discussions with Hyten, other senior leaders and subject matter experts on the continuing collaboration between the United States and France.

April 2, 2018

Q&A: French vice chief of defense, USSTRATCOM commander discuss collaboration

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — Admiral Phillipe Coindreau, vice chief of defense, French Armed Forces, visited U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) headquarters, March 26. While here, Coindreau toured the command’s global operations center and participated in bilateral discussions with U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten, commander of USSTRATCOM, other senior leaders and subject

April 2, 2018

Enlisted Corps Spotlight for April

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ebony Ford, noncommissioned officer in charge for the secretary of the joint staff, hails from Sumter, S.C., and has served in the military for six years. Q: How does your job support USSTRATCOM and our missions? A: My office works as the middle man for a lot of the tasks that come from the Joint Staff and Office of the

U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), presents a certificate of service to Kerry Kelley during her retirement ceremony at the new USSTRATCOM command and control facility at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., March 9, 2018. Kelley was recognized for her 32 years of civil service with Strategic Air Command and USSTRATCOM. She will continue to serve as USSTRATCOM director of Command and Control, Communications, Computer (C4) Systems; chief information officer; and director of the Joint Cyber Center until her official retirement date of March 31, 2018.
USSTRATCOM has global responsibilities assigned through the Unified Command Plan that include strategic deterrence, nuclear operations, space operations, cyberspace operations, joint electromagnetic spectrum operations, global strike, missile defense, and analysis and targeting.

March 28, 2018

Kerry Kelley reflects on her career – from SAC to USSTRATCOM

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — Doctor Emmett Brown and Marty McFly journeyed “Back to the Future” in June 1985, just months before that, a newly minted college graduate entered the doors of Strategic Air Command (SAC) for the first time; the first steps of a career that would span three decades. In the fall of 1985, Kerry Kelley reported for her first day of work as an

180326-N-UK333-005 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 26, 2008) An unarmed Trident II D5 missile launches from the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Nebraska (SSBN 739) off the coast of California. The test launch was part of the U.S. Navy Strategic Systems Program’s demonstration and shakedown operation certification process. The successful launch certified the readiness of an SSBN crew and the operational performance of the submarine’s strategic weapons system before returning to operational availability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ronald Gutridge/Released)

March 26, 2018

USS Nebraska Successfully Tests Trident II D5 Missile

SAN DIEGO — SAN DIEGO -- The Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Nebraska (SSBN 739) along with the U.S. Navy's Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) conducted successful test flights of two Trident II D5 Missiles, March 26. The unarmed test missiles were launched as part of Demonstration and Shakedown Operation (DASO) 28 in the Pacific Test Range off the