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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

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

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),

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