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(Right to left) Dr. William Astley, U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) resiliency coordinator, poses for a photo with his wife, Susanne; his son, Adam; and his daughter, Ariana, before his retirement ceremony at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Nov. 30, 2017. Astley retired after 36-plus years of service as an Air Force officer and government civilian. Dr. and Mrs. Astley’s other son, Abel (who lives in Huntington Beach, Calif.), was not present for the photo. Throughout his 11 years with USSTRATCOM, Astley led a team that developed several programs and activities to ensure members of the command remain sharp, fresh and productive. One of nine Department of Defense unified combatant commands, 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.

Dec. 1, 2017

USSTRATCOM resilience coordinator retires, says “little things” make the biggest difference

OFFUT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb — Members of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) honored Dr. William Astley for his 36-plus years of service to the nation during his retirement ceremony at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, Nov. 30, 2017. "It’s been a great ride," said Astley, who served as USSTRATCOM’s resiliency coordinator since 2012. "I appreciate the mission, I appreciate

Nov. 17, 2017

USSTRATCOM leaders discuss Global Thunder 2018, 21st century deterrence

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — Following the conclusion of Exercise Global Thunder 2018, U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Daniel Fillion, director of global operations for U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), and U.S. Navy Rear Adm. William Houston, deputy director for strategic targeting and nuclear mission planning, sat down to share their insights on mission rehearsals, the command’s

U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten (center), commander of U.S. Strategic Command, speaks with a member of the rifle team before a Veterans Day ceremony at Memorial Park in Omaha, Neb., Nov. 11, 2017. More than 200 people attended the ceremony to honor the service and sacrifice of American veterans and their families.

Nov. 13, 2017

Veterans Day in Omaha

Senior leaders from U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) and the 55th Wing participated in several Veterans Day events throughout the Omaha area Nov. 11, 2017. U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten, USSTRATCOM commander; U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Charles Richard, USSTRATCOM deputy commander; U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Manion, 55th Wing commander; and U.S. Air

Nov. 7, 2017

USSTRATCOM works with allies during Global Thunder 18

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) and its components hosted allied military leaders and planners in Exercise Global Thunder 2018, which concluded Nov. 7, 2017. Senior and mid-level personnel from the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia participated in the headquarters planning and operations processes during the command and control

Retired U.S. Air Force Gen. Stephen Lorenz shares his perspective on leadership with members of U.S. Strategic Command during his visit to Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Nov. 6, 2017. Lorenz, who retired as commander of Air Education and Training Command, discussed the traits and practices of effective leaders based on his experience as a military officer and commander.

Nov. 6, 2017

Lorenz on Leadership

Retired U.S. Air Force Gen. Stephen Lorenz shared his perspective on leadership with members of U.S. Strategic Command during a presentation at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Nov. 6, 2017. Lorenz, who retired as commander of Air Education and Training Command, discussed the traits and practices of effective leaders based on his experience as a

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Nina Armagno, director of plans and policy for U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), welcomes Australian Army Maj. Gen. Marcus Thompson, Deputy Chief Information Warfare for the Australian Defence Force, to USSTRATCOM headquarters at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Oct. 27, 2017. During his visit, Thompson met with senior leaders and subject matter experts for discussions on areas of collaboration and USSTRATCOM’s missions. One of nine Department of Defense unified combatant commands, USSTRATCOM has global responsibilities assigned through the Unified Command Plan that include strategic deterrence, space operations, cyberspace operations, joint electronic warfare, global strike, missile defense and intelligence.

Nov. 2, 2017

PHOTOS: Australian Army Maj. Gen. Marcus Thompson visits USSTRATCOM

Australian Army Maj. Gen. Marcus Thompson, Deputy Chief Information Warfare for the Australian Defence Force, visited U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) headquarters at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Oct. 27, 2017. While here, Thompson met with senior leaders and subject matter experts for discussions on areas of collaboration and USSTRATCOM’s

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Nina Armagno, director of plans and policy (J5) for U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), meets with Republic of Korea (ROK) Army Brig. Gen. Lee Jung-woong, acting J5 for the ROK Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS), during her visit to the ROK JCS headquarters in Seoul, Oct. 17, 2017. Armagno and members of her staff visited Seoul for senior leader discussions on USSTRATCOM’s continuing partnership with the Republic of Korea. One of nine Department of Defense unified combatant commands, USSTRATCOM has global responsibilities assigned through the Unified Command Plan that include strategic deterrence, space operations, cyberspace operations, joint electronic warfare, global strike, missile defense and intelligence.

Nov. 1, 2017

PHOTOS: Maj. Gen. Armagno visits Republic of Korea

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA — U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Nina Armagno, director of plans and policy (J5) for U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), met with Republic of Korea (ROK) Army Brig. Gen. Lee Jung-woong, acting J5 for the ROK Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS), during her visit to the ROK JCS headquarters in Seoul, Oct. 17, 2017. Armagno and members of her staff visited Seoul for

Nov. 1, 2017

Enlisted Corps Spotlight for November

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Serina Millard, building management specialist in the logistics directorate, hails from Rock Rapids, Iowa, and has served in the military for 14 years. Q: How does your job support USSTRATCOM and our missions? A: My job supports USSTRATCOM and its missions by keeping the aging headquarters facility operational. I

Oct. 27, 2017

U.S. Strategic Command to Conduct Exercise Global Thunder

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) will commence Global Thunder, an annual command and control and field training exercise, Oct. 30, 2017. The Global Thunder series is designed to exercise all USSTRATCOM mission areas and assess joint operational readiness. “These exercises achieve the vision of a unified team, integrating all the capabilities of

U.S. Navy Rear Adm. William J. Houston, U.S. Strategic Command deputy director for Strategic Targeting and Nuclear Mission Planning, delivers remarks at the 55th annual USS Wahoo Memorial Service and “Tolling of the Boats” ceremony at the Saunders County Courthouse in Wahoo, Neb., Oct. 15, 2017. The service marked the 74th anniversary of the loss of USS Wahoo, after conducting seven combat patrols from 1942-1943 and sinking 20 enemy vessels.

Oct. 20, 2017

SubVets again gather at torpedo

WAHOO, Neb. — It was again a small but reverent crowd that gathered near the torpedo monument on the courthouse lawn Sunday afternoon.For the 55th year, submarine veterans, their family and friends gathered for a memorial service. The annual event again included the tolling of the bell for the USS Wahoo Memorial Service and other submarines lost in service.Rear