News

Oct. 5, 2017

USSTRATCOM Hosts Fourth SSA Experiment with International Partners

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) led a fourth space situational awareness (SSA) experiment Sept. 20-29, at the Lockheed Martin Center for Innovation in Suffolk, Virginia.The experiment, titled Global Sentinel 2017 (GS-17), provided an opportunity to develop and practice processes for collaborating on combined SSA operations for allies from

Maj. Heather Mahowald, individual mobilization augmentee to the chief of joint force development, receives the Air Force Personnel Field Grade Officer of the Year award for 2016 from U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command, during an awards ceremony at USSTRATCOM headquarters at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Sept. 28, 2017.

Oct. 3, 2017

Manpower and Personnel Directorate Personnel Win Air Force Level Awards

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — Two members of the U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) Manpower and Personnel Directorate (J1) were recognized for their accomplishments during an award ceremony, Sept. 28, 2017, at USSTRATCOM, Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. Maj. Heather Mahowald, individual mobilization augmentee to the chief of joint force development, earned the Air Force

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Thomas A Bussiere, outgoing commander of Joint Functional Component Command for Global Strike (JFCC GS), speaks at the inactivation ceremony at the Patriot Club on Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Oct. 2, 2017. U.S. Strategic Command inactivated JFCC GS as part of the command’s restructure of its components to build a coherent and streamlined warfighting structure. The restructure will enhance integration throughout the deterrence enterprise and more closely match the organizational structure of other warfighting commands. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Julie Matyascik)

Oct. 2, 2017

USSTRATCOM reaches first milestone in command restructure

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) inactivated its Joint Functional Component Command for Global Strike (JFCC GS) as part of the command’s restructure of its components to build a coherent and streamlined warfighting structure. The move will enhance integration throughout the deterrence enterprise and match the organizational structure of other

U.S. Air Force maintainers assigned to Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., inspect a B-2 Spirit before it takes off Oct. 28, 2017. The B-2 conducted a conducted a long-range mission to the U.S. Pacific Command area of responsibility this weekend. Long-range missions familiarize aircrew with air bases and operations in different geographic combatant commands, enabling them to maintain a high state of readiness and proficiency.

Oct. 2, 2017

B-2 Spirit conducts long-range mission to the Pacific

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. — A B-2 Spirit from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., conducted a long-range mission to the U.S. Pacific Command area of responsibility Oct. 28, 2017.Long-range missions familiarize aircrew with air bases and operations in different geographic combatant commands, enabling them to maintain a high state of readiness and proficiency. These missions validate

Sept. 29, 2017

Enlisted Corps Spotlight for October

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Victor D. Cruz, superintendent of Plans and Policy Directorate (J5) administration, hails from Ceiba, Puerto Rico and Williamsburg, Virginia, and has served in the military for 15 years. Q: How does your job support USSTRATCOM and our missions? A: I directly support the J5 with all administrative processes and

Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson speaks during U.S. Strategic Command’s Birthday Ball in Bellevue, Neb., Sept. 22, 2017.

Sept. 25, 2017

USSTRATCOM Celebrates 15 Years

BELLEVUE, Neb. — U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) marked 15 years of operations during a celebration in Bellevue, Nebraska, Sept. 22, 2017.

Gen. John E. Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), delivers remarks on 21st century strategic deterrence at the Hudson Institute in Washington, D.C., Sept. 20, 2017.

Sept. 21, 2017

Hyten Discusses 21st Century Strategic Deterrence

WASHINGTON — U.S. Strategic Command priorities center on providing a strategic deterrent, providing a decisive response if deterrence fails, and carrying out missions with a combat-ready force, Stratcom’s commander, Air Force Gen. John E. Hyten, said today. Hyten said those priorities are his vision as commander of Stratcom, when he addressed the Hudson

Sept. 18, 2017

U.S. Strategic Command hosts Advanced Operational Law Conference

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), in collaboration with the National Strategic Research Institute (NSRI) and the University of Nebraska College of Law, hosted the Advanced Operational Law Conference here Sept. 6-8, to explore the legal perspectives related to 21st century strategic deterrence.

Sept. 1, 2017

Enlisted Corps Spotlight for September

Rank/Name – Airman 1st Class Christopher BreighnerDuty Title/Directorate – Intelligence Operations Division Target Analyst, Joint Functional Component Command for Global Strike Hometown – Speicher, GermanyTime in Service – 1 year, 7 monthsQ: How does your job support USSTRATCOM and our missions?A: My job provides in-depth analysis for developing

A U.S. Air Force B-2 Stealth Bomber and two F-15 Strike Eagle aircraft fly past spectators during the 2017 Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) located at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, on July 16, 2017. This year commemorates the U.S. Air Force’s 70th Anniversary, which was highlighted during RIAT by displaying its lineage and advancements in military aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Brian Kimball)

Aug. 17, 2017

USSTRATCOM Commander Describes Challenges of 21st-Century Deterrence

WASHINGTON — Strategic deterrence starts with nuclear capabilities because nuclear war always has been an existential threat to the nation, but deterrence in the 21st century presents new challenges and requires the integration of all capabilities, the commander of U.S. Strategic Command said during a recent interview with DoD News at his command's Offutt Air