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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

Air Force four-star general testifies at Senate hearing.

March 20, 2018

STRATCOM Chief Testifies on Command’s Readiness to Deter, Respond

WASHINGTON — U.S. Strategic Command forces are prepared to deter strategic attack and employ forces, as directed, to guarantee the security of the nation and its allies, the Stratcom commander told the Senate Armed Services Committee.

Marine Nationale (French Navy) Vice Adm. Louis-Michel Guillaume, commander of submarine and strategic oceanic forces for France’s Armed Forces Ministry, participates in an interview during his visit to U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) headquarters at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., March 12, 2018. While here, Guillaume 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.

March 20, 2018

French strategic commander visits USSTRATCOM

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — Marine Nationale (French Navy) Vice Adm. Louis-Michel Guillaume, commander of submarine and strategic oceanic forces for France’s Armed Forces Ministry, visited U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) headquarters, March 11-12.

National Space Club & Foundation Board of Director President Sandy Coleman presents U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten the Dr. Robert H. Goddard Memorial Trophy at the 61st Annual Robert H. Goddard Memorial Dinner in Washington, D.C., March 16, 2018. Hyten was honored for his distinguished military career and his ongoing efforts dedicated to the National Security Space Enterprise.

March 16, 2018

STRATCOM Commander Awarded Goddard Trophy

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Space Club and Foundation presented U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten the 2018 Dr. Robert H. Goddard Memorial Trophy during the 61st Annual Robert H. Goddard Memorial Dinner in Washington, D.C., March 16, 2018. The trophy is the Club's highest honor and is given annually to the team or individual who has provided leadership in groundbreaking space and aeronautics capability for the United States of America.

U.S. Air Force Gen. John E. Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command, testifies before the House Armed Services Committee in Washington, D.C. March 7, 2018.

March 9, 2018

Defense Budget Request Seeks to Reinvigorate U.S. Deterrence Strategy

The president’s fiscal year 2019 defense budget request reinvigorates America’s strategic thinking and capabilities, Defense Department officials told the House Armed Services Committee yesterday.

U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command, addresses an Association of the United States Army discussion on Army air and missile defense in Arlington, Va., Feb. 28, 2018.

March 1, 2018

STRATCOM Commander Discusses Strategic Deterrence Mission

ARLINGTON, Va. — Adversaries are evolving, and the United States needs to stay ahead of these threats to ensure it never enters a “fair fight,” the commander of U.S. Strategic Command said here today.

Feb. 28, 2018

Enlisted Corps Spotlight for March

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jennifer Lopes, indications and warning analyst for the intelligence directorate (J2), hails from Los Banos, California, and has served in the military for 13 years. Q: How does your job support USSTRATCOM and our missions?A: The J2 indications and warnings branch manages USSTRATCOM’s warning problems, facilitating

Feb. 26, 2018

Omaha Trophy Winners Announced for 2017

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — In recognition of outstanding support to U.S. Strategic Command’s (USSTRATCOM) strategic deterrence mission, U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten, commander of USSTRATCOM, announced the winners of the 2017 Omaha Trophies Feb. 26, 2018.

U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), greets Australian Navy Vice Adm. Raymond Griggs, Vice Chief of the Defence Force, upon Griggs’ arrival at USSTRATCOM headquarters, Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Feb. 21, 2018. During his visit, Griggs participated in bilateral discussions with Hyten and other USSTRATCOM leaders and subject matter experts on a variety of topics of mutual interest for Australia and the United States. Engagements like this are part of the long-standing partnership between the two allies to promote regional and global stability. 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.

Feb. 21, 2018

Australia's Vice Chief of Defence Force visits USSTRATCOM

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — Australian Navy Vice Adm. Raymond Griggs, Vice Chief of the Defence Force, met with U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), and other leaders at USSTRATCOM headquarters, Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Feb. 21, 2018. During his visit, Griggs participated in bilateral discussions with USSTRATCOM senior leaders

Feb. 2, 2018

Nuke Review Calls for Triad Modernization to Maintain Deterrence

WASHINGTON — The United States must recapitalize the nuclear triad and accompanying command-and-control system to continue to maintain deterrence into the future, Defense Secretary James N. Mattis wrote in the preface to the Nuclear Posture Review.