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U.S. Air Force SSgt. Michael McRae, Enlisted Corps Spotlight for December

Dec. 5, 2017

U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Michael McRae, communications non-commissioned officer in the C4 Systems directorate, hails from Daingerfield, Texas, and has served in the military for 5 years, 2 months. Q: How does your job support USSTRATCOM and our missions? A: As a communications officer, or “CommO”, it is my job to provide communications

Dec. 4, 2017

U.S. Must Move Faster or Risk Losing Lead in Space

WASHINGTON — The U.S. advantage in space is eroding and the military must move faster to maintain a lead in this critical warfighting domain, defense officials said at the Reagan National Defense Forum in California today. Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson and Air Force Gen. John Hyten told CBS News reporter David Martin that the United States is prepared

Air Force Gen. Jay Raymond, commander of Air Force Space Command, salutes Air Force Gen. John Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command, during a ceremony at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., Dec. 1, 2017. Raymond became the Joint Force Space Component commander taking operational responsibility for employment of all joint space forces.

Dec. 4, 2017

AFSPC commander becomes JFSCC, joint space forces restructure

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — Air Force Gen. Jay Raymond, commander of Air Force Space Command, became the Joint Force Space Component Commander today, taking operational responsibility for employment of all joint space forces. Air Force Gen. John Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command, presided over the ceremony, inactivating USSTRATCOM’S Joint Functional Component Command

U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), presents a certificate of service to Kenneth Callicutt, USSTRATCOM director of capability and resource integration, during his retirement ceremony at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Dec. 1, 2017. Callicutt retired after more than 39 years of service as an Air Force officer and member of the Senior Executive Service. During his 12 years with USSTRATCOM, Callicutt led the team responsible for conducting force management and analysis to include integrating, and advocating future concepts, weapons system development, support for emerging technologies, and command and control architecture. 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

First USSTRATCOM director of capability and resource integration retires

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — Members of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) bid farewell to Kenneth Callicutt, the first USSTRATCOM director of capability and resource integration, at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, Dec. 1, 2017. Callicutt retired as a Senior Executive Service member for the Department of the Air Force after 15 years of civil service. He also served 24 years

(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