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LA VISTA, Neb. (July 27, 2016) U.S. Navy Adm. Cecil D. Haney, U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) commander, welcomes attendees to the seventh annual USSTRATCOM Deterrence Symposium, La Vista, Neb., July 27, 2016. During the two-day symposium, industry, military, governmental, international and academic experts held discussions to promote collaboration on global deterrence. One of nine DoD unified combatant commands, USSTRATCOM has global strategic missions assigned through the Unified Command Plan, which include strategic deterrence; space operations; cyberspace operations; joint electronic warfare; global strike; missile defense; intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; combating weapons of mass destruction; and analysis and targeting. (DoD photo by Steve Cunningham/Released)

July 27, 2016

USSTRATCOM kicks off 2016 Deterrence Symposium

LA VISTA, Neb. − More than 650 deterrence experts gathered at the La Vista Conference Center as U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) kicked off the seventh annual Deterrence Symposium, July. 27.

Gen. David L. Goldfein, chief of staff of the U.S. Air Force, provides remarks during the promotion ceremony of U.S. Air Force Gen. Stephen W. Wilson, U.S. Strategic Command deputy commander, at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., July 22, 2016. Goldfein, who presided over the ceremony, said that Wilson had the competence and character required to be promoted to the rank of general and hold the position of 39th vice chief of staff of the U.S. Air Force. Wilson, a command pilot with more than 4,500 flying hours and 680 combat hours, has been at USSTRATCOM since July 2015. He previously served as the Air Force Global Strike Command commander. One of nine DoD unified combatant commands, USSTRATCOM has global strategic missions assigned through the Unified Command Plan, which include strategic deterrence; space operations; cyberspace operations; joint electronic warfare; global strike; missile defense; intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; combating weapons of mass destruction; and analysis and targeting. (USSTRATCOM photo by Master Sgt. April Wickes)

July 25, 2016

USSTRATCOM deputy commander receives fourth star

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. − U.S. Air Force Gen. Stephen W. Wilson, U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) deputy commander, received his fourth star today during a promotion ceremony at the parade field here.

July 18, 2016

USSTRATCOM Detects, Tracks North Korean Missile Launches

U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) systems detected and tracked what we assess were three North Korean missile launches at 3:44 p.m. CDT, 3:58 p.m. CDT and 4:35 p.m. CDT, July 18, 2016. The near back-to-back launch of two presumed Scud tactical ballistic missiles, followed by the presumed launch of a No Dong intermediate range ballistic missile approximately an hour later, occurred near Hwangju.

July 17, 2016

USSTRATCOM Welcomes students, alumni from University of Nebraska Executive MBA Program

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — University of Nebraska Omaha’s (UNO) Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) program participants, alumni and leaders visited U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) Headquarters, June 3, as part of the command’s ongoing effort to build, support and sustain partnerships with private sector organizations and academia.

July 11, 2016

USSTRATCOM Detects, Tracks North Korean Missile Launch

U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) systems detected and tracked what we assess was a North Korean submarine missile launch at 9:28 p.m. CDT, July 8, 2016. The launch of a presumed KN-11 submarine-launched ballistic missile occurred off the coast of Sinpo.

June 24, 2016

Nimble Titan strengthens future multinational missile defense cooperation

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senior leaders from the ministries of foreign affairs and ministries of defense from 18 nations and multinational organizations convened for a senior leader seminar at the Department of State, 23-24 June, to discuss policy and military operational concepts for multinational missile defense.

June 21, 2016

USSTRATCOM Detects, Tracks North Korean Missile Launches

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. − U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) systems detected and tracked what we assess were two North Korean missile launches at 3:56 p.m. CDT and 6:03 p.m. CDT, June 21, 2016. The launch of two presumed Musudan intermediate range ballistic missiles occurred at Wonsan.

Royal Canadian Air Force Maj. Gen. Christopher J. Coates, North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) director of operations, conducts an interview during his visit to USSTRATCOM Headquarters, Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., June 13, 2016. While here, Coates received briefings on USSTRATCOM’s missions, participated in a roundtable discussion with senior leaders, delivered a NORAD overview and evolution briefing to members of the command and conducted an office call with U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Stephen W. Wilson, USSTRATCOM deputy commander. Hosting Coates’ visit supports USSTRATCOM’s ongoing effort to build, sustain and support partnerships with ally nations and other combatant commands. One of nine DoD unified combatant commands, USSTRATCOM has global strategic missions, assigned through the Unified Command Plan, which include strategic deterrence; space operations; cyberspace operations; joint electronic warfare; global strike; missile defense; intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; combating weapons of mass destruction; and analysis and targeting. (USSTRATCOM photo by Master Sgt. April Wickes)

June 17, 2016

USSTRATCOM leaders host NORAD director of operations

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. − U.S. Strategic Command \r\n(USSTRATCOM) senior leaders hosted Royal Canadian Air Force Maj. Gen. \r\nChristopher J. Coates, North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) director \r\nof operations, at USSTRATCOM Headquarters, June 13, as part the command’s \r\nongoing effort to build, sustain and support partnerships with ally nations and \r\nother combatant commands.

U.S. Air Force Col. Lloyd Buzzell, U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) global watch division chief (left), poses for a photo with University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO) Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) program participants, alumni and leaders in front of an E-6B Airborne Command Post (ABNCP) aircraft at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., June 3, 2016. While here, the visiting group toured USSTRATCOM’s global operations center and the E-6B ABNCP aircraft, and received a command mission briefing from U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Richard J. Evans III, mobilization assistant to the USSTRATCOM deputy commander (not pictured). One of nine DoD unified combatant commands, USSTRATCOM has global strategic missions, assigned through the Unified Command Plan, which include strategic deterrence; space operations; cyberspace operations; joint electronic warfare; global strike; missile defense; intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; combating weapons of mass destruction; and analysis and targeting. (Courtesy photo)

June 17, 2016

USSTRATCOM Welcomes students, alumni from University of Nebraska Executive MBA Program

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. − University of Nebraska Omaha’s (UNO) Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) program participants, alumni and leaders visited U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) Headquarters, June 3, as part of the command’s ongoing effort to build, support and sustain partnerships with private sector organizations and academia.

June 16, 2016

NATO nations participate in BALTOPS 2016

POWIDZ AIR BASE, Poland − Fifteen NATO and two partner nations are participating in the 44th iteration of the multinational maritime exercise BALTOPS 2016 in Estonia, Finland, Germany, Poland, Sweden and throughout the Baltic Sea, June 3-19.