Dec. 20, 2013

Haney: Security Challenges Demand Vigilance, Agility

The challenging and ever-changing strategic environment requires a "vigilant, flexible and innovative" force able to prepare for and respond to threats to U.S. national security, the commander of U.S. Strategic Command said.

Dec. 18, 2013

Haney Charts Way Forward for U.S. Strategic Command

A month after taking the helm of U.S. Strategic Command, Navy Adm. Cecil D. Haney is moving full steam ahead to continue bolstering the deterrence that protects Americans from what Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel describes as "the world's most complex and dangerous threats."

Dec. 17, 2013

Minuteman III Test Missile Launches from Vandenberg

A team of Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen successfully launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile today at 4:36 a.m. PST from Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif.

Dec. 9, 2013

"Value the mission," USSTRATCOM Commander speaks to Airmen Conducting Strategic Deterrence

F.E. WARREN AIR FORCE BASE, Wyo. -- Admiral Cecil D. Haney, commander, U.S. Strategic Command, and a career Navy submariner, visited F.E. Warren AFB, Wyo. following his trip to Minot Air Force Base, N.D., to see the deterrence mission close up, and share his thoughts and insight with base personnel at a commander's call, Dec. 3, at the base theater.

Dec. 6, 2013

DOD Announces 2013 DOD Chief Information Officer Award Winners

Department of Defense announces the recipients of this year's DoD Chief Information Officer Awards at a Pentagon ceremony today.

Dec. 6, 2013

Vandenberg AFB launch propels nanosatellite into space

WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- An Atlas V rocket launched last night from Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., carried a U.S. Southern Command-sponsored nanosatellite into space -- and with it, the potential for more reliable and less expensive communications for troops around the world.

Nov. 21, 2013

Admiral brings breadth of experience as nuclear force leader

Adm. Cecil Haney recently assumed command of the United States' nuclear deterrent force, bringing with him decades of experience ranging from commanding submarine fleets - a key component of the nuclear triad - to serving previously as the deputy of U.S. Strategic Command.

Nov. 19, 2013

Third-Annual Cyber Flag Exercise Highlights Teamwork, Training

U.S. Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM) wrapped up its third-annual Cyber Flag exercise Nov. 8 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The 11-day exercise integrated cyber professionals from across the Department of Defense to test their knowledge and skills against a realistic adversary on a closed network.

Nov. 15, 2013

USSTRATCOM Hosts Change of Command

U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) bid farewell to Gen. C. Robert Kehler in a change of command ceremony at Offutt Air Force Base in Bellevue, Neb. Nov. 15. Kehler relinquished command to Adm. Cecil D. Haney, the former Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet.

Oct. 7, 2013

USSTRATCOM Signs New Data Sharing Memorandum of Understanding

U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) signed a\r\nnew Space Situational Awareness (SSA) data sharing Memorandum of\r\nUnderstanding (MOU) with the Italian Ministry of Defense, October 3, 2013.