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.

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.

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.

Sept. 5, 2013

Maintainers' training and instinct saves B-52 aircrew

Two Airmen from the 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron put out a fire on the B-52H Stratofortress, and with the assistance of three more Airmen, saved all seven aircrew members Aug. 27 on the flightline here.

Aug. 20, 2013

Great Plains Chief Petty Officer Association Makes its Mark at Paint-A-Thon

Chief petty officers (CPOs) assigned to U.S. Strategic Command (STRATCOM) led a team of volunteers to paint a veteran's home Aug. 17 as part of the annual Brush Up Nebraska "Paint-A-Thon" community service event.

Aug. 16, 2013

New JWAC Commander Takes Helm

Navy Capt. R. Chandler Swallow became the new commander of the Joint Warfare Analysis Center (JWAC) in a change of command ceremony on Thursday, August 15, 2013, replacing Navy Capt. Gary Shoman who retired after 30 years of naval service. Swallow is the ninth commander of JWAC and the first surface warfare officer to lead the 400-person command.

Aug. 12, 2013

SMDC changes command

Lt. Gen. David L. Mann assumed command of the U.S.\r\nArmy Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command and the\r\nJoint Functional Component Command for Integrated Missile Defense from Lt.\r\nGen. Richard P. Formica during a ceremony conducted in the Von Braun III\r\nauditorium Aug. 12.