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Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Joseph L. Osterman, right, U.S. Special Operations Command deputy commander, conducts an interview during his visit to U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) Headquarters, Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, Jan. 18. While here, Osterman discussed the mission transfer of Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction, toured the Global Operations Center and received capabilities and integration briefings on nuclear command, control and communication, space, electronic warfare and cyber.

Jan. 23, 2017

USSOCOM deputy commander visits USSTRATCOM

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. – — Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Joseph L. Osterman, U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) deputy commander, visited U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, Jan. 18, to meet with command leaders to ensure positive transition of the Department of Defense Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (CWMD) mission area.During the

Mrs. Laura Hyten (left), wife of U.S. Strategic Command commander Gen. John Hyten, toured Army Community Services at Redstone Arsenal with Survivor Outreach Services coordinator Kerrie Branson to learn about the resources available to assist military families.

Jan. 11, 2017

Mrs. Hyten visits Redstone Arsenal's Army Community Service Office

Courtesy of the Redstone Rocket — When it comes to helping military families, success comes in the sharing of ideas and best practices.Laura Hyten visited Redstone Arsenal Thursday with her husband, Air Force Gen. John E. Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command, for the Space and Missile Defense Command’s change of command ceremony. While in Huntsville, she toured Army Community

Jan. 3, 2017

Enlisted Corps Spotlight for January

Rank/Name – YN2(SW/AW) La Keisha L. SmithDuty Title/Directorate – Assistant Command Pass Coordinator/J14Hometown – Rochester, NYTime in Service – 4 ½ Years Q: How does your job support USSTRATCOM and our missions?My job supports USSTRATCOM and its missions by providing active duty military, DoD contractors, and DoD civilians with new Common

A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress takes off from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, after a short deployment Dec. 17, 2016. This short-term deployment helped to ensure the bomber crews maintain a high state of readiness and crew proficiency, and provided opportunities to integrate capabilities with regional partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

Dec. 22, 2016

B-52s complete joint, combined missions in Indo-Asia-Pacific

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii — Three U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortresses returned to Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Dec. 21, 2016, after executing 15 sorties near Australia and in the South China Sea in conjunction with forces from U.S. Pacific Command, U.S. European Command and Australia in support of U.S. Strategic Command’s bomber assurance and deterrence

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller, Marine Corps commandant, visited U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, Dec. 14, for a command orientation and discussions with U.S. Air Force Gen. John E. Hyten, USSTRATCOM commander, and other senior leaders. While here, Neller toured the USSTRATCOM Global Operations Center and received capabilities and integration briefings on nuclear command, control and communication, space, electronic warfare, and cyber. Neller also held an All Hands Call with Marines assigned to USSTRATCOM headquarters. 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.

Dec. 16, 2016

Commandant of the Marine Corps visits USSTRATCOM

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller, Marine Corps commandant, visited U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, Dec. 14, for a command orientation and discussions with U.S. Air Force Gen. John E. Hyten, USSTRATCOM commander, and other senior leaders. While here, Neller toured the USSTRATCOM Global Operations Center

Dec. 2, 2016

B-52s deploy to Guam for short-term mission

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — Three B-52 Stratofortresses from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, deployed to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 2. This short-term deployment will ensure bomber crews maintain a high state of readiness and crew proficiency, and will provide opportunities to integrate capabilities with regional partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. During

December Enlisted Corps Spotlight - SSgt Cory J. Drennan J5

Nov. 30, 2016

Enlisted Corps Spotlight for December

Name – SSgt Cory J. DrennanDuty Title – J5 NCOICHometown – Dayton, OhioTime in Service – 8 Years 3 Months Q: How does your job support USSTRATCOM and our missions?I directly support the J5 with processing packages through TMT and Awards/Decs/Evals for our personnel. I ensure tasks are completed in a timely manner and reach the J5 and even the

Gen. John E. Hyten (right), accepts the command guidon from Secretary of Defense Ash Carter as he assumes command of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) during a change of command ceremony at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Nov. 3, 2016. Carter presided over the change of command and provided remarks during which he congratulated Hyten on his appointment as the new USSTRATCOM commander. He also thanked Adm. Cecil D. Haney, outgoing USSTRATCOM commander, for his service. Additionally, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph F. Dunford provided remarks during the ceremony and presented the Joint Meritorious Unit Award to USSTRATCOM. Hyten previously served as commander of Air Force Space Command, and Haney will retire from active military duty during a separate ceremony in January. One of nine DoD unified combatant commands, USSTRATCOM has global strategic missions assigned through the Unified Command Plan that 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. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Lovelady)

Nov. 3, 2016

U.S. Strategic Command welcomes Hyten as new commander

11/3/2016 — OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. – Gen. John E. Hyten assumed command of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) from Adm. Cecil D. Haney during a change of command ceremony here, Nov. 3.

Staff Sgt. Riley Neads and Airman First Class Kejion Madden-Vaughn, crew chiefs with the 55th Maintenance Group, prepare to launch an RC-135 V/W Rivet Joint aircraft during Global Thunder 17, U.S. Strategic Command’s annual command post and field training exercise, Oct. 30, 2016, at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb. The exercise provided training opportunities for USSTRATCOM-tasked components, task forces, units and command posts to deter and, if necessary, defeat a military attack against the United States and to employ forces as directed by the President. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Delanie Stafford)

Nov. 2, 2016

Exercise Global Thunder 17 Concludes

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. – Exercise Global Thunder 17, an annual command post and field training exercise, concluded Oct. 31.

Adm. Cecil D. Haney (front row, center), U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) commander; Vice Adm. Charles A. Richard (front row, fourth from left), USSTRATCOM deputy commander; and other senior command leaders host representatives from the U.K. and Canada for exercise Global Thunder 17 at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Oct 28, 2016. More than 20 representatives from the U.K. and Canada traveled to the command’s headquarters for the exercise and discussions on continuing collaboration in exercise and real-world operations. The U.K. team was led by Operations Director for the U.K. Ministry of Defence Air Vice Marshal Edward Stringer (front row, fifth from right); and the Canadian team was led by Canadian Armed Forces Director General for Cyberspace Brig. Gen. Frances Allen (front row, fourth from right). Hosting these international participants supports USSTRATCOM’s priority to build, support and sustain partnerships with allies to confront challenges with agility and innovation. (USSTRATCOM photo by Steve Cunningham)

Nov. 1, 2016

UK and Canadian collaboration highlighted during Global Thunder 17

11/1/2016 — OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. – U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) continued its ongoing effort to build, support and sustain partnerships with ally nations last week by hosting the largest number ever of non-U.S. participants during the annual command and control exercise, Global Thunder 17.