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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.

Enlisted Corps Spotlight Photo for TSgt. Benjamin L. Clark

Oct. 31, 2016

Enlisted Corps Spotlight for November

Name – Air Force TSgt. Benjamin L. ClarkDuty Title – NCOIC Logistics Management Specialist, J4Hometown – Council Bluffs, Iowa Time in Service – 10.5 yrs Q: How does your job support USSTRATCOM and our missions?  I support USSTRATCOM operations by facilitating the movement and deployment of personnel and equipment in support of both USSTRATCOM and

APRA HARBOR, Guam (Oct. 31, 2016) The ballistic missile submarine USS Pennsylvania (SSBN 735) prepares to moor in Apra Harbor, Guam, for a scheduled port visit. The Pennsylvania’s visit to Guam reflects the United States’ commitment to its allies in the Indo-Asia-Pacific, and complements the many exercises, training, operations and other military cooperation activities conducted between the U.S. and its partner nations. (U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Daniel S. Willoughby/RELEASED)

Oct. 31, 2016

USS Pennsylvania Arrives in Guam for Port Visit

APRA HARBOR, Guam (Oct. 31, 2016) – This morning the ballistic missile submarine USS Pennsylvania (SSBN 735) arrived at Apra Harbor, Guam, for a scheduled port visit.  The U.S. routinely and visibly demonstrates commitment to allies and partners through forward presence and operations of strategic forces.  This specific visit to Guam reflects the

Oct. 21, 2016

U.S. Strategic Command's Exercise Global Thunder set to begin

10/21/2016 — OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. – U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) headquarters staff, components and task forces will participate in exercise Global Thunder, which starts Oct. 24.

Oct. 20, 2016

USSTRATCOM Detects Attempted North Korean Missile Launch

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. - U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) systems detected what we assess was a failed North Korean missile launch at 5:00 p.m. CDT, October 19, 2016, near the northwestern city of Kusong.