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A trident II D-5 ballistic missile is launched from the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Kentucky (SSBN 737) during a missile test at the Pacific Test Range, Nov. 7, 2015. The launch, the 156th successful test flight of an unarmed Trident II D5 missile, was part of a Demonstration and Shakedown Operation (DASO) in the Pacific Test Range to validate the readiness and effectiveness of an SSBN's crew and weapon system. Strategic weapons tests, along with exercises and operations, demonstrate the readiness of the nation's nuclear triad, assuring America's allies and deterring potential adversaries. 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. (U.S. Navy photo/Released)

March 21, 2016

Successful Trident II D5 Missile Test Another Demonstration of Triad Readiness

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. - The successful launches of three Trident II (D5) missiles last week as part of a Follow-on Commander's Evaluation Test (FCET) continue to validate the credibility of the nuclear enterprise. FCET-52, the 160th successful launch since 1989, follows two Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) "Glory Trip" launches in February, and one Air Launched Cruise Missile (ALCM) nuclear Weapon System Evaluation Program (NucWSEP) test.

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Allen W. Batschelet (left), U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) chief of staff; Mr. Jamshed Merchant (center), Consul General for Canada in the upper Midwest; and Royal Canadian Air Force Col. Kevin F. Bryski, USSTRATCOM Canadian liaison officer, pose for a photo during Merchant’s visit to USSTRATCOM Headquarters, Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., March 16, 2016. While here, Merchant held discussions with senior leaders and subject matter experts from the command to learn about USSTRATCOM’s global strategic missions. Hosting Merchant’s visit to USSTRATCOM Headquarters supports the command’s ongoing effort to build, sustain and support partnerships with ally nations and was also part of his trip across Nebraska in recognition of "Canada Week" in the state. 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 Steve Cunningham)

March 21, 2016

USSTRATCOM, Canada's Upper Midwest Consul General Discuss Partnership

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. - U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) senior leaders hosted Mr. Jamshed Merchant, Consul General for Canada in the upper Midwest, at USSTRATCOM Headquarters, March 16, as part the command’s ongoing effort to build, sustain and support partnerships with ally nations.

A B-2 Spirit from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., takes off from an undisclosed location in the U.S. Pacific Command area of operations March 10, 2016. Bomber crews routinely deploy to maintain a high state of readiness and crew proficiency while integrating capabilities with key regional partners. 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. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joel Pfiester/Released)

March 9, 2016

B-2s conduct deployment to Indo-Asia-Pacific

Three B-2 Spirits deployed from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, to the U.S. Pacific Command area of operations March 8.

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Clinton E. Crosier, U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) director of plans and policy (right), shakes hands with Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force Adm. Katsutoshi Kawano, Japan’s Joint Staff chief of staff, prior to an office call at Japan’s Ministry of Defense (MOD) Headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, Feb. 29, 2016. While there, Crosier met with Kawano, Japanese Ground Defense Force Maj. Gen. Takayuki Onozuka, Japan’s Joint Staff Defense Plans and Policy Department director general, and other leaders to discuss space, cyber, and missile defense as part of an ongoing collaborative effort by USSTRATCOM and Japan’s MOD to continue growing their partnership. He also toured Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) facilities to review the progress on JAXA's ability to integrate with USSTRATCOM’s Joint Space Operations Center (JSpOC) and to improve on Japanese sensor integration. 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. (Photo courtesy of Japan Ministry of Defense)

March 7, 2016

U.S. and Japan Strengthen Space Collaboration through Dialogues

JAPAN - U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Clinton E. Crosier, U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) director of plans and policy, participated in Department of State (DoS) /Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) space security dialogues during a recent visit to Japan, which led to commitments on further space security partnering initiatives. He also met wish Japan Ministry of Defense (MOD) leaders and delivered the keynote speech on space security at the Japan International Space Symposium.

Front row, right to left: U.S. Navy Adm. Cecil D. Haney, U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) commander; former Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel; and Dr. John Christensen, University of Nebraska chancellor; listen to the opening remarks during the 2016 Deterrence and Assurance Workshop and Conference at the University of Nebraska at Omaha’s (UNO) College of Public Affairs and Community Service, Omaha, Neb., March 3, 2016. Secretary Hagel provided the keynote address at the conference, during which he discussed the current and future strategic environment, his personal experiences as a student at UNO and USSTRATCOM’s role in regional and global security. In his remarks, Haney discussed deterrence and assurance, the importance of USSTRATCOM’s collaboration with academic institutions and the need to develop future leaders. Dr. Christensen also presented remarks, and introduced Secretary Hagel during the event, which was organized by the University of Nebraska at Omaha’s Department of Political Science and USSTRATCOM's Deterrence and Assurance Academic Alliance. The alliance includes 23 local and national universities and was started in Oct. 2014 to stimulate new thinking and develop future generations of deterrence practitioners. 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 U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jonathan Lovelady)

March 7, 2016

U.S. Strategic Command, Other Experts Discuss Deterrence at UNO

U.S. Navy Adm. Cecil D. Haney, U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) commander, former Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, and other defense and academic experts promoted cooperation, collaboration and innovation, March 3, during the two-day 2016 Deterrence and Assurance Workshop and Conference at the University of Nebraska at Omaha’s (UNO) College of Public Affairs and Community Service.

A B-52 Stratofortress takes off from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Feb. 26, 2016, headed to Moron Air Base, Spain. During the short-term deployment, three of the multi-role heavy bombers and more than 200 Airmen assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing will integrate and train with U.S. European Command components and regional allies and partners by participating in the Norwegian exercise Cold Response. U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) and Air Force Global Strike Command routinely and visibly demonstrate the U.S. commitment to our allies and partners, as well as global security, through joint and international training exercises such as these. 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. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joseph Pagan)

Feb. 26, 2016

B-52s deploy in support of exercise Cold Response

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. - Three B-52 Stratofortresses and more than 200 Airmen assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, deployed today to Moron Air Base, Spain.

Feb. 16, 2016

USSTRATCOM, Spain sign memorandum to share space services, data

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. - U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) signed a memorandum of understanding with Spain to share Space Situational Awareness (SSA) services and information.

Feb. 6, 2016

USSTRATCOM Detects, Tracks North Korean Missile Launch into Space

U.S. Strategic Command systems detected and tracked what we assess was a North Korean missile launch into space at 6:29 p.m. CST.

Feb. 5, 2016

USSTRATCOM Commander Announces 2015 Omaha Trophy Winners

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. - In recognition of outstanding support to U.S. Strategic Command’s (USSTRATCOM) strategic deterrence, space and cyberspace missions, U.S. Navy Adm. Cecil D. Haney, USSTRATCOM commander, announced the winners of the 2015 Omaha Trophies at USSTRATCOM Headquarters on Feb. 3, 2016.

U.S. Navy Adm. Cecil D. Haney (center), U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) commander, speaks to Dr. John Christensen (left), University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) chancellor, and Dr. Louis Pol, Dean of UNO's College of Business Administration, during his arrival at the USSTRATCOM Leader Fellowship Program kick-off event at UNO's Mammel Hall, Omaha, Neb., Jan. 23, 2016. During the event, Haney and other senior leaders from the command joined University of Nebraska senior leaders and faculty in recognizing the 10 USSTRATCOM Fellows for their selection into the program. The 13-week course brings civilian employees together with national security and defense experts from the University of Nebraska for a classroom-based, hands-on learning opportunity that will provide graduate-level leadership development. UNO, the University of Nebraska and USSTRATCOM launched the initiative in March 2014 under the University of Nebraska's National Strategic Research Institute (NSRI), one of only 13 Department of Defense-sponsored University Affiliated Research Centers (UARCs) in the nation. 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 U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jonathan Lovelady)

Jan. 25, 2016

U.S. Strategic Command Kicks Off 2016 Strategic Leadership Fellows Program

Omaha, Neb. - Ten U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) civilian employees were selected to participate in the 2016 USSTRATCOM Strategic Leadership Fellows Program as part of a University of Nebraska program to enhance the management skills and technical expertise of civilians as they progress to strategic supervisory roles.