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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.

Jan. 25, 2016

U.S. Strategic Command Hosts Electromagnetic Battle Management Exercise

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. - More than seventy select combatant command, Service, Department of Defense Chief Information Office, combat support agency and international partner Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (EMSO) experts gathered here Jan. 12-14, 2016, to inform the development of a future Electromagnetic Battle Management (EMBM) system.

Jan. 15, 2016

USSTRATCOM commander visits Montana-based strategic deterrent force

MALMSTROM AIR FORCE BASE, Mont. - Given the important and foundational national security capability that our nuclear deterrence forces provide, U.S. Navy Adm. Cecil D. Haney, U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) commander, visited Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, Jan. 13 - 14, 2016.

U.S. Navy Adm. Cecil D. Haney (center), U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) commander, poses for a photo with senior leaders from the University of Nebraska during their visit to USSTRATCOM Headquarters, Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Jan. 12, 2016. Hosting the delegation supports USSTRATCOM's Deterrence and Assurance Academic Alliance, which was established in Oct. 2014 to stimulate new thinking and develop future generations of deterrence practitioners. Since then, 20 local and national universities have joined the alliance, including the University of Nebraska campuses. During their visit, the delegation received a USSTRATCOM mission brief from Haney, toured the Global Operations Center and held discussions with subject matter experts from the command. Hosting the engagement is part of USSTRATCOM's ongoing effort to build and maintain enduring relationships with partner organizations from the private sector, academia and allied nations. 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)

Jan. 14, 2016

U.S. Strategic Command and University of Nebraska Strengthen Partnership

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. - U.S. Navy Adm. Cecil D. Haney, U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) commander, and representatives from the command hosted Dr. Hank Bounds, University of Nebraska president, and more than 20 senior leaders from the university to discuss USSTRATCOM’s global missions and promote military-to-university cooperation and innovation.

Dec. 29, 2015

U.S. Strategic Command and the Republic of Korea Strengthen Alliance with visit of Maj. Gen. Jin-Won Lee

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. - Maj. Gen. Jin-Won Lee, Republic of Korea (ROK) Army Missile Command (AMC) commander, met with U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) senior leaders at the combatant command’s headquarters, Dec. 21, to strengthen the alliance between the U.S. and ROK as part of a continuing effort to confront the broad range of global strategic challenges.

Dec. 23, 2015

U.S. Strategic Command confirms rocket body reentry

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. - U.S. Strategic Command confirmed Dec. 22, 2015, the reentry of a Russian rocket body and released the following statement in response to several media queries

U.S. Navy Adm. Cecil D. Haney (right), U.S. Strategic Command commander, poses for a photo with U.K. Royal Air Force Air Marshal Phil C. Osborn, U.K. Chief of Defence Intelligence, during Osborn’s visit to USSTRATCOM Headquarters, Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Dec. 3, 2015. While here, Osborn participated in a series of discussions with USSTRATCOM senior leaders to gain a better understanding of the command and its missions. Hosting Osborn's visit is one of many of USSTRATCOM's ongoing efforts to build and maintain enduring relationships with partner nations to confront the broad range of global challenges. 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; missile defense; intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; combating weapons of mass destruction; and analysis and targeting. (USSTRATCOM photo by Steve Cunningham)

Dec. 7, 2015

USSTRATCOM Strengthens Partnership with U.K. Ministry of Defence

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. - U.S. Navy Adm. Cecil D. Haney, U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) commander, and other senior leaders in the command, met with U.K. Royal Air Force Air Marshal Phil Osborn, U.K. Chief of Defence Intelligence, at USSTRATCOM Headquarters on Dec. 3-4, as part the command’s ongoing effort to build and maintain enduring relationships with partner nations to confront the broad range of global challenges.