Jan. 19, 2011

50th Space Wing completes Phase 1 of E24

The 50th Space Wing is pleased to announce the completion of phase one of a two phase Global Positioning System constellation expansion known as "Expandable 24."

Jan. 6, 2011

Air Force Space Command welcomes new commander

Air Force Space Command members welcomed their new commander during a change of command ceremony here Jan. 5

Jan. 3, 2011

AFSPC change of command live broadcast

Air Force Space Command will hold a change of command ceremony Jan. 5.

Dec. 15, 2010

STRATCOM event raises children's holiday spirits

Christmas came a little early for the children of U.S. Strategic Command personnel as a celebration filled with crafts, music and even a visit from Santa brought some holiday cheer Dec. 11

Dec. 9, 2010

24th AF becomes AFCYBER

Twenty-Fourth Air Force changed from Air Forces Strategic to Air Forces Cyber today, thus moving to a nomenclature which better reflects the mission the Numbered Air Force performs for the Air Force and the Department of Defense

Dec. 1, 2010

STRATCOM commander: "No higher calling" than nuclear mission

The commander of U.S. Strategic Command visited all five Air Force Global Strike Command bases in two days, telling Airmen "there is no higher calling" than the nuclear deterrence mission.

Nov. 24, 2010

JFCC Space, 14th Air Force Commander Discusses Future at U.S. Strategic Command Space Symposium

Lt. Gen. Larry James, the commander of Joint Functional Component Command for Space (JFCC Space) and 14th Air Force (Air Forces Strategic), discussed the future of his command during a keynote address Nov. 2 at the U.S. Strategic Command Space Symposium in Omaha, Neb.

Nov. 19, 2010

USS Henry M. Jackson Completes 75th Deterrent Patrol

USS Henry M. Jackson (SSBN 730) became the first Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine to complete 75 Trident strategic deterrent patrols when its Gold Crew returned to Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor on Nov. 4

Nov. 17, 2010

Navy Commemorates 50th Anniversary Of First SSBN Deterrent Patrol

When the ballistic missile submarine USS George Washington (SSBN 598) departed Charleston, S.C., 50 years ago, it marked the beginning of a new era in strategic deterrence.

Nov. 5, 2010

Chilton named as Command's 1st Strategic Order of the Sword and Shield inductee

Gen. Kevin P. Chilton learned today he has been selected to be the Command's first inductee of the Strategic Order of the Sword and Shield.