March 4, 2009

DoD IT Procurement Too Slow: Cartwright

The current method of procurement for information technology is so slow that by the time software systems and the like are purchased, they're out of date, Joint Chiefs Vice Chairman Gen. James Cartwright said March 4 at a conference for the IT industry.

Feb. 13, 2009

Editorial: Maintain Nuclear Deterrence

Gen. Kehler editorial - I am responding to the article "Air Force fails new nuclear reviews"

Feb. 5, 2009

The Nuclear Force Revival

With the release last October of the strategic planning document\r\n"Reinvigorating the Air Force Nuclear Enterprise," USAF unveiled a\r\ncomprehensive plan to strengthen its handling of ICBM forces and\r\nnuclear-capable bombers

Jan. 30, 2009

Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center to Grow

Since the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Centers establishment in March of 2006, Kirtland AFB has been the home of the AFNWC, strengthening the base's longstanding tradition of nuclear enterprise

Jan. 22, 2009

USSTRATCOM leaders illuminate enlisted role in command

While many New Year's resolutions include stopping a bad habit or losing weight, the leaders at U.S. Strategic Command resolve to gain more recognition for the USSTRATCOM enlisted forces.

Jan. 12, 2009

McChord earns top marks in critical inspection

Air Force officials gave the 62nd Airlift Wing the highest-possible grade today following a week-long inspection of the wings role as the nation's Primary Nuclear Airlift Force

Dec. 11, 2008

JFCC SPACE, 14th Air Force gets new commander

Lt. Gen. Larry James assumed command of the Joint Functional Component Command for Space and 14th Air Force in a change-of-command ceremony at the Joint Space Operations Center here Tuesday

July 3, 2008

Commander of U.S. Strategic Command visits Top of the World

"This trip was as unique as going into space," said Gen. Kevin Chilton, commander of U.S. Strategic Command at the end of his whirlwind Thule Air Base tour July 1-2.

June 30, 2008

USSTRATCOM Fleet Master Chief wraps up 34 years of service

U.S. Strategic Command bid farewell to U.S. Navy Fleet Master Chief William N. Nissen today during a retirement ceremony which celebrated his nearly three-and a half decades of military service

June 24, 2008

STRATCOM Units Win Prestigious Award - The Omaha Trophy

The Omaha Trophy is presented annually to U.S. Strategic Command units demonstrating the highest standards of performance