Feb. 29, 2024

Military Leaders Say Maintaining U.S. Strategic Edge Requires Continued Investment

The United States remains ready to deter strategic and space-based threats, but continued investment is critical amid increasing competition, senior military officials said.

Feb. 28, 2024

DoD participates in Singapore Airshow 2024

CHANGI, Republic of Singapore — The U.S. Department of Defense participated in the Singapore Airshow 2024 (SA2024) with an aerial demonstration by the B-52H Stratofortress and static displays at the Changi Exhibition Center, Republic of Singapore, Feb. 20-25.

Feb. 15, 2024

U.S. Strategic Command Announces 2023 Omaha Trophy Recipients

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — Gen. Anthony Cotton, commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), announced the 2023 Omaha Trophy recipients.The Omaha Trophy is presented to the top military units supporting USSTRATCOM’s strategic deterrence mission for their exceptional performance in the categories of intercontinental ballistic missiles, ballistic missile submarines,

Feb. 2, 2024

The Mighty Eighth commander qualifies on E-4B Nightwatch

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — Eighth Air Force commander, Maj. Gen. Jason Armagost, qualifies on the E-4B Nightwatch, or National Airborne Operations Center.

Jan. 30, 2024

US, allies and partners integrate for dynamic targeting kill-chain automation experiments

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. — The 805th Combat Training Squadron, also known as the Shadow Operations Center – Nellis, executed their annual Capstone event by experimenting with and developing tactics, techniques, and procedures for integrated two-way kill-chain automation between the operational and tactical command and control including battle management levels, to create competitive advantages for the United States and its allies and partners at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.

Jan. 25, 2024

Ellsworth generates bombers

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. — The unmistakable sound of freedom that only B-1B Lancers can create, filled the skies over the base Jan. 25, 2024, when the 28th Bomb Wing launched several aircraft, demonstrating its ability to provide long range strike – anytime, anywhere.

Jan. 18, 2024

USSTRATCOM Command Chaplain and Religious Affairs SEL Visit Kirtland

KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. — Col. Darren Duncan, United States Strategic Command command chaplain, and Master Sgt. Holly Lodin, USSTRATCOM senior enlisted leader of Religious Affairs, visited Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., Jan. 17-18.

Jan. 16, 2024

Integrating space into Information Warfare

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO - LACKLAND, Texas — As the U.S. Air Force’s competition force, 16th Air Force (Air Forces CYBER) cultivates air and space superiority by integrating space into all warfighting functions to enhance integrated deterrence. This integration unifies 16th Air Force’s mission support with Space Operations Command to grow readiness.

Dec. 28, 2023

Submarine Force Conducts Change of Command

NORFOLK, Va. — Vice Adm. Robert Gaucher relieved Vice Adm. William Houston as Commander, Submarine Forces/Submarine Force Atlantic during a change of command ceremony held onboard Naval Station Norfolk, Dec. 28, 2023.

Dec. 27, 2023

Eye in the Sky: 54th Helicopter Squadron secures Team Minot’s missile fields from above

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — “The primary mission of the 54th HS is nuclear deterrence and nuclear surety,” said Capt. Matthew Weaver, 54th HS aircraft commander. “We’re heavily involved with the 91st MW and supporting their mission.”