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March 4, 2014

New education program enhances civilian leader's skills to support mission

Omaha Neb. - The pristine foyer of Mammel Hall on the University of Nebraska-Omaha (UNO) campus set the stage for the unveiling of a unique educational partnership between U.S. Strategic Command and the University of Nebraska March 1.

March 4, 2014

USSTRATCOM Leads from the Heartland with CPO 365

Three years ago, then-Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Rick D. West implemented a Navy-wide initiative known as CPO 365, a phased development and training program designed to prepare first class petty officers (FCPOs) with the training and knowledge essential to becoming a chief petty officer (CPO).

Feb. 25, 2014

Schriever squadrons collaborate on successful launch

While GPS Block IIF-5 sat atop a Delta IV rocket Feb. 20 at Cape Canaveral, Fla., the men and women of the 2nd and 19th Space Operations Squadron here were busy preparing for liftoff. These two squadrons epitomize the quintessential relationship between Reserve and regular Air Force organizations that makes a successful total force team.

Feb. 7, 2014

USSTRATCOM commander visits TACAMO Sailors

"Your mission is important to the United States of America," the commander of U.S. Strategic Command told the Sailors of Strategic Communications Wing 1 here recently.

Feb. 7, 2014

Training key to missileer readiness

Pulling 24-hour alerts across the 341st Missile Wing's 13,800-square mile missile complex is an around-the-clock responsibility for the missileers here who support the Air Force's nuclear deterrence and assurance mission at the wing's 15 launch control centers and missile alert facilities.

Feb. 4, 2014

USSTRATCOM commander instills message of assurance, deterrence for Team Malmstrom

Adm. Cecil D. Haney, U.S. Strategic Command commander, and Command Sgt. Maj. Patrick Alston, USSTRATCOM senior enlisted leader, visited Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont., Jan. 30 to meet with Airmen and see what role the 341st Missile Wing plays in the nation's nuclear deterrence and assurance mission.

Feb. 4, 2014

JFCC-SPACE, 14th Air Force welcome new commander

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. - Lt. Gen. John W. "Jay" Raymond assumed command of Joint Functional Component Command for Space and 14th Air Force during a ceremony at the Joint Space Operations Center here Jan. 31, 2014.

Jan. 27, 2014

USSTRATCOM Signs Fifth Data Sharing Agreement

U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) signed a new Space Situational Awareness (SSA) data sharing agreement with France's Ministry of Defense (MoD) Jan. 21, 2014.

Jan. 24, 2014

USSTRATCOM commander discusses Team Barksdale's role in deterrence, assurance campaign

Adm. Cecil D. Haney, U.S. Strategic Command commander, and Command Sgt. Maj. Patrick Alston, USSTRATCOM senior enlisted leader, visited Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Jan. 23, to get a first-hand look at operations here and to thank the Airmen who carry out the mission.

Jan. 24, 2014

USSTRATCOM commander spends day being briefed on Sandia's NW mission

The commander of US Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) says he has wanted to come to Sandia for years to see firsthand the Labs' nuclear weapons program work and "to connect the dots between the missions, where we are today with the capability, and where we have to be tomorrow."