Nov. 21, 2013

Admiral brings breadth of experience as nuclear force leader

Adm. Cecil Haney recently assumed command of the United States' nuclear deterrent force, bringing with him decades of experience ranging from commanding submarine fleets - a key component of the nuclear triad - to serving previously as the deputy of U.S. Strategic Command.

Nov. 19, 2013

Third-Annual Cyber Flag Exercise Highlights Teamwork, Training

U.S. Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM) wrapped up its third-annual Cyber Flag exercise Nov. 8 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The 11-day exercise integrated cyber professionals from across the Department of Defense to test their knowledge and skills against a realistic adversary on a closed network.

Nov. 15, 2013

USSTRATCOM Hosts Change of Command

U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) bid farewell to Gen. C. Robert Kehler in a change of command ceremony at Offutt Air Force Base in Bellevue, Neb. Nov. 15. Kehler relinquished command to Adm. Cecil D. Haney, the former Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet.

Nov. 13, 2013

22 SOPS supports multiple launches

The 22nd Space Operations Squadron has been supporting launches since the beginning of the space program in the 1950s. The legacy of the squadron is rooted in controlling ground antennas required to command satellites for the nation's first orbiting spy program.

Oct. 7, 2013

USSTRATCOM Signs New Data Sharing Memorandum of Understanding

U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) signed a\r\nnew Space Situational Awareness (SSA) data sharing Memorandum of\r\nUnderstanding (MOU) with the Italian Ministry of Defense, October 3, 2013.

Sept. 18, 2013

U.S. Strategic Command Goes Airborne with EA-18G Growler Simulator

Service members and civilians assigned to U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), and invited guests took to the skies in a full-size EA-18G Growler flight simulator, Sept. 17-18.

Sept. 5, 2013

Maintainers' training and instinct saves B-52 aircrew

Two Airmen from the 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron put out a fire on the B-52H Stratofortress, and with the assistance of three more Airmen, saved all seven aircrew members Aug. 27 on the flightline here.

Aug. 20, 2013

Great Plains Chief Petty Officer Association Makes its Mark at Paint-A-Thon

Chief petty officers (CPOs) assigned to U.S. Strategic Command (STRATCOM) led a team of volunteers to paint a veteran's home Aug. 17 as part of the annual Brush Up Nebraska "Paint-A-Thon" community service event.

Aug. 16, 2013

New JWAC Commander Takes Helm

Navy Capt. R. Chandler Swallow became the new commander of the Joint Warfare Analysis Center (JWAC) in a change of command ceremony on Thursday, August 15, 2013, replacing Navy Capt. Gary Shoman who retired after 30 years of naval service. Swallow is the ninth commander of JWAC and the first surface warfare officer to lead the 400-person command.

Aug. 12, 2013

SMDC changes command

Lt. Gen. David L. Mann assumed command of the U.S.\r\nArmy Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command and the\r\nJoint Functional Component Command for Integrated Missile Defense from Lt.\r\nGen. Richard P. Formica during a ceremony conducted in the Von Braun III\r\nauditorium Aug. 12.