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.

Aug. 8, 2013

Commander Submarine Force Pacific Fleet Holds Change of Command Ceremony

Commander Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet (COMSUBPAC) and Commander Task Force 134 held a change of command ceremony at the submarine piers on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Aug. 7.

July 8, 2013

Joint Electronic Warfare Center Support to Emerald Warrior 2013

It's 2:15 a.m. on a moonless night deep inside enemy held territory as U.S. Special Operations Navy SEALs maneuver their Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats (RHIBs) slowly north on a feeder tributary toward their objective area. Two American doctors and a South African aid worker cling to hope after three days of torture and interrogation in one of the most inhospitable locales on earth and hope is wearing thin.

April 5, 2013

USSTRATCOM Announces Omaha Trophy Winners

Gen. C. Robert Kehler, Commander, U.S. Strategic Command, recently announced the 2012 Omaha Trophy winners, an honor awarded annually to military units demonstrating the highest performance standards in USSTRATCOM's mission areas.

Jan. 30, 2013

Veterans Affairs Invites Community to Join National Salute

Valentine's Day is a great time to say thanks to America's Veterans. The Department of Veterans Affairs invites the community to say thank you during the National Salute to Veteran Patients week, Feb. 11 through 16.

Jan. 9, 2013

Command Sgt. Maj. Alston visits U.S. Cyber Command, recognizes troops

FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. - U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Patrick Alston, senior enlisted leader for U.S. Strategic Command, visited U.S. Cyber Command Dec. 14 for command familiarization and to recognize several enlisted personnel for outstanding performance.

Dec. 3, 2012

20th Anniversary of the Nunn-Lugar Cooperative Threat Reduction Program

On Monday, December 3, 2012, National Defense University hosted a symposium for government officials, Congressional representatives and experts to mark the 20th anniversary of the Nunn-Lugar Cooperative Threat Reduction Program.