Feb. 15, 2012

Short Range Ballistic Target Successfully Launched

Today the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command (USASMDC/ARSTRAT) successfully completed a flight test of the new Economical Target-1 (ET-1) at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla.

Feb. 6, 2012

Stand up of SJFHQ-E enhances CWMD mission

Gen. C. Robert Kehler, commander, U.S. Strategic Command, unveiled the new Standing Joint Force Headquarters for Elimination during an official ceremony Feb. 3, an organization which provides expert planning, intelligence and operational capability for combating and eliminating weapons of mass destruction.

Jan. 26, 2012

Fitness contest returns, challenges Offutt community to get fit

Are you ready for the challenge? If your new year's resolution is to get in shape, lose weight, and improve your diet, or you just desire a healthier lifestyle, then you are more than ready for the Cold Steel Challenge.

Jan. 19, 2012

USSTRATCOM to oversee international satellite communication partnership

United States Strategic Command added another critical capability to its global portfolio Tuesday as U.S. officials announced a long-term international partnership on global military satellite communications.

Jan. 18, 2012

Defense, State Agree to Pursue Conduct Code for Outer Space

The departments of Defense and State have agreed an international code of conduct should govern activities in outer space, and officials announced plans to work with the European Union to develop it.

Jan. 18, 2012

U.S., coalition nations form Wideband Global Satellite partnership

Senior defense officials from six countries announced a multilateral partnership in wideband global satellite communication, which is valued at more than $10 billion, Jan. 17 here.

Jan. 13, 2012

Information Assurance: Defending Cyberspace

Today, as never before, Department of Defense networks and the personnel who maintain them are being tested to the very limits of their ability to deflect assault. Attackers all over the world are utilizing every conceivable method to gain access to our critical systems and introduce malicious code to exploit or destroy our assets.

Jan. 8, 2012

DOD Leaders: U.S. Will Remain World's Strongest Military

The Defense Department's new, 10-year strategy will ensure the United States remains the world's strongest military power, DOD leaders emphasized in weekend interviews.

Jan. 5, 2012

Obama: Defense Strategy Will Maintain U.S. Military Pre-eminence

President Barack Obama today announced a defense strategy he said will allow the military to defend the United States and its national interests while cutting military spending in a responsible, balanced manner.

Dec. 14, 2011

Sailor shares recipe for success with high school students

Students at Bellevue West High School's culinary class received some food for thought after a Sailor shared his success story as a servicemember and personal chef to one of U.S. Strategic Command's top leaders Dec. 12.