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U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), presents a certificate of service to Kenneth Callicutt, USSTRATCOM director of capability and resource integration, during his retirement ceremony at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Dec. 1, 2017. Callicutt retired after more than 39 years of service as an Air Force officer and member of the Senior Executive Service. During his 12 years with USSTRATCOM, Callicutt led the team responsible for conducting force management and analysis to include integrating, and advocating future concepts, weapons system development, support for emerging technologies, and command and control architecture. One of nine Department of Defense unified combatant commands, USSTRATCOM has global responsibilities assigned through the Unified Command Plan that include strategic deterrence, nuclear operations, space operations, joint electromagnetic spectrum operations, global strike, missile defense, and analysis and targeting.

Dec. 1, 2017

First USSTRATCOM director of capability and resource integration retires

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — Members of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) bid farewell to Kenneth Callicutt, the first USSTRATCOM director of capability and resource integration, at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, Dec. 1, 2017. Callicutt retired as a Senior Executive Service member for the Department of the Air Force after 15 years of civil service. He also served 24 years

(Right to left) Dr. William Astley, U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) resiliency coordinator, poses for a photo with his wife, Susanne; his son, Adam; and his daughter, Ariana, before his retirement ceremony at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Nov. 30, 2017. Astley retired after 36-plus years of service as an Air Force officer and government civilian. Dr. and Mrs. Astley’s other son, Abel (who lives in Huntington Beach, Calif.), was not present for the photo. Throughout his 11 years with USSTRATCOM, Astley led a team that developed several programs and activities to ensure members of the command remain sharp, fresh and productive. One of nine Department of Defense unified combatant commands, USSTRATCOM has global responsibilities assigned through the Unified Command Plan that include strategic deterrence, nuclear operations, space operations, joint electromagnetic spectrum operations, global strike, missile defense, and analysis and targeting.

Dec. 1, 2017

USSTRATCOM resilience coordinator retires, says “little things” make the biggest difference

OFFUT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb — Members of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) honored Dr. William Astley for his 36-plus years of service to the nation during his retirement ceremony at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, Nov. 30, 2017. "It’s been a great ride," said Astley, who served as USSTRATCOM’s resiliency coordinator since 2012. "I appreciate the mission, I appreciate

Nov. 17, 2017

USSTRATCOM leaders discuss Global Thunder 2018, 21st century deterrence

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — Following the conclusion of Exercise Global Thunder 2018, U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Daniel Fillion, director of global operations for U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), and U.S. Navy Rear Adm. William Houston, deputy director for strategic targeting and nuclear mission planning, sat down to share their insights on mission rehearsals, the command’s

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Nina Armagno, director of plans and policy (J5) for U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), meets with Republic of Korea (ROK) Army Brig. Gen. Lee Jung-woong, acting J5 for the ROK Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS), during her visit to the ROK JCS headquarters in Seoul, Oct. 17, 2017. Armagno and members of her staff visited Seoul for senior leader discussions on USSTRATCOM’s continuing partnership with the Republic of Korea. One of nine Department of Defense unified combatant commands, USSTRATCOM has global responsibilities assigned through the Unified Command Plan that include strategic deterrence, space operations, cyberspace operations, joint electronic warfare, global strike, missile defense and intelligence.

Nov. 1, 2017

PHOTOS: Maj. Gen. Armagno visits Republic of Korea

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA — U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Nina Armagno, director of plans and policy (J5) for U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), met with Republic of Korea (ROK) Army Brig. Gen. Lee Jung-woong, acting J5 for the ROK Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS), during her visit to the ROK JCS headquarters in Seoul, Oct. 17, 2017. Armagno and members of her staff visited Seoul for

Oct. 27, 2017

U.S. Strategic Command to Conduct Exercise Global Thunder

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) will commence Global Thunder, an annual command and control and field training exercise, Oct. 30, 2017. The Global Thunder series is designed to exercise all USSTRATCOM mission areas and assess joint operational readiness. “These exercises achieve the vision of a unified team, integrating all the capabilities of

Sept. 29, 2017

Enlisted Corps Spotlight for October

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Victor D. Cruz, superintendent of Plans and Policy Directorate (J5) administration, hails from Ceiba, Puerto Rico and Williamsburg, Virginia, and has served in the military for 15 years. Q: How does your job support USSTRATCOM and our missions? A: I directly support the J5 with all administrative processes and

Aug. 1, 2017

Enlisted Corps Spotlight for August

Rank/Name – Staff Sgt. Walter OwzarskiDuty Title/Directorate – Communications Officer, U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) Executive Communications (J624)Hometown – Hoquiam, Wash.Time in Service – 7 yearsQ: How does your job support USSTRATCOM and our missions? A: I travel to provide direct communications support to the commander and deputy

U.S. Army Col. Michael Smidt, U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) staff judge advocate, accepts his certificate of retirement from U.S. Air Force Gen. John E. Hyten, commander of USSTRATCOM, during a ceremony at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., July 7, 2017. Smidt retired from the U.S. Army after 41 years of service. Smidt began his career as an airborne infantryman before serving 10 years in the U.S. Army Reserve as a Green Beret. In addition, he completed various assignments in operational law and military justice; he also served as the staff judge advocate for the 1st Infantry Division and as a professor of international and operational law at the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s School prior to his assignment to USSTRATCOM.

July 11, 2017

USSTRATCOM Staff Judge Advocate Retires After 41 Years of Service

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — U.S. Army Col. Michael Smidt, U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) staff judge advocate, retired from active duty military service during a ceremony at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, July 7, 2017. During his 41 years of service Smidt served as a U.S. Army enlisted soldier on both active duty and in the U.S. Army Reserve, before completing his

U.S. Air Force Gen. John E. Hyten, U.S. Strategic Command commander, and members of his staff depart a 37th Helicopter Squadron UH-1N Huey near a missile alert facility on the F.E. Warren Air Force Base missile complex, Feb. 22, 2017. Hyten toured the MAF, giving him insight into the responsibilities of the Airmen executing the nation’s nuclear deterrence mission. This was Hyten’s first visit to the 90th Missile Wing as USSTRATCOM commander.

March 31, 2017

USSTRATCOM Commander Makes Case for Modernizing Nuclear Triad

ROSSLYN, Va. — Nuclear capabilities are the bedrock of American defense and will remain so, the commander of U.S. Strategic Command said at the Military Reporters and Editors annual meeting here today. Air Force Gen. John E. Hyten said the United States has about the right numbers of nuclear weapons, but they need to be modernized.Saluting

U.S. Air Force Gen. John E. Hyten (center), commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM); U.S. Air Force Gen. Paul J. Selva (left), vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and Adm. Bill Moran (right), vice chief of naval operations, testify before the House Armed Services Committee to provide the military assessment of nuclear weapons requirements at the Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, D.C., March 8, 2017.
The testimony can be viewed online at https://armedservices.house.gov/legislation/hearings/military-assessment-nuclear-deterrence-requirements. One of nine Department of Defense unified combatant commands, USSTRATCOM has global strategic missions assigned through the Unified Command Plan that include strategic deterrence; space operations; cyberspace operations; joint electronic warfare; global strike; missile defense; intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; and analysis and targeting.

March 8, 2017

Selva: Nuclear Deterrent is the Joint Force Modernization Priority

WASHINGTON — The joint force puts the U.S. nuclear deterrent at the top of its list for modernization and recapitalization and these no longer can be deferred, the vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff told House Armed Services Committee members this morning.Air Force Gen. Paul J. Selva and Air Force Gen. John Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command,