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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,

U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) commander, U.S. Air Force Gen. John E. Hyten, addresses members of U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM), at Scott Air Force Base, Ill., March 6, 2017. Hyten was invited by USTRANSCOM commander, U.S. Air Force Gen. Darren W. McDew, as part of USTRANSCOM's 30-4-30 Distinguished Speaker Series.

March 6, 2017

U.S. Strategic Command commander speaks at USTRANSCOM

Scott Air Force Base, Ill. — Air Force Gen. John E. Hyten, commander, U.S. Strategic Command, spoke to members of U.S. Transportation Command and its component commands March 6 in the Seay Auditorium.Hyten was the sixth guest in USTRANSCOM's 30-4-30 Distinguished Speaker Series, an initiative to celebrate the command's 30th anniversary in October 2017. Air Force Gen. Darren W.

March 1, 2017

Enlisted Corps Spotlight for March

Rank/Name – Petty Officer First Class (YN1) Danny Garcia Duty Title/Directorate – NCO Joint Secretariat J010 Hometown – Salem, Oregon Time in Service – 7 Years Q: How does your job support USSTRATCOM and our missions? As an NCO in the Joint Secretariat, I am in charge of processing and tracking documents for the commander, deputy commander and

Feb. 17, 2017

USSTRATCOM Commander Announces 2016 Omaha Trophy Winners

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. – In recognition of outstanding support to U.S. Strategic Command’s (USSTRATCOM) strategic deterrence, space and cyberspace missions, U.S. Air Force Gen. John E. Hyten, commander of USSTRATCOM, announced the winners of the 2016 Omaha Trophies at the command’s headquarters Feb. 16, 2017. “These awards are a direct

Feb. 7, 2017

U.S. Strategic Command to Conduct Exercise Global Lightning

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) will conduct Global Lightning 2017, a command and control exercise, with components and tasks forces beginning Tuesday, Feb. 7. The exercise is USSTRATCOM’s annual command post and battle staff exercise that provides valuable training opportunities to Department of Defense (DoD) forces. The Global Lightning 2017

U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Charles “Chas” A. Richard (center), deputy commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM); Dr. Hank Bounds (fourth from right), president of University of Nebraska; John Christensen (fourth from left), chancellor of the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO); Dr. Lou Pol (third from left), dean of UNO College of Business; and Dr. Hesham H. Ali (left), dean of UNO College of Information Science and Technology, attend the 2017 USSTRATCOM Strategic Leadership Fellows Program kickoff along with fellows program participants at UNO’s Mammel Hall, Jan. 20, 2017. The fellows program is designed to develop high-potential civilian leaders in support of USSTRATCOM organizational transformation, broaden mission awareness and develop leadership skills. One of nine DoD 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.

Jan. 27, 2017

USSTRATCOM kicks off 2017 Strategic Leadership Fellows Program

OMAHA, Neb. — Ten U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) civilian employees are participating in the 2017 USSTRATCOM Strategic Leadership Fellows Program, a 13-week graduate level professional development course held at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO). The programs kickoff event took place at UNO’s Mammel Hall, Jan. 20, 2017. The fellows program is

Mrs. Laura Hyten (left), wife of U.S. Strategic Command commander Gen. John Hyten, toured Army Community Services at Redstone Arsenal with Survivor Outreach Services coordinator Kerrie Branson to learn about the resources available to assist military families.

Jan. 11, 2017

Mrs. Hyten visits Redstone Arsenal's Army Community Service Office

Courtesy of the Redstone Rocket — When it comes to helping military families, success comes in the sharing of ideas and best practices.Laura Hyten visited Redstone Arsenal Thursday with her husband, Air Force Gen. John E. Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command, for the Space and Missile Defense Command’s change of command ceremony. While in Huntsville, she toured Army Community

Gen. John E. Hyten (right), accepts the command guidon from Secretary of Defense Ash Carter as he assumes command of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) during a change of command ceremony at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Nov. 3, 2016. Carter presided over the change of command and provided remarks during which he congratulated Hyten on his appointment as the new USSTRATCOM commander. He also thanked Adm. Cecil D. Haney, outgoing USSTRATCOM commander, for his service. Additionally, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph F. Dunford provided remarks during the ceremony and presented the Joint Meritorious Unit Award to USSTRATCOM. Hyten previously served as commander of Air Force Space Command, and Haney will retire from active military duty during a separate ceremony in January. One of nine DoD 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; combating weapons of mass destruction; and analysis and targeting. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Lovelady)

Nov. 3, 2016

U.S. Strategic Command welcomes Hyten as new commander

11/3/2016 — OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. – Gen. John E. Hyten assumed command of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) from Adm. Cecil D. Haney during a change of command ceremony here, Nov. 3.