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U.S. Navy Adm. Cecil D. Haney, U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) commander, right, shakes hands with Republic of Korea (ROK) Gen. Lee Sun-Jin, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, left, after touring a B-2 Spirit strategic bomber on the Offutt Air Force Base flightline during Lee's visit to USSTRATCOM headquarters in Nebraska, Oct. 12, 2016. Lee, who visited USSTRATCOM as part of a Chairman's Counterpart Visit, received a command orientation on USSTRATCOM's roles and missions, which include an overall U.S. extended deterrence commitment to the Republic of Korea. (USSTRATCOM photo by U.S. Army Lt. Col. Martin L. O'Donnell)

Oct. 12, 2016

ROK CJCS Visits USSTRATCOM, Discusses Extended Deterrence

10/12/2016 — OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. – Republic of Korea (ROK) Army Gen. Lee Sun-Jin, Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman, visited U.S. Navy Adm. Cecil D. Haney, U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) commander, and other USSTRATCOM senior leaders Oct 11-12 here, to discuss the overall importance of the U.S. and ROK partnership.

Members of U.S. Strategic Command stand in front of their U.S. Navy E6-B Mercury at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Sept. 19, 2016. The crew operates as the Airborne Command Post, having the ability to command and control U.S. STRATCOM’s Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles. 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 Airman 1st Class J.T. Armstrong)

Sept. 23, 2016

Looking Glass: USSTRATCOM's Airborne Command Post

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. − A U.S. Navy E6-B Mercury visited Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Sept. 19-21, 2016. The visit allowed members of Team Minot to tour the inside of the Airborne Command Post (ABNCP) and learn about how it supports U.S. Strategic Command’s mission.

Maj. Gen. Charles Lamarre (left), Canadian Armed Forces Strategic Joint Staff director of staff, is greeted by Maj. Gen. Clinton E. Crosier, U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) director of plans and policy, in front of USSTRATCOM headquarters, Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Sept. 21, 2016. During his visit, Lamarre participated in discussions with USSTRATCOM leaders and subject matter experts on topics of mutual interest between the Canadian Department of National Defence and the Department of Defense. Lamarre also met with Adm. Cecil D. Haney, USSTRATCOM commander, and attended a series of briefings on the command’s global strategic missions. 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. (USSTRATCOM photo by Steve Cunningham)

Sept. 23, 2016

USSTRATCOM hosts Canadian Armed Forces Strategic Joint Staff director of staff

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. - U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) senior leaders hosted Maj. Gen. Chuck Lamarre, Canadian Armed Forces Strategic Joint Staff director, at USSTRATCOM Headquarters, Sept. 21, as part the command’s ongoing effort to build, sustain and support partnerships with ally nations.

Adm. Cecil D. Haney (front row, center left), U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) commander; Jennifer M. O’Connor (front row, center right), general counsel of the Department of Defense (DoD); retired Air Force Gen. C. Robert Kehler (front row, third from right), former USSTRATCOM commander; and Col. Michael L. Smidt (front row, third from left), USSTRATCOM staff judge advocate; stand with attendees of the inaugural USSTRATCOM-hosted Advanced Operations Law Conference at the Dougherty Conference Center, Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Sept. 8, 2016. The three-day conference, held in collaboration with the National Strategic Research Institute and the University of Nebraska College of Law, brought together USSTRATCOM leadership, attorneys from government organizations and academia, and other legal experts to better understand operational law and share thought processes across organizational lines. Topics of discussion included economic targeting, foreign approach to the law of armed conflict, and critical issues in space and cyber law and policy. One of nine DoD unified combatant commands, USSTRATCOM has global strategic missions assigned through the Unified Command Plan, which 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. (DoD photo by Steve Cunningham)

Sept. 12, 2016

U.S. Strategic Command hosts Advanced Operational Law Conference

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. − For the first time, U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), in collaboration with the National Strategic Research Institute (NSRI) and the University of Nebraska College of Law, hosted the Advanced Operational Law Conference here, Sept. 7-9, to explore the legal perspective on USSTRATCOM’s mission areas.

Adm. Cecil D. Haney, U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) commander, provides the keynote speech during a graduation ceremony at the University of Nebraska at Omaha's (UNO) Mammel Hall in Omaha, Neb., Aug. 25, 2016. In his remarks, Haney congratulated 18 Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines and Department of Defense (DoD) civilians who were recognized for completing the first 10-week Joint and Combined Warfighting School satellite course at UNO. The course is the second of its kind - the pilot non-resident satellite JPME Phase II course in Tampa, Fla., was approved by Congress and launched in January 2013 - and represents the third option for field grade officers seeking JPME Phase II credit. Prior to the satellite courses, JPME Phase II courses were only offered at the National Defense University's Joint Forces Staff College (JFSC) in Norfolk, Va. One of nine DoD unified combatant commands, USSTRATCOM has global strategic missions assigned through the Unified Command Plan, which 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. (USSTRATCOM photo by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jonathan Lovelady)

Aug. 26, 2016

USSTRATCOM, NDU and UNO partner for JPME II course

OMAHA, Neb. — OMAHA, Neb. - Eighteen Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines and Department of Defense (DoD) civilians completed a 10-week Joint and Combined Warfighting School satellite course at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) this week. The graduates received Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) Phase II credit and were recognized during a graduation ceremony at UNO’s Mammel Hall, Aug. 25.

The Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), U.S. Navy Adm. John M. Richardson, provides remarks during a Navy all-hands call at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Aug. 24, 2016. During the forum, Richardson discussed the U.S. Navy's design for maintaining maritime security today and into the future and answered questions from members of the audience. While here, Richardson also participated in discussions with U.S. Navy Adm. Cecil D. Haney, U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) commander, and other USSTRATCOM leaders on modernization of the sea-based leg of the nuclear triad and other areas of collaboration and mutual interest. A member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the CNO is the principal naval adviser to the president and to the Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) on the conduct of war, and is the principal adviser and naval executive to the SECNAV on the conduct of activities of the Department of the Navy. One of nine DoD unified combatant commands, USSTRATCOM has global strategic missions assigned through the Unified Command Plan, which 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)

Aug. 25, 2016

Chief of Naval Operations visits USSTRATCOM

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. - The Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), U.S. Navy Adm. John Richardson, visited Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, Aug. 24, for discussions with U.S. Navy Adm. Cecil D. Haney, U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) commander, and other senior leaders, on sustainment and modernization of the sea-based leg of the nuclear triad, associated operational plans and other areas of collaboration and mutual interest.

Gen. David L. Goldfein, chief of staff of the U.S. Air Force, provides remarks during the promotion ceremony of U.S. Air Force Gen. Stephen W. Wilson, U.S. Strategic Command deputy commander, at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., July 22, 2016. Goldfein, who presided over the ceremony, said that Wilson had the competence and character required to be promoted to the rank of general and hold the position of 39th vice chief of staff of the U.S. Air Force. Wilson, a command pilot with more than 4,500 flying hours and 680 combat hours, has been at USSTRATCOM since July 2015. He previously served as the Air Force Global Strike Command commander. One of nine DoD unified combatant commands, USSTRATCOM has global strategic missions assigned through the Unified Command Plan, which 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. (USSTRATCOM photo by Master Sgt. April Wickes)

July 25, 2016

USSTRATCOM deputy commander receives fourth star

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. − U.S. Air Force Gen. Stephen W. Wilson, U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) deputy commander, received his fourth star today during a promotion ceremony at the parade field here.

Royal Canadian Air Force Maj. Gen. Christopher J. Coates, North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) director of operations, conducts an interview during his visit to USSTRATCOM Headquarters, Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., June 13, 2016. While here, Coates received briefings on USSTRATCOM’s missions, participated in a roundtable discussion with senior leaders, delivered a NORAD overview and evolution briefing to members of the command and conducted an office call with U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Stephen W. Wilson, USSTRATCOM deputy commander. Hosting Coates’ visit supports USSTRATCOM’s ongoing effort to build, sustain and support partnerships with ally nations and other combatant commands. One of nine DoD unified combatant commands, USSTRATCOM has global strategic missions, assigned through the Unified Command Plan, which 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. (USSTRATCOM photo by Master Sgt. April Wickes)

June 17, 2016

USSTRATCOM leaders host NORAD director of operations

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. − U.S. Strategic Command \r\n(USSTRATCOM) senior leaders hosted Royal Canadian Air Force Maj. Gen. \r\nChristopher J. Coates, North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) director \r\nof operations, at USSTRATCOM Headquarters, June 13, as part the command’s \r\nongoing effort to build, sustain and support partnerships with ally nations and \r\nother combatant commands.

Nominees enter the ball room during the 2015 U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) Annual Awards ceremony, Omaha, Neb., May 13, 2016. More than 80 nominees, military members and civilians, from USSTRATCOM's headquarters, functional components and task forces attended the ceremony after being recognized within their respective units for outstanding support to the command's global strategic missions. Prior to the award presentations, each nominee was recognized during a medallion presentation ceremony. One of nine DoD unified combatant commands, USSTRATCOM has global strategic missions, assigned through the Unified Command Plan, which 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. (USSTRATCOM photo by Steve Cunningham)

May 18, 2016

U.S. Strategic Command Honors 2015 Annual Award Winners

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. - U.S. Navy Adm. Cecil D. Haney, U.S. Strategic Command commander, and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Patrick F. McMahon, USSTRATCOM senior enlisted leader, recognized the 2015 USSTRATCOM Annual Award winners for their outstanding support to the command’s global strategic missions during a banquet in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, May 13.

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Stephen W. Wilson, U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) deputy commander (left); Dr. John Christensen, University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) chancellor (second from left); Dr. Louis Pol, UNO College of Business Administration dean (right); Dr. Hesham Ali, UNO College of Information, Science and Technology dean (back row, center); and Mike Kemp, UNO associate athletic director (front row, sixth from right); pose for a photo with the 10 USSTRATCOM Strategic Leader Fellows Program participants after their graduation ceremony at the Peter Kiewit Institute in Omaha, Neb., April 22, 2016. During the event, Wilson and other senior leaders from the command joined University of Nebraska senior leaders and faculty in recognizing the Fellows for completing the 13-week program. While at UNO, the Fellows learned mission-oriented skills from national security and defense experts from the University of Nebraska in a classroom-based, hands-on environment. This year marked the first time that all four University of Nebraska campuses [UNO, the University of Nebraska Medical Center, the University of Nebraska at Lincoln and the University of Nebraska at Kearney] were involved in the program. The Strategic Leadership Fellows Program was launched in March 2014 as an initiative under the University of Nebraska's National Strategic Research Institute (NSRI), one of only 13 Department of Defense-sponsored University Affiliated Research Centers (UARCs) in the nation. One of nine DoD unified combatant commands, USSTRATCOM has global strategic missions, assigned through the Unified Command Plan, which 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. (USSTRATCOM photo by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jonathan Lovelady)

April 22, 2016

USSTRATCOM Strategic Leadership Fellows Graduate

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. - Ten U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) employees completed the USSTRATCOM Strategic Leadership Fellows Program as part of a University of Nebraska program to enhance the management skills and technical expertise of civilians as they progress to strategic supervisory roles.