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U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Allen W. Batschelet (left), U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) chief of staff; Mr. Jamshed Merchant (center), Consul General for Canada in the upper Midwest; and Royal Canadian Air Force Col. Kevin F. Bryski, USSTRATCOM Canadian liaison officer, pose for a photo during Merchant’s visit to USSTRATCOM Headquarters, Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., March 16, 2016. While here, Merchant held discussions with senior leaders and subject matter experts from the command to learn about USSTRATCOM’s global strategic missions. Hosting Merchant’s visit to USSTRATCOM Headquarters supports the command’s ongoing effort to build, sustain and support partnerships with ally nations and was also part of his trip across Nebraska in recognition of "Canada Week" in the state. 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)

March 21, 2016

USSTRATCOM, Canada's Upper Midwest Consul General Discuss Partnership

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. - U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) senior leaders hosted Mr. Jamshed Merchant, Consul General for Canada in the upper Midwest, at USSTRATCOM Headquarters, March 16, as part the command’s ongoing effort to build, sustain and support partnerships with ally nations.

A trident II D-5 ballistic missile is launched from the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Kentucky (SSBN 737) during a missile test at the Pacific Test Range, Nov. 7, 2015. The launch, the 156th successful test flight of an unarmed Trident II D5 missile, was part of a Demonstration and Shakedown Operation (DASO) in the Pacific Test Range to validate the readiness and effectiveness of an SSBN's crew and weapon system. Strategic weapons tests, along with exercises and operations, demonstrate the readiness of the nation's nuclear triad, assuring America's allies and deterring potential adversaries. 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. Navy photo/Released)

March 21, 2016

Successful Trident II D5 Missile Test Another Demonstration of Triad Readiness

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. - The successful launches of three Trident II (D5) missiles last week as part of a Follow-on Commander's Evaluation Test (FCET) continue to validate the credibility of the nuclear enterprise. FCET-52, the 160th successful launch since 1989, follows two Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) "Glory Trip" launches in February, and one Air Launched Cruise Missile (ALCM) nuclear Weapon System Evaluation Program (NucWSEP) test.

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Clinton E. Crosier, U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) director of plans and policy (right), shakes hands with Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force Adm. Katsutoshi Kawano, Japan’s Joint Staff chief of staff, prior to an office call at Japan’s Ministry of Defense (MOD) Headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, Feb. 29, 2016. While there, Crosier met with Kawano, Japanese Ground Defense Force Maj. Gen. Takayuki Onozuka, Japan’s Joint Staff Defense Plans and Policy Department director general, and other leaders to discuss space, cyber, and missile defense as part of an ongoing collaborative effort by USSTRATCOM and Japan’s MOD to continue growing their partnership. He also toured Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) facilities to review the progress on JAXA's ability to integrate with USSTRATCOM’s Joint Space Operations Center (JSpOC) and to improve on Japanese sensor integration. 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. (Photo courtesy of Japan Ministry of Defense)

March 7, 2016

U.S. and Japan Strengthen Space Collaboration through Dialogues

JAPAN - U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Clinton E. Crosier, U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) director of plans and policy, participated in Department of State (DoS) /Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) space security dialogues during a recent visit to Japan, which led to commitments on further space security partnering initiatives. He also met wish Japan Ministry of Defense (MOD) leaders and delivered the keynote speech on space security at the Japan International Space Symposium.

Feb. 16, 2016

USSTRATCOM, Spain sign memorandum to share space services, data

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. - U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) signed a memorandum of understanding with Spain to share Space Situational Awareness (SSA) services and information.

U.S. Navy Adm. Cecil D. Haney (center), U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) commander, speaks to Dr. John Christensen (left), University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) chancellor, and Dr. Louis Pol, Dean of UNO's College of Business Administration, during his arrival at the USSTRATCOM Leader Fellowship Program kick-off event at UNO's Mammel Hall, Omaha, Neb., Jan. 23, 2016. During the event, Haney and other senior leaders from the command joined University of Nebraska senior leaders and faculty in recognizing the 10 USSTRATCOM Fellows for their selection into the program. The 13-week course brings civilian employees together with national security and defense experts from the University of Nebraska for a classroom-based, hands-on learning opportunity that will provide graduate-level leadership development. UNO, the University of Nebraska and USSTRATCOM launched the initiative in March 2014 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)

Jan. 25, 2016

U.S. Strategic Command Kicks Off 2016 Strategic Leadership Fellows Program

Omaha, Neb. - Ten U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) civilian employees were selected to participate in the 2016 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.

Dec. 29, 2015

U.S. Strategic Command and the Republic of Korea Strengthen Alliance with visit of Maj. Gen. Jin-Won Lee

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. - Maj. Gen. Jin-Won Lee, Republic of Korea (ROK) Army Missile Command (AMC) commander, met with U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) senior leaders at the combatant command’s headquarters, Dec. 21, to strengthen the alliance between the U.S. and ROK as part of a continuing effort to confront the broad range of global strategic challenges.

U.S. Navy Adm. Cecil D. Haney (right), U.S. Strategic Command commander, poses for a photo with U.K. Royal Air Force Air Marshal Phil C. Osborn, U.K. Chief of Defence Intelligence, during Osborn’s visit to USSTRATCOM Headquarters, Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Dec. 3, 2015. While here, Osborn participated in a series of discussions with USSTRATCOM senior leaders to gain a better understanding of the command and its missions. Hosting Osborn's visit is one of many of USSTRATCOM's ongoing efforts to build and maintain enduring relationships with partner nations to confront the broad range of global challenges. 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; missile defense; intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; combating weapons of mass destruction; and analysis and targeting. (USSTRATCOM photo by Steve Cunningham)

Dec. 7, 2015

USSTRATCOM Strengthens Partnership with U.K. Ministry of Defence

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. - U.S. Navy Adm. Cecil D. Haney, U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) commander, and other senior leaders in the command, met with U.K. Royal Air Force Air Marshal Phil Osborn, U.K. Chief of Defence Intelligence, at USSTRATCOM Headquarters on Dec. 3-4, as part the command’s ongoing effort to build and maintain enduring relationships with partner nations to confront the broad range of global challenges.

U.S. Navy Adm. Cecil D. Haney (right), U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) commander, poses for a photo with Royal Australian Navy Vice Adm. Raymond J. Griggs, Vice Chief of the Australian Defence Force, during Griggs’ visit to USSTRATCOM headquarters, Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Nov. 30, 2015. While here, Griggs participated in a series of discussions with USSTRATCOM senior leaders to gain a better understanding of the command and its missions. Hosting Griggs’ visit is one of many of USSTRATCOM’s ongoing efforts to build and maintain enduring relationships with partner nations to confront the broad range of global challenges. 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; missile defense; intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; combating weapons of mass destruction; and analysis and targeting. (USSTRATCOM photo by Steve Cunningham)

Dec. 4, 2015

USSTRATCOM and Australian Defence Force Bolster Close Working Relationship

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. - U.S. Navy Adm. Cecil D. Haney, U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) commander, hosted Royal Australian Navy Vice Adm. Raymond J. Griggs, Vice Chief of the Australian Defence Force, at USSTRATCOM Headquarters, Nov. 29-Dec. 1, for the latest in a series of bilateral meetings between the two leaders.

Nov. 10, 2015

U.S. Strategic Command Concludes Key Command and Control Exercise

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. - U.S. Strategic Command, in coordination with other combatant commands, services and appropriate U.S. government agencies concluded Exercise GLOBAL THUNDER 16, Nov. 8.

DASO 26_DSC4938 _151105 (Nov. 7, 2015) A trident II D-5 ballistic missile is launched from the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Kentucky (SSBN 737) during a missile test at the Pacific Test Range, Nov. 7, 2015. The launch, the 156th successful test flight of an unarmed Trident II D5 missile, was part of a Demonstration and Shakedown Operation (DASO) in the Pacific Test Range to validate the readiness and effectiveness of an SSBN’s crew and weapon system. Strategic weapons tests, along with exercises and operations, demonstrate the readiness of the nation’s nuclear triad, assuring America's allies and deterring potential adversaries. 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. Navy photo/Released)

Nov. 9, 2015

Members of Congress, USSTRATCOM commander observe missile launch from ballistic missile submarine

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. - Members of Congress and the U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) commander were aboard the USS Kentucky when the U.S. Navy's Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) conducted a successful test flight of a Trident II D5 Missile, Nov. 7, 2015, to obtain valid reliability, accuracy and performance factors for use by the Joint Chiefs of Staff and USSTRATCOM.