March 6, 2009

Change sparks review

Officials at U.S. Strategic Command have begun studying the potentially sweeping implications of a little noticed provision in the 2008 Unified Command Plan that puts the Omaha, NE-based command in charge of monitoring the flight paths of both U.S. military and commercial satellites for potential collisions

Feb. 5, 2009

The Nuclear Force Revival

With the release last October of the strategic planning document\r\n"Reinvigorating the Air Force Nuclear Enterprise," USAF unveiled a\r\ncomprehensive plan to strengthen its handling of ICBM forces and\r\nnuclear-capable bombers

Jan. 30, 2009

Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center to Grow

Since the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Centers establishment in March of 2006, Kirtland AFB has been the home of the AFNWC, strengthening the base's longstanding tradition of nuclear enterprise

Jan. 22, 2009

Finalists announced for cyber command HQ

Six bases are finalists for the headquarters of 24th Air Force, a new numbered Air Force that will become the service's cyber component, Air Force officials at the Pentagon announced today

Jan. 22, 2009

6 bases considered for Global Strike Command

The Air Force announced Wednesday the six bases where officials are considering stationing the permanent headquarters of Global Strike Command

Jan. 22, 2009

USSTRATCOM leaders illuminate enlisted role in command

While many New Year's resolutions include stopping a bad habit or losing weight, the leaders at U.S. Strategic Command resolve to gain more recognition for the USSTRATCOM enlisted forces.

Jan. 12, 2009

McChord earns top marks in critical inspection

Air Force officials gave the 62nd Airlift Wing the highest-possible grade today following a week-long inspection of the wings role as the nation's Primary Nuclear Airlift Force

Oct. 30, 2008

Air Force "moving in right direction" on nuclear program, Gates says

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates pointed to broad initiatives within the Air Force he said are helping to return its nuclear mission to "the standards of excellence for which it was known throughout the entire Cold War."

June 30, 2008

USSTRATCOM Fleet Master Chief wraps up 34 years of service

U.S. Strategic Command bid farewell to U.S. Navy Fleet Master Chief William N. Nissen today during a retirement ceremony which celebrated his nearly three-and a half decades of military service

April 28, 2008

USSTRATCOM commander unveils new shield, mission, vision for command

Gen. Kevin Chilton, commander of United States Strategic Command, met with his Joint Functional Component Commanders here April 23 and 24 and included the group in the unveiling of a new shield inlaid on the command building's floor