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U.S. Navy Adm. Rich Correll, commander, U.S. Strategic Command and U.S. Army Gen. Xavier T. Brunson, commander of United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command, and United States Forces Korea, pose for a photo during a visit at USSTRATCOM headquarters on Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, May 11, 2026.

May 19, 2026

Brunson, STRATCOM Discuss Stronger Nuclear Deterrence in Northeast Asia

Omaha, Nebraska, US — Gen. Xavier T. Brunson visited U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) in Omaha, Nebraska, on May 11 to discuss strengthening strategic deterrence in Northeast Asia through enhanced collaboration across the commands and in support of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command.

Dozens of people in camouflage military uniforms pose for a photo in the desert while holding up four flags as six large military aircraft fly overhead.

April 27, 2026

US, Moroccan Air Forces Project Combat Power During Exercise African Lion 26

CAP DRAA, Morocco (AFNS) — A combined flight of two U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bombers and four Royal Moroccan Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons, signaled the launch of the country's first accredited joint terminal attack controller qualification course, April 23.

March 31, 2026

Sixth iteration of Power Wargame provides strategic insights for leaders

MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. — U.S. Strategic Command recently brought together U.S. Government and Allied nation experts to examine international crisis de-escalation during Power Wargame 2026, an annual joint, interagency, strategic-level wargame at Maxwell Air Force Base, March 9-13.

A U.S. Air Force MH-139A Grey Wolf assigned to the 40th Helicopter Squadron conducts its first operational mission at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, Jan. 8, 2026. The aircraft modernizes the land-based leg of the nuclear triad by delivering increased speed and extended range as it begins to take over duties from the long-serving UH-1N Huey. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jack Rodriguez Escamilla)

Jan. 13, 2026

MH-139 Grey Wolf helicopters complete first operational ICBM convoy security mission

MALMSTROM AIR FORCE BASE, Mont. — Two MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters assigned to the 40th Helicopter Squadron conducted their first operational Minuteman III ICBM convoy Jan. 8, marking an important milestone in the modernization of AFGSC’s nuclear security operations.

Dec. 10, 2025

B-52 Stratofortress completes ferry flight after radar modification

ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) — A B-52 Stratofortress, equipped with a modernized radar system, completed a significant milestone as part of the B-52 Radar Modernization Program, ensuring the bomber remains a vital component of U.S. airpower.

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine presents command of U.S. Strategic Command to Adm. Rich Correll on behalf of the President during a change of command ceremony in the USSTRATCOM.

Dec. 5, 2025

Adm. Rich Correll takes the helm of U.S. Strategic Command

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. – U.S. Navy Adm. Richard “Rich” A. Correll relieved U.S. Air Force Gen. Anthony J. Cotton as commander of U.S. Strategic Command during a ceremony today at the command’s headquarters here.

Nov. 24, 2025

Bomber Task Force Europe 26-1 concludes, demonstrating global reach and Allied integration

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany. — U.S. B-52H Stratofortress bomber aircraft departed Spain, Nov. 24, returning to Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, and concluding Bomber Task Force Europe 26-1, a two-week deployment exercising the U.S. Air Force’s ability to project power globally. During the deployment, the B-52 aircrews executed a series of complex, high-end training scenarios with Allies and partners across the U.S. European Command, U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Central Command areas of responsibility.

Nov. 5, 2025

GT 254: AFGSC validates reliability, readiness of ICBM force with Minuteman III test launch

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — AFGSC conducted a test launch of an unarmed Minuteman III ICBM from Vandenberg SFB, Calif., on Nov. 5, 2025. This test, designated GT 254, evaluated the ongoing reliability, operational readiness & accuracy of the ICBM system, a cornerstone of America's national defense.

U.S. Strategic Command's Gen. Curtis E. LeMay Command & Control Facility, located near Omaha, Neb., maintains global strategic deterrence 24/7/365.

Oct. 21, 2025

U.S. Strategic Command opens exercise Global Thunder 26

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — U.S. Strategic Command opened its annual nuclear command and control exercise, Global Thunder 26, here Oct. 21, 2025. Global Thunder 26 engages warfighters across the nuclear enterprise, including USSTRATCOM components and subordinate units. Its purpose is to support peace through strength and national security objectives by enhancing combat readiness, assuring worldwide allies and partners, and demonstrating the Command’s warfighting capacity and lethal capabilities. This is an annual exercise, not held in response to world events or actions by any nation or entity.

A second B-21 Raider test aircraft takes off, Sept. 11, from Palmdale, Calif., to join the Air Force’s flight test campaign at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. The addition of the second test aircraft expands mission systems and weapons integration testing, advancing the program toward operational readiness. (Courtesy photo)

Sept. 11, 2025

US Air Force announces arrival of second B-21 test aircraft at Edwards AFB

ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) — Department of the Air Force announced the arrival of the second B-21 Raider flight test aircraft Sept. 11, 2025, marking a significant step toward operational readiness of the nation’s sixth-generation stealth bomber.