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Aug. 2, 2018

Stratcom Commander Highlights Readiness of the Force

WASHINGTON — The men and women of U.S. Strategic Command are ready to respond to any threat, Stratcom’s commander, Air Force Gen. John E. Hyten, said at a deterrence symposium in La Vista, Neb.

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Patrick McMahon, U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) senior enlisted leader, speaks to junior-enlisted military members stationed at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., during the inaugural Junior Enlisted Professional Development Seminar, July 19, 2018. During the seminar, junior-enlisted members discussed a variety of topics with USSTRATCOM non-commissioned officers, petty officers and senior leaders. Topics included leadership, junior-enlisted roles and responsibilities, mentoring, military traditions and history, educational benefits, and customs and courtesies. USSTRATCOM has global responsibilities assigned through the Unified Command Plan that include strategic deterrence, nuclear operations, space operations, joint electromagnetic spectrum operations, global strike, missile defense, and analysis and targeting.

July 24, 2018

USSTRATCOM leaders host inaugural Junior Enlisted Professional Development Seminar

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — Junior-enlisted military members from the United States Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force participated in the inaugural Junior Enlisted Professional Development Seminar, here, July 19-20, to enhance knowledge and awareness of their responsibilities and capabilities in a joint environment.

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Daniel McVay (left), 22nd Operations Support Squadron commander, is greeted by his father Patrick McVay, director of U.S. Strategic Command’s (USSTRATCOM) Joint Exercise, Training and Assessments Directorate, at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., July 10, 2018. Daniel McVay attended USSTRATCOM’s Nuclear Commanders Course (NCC) from July 12 – 13, 2018. NCC is a two-day course designed to provide new nuclear enterprise commanders with a foundational understanding of USSTRATCOM’s role in building and maintaining the nuclear war plan, nuclear command and control capabilities, and their unit’s role in the strategic deterrence mission. USSTRATCOM has global responsibilities assigned through the Unified Command Plan that include strategic deterrence, nuclear operations, space operations, joint electromagnetic spectrum operations, global strike, missile defense, and analysis and targeting.

July 16, 2018

Readiness and Leadership in the Nuclear Enterprise: a Family Tradition

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — Readiness and leadership are qualities important to strategic deterrence, especially in the nuclear enterprise. Sometimes these traits are passed down and learned through family.

U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Dave Kriete (center), incoming deputy commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), receives his new rank insignia from his wife Kathleen (right) and Vice Adm. Charles Richard, outgoing USSTRATCOM deputy commander, during a ceremony at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., June 15, 2018. Following his promotion, Kriete replaced Richard as USSTRATCOM deputy commander. He previously served as the National Security Council director of strategic capabilities policy. U.S. Strategic Command has global responsibilities assigned through the Unified Command Plan that include strategic deterrence, nuclear operations, space operations, joint electromagnetic spectrum operations, global strike, missile defense, and analysis and targeting.

June 21, 2018

New York Native Receives Third Star, Named USSTRATCOM Deputy Commander

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Dave Kriete received his third star and assumed responsibility as deputy commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) during a ceremony at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., June 15, 2018.

Physical construction of the U.S. Strategic Command’s (USSTRATCOM) new Command and Control Facility continues at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb.

June 12, 2018

USSTRATCOM’s New Command and Control Facility Transitions to Phase II

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — As physical construction (Phase I) of U.S. Strategic Command’s future Command and Control Facility (C2F) continues, the project has begun transition to the installation of the Information Technology infrastructure (Phase II). From this new facility, USSTRATCOM professionals will conduct strategic planning, warfighting operations, provide global

Members of the U.S. Strategic Command Employee Engagement Tiger Team speak with employees on May 9, 2018. The team initiated the Ready Force Rotation Program, which is the first formal program implemented in the command that allows civilians to broaden their work experience on April 1, 2018. U.S. Strategic Command has global responsibilities assigned through the Unified Command Plan that include strategic deterrence, nuclear operations, space operations, joint electromagnetic spectrum operations, global strike, missile defense, and analysis and targeting.

May 17, 2018

Ready Force Rotation Program: Expanding Workforce Knowledge

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) introduced the Ready Force Rotation Program April 1, 2018. Command leaders implemented the program to broaden the knowledge of civilian employees within USSTRATCOM’s workforce.“A powerful, dominant, warfighting command is made up of individuals with diverse experiences and skillsets. Enhancing the depth and

U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) gives welcoming remarks to attendees of the 2nd annual “Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders” conference at the Beardmore Event Center in Bellevue, Neb., May 7, 2018. More than 300 attendees, nominated by their leadership, attended the all-day event. The theme this year was "Igniting Innovation: How to Go Faster" featuring speakers and panelists to inspire out-of-the box thinking. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Julie R. Matyascik)

May 11, 2018

USSTRATCOM and Team Offutt hosts “Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders” conference

BELLEVUE, Neb. — U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) with the 55th Wing and the 557th Weather Wing hosted the 2nd annual “Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders” conference at the Beardmore Event Center in Bellevue, Nebraska, May 7, 2018. More than 300 attendees, nominated by their leadership, attended the all-day event. The nominees, who have at least 10 years remaining

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. John Nichols, the 509th Bomb Wing commander, center left, and Col. Ken Eaves, the 131st Bomb Wing commander, display the Omaha Trophy at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., May 8, 2018. The award was awarded to Team Whiteman by U.S. Strategic Command and the Strategic Command Council for executing the best Strategic Bomber Operations of 2017. (U.S. Air Force photos by Senior Airman Jovan Banks)

May 8, 2018

STRATCOM Commander Presents Omaha Trophy to 509th, 131st Bomb Wings

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. (AFNS) — Gen. John Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command, awarded the Omaha Trophy to the men and women of the 509th Bomb Wing and 131st Bomb Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, May 8, 2018.

U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), reads to children during a visit to Child Development Center (CDC) II at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., April 26, 2018. Hyten and other USSTRATCOM senior leaders read to children at the CDC in honor of Month of the Military Child, designated in April as a time to honor the sacrifices of the more than 1.7 million children of military members serving globally.

May 2, 2018

USSTRATCOM Senior Leaders Read to Future Leaders

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — They were not intimidated when a 6-foot-4-inch man wearing four stars on his collar walked into the room. They were more interested in the large striped Cat in the Hat reading hat he was wearing and that he was willing to share it with anyone who wanted to try it on. U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM),

French Air Force Lt. Gen. Bernard Schuler, commander of French Strategic Air Command, participates in an interview during his visit to U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) headquarters at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., April 23, 2018. While here, Schuler discussed collaboration and the continuing need for strategic deterrence with U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten, commander of USSTRATCOM, other senior leaders and subject matter experts.

April 27, 2018

USSTRATCOM Hosts French Strategic Air Forces Commander

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — French Air Force Lt. Gen. Bernard Schuler, commander of French Strategic Air Command, visited U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) headquarters, April 23-24. While here, Schuler met with U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command, as well as other senior leaders and subject matter experts. The discussions focused on the