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Air Force Gen. John E. Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command, speaks at the 20th annual Space and Missile Defense Symposium.

Aug. 11, 2017

USSTRATCOM Commander: Staying Ahead of Multidomain Threat Requires Speed

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The U.S. military's senior strategic commander stressed this week that speed is what it is going to take for the nation to stay ahead of the multidomain threat it faces.Air Force Gen. John E. Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command, spoke Aug. 8 on "Preparing Space, Cyberspace and Missile Defense in an Uncertain World" at the 20th annual Space

U.S. Air Force Gen. John. E. Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), welcomes attendees to USSTRATCOM’s annual Deterrence Symposium at the CenturyLink Center, Omaha, Neb., July 26, 2017. During the two-day symposium, industry, military, governmental, international and academic experts discussed and promoted increased collaboration to address 21st century strategic deterrence. One of nine Department of Defense 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, and analysis and targeting.

July 26, 2017

USSTRATCOM kicks off 2017 Deterrence Symposium

OMAHA, Neb. – Deterrence experts from around the world gathered at the CenturyLink Center where U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) kicked off the eighth annual Deterrence Symposium July 26. Opening the symposium, Gen. John E. Hyten, commander of USSTRATCOM, thanked the audience of more than 650 for attending the symposium, to include the 13

U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), delivers a speech at the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies Strategic Deterrence Breakfast Series event at the Capitol Hill Club in Washington, D.C., June 20, 2017. In his remarks, Hyten discussed the need for space, nuclear and missile defense modernization. The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies is an independent, nonpartisan policy research institute that provides creative, insightful policy options to better empower the nation's leaders. One of nine Department of Defense 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, and analysis and targeting.

June 20, 2017

USSTRATCOM Chief: Deterrence Keeps Major-Power Conflicts Off World Stage

WASHINGTON — U.S. Strategic Command is a global warfighting command whose mission areas include nuclear, global strike, space, cyber, missile defense and electronic warfare and more, and nuclear is the No. 1 priority, Stratcom Commander Air Force Gen. John E. Hyten said here today. The general spoke during an event held at the Capitol Hill Club by

U.S. Air Force Gen. John E. Hyten (seated, left), commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), testifies before the Senate Armed Services Committee at the Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C., April 4, 2017. Hyten provided the committee with an assessment of USSTRATCOM's strategic nuclear posture.

April 4, 2017

Strategic Deterrence More Than Nuclear, Stratcom Commander Says

WASHINGTON — Strategic deterrence has been the foundation of U.S. security for decades, and today’s nuclear force remains safe, secure, reliable and ready, the commander of U.S. Strategic Command said on Capitol Hill this morning.But in the 21st century, strategic deterrence is more than nuclear, Air Force Gen. John E. Hyten told the Senate Armed

U.S. Air Force Gen. John E. Hyten, U.S. Strategic Command commander, and members of his staff depart a 37th Helicopter Squadron UH-1N Huey near a missile alert facility on the F.E. Warren Air Force Base missile complex, Feb. 22, 2017. Hyten toured the MAF, giving him insight into the responsibilities of the Airmen executing the nation’s nuclear deterrence mission. This was Hyten’s first visit to the 90th Missile Wing as USSTRATCOM commander.

March 31, 2017

USSTRATCOM Commander Makes Case for Modernizing Nuclear Triad

ROSSLYN, Va. — Nuclear capabilities are the bedrock of American defense and will remain so, the commander of U.S. Strategic Command said at the Military Reporters and Editors annual meeting here today. Air Force Gen. John E. Hyten said the United States has about the right numbers of nuclear weapons, but they need to be modernized.Saluting

March 31, 2017

Enlisted Corps Spotlight for April

Rank/Name – SrA Charles McCormickDuty Title/Directorate – SJR-22 PACOM Branch Intelligence AnalystHometown – Kansas City, MissouriTime in Service – 4 years Q: How does your job support USSTRATCOM and our missions?My job supports the USSTRATCOM mission by providing the most up to date intelligence information on adversary actions and activities to

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Clinton E. Crosier, U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) director of plans and policy, signs a memorandum of understanding (MOU) at USSTRATCOM headquarters, Feb. 7, 2017, to share space situational awareness (SSA) services and information with the Belgium Federal Science Policy Office. The MOU – also signed by Ms. Elke Sleurs, Belgium’s secretary of state for science policy, in Brussels, Jan. 31, 2017 – will enhance awareness within the space domain and increase the safety of spaceflight operations for the U.S. and Belgium. Belgium joins 11 nations (the United Kingdom, the Republic of Korea, France, Canada, Italy, Japan, Israel, Spain, Germany, Australia and the United Arab Emirates), two intergovernmental organizations (the European Space Agency and the European Organization for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites) and more than 50 commercial satellite owner/operator/launchers already participating in SSA data-sharing agreements with USSTRATCOM. SSA data-sharing agreements enhance multinational space cooperation and streamline the process for USSTRATCOM partners to request specific information gathered by USSTRATCOM’s Joint Space Operations Center at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif.

Feb. 7, 2017

U.S. Strategic Command, Belgium sign agreement to share space services, data

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) entered into an agreement with the Belgium Federal Science Policy Office (BELSPO) to share space situational awareness (SSA) services and information. The arrangement, which will enhance awareness within the space domain and increase the safety of spaceflight operations, was formalized in a memorandum of

Feb. 7, 2017

U.S. Strategic Command to Conduct Exercise Global Lightning

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) will conduct Global Lightning 2017, a command and control exercise, with components and tasks forces beginning Tuesday, Feb. 7. The exercise is USSTRATCOM’s annual command post and battle staff exercise that provides valuable training opportunities to Department of Defense (DoD) forces. The Global Lightning 2017

December Enlisted Corps Spotlight - SSgt Cory J. Drennan J5

Nov. 30, 2016

Enlisted Corps Spotlight for December

Name – SSgt Cory J. DrennanDuty Title – J5 NCOICHometown – Dayton, OhioTime in Service – 8 Years 3 Months Q: How does your job support USSTRATCOM and our missions?I directly support the J5 with processing packages through TMT and Awards/Decs/Evals for our personnel. I ensure tasks are completed in a timely manner and reach the J5 and even the

Gen. John E. Hyten (right), accepts the command guidon from Secretary of Defense Ash Carter as he assumes command of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) during a change of command ceremony at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Nov. 3, 2016. Carter presided over the change of command and provided remarks during which he congratulated Hyten on his appointment as the new USSTRATCOM commander. He also thanked Adm. Cecil D. Haney, outgoing USSTRATCOM commander, for his service. Additionally, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph F. Dunford provided remarks during the ceremony and presented the Joint Meritorious Unit Award to USSTRATCOM. Hyten previously served as commander of Air Force Space Command, and Haney will retire from active military duty during a separate ceremony in January. 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 Staff Sgt. Jonathan Lovelady)

Nov. 3, 2016

U.S. Strategic Command welcomes Hyten as new commander

11/3/2016 — OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. – Gen. John E. Hyten assumed command of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) from Adm. Cecil D. Haney during a change of command ceremony here, Nov. 3.