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A group of uniformed military personnel stand on a stage huddled around a silver trophy for a group photo.

April 4, 2024

STRATCOM commander awards Omaha Trophy to Malmstrom AFB

MALMSTROM AIR FORCE BASE, Mont. — Gen. Anthony J. Cotton, commander of United States Strategic Command, visited Malmstrom Air Force Base to award the Omaha Trophy to the 341st Missile Wing. This win kept the Omaha Trophy at Malmstrom for the third year in a row.

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March 22, 2024

To Meet Security Challenges, DOD Makes Investments in Strategic Forces

The Defense Department is making investments in strategic force capabilities in the fiscal 2025 budget to meet the security challenges posed by competitors, a DOD official said.

Air Force Airmen assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, pose for a group photo alongside Swedish military personnel in front of a B-1B Lancer and two Saab JAS 39 Gripens at Luleå-Kallax Air Base, Sweden, Feb. 26, 2024, during Bomber Task Force 24-2.

March 1, 2024

BTF 24-2 bombers return home after Global Guardian

Luleå, SWEDEN — U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing, Ellsworth AFB, S.D., conducted a cross-combatant command mission from their deployed location at Luleå-Kallax Air Base, Sweden, in support of Global Guardian, Feb. 29, 2024.

Feb. 29, 2024

Military Leaders Say Maintaining U.S. Strategic Edge Requires Continued Investment

The United States remains ready to deter strategic and space-based threats, but continued investment is critical amid increasing competition, senior military officials said.

Feb. 15, 2024

U.S. Strategic Command Announces 2023 Omaha Trophy Recipients

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — Gen. Anthony Cotton, commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), announced the 2023 Omaha Trophy recipients.The Omaha Trophy is presented to the top military units supporting USSTRATCOM’s strategic deterrence mission for their exceptional performance in the categories of intercontinental ballistic missiles, ballistic missile submarines,

Jan. 18, 2024

USSTRATCOM Command Chaplain and Religious Affairs SEL Visit Kirtland

KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. — Col. Darren Duncan, United States Strategic Command command chaplain, and Master Sgt. Holly Lodin, USSTRATCOM senior enlisted leader of Religious Affairs, visited Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., Jan. 17-18.

Gen. Anthony J. Cotton commander of U.S. Strategic Command, receives a squadron patch from Capt. Kai Billings, Operations Flight Commander for the 22nd Surveillance Squadron, during Cotton’s visit to the Air Force Technical Applications Center, Patrick Space Force Base, Fla., Nov. 16, 2023. Billings briefed the general on his squadron’s role in nuclear deterrence and global surveillance operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Matthew S. Jurgens)

Nov. 21, 2023

STRATCOM commander visits nuke treaty monitoring center

PATRICK SPACE FORCE BASE, Fla. — For the first time since taking command of U.S. Strategic Command, Gen. Anthony J. Cotton and his Command Senior Enlisted Leader, Sgt. Maj. Howard Kreamer, visited the Department of Defense’s sole nuclear treaty monitoring center Nov. 16. The combatant command leadership team came to the Air Force Technical Applications Center to get an update on

A group of people stand in front of a building's sign that says "HQ Air Force Global Strike Command"

Oct. 16, 2023

AFGSC Command Chief introduces developmental opportunities with new Command Chief Shadow Program

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — In an effort to create deliberate developmental opportunities, CMSgt Melvina Smith has introduced her Command Chief Shadow Program to build future leaders by giving them first-hand experience while broadened their mission understanding.

Three B-2s are on their last mission before returning to their home station. The BTF provides aircrews the ability to forward posture strategic bombers within the European theater, enabling integration with NATO Allies and partners to advance the ability for the allies to operate as a single, cohesive force.

Sept. 14, 2023

Mission Success: Bomber Task Force 23-4 wraps up

KEFLAVIK, Iceland — Last month, more than 150 Airmen assigned to the 393rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron and 3 B-2 Spirit stealth bombers from Whiteman Air Force Base arrived at Keflavik Air Base, Iceland to synchronize efforts with Airmen from the 501st Combat Support Wing, and integrate with NATO Allies across Europe to engage in Bomber Task Force missions.

The U. S. Strategic Command Commanding General, Anthony Cotton (left), visited CP Tango, Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023, and met with UNC/CFC/USFK Commanding General Paul LaCamera (right), to discuss strategic deterrence and regional security. While at CP Tango, Cotton also received a brief on the Ulchi Freedom shield exercise, which is currently being conducted by joint, combined and interagency personnel across the peninsula. (U.S. Army photo by SGT Day Marzelle).

Sept. 7, 2023

USSTRATCOM Commander’s visit to ROK

USAG Humphreys, Republic of Korea — Gen. Anthony J. Cotton, commander, U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), visited the Korean Peninsula Aug. 29- Sept. 1 as part of multiday visit to reiterate America’s commitment to its partners and allies in Northeast Asia.