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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.

Sept. 6, 2023

USSTRATCOM Commander Gen. Anthony Cotton visits Japan First overseas visit demonstrates ironclad commitment to allies

TOKYO, Japan — Gen. Anthony J. Cotton, commander, U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), held several key engagements with senior leaders in Japan, Sept. 1-4, as part of his first visit to the Western Pacific since becoming the USSTRATCOM commander.

Gen. Anthony Cotton, United States Strategic Command commander, and Mr. Lance Fritz, Strategic Command Consultation Committee member, pose for a photo with the 37th Bomb Squadron after presenting the Omaha Trophy at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, April 21, 2023. The 37th BS is one of the oldest squadrons in the United States Air Force and famously flew the Doolittle Raid in WWII. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexis M. Morris)

May 1, 2023

37th Bomb Squadron Awarded Omaha Trophy

The Tigers of the 37th Bomb Squadron roared into history when Gen. Anthony Cotton, U.S. Strategic Command commander, presented the unit with the 2022 Omaha Trophy for being the best strategic bomber squadron during a special event April 21, 2023, at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D.

Airmen from the 608th Air Operations Center at Barksdale AFB, La., track and monitor bomber activity on the Combat Operations Division floor during exercise Global Thunder, April 18, 2023.

April 25, 2023

Behind the bombers: 608th AOC hones control during Global Thunder

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. — Airmen within the 608th Air Operations Center put their command and control skills to the test during U.S. Strategic Command's annual C2 exercise.

April 20, 2023

U.S. Strategic Command Concludes Exercise Global Thunder 2023

Offutt Air Force Base, Neb. — U.S. Strategic Command concluded exercise Global Thunder 2023, which successfully tested and validated the nation’s nuclear command, control, and operational procedures. The exercise ran April 11-18 and involved more than 100,000 personnel from across the nuclear enterprise focused on ensuring our forces are ready to deter adversaries and, if

April 10, 2023

U.S. Strategic Command Commences Annual Nuclear Command and Control Exercise

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — U.S. Strategic Command will commence its annual nuclear command and control exercise, Global Thunder, April 11, 2023.Global Thunder 23 (GT23) involves personnel throughout the strategic enterprise including USSTRATCOM components and subordinate units. The purpose of GT23 is to enhance nuclear readiness and ensure a safe, secure, and reliable

Feb. 10, 2023

U.S. Strategic Command JEMSO Leaders Host Technical Interchange Meeting

Offutt Air Force Base, Neb. — Members of U.S. Strategic Command's Advanced Warfare Capabilities Division (J81) for Electromagnetic Spectrum (EMS) Modeling and Simulation (M&S) hosted a Technical Interchange Meeting on Jan, 10-11, bringing together more than 40 M&S specialists from government, academia, and business to chart a course for the future of EMS campaign modeling, simulation, and analysis.

Feb. 9, 2023

U.S. Strategic Command Announces 2022 Omaha Trophy Recipients

Offutt Air Force Base, Neb. — Gen. Anthony Cotton, commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), announced the 2022 Omaha Trophy recipients today.