Dec. 9, 2022

New commander- same mission as U.S. Strategic Command conducts change of command

Offutt AFB — U.S. Air Force Gen. Anthony J. Cotton relieved U.S. Navy Adm. Charles "Chas" A. Richard as commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) during a ceremony at Offutt Air Force Base.

Dec. 8, 2022

Bussiere assumes command of Air Force Global Strike Command

Barksdale Air Force Base — Gen. Thomas Bussiere assumed command of Air Force Global Strike Command during a ceremony Dec. 7, becoming the newest leader of the organization responsible for the nation's only intercontinental ballistic missile and strategic bomber forces.

Nov. 28, 2022

USS West Virginia visits Diego Garcia during extended deterrence patrol

DIEGO GARCIA, British Indian Ocean Territory — The Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS West Virginia (SSBN 736) stopped in Diego Garcia for a brief port visit Oct. 25-31, 2022, during an extended deterrence patrol providing security and stability to our Allies.

Sept. 8, 2022

B-1Bs conduct CONUS to CONUS Bomber Task Force Mission in support of SOUTHCOM

DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas — B-1Bs conduct CONUS to CONUS Bomber Task Force Mission in support of SOUTHCOM

Aug. 5, 2022

509th Operations Support Squadron wins Omaha Trophy

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. — Air Force Lt. Gen. Thomas Bussiere presented the Omaha Trophy to the 509th Operations Support Squadron at Whiteman Air Force Base on August 4, 2022. The Omaha Trophy was created at the tail end of the Vietnam War in 1971 as a single award to recognize the best wing of the Strategic Air Command. It was originally given by the Strategic Air Command Consultation Committee, a group of civic leaders that advised the SAC.

May 9, 2022

USSTRATCOM visits Malmstrom, presents Omaha Trophy to 12th MS

MALMSTROM AIR FORCE BASE, Mont. — U.S. Navy Adm. Charles Richard, commander of U.S. Strategic Command, received a brief from 12th Missile squadron combat crew members during a tour of the missile procedural trainer May 6, 2022, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. During his visit, Richard awarded the 12th MS the Omaha Trophy, as the best intercontinental ballistic missile squadron for 2021. First awarded by Strategic Air Command Consultation Committee in 1971, the Omaha Trophy is presented to units across the command in four official categories: intercontinental ballistic missile squadron, ballistic missile submarine, strategic bomber squadron and global operations squadron. (US. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Elijah Van Zandt)

March 22, 2022

USSTRATCOM Commander Announces 2021 Omaha Trophy Winners

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — n recognition of outstanding support to U.S. Strategic Command’s (USSTRATCOM) strategic deterrence mission, U.S. Navy Adm. Charles Richard, commander of USSTRATCOM, announced the winners of the 2021Omaha Trophies, March 22, 2022.

March 14, 2022

U.S. Strategic Command celebrates a legacy spanning over 50 years

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) and the Strategic Command Consultation Committee (SCC) unveiled the Omaha Trophy Honor Wall at USSTRATCOM headquarters on March 14, 2022.

March 8, 2022

DOD Leaders Say Russia, China Provide Challenges to National Security

Every operational plan in the Defense Department rests on an assumption that strategic deterrence is holding, and in particular, that nuclear deterrence is holding, the commander of U.S. Strategic Command said. 

Jan. 25, 2022

U.S. Strategic Command conducts Exercise Global Lightning

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — U.S. Strategic Command will commence Global Lightning 22 this week in coordination with U.S. Indo Pacific Command. This is an annual command post exercise designed to train Department of Defense forces and assess joint operational readiness across USSTRATCOM mission areas.Global Lightning is an invaluable training opportunity that tests USSTRATCOM