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USPACOM commander visits USSTRATCOM
December 15, 2017 — U.S. Navy Adm. Harry Harris, commander of U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM), met with U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), during his visit to Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Dec. 14, 2017. Harris, Hyten and other senior leaders held discussions on USSTRATCOM operations as they pertain to the USPACOM area of... MORE

Putting lifesaving skills to the test
December 7, 2017 — For one airman, a routine workout at the Offutt Field House turned into an opportunity to put his live saving skills to the test. Airman 1st Class David Robb, 55th Security Forces Squadron elite guardsman, was starting his warm-up lap during his daily workout Nov. 15, 2017, when something caught his attention. Robb saw enlisted and civilian gym... MORE

Enlisted Corps Spotlight for December
December 5, 2017 — U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Michael McRae, communications non-commissioned officer in the C4 Systems directorate, hails from Daingerfield, Texas, and has served in the military for 5 years, 2 months. Q: How does your job support USSTRATCOM and our missions? A: As a communications officer, or “CommO”, it is my job to provide communications... MORE

U.S. Must Move Faster or Risk Losing Lead in Space
December 4, 2017 — The U.S. advantage in space is eroding and the military must move faster to maintain a lead in this critical warfighting domain, defense officials said at the Reagan National Defense Forum in California today. Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson and Air Force Gen. John Hyten told CBS News reporter David Martin that the United States is prepared... MORE

AFSPC commander becomes JFSCC, joint space forces restructure
December 4, 2017 — Air Force Gen. Jay Raymond, commander of Air Force Space Command, became the Joint Force Space Component Commander today, taking operational responsibility for employment of all joint space forces. Air Force Gen. John Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command, presided over the ceremony, inactivating USSTRATCOM’S Joint Functional Component Command... MORE

First USSTRATCOM director of capability and resource integration retires
December 1, 2017 — Members of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) bid farewell to Kenneth Callicutt, the first USSTRATCOM director of capability and resource integration, at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, Dec. 1, 2017. Callicutt retired as a Senior Executive Service member for the Department of the Air Force after 15 years of civil service. He also served 24 years... MORE

USSTRATCOM resilience coordinator retires, says “little things” make the biggest difference
December 1, 2017 — Members of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) honored Dr. William Astley for his 36-plus years of service to the nation during his retirement ceremony at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, Nov. 30, 2017. "It’s been a great ride," said Astley, who served as USSTRATCOM’s resiliency coordinator since 2012. "I appreciate the mission, I appreciate... MORE

USSTRATCOM leaders discuss Global Thunder 2018, 21st century deterrence
November 17, 2017 — Following the conclusion of Exercise Global Thunder 2018, U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Daniel Fillion, director of global operations for U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), and U.S. Navy Rear Adm. William Houston, deputy director for strategic targeting and nuclear mission planning, sat down to share their insights on mission rehearsals, the command’s... MORE

Veterans Day in Omaha
November 13, 2017 — Senior leaders from U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) and the 55th Wing participated in several Veterans Day events throughout the Omaha area Nov. 11, 2017. U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten, USSTRATCOM commander; U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Charles Richard, USSTRATCOM deputy commander; U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Manion, 55th Wing commander; and U.S. Air... MORE

USSTRATCOM works with allies during Global Thunder 18
November 7, 2017 — U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) and its components hosted allied military leaders and planners in Exercise Global Thunder 2018, which concluded Nov. 7, 2017. Senior and mid-level personnel from the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia participated in the headquarters planning and operations processes during the command and control... MORE