April 1, 2026

U.S. Strategic Command unveils 2025 Omaha Trophy winners

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — Adm. Rich Correll, commander of U.S. Strategic Command, recently announced the winners of the Strategic Command Consultation Committee’s 2025 Omaha Trophy, an annual award that honors the top units supporting the nation’s strategic deterrence mission.

March 31, 2026

Sixth iteration of Power Wargame provides strategic insights for leaders

MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. — U.S. Strategic Command recently brought together U.S. Government and Allied nation experts to examine international crisis de-escalation during Power Wargame 2026, an annual joint, interagency, strategic-level wargame at Maxwell Air Force Base, March 9-13.

Feb. 17, 2026

Delivering deterrence: Sentinel restructure to complete in 2026; initial capability timeline set

ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) — The U.S. Air Force rolled out its plan for the LGM-35A Sentinel program, which will deliver the nation’s next-generation, modernized, land-based nuclear deterrent to America’s warfighters.

Jan. 22, 2026

SECAF Visits F.E. Warren AFB

F.E. WARREN AIR FORCE BASE, Wyo. — Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink visited F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Jan. 21, 2026, to assess the readiness, sustainment, and modernization efforts supporting the land-based leg of the nation’s nuclear triad.

Jan. 13, 2026

MH-139 Grey Wolf helicopters complete first operational ICBM convoy security mission

MALMSTROM AIR FORCE BASE, Mont. — Two MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters assigned to the 40th Helicopter Squadron conducted their first operational Minuteman III ICBM convoy Jan. 8, marking an important milestone in the modernization of AFGSC’s nuclear security operations.

Dec. 18, 2025

Team Minot showcases two legs of the nuclear triad to new U.S. Strategic Command leadership team

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. — On the second stop of their first field visit as U.S. Strategic Command's new command team, Adm. Rich Correll, commander, and Command Sgt. Maj. JoAnn Naumann, command senior enlisted leader, recently got a firsthand look at the Airmen and mission of Minot AFB, North Dakota.

Dec. 18, 2025

New U.S. Strategic Command leadership team visits Malmstrom AFB, underscores nuclear deterrence mission

MALMSTROM AIR FORCE BASE, Mont. — For their first official base visit, Adm. Rich Correll, commander of U.S. Strategic Command, and Command Sgt Maj. JoAnn Naumann, command senior enlisted leader, recently connected with Malmstrom AFB warfighters in the field for a firsthand look at their critical role in national security.

Dec. 10, 2025

B-52 Stratofortress completes ferry flight after radar modification

ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) — A B-52 Stratofortress, equipped with a modernized radar system, completed a significant milestone as part of the B-52 Radar Modernization Program, ensuring the bomber remains a vital component of U.S. airpower.

Dec. 5, 2025

Adm. Rich Correll takes the helm of U.S. Strategic Command

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. – U.S. Navy Adm. Richard “Rich” A. Correll relieved U.S. Air Force Gen. Anthony J. Cotton as commander of U.S. Strategic Command during a ceremony today at the command’s headquarters here.

Nov. 24, 2025

Bomber Task Force Europe 26-1 concludes, demonstrating global reach and Allied integration

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany. — U.S. B-52H Stratofortress bomber aircraft departed Spain, Nov. 24, returning to Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, and concluding Bomber Task Force Europe 26-1, a two-week deployment exercising the U.S. Air Force’s ability to project power globally. During the deployment, the B-52 aircrews executed a series of complex, high-end training scenarios with Allies and partners across the U.S. European Command, U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Central Command areas of responsibility.