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AFGSC announces Global Strike Challenge winners
November 20, 2019 — Global Strike Challenge 2019 concluded with Air Force Global Strike Command announcing the winners at a scoreposting event here, Nov. 20. ... MORE

B-52s complete 19.5-hour mission, live-fire training with Army in Hawaii
November 20, 2019 — U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bomber aircrews participated in live-fire training operations with the U.S. Army over the Pohakuloa Training Area, located on the big island of Hawaii November 15 and 18.... MORE

Admiral Richard takes the helm, leads U.S. Strategic Command into the future
November 18, 2019 — U.S. Navy Adm. Charles “Chas” A. Richard took command of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) from U.S. Air Force Gen. John E. Hyten during a change of command ceremony at the USSTRATCOM Command and Control Facility today.As a former deputy commander of USSTRATCOM, Richard understands the responsibilities of the command and its mission, and is a... MORE

U.S. Strategic Command’s Command & Control Facility Dedicated to Gen. Curtis LeMay
November 18, 2019 — U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) dedicated its new Command and Control Facility (C2F) today at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb. to Gen. Curtis E. LeMay. Mr. David L. Norquist, Deputy Secretary of Defense; Gen. Mark A. Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; Adm. Charles “Chas” A. Richard, commander of USSTRATCOM; and Gen. John E. Hyten, former... MORE

USSTRATCOM Change of Command
November 18, 2019 — Watch USSTRATCOM Change of Command ceremony live today at 1000 CST: https://www.dvidshub.net/webcast/22108 Navy Vice Adm. Charles A. Richard assumes command of the U.S. Strategic Command from Air Force Gen. John Hyten during a change-of-command ceremony at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Nov. 18, 2019. Deputy Defense Secretary David L. Norquist will... MORE

Bomber Task Force 20-1 Completes Mission in Europe
November 14, 2019 — On the evening of the Oct. 10, 2019, four B-52 Stratofortress strategic bombers from the 2nd Bomb Wing departed Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana, enroute to a month-long deployment at RAF Fairford, England. While based at RAF Fairford, the bombers, air crew, maintainers and support personnel conducted integration and interoperability training... MORE

November Enlisted Corps Spotlight
November 1, 2019 — Tech. Sgt. Kyle Eisenbarth, non-commissioned officer in charge of mobility operations, hails from Grove City, Ohio, and has 13 years, 4 months of military service.Q: How does your job support USSTRATCOM and our missions?A: My job as a logistics planner at USSTRATCOM in the J4 Logistics Directorate primarily involves quality checking personnel and... MORE

USSTRATCOM proves nuclear readiness, conducts bomber fly-off during Global Thunder 20
October 31, 2019 — After nearly two weeks of intense simulations and training opportunities, United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) successfully completed Global Thunder 20. This year’s exercise, which included a Bomber Task Force mission in Europe, focused on joint operations, command & control objectives, and nuclear force readiness.... MORE

U.S. Strategic Command Launches Bomber Task Force Mission For Global Thunder 20 Training
October 27, 2019 — A Bomber Task Force (BTF) mission involving B-52 Stratofortress and B-2 Spirit aircraft is taking place today to train U.S. Strategic Command forces, assess joint operational readiness, and integrate with a full complement of U.S. and key allied aircraft.The aircraft departed from multiple locations in the United States and are conducting training... MORE

Bomber Task Force returns from flights in Black Sea region
October 23, 2019 — U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress aircraft from the 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., operating out of RAF Fairford, U.K., recently returned from an extended duration flight in the Black Sea region focused on integration and interoperability training with European allies and partners. The flight, which lasted 12 hours, included... MORE