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U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), reads to children during a visit to Child Development Center (CDC) II at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., April 26, 2018. Hyten and other USSTRATCOM senior leaders read to children at the CDC in honor of Month of the Military Child, designated in April as a time to honor the sacrifices of the more than 1.7 million children of military members serving globally.

U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), shares the Cat in the Hat reading hat before he reads to children at the Child Development Center (CDC) II at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., April 26, 2018. Hyten and other USSTRATCOM senior leaders read to children at the CDC in honor of Month of the Military Child, designated in April as a time to honor the sacrifices of the more than 1.7 million children of military members serving globally.

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Patrick McMahon, senior enlisted leader of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), shares a high five as he reads to children at Child Development Center (CDC) I on Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., April 26, 2018. McMahon and other USSTRATCOM senior leaders read to children at the CDC in honor of Month of the Military Child, designated in April as a time to honor the sacrifices of the more than 1.7 million children of military members serving globally.

U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), shares the Cat in the Hat reading hat before he reads to children at the Child Development Center (CDC) II at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., April 26, 2018. Hyten and other USSTRATCOM senior leaders read to children at the CDC in honor of Month of the Military Child, designated in April as a time to honor the sacrifices of the more than 1.7 million children of military members serving globally.

U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), plays with a 3-month-old baby during a visit to Child Development Center (CDC) II at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., April 26, 2018. Hyten and other USSTRATCOM senior leaders read to children at the CDC in honor of Month of the Military Child, designated in April as a time to honor the sacrifices of the more than 1.7 million children of military members serving globally.

U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Daniel H. Fillion, director of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) Global Operations, reads to children during a visit to Child Development Center (CDC) II at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., April 26, 2018. Fillion and other USSTRATCOM senior leaders read to children at the CDC in honor of Month of the Military Child, designated in April as a time to honor the sacrifices of the more than 1.7 million children of military members serving globally.

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Michael Navrkal, mobilization assistant to the deputy commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), briefs U.S. Army Command and General Staff College nuclear enterprise students about USSTRATCOM’s mission at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., May 1, 2018. During their visit students met with senior leaders and received USSTRATCOM and 625th Strategic Operations Squadron briefings. One of nine Department of Defense unified combatant commands, USSTRATCOM has global responsibilities assigned through the Unified Command Plan that include strategic deterrence, nuclear operations, space operations, joint electromagnetic spectrum operations, global strike, missile defense, and analysis and targeting.

U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), greets U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. John Eldridge, assistant professor for the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College (CGSC), during the CGSC nuclear enterprise class visit to Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., May 1, 2018. While here, students met with senior leaders and received USSTRATCOM and 625th Strategic Operations Squadron mission briefings. One of nine Department of Defense unified combatant commands, USSTRATCOM has global responsibilities assigned through the Unified Command Plan that include strategic deterrence, nuclear operations, space operations, joint electromagnetic spectrum operations, global strike, missile defense, and analysis and targeting.

U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), talks to U.S. Army Command and General Staff College (CGSC) students about the nuclear enterprise at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., May 1, 2018. During their visit CGSC students met with senior leaders and received USSTRATCOM and 625th Strategic Operations Squadron mission briefings. One of nine Department of Defense unified combatant commands, USSTRATCOM has global responsibilities assigned through the Unified Command Plan that include strategic deterrence, nuclear operations, space operations, joint electromagnetic spectrum operations, global strike, missile defense, and analysis and targeting.

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French Air Force Lt. Gen. Bernard Schuler, commander of French Strategic Air Command, participates in an interview during his visit to U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) headquarters at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., April 23, 2018. While here, Schuler discussed collaboration and the continuing need for strategic deterrence with U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten, commander of USSTRATCOM, other senior leaders and subject matter experts.

U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), welcomes French Air Force Lt. Gen. Bernard Schuler, commander of French Strategic Air Command, to USSTRATCOM headquarters at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., April 23, 2018. During his visit, Schuler toured the command’s Global Operations Center and participated in discussions with Hyten, other senior leaders and subject matter experts on the continuing cooperation between the U.S. and France.

U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), escorts Deputy Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan through USSTRATCOM headquarters, Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., April 19, 2018. During his visit, Shanahan met with USSTRATCOM leadership to discuss nuclear command and control processes and 21st century strategic deterrence. This was Shanahan’s first visit to USSTRATCOM as deputy secretary of defense. One of nine Department of Defense unified combatant commands, USSTRATCOM has global missions assigned through the Unified Command Plan that include strategic deterrence, space operations, cyberspace operations, joint electronic warfare, global strike, missile defense, intelligence, and analysis and targeting.

U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), and Deputy Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan arrive at USSTRATCOM headquarters, Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., April 19, 2018. During his visit, Shanahan met with USSTRATCOM leadership to discuss nuclear command and control processes and 21st century strategic deterrence. This was Shanahan’s first visit to USSTRATCOM as deputy secretary of defense. One of nine Department of Defense unified combatant commands, USSTRATCOM has global missions assigned through the Unified Command Plan that include strategic deterrence, space operations, cyberspace operations, joint electronic warfare, global strike, missile defense, intelligence, and analysis and targeting.

Deputy Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan tours U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) headquarters, Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., April 19, 2018. During his visit, Shanahan met with USSTRATCOM leadership to discuss nuclear command and control processes and 21st century strategic deterrence. This was Shanahan’s first visit to USSTRATCOM as deputy secretary of defense. One of nine Department of Defense unified combatant commands, USSTRATCOM has global missions assigned through the Unified Command Plan that include strategic deterrence, space operations, cyberspace operations, joint electronic warfare, global strike, missile defense, intelligence, and analysis and targeting.

U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), welcomes Deputy Secretary of Defense Patrick Shanahan upon his arrival at USSTRATCOM headquarters, Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., April 19, 2018. During his visit, Shanahan met with USSTRATCOM leadership to discuss nuclear command and control processes and 21st century strategic deterrence. This was Shanahan’s first visit to USSTRATCOM as deputy secretary of defense. One of nine Department of Defense unified combatant commands, USSTRATCOM has global missions assigned through the Unified Command Plan that include strategic deterrence, space operations, cyberspace operations, joint electronic warfare, global strike, missile defense, intelligence, and analysis and targeting.

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Nina Armagno (right), U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) director of plans and policy, signs a memorandum of understanding at the 34th Annual Space Symposium Apr. 17, 2018, with Maj. Gen. Agner Rokos, representing the Defence Command Denmark and the Ministry of Defence Denmark. The memorandum authorizes sharing space situational awareness services and information with the Defence Command and Ministry of Defence for Denmark. Denmark joins 13 nations (the United Kingdom, the Republic of Korea, France, Canada, Italy, Japan, Israel, Spain, Germany, Australia, the United Arab Emirates, Belgium and Norway), two intergovernmental organizations (the European Space Agency and the European Organization for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites) and more than 65 commercial satellite owner/operator/launchers already participating in SSA data-sharing agreements with USSTRATCOM.

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Nina Armagno (right), U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) director of plans and policy, speaks with Maj. Gen. Agner Rokos, representing the Defence Command Denmark and the Ministry of Defence Denmark, before signing a memorandum of understanding at the 34th Annual Space Symposium Apr. 17, 2018. The memorandum authorizes sharing space situational awareness services and information with the Defence Command and Ministry of Defence for Denmark. Denmark joins 13 nations (the United Kingdom, the Republic of Korea, France, Canada, Italy, Japan, Israel, Spain, Germany, Australia, the United Arab Emirates, Belgium and Norway), two intergovernmental organizations (the European Space Agency and the European Organization for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites) and more than 65 commercial satellite owner/operator/launchers already participating in SSA data-sharing agreements with USSTRATCOM.

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg receives a brief from U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), during an orientation of the command’s battle deck at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., April 6, 2018. During his visit, Stoltenberg toured the command’s global operations center and participated in discussions with Hyten, other senior leaders and subject matter experts on the continuing U.S. commitment to supporting NATO and allies.

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg receives a brief from U.S. Air Force Gen. John Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), during an orientation of the command’s battle deck at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., April 6, 2018. During his visit, Stoltenberg toured the command’s global operations center and participated in discussions with Hyten, other senior leaders and subject matter experts on the continuing U.S. commitment to supporting NATO and allies.