Dec. 13, 2022 Cotton takes command of USSTRATCOM Gen. Anthony J. Cotton becomes USSTRATCOM's eighth commander, highlighting the enduring stability of the nation's strategic enterprise during a time of increased global pressure and reliance on a safe, reliable, and effective nuclear deterrent.
Oct. 12, 2022 Offutt AFB celebrates runway reopening Dozens of current and former members of Team Offutt recently gathered at Offutt Air Force Base to celebrate the reopening of the runway during a special event there.
Sept. 9, 2022 B-1Bs conduct CONUS to CONUS Bomber Task Force Mission in support of SOUTHCOM During this mission, B-1 aircrews integrated with partner nations in the USSOUTHCOM AOR, air refueled with the support of MacDill AFB tankers, and countered illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing operations.
March 23, 2021 Defense, industry leaders discuss digital transformation, ABMS at New Horizons The first week of New Horizons 2021, sponsored by AFCEA’s Lexington-Concord chapter, featured guest speakers, briefings and panel discussions covering a wide range of topics, from cloud and edge computing, to digital engineering and management, agile software and open architecture development, and
April 28, 2020 Ellsworth AFB B-1 plays key role in US, Japan bomber-fighter integration operations A B-1B Lancer aircrew flew a nearly 29-hour, round-trip sortie to the Indo-Pacific and teamed up with six U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons, seven JASDF F-2s and eight JASDF F-15s over the Draughon Range as part of a joint U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and U.S. Strategic Command Bomber Task Force
April 16, 2019 2019 BTF comes to an end The BTF deployment enabled theater integration and training with joint partners, allied nations and other U.S. Air Force units, to further enhance bomber interoperability in the theater.
March 25, 2019 Offutt AFB personnel re-enter flooded buildings, work together to restore readiness Offutt Air Force Base personnel have regained access to buildings and facilities to begin assessing damage and recovering items which were underwater less than a week ago due to record flooding along the Missouri River.
March 18, 2019 Offutt AFB battling flood waters Like large portions of Nebraska, Offutt Air Force Base personnel are battling flood waters which started to creep onto the installation March 15.
Oct. 4, 2018 First Hawaii deployment proves B-2 strategic flexibility to ensure free, open Indo-Pacific Three B-2 Spirits and approximately 200 Airmen completed their first deployment to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, in support of the U.S. Strategic Command’s Bomber Task Force deployment, Aug. 15 through Sept. 27, 2018.
Nov. 16, 2017 AFGSC wraps up innovation and technology symposium The 2017 Air Force Global Strike Command Innovation and Technology Symposium concluded today at the Shreveport Convention Center with a focus on leadership and the Airmen who make the mission happen. Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Patrick Alston, former U.S. Strategic Command command senior enlisted
Nov. 4, 2016 STRATCOM welcomes Hyten as new commander Gen. John E. Hyten took command of U.S. Strategic Command from Navy Adm. Cecil D. Haney during a change of command ceremony at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, Nov. 3.
Sept. 13, 2016 Carter Praises Hyten’s Nomination as Next STRATCOM Commander Defense Secretary Ash Carter praised President Barack Obama’s nomination of Air Force Gen. John E. Hyten to become the next commander of U.S. Strategic Command.
July 25, 2016 STRATCOM deputy commander receives fourth star Air Force Gen. Stephen W. Wilson, the U.S. Strategic Command deputy commander, received his fourth star July 22 during a promotion ceremony at the parade field on Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska.
Jan. 25, 2016 STRATCOM chief talks nuclear deterrence, modernization The global security environment calls for a continued strong nuclear deterrent along with modernization for elements of the nuclear triad and advanced training for U.S. Strategic Command’s workforce, the STRATCOM commander said Jan. 22 during a Washington, D.C., event.
April 30, 2015 STRATCOM commander hosts ICBM stakeholders meeting During his visit to F.E. Warren Air Force Base April 27-28, Navy Adm. Cecil D. Haney, the U.S. Strategic Command commander, reinforced how essential the intercontinental ballistic missile mission is, and some face to face engagement allowed Haney to seek bottom-up feedback from Airmen of all ranks.