Oct. 4, 2024 AFGSC activates provisional 95th Wing at Offutt AFB In its full operational state, the new wing’s focus will provide combatant commanders with assured command and control (C2) over assigned forces through global command, control, and communication (C3) capabilities.
Sept. 4, 2024 USecAF, DAF senior leaders, congressional staff delegation visit Malmstrom AFB Under Secretary of the Air Force Melissa Dalton, DAF senior leaders and a Congressional staff delegation visited Malmstrom AFB to better understand the 341st Missile Wing’s current mission and operations and to emphasize the strategic importance of ongoing modernization efforts.
Aug. 27, 2024 20AF completes first NAF-wide Remote Code Change Twentieth Air Force completed the first-ever NAF-wide Remote Code Change eliminating the need for physical installations by maintenance teams at each launch facility.
Aug. 16, 2024 Sentinel: The history of the DAF modernizing the backbone of America’s national security The U.S. Air Force is replacing the 54-year-old LGM-30G Minuteman III ICBM weapon system with the LGM-35A Sentinel ICBM. Upgrading to Sentinel ICBMs ensures the land-based leg of America's Nuclear Triad remains safe, secure & effective.
July 19, 2024 AFGSC’s local business partnerships boost DAF technological capabilities, modernization efforts The partnership between AFGSC and local small businesses have secured contracts totaling $240 million of outside AFGSC funding for 70 modernization technologies from U.S. small businesses, with an additional $74.3 million in pending contracts.
Aug. 15, 2023 US B-2 Spirits deploy to Keflavik AB for BTF 23-4 This BTF initiative was designed to bolster USEUCOM’s overarching security mandates across the European continent while also affording aircrews the opportunity to acclimate themselves to the intricacies of joint and coalition operations in foreign locations.
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.
Jan. 28, 2015 STRATCOM, Germany make arrangement to share space services, data U.S. Strategic Command (STRATCOM) signed a technical arrangement with Germany to share Space Situational Awareness (SSA) services and information, Jan. 9.
Oct. 26, 2014 Battle management working to improve nuclear scenario planning A program that allows national leaders and combatant commanders to plan for deliberate and crisis nuclear scenarios is getting a significant upgrade.
Aug. 26, 2014 Officials expand space-tracking website Defense Department officials announced additions to its space situational awareness program’s Space-Track.org website.
July 8, 2014 The 126th ARW refuels global strike mission The U.S. Strategic Command's Air Force Global Strike Command’s mission relies on the Illinois Air National Guard's 126th Air Refueling Wing for execution.