United States Strategic Command
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The official account of U.S. Strategic Command. Reposts, links, follows and likes ≠ endorsement.
Offutt Air Force Base
Joined October 2009
The B-52 will continue to serve as an unmatched symbol of U.S. airpower. With these radar modification upgrades, the aircraft will remain ready to execute our nation’s deterrence and strike missions for decades.
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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.
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Command and control continuity. Upon taking command of #USSTRATCOM, Adm. Rich Correll brought together his component commanders and headquarters staff to provide strategic guidance as he leads the command’s seamless transition to a new era of global #StrategicDeterrence.
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"As I assume command, the number one priority remains the same: strategic deterrence." - Adm. Rich Correll, commander, U.S. Strategic Command
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Today, Adm. Rich Correll assumed command of #USSTRATCOM and our global #StrategicDeterrence mission, taking the helm from Gen. Anthony Cotton. Watch the ceremony here: https://t.co/OvoCbOI7Em
#PeaceIsOurProfession…
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Friday at 10 a.m. CST, Gen. Anthony Cotton will relinquish command of #USSTRATCOM to Adm. Richard Correll, officially handing over responsibility for global #StrategicDeterrence and more than 40,000 warfighters who keep the nation’s #NuclearTriad #AlwaysReady. Watch live here.
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The #USSTRATCOM Change of Command is set for this Friday, Dec. 5, at 10 a.m. CST. Watch the ceremony here. #PeaceIsOurProfession...
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Our #CombatReadyForce is #AlwaysReady thanks to more than 40,000 #USSTRATCOM warfighters who routinely conduct robust, realistic training across the Nation’s strategic enterprise. This year’s #GlobalThunder26 nuclear command and control exercise challenged the joint force to
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#BomberTaskForceEurope 26-1 has concluded! These deployments showcase the U.S. Air Force's ability to rapidly deploy strategic assets from U.S. bases to Europe and beyond, demonstrating global reach. Read this article for more: https://t.co/TUzPvgk9oC
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Silent, lethal and undetectable - The Sailors who comprise the #SilentService ensure that our SSBN force remains credible, effective and #AlwaysReady to project strategic deterrence. Watch the latest segment of the “Unconventional” series, here: https://t.co/7RKhan1lje
For two years, Unconventional Host @NaveedAJamali has been on a mission to film all three legs of America's nuclear triad. He started in the air, becoming the first journalist to film and fly in the Air Force's three operational bombers, the B-1, B-2 and B-52. Then came the land
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Bomber Task Force missions enable U.S. and international partners to maintain a high state of readiness, interoperability, and proficiency, strengthening the ability of U.S. and international partners to address mutual security challenges and goals.
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Integration innovation. #USSTRATCOM warfighters and @NATO #AlliesAndPartners are #StrongerTogether. @DeptofWar | @thejointstaff | @usairforce | @US_EUCOM | @TeamBarksdale | @NATO_AIRCOM
A USAF B-52H joined a NATO E-3 Sentry, KC-135 & German Eurofighters during a BTF mission, marking the first-ever integration between the B-52 & the NATO E-3. BTF 26-1 is a collective effort… supported by Allied nations & partners. https://t.co/d49koyliD6
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Delivering #PeaceThroughStrength with the @CVN78_GRFord Carrier Strike Group in the @Southcom area of responsibility, an @AFGlobalStrike B-52H Stratofortress recently teamed with @USNavy F/A-18E/F Super Hornets for a joint, long-range bomber demonstration.
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🇺🇸 B-52 bombers have arrived in 🇪🇸 for #BomberTaskForce 26-1. Operating from Morón Air Base, they’ll train with 🇫🇮🇱🇹🇸🇪 & other Allies, bolstering NATO’s Eastern Flank and High North defence. 🔗 Read more: https://t.co/5mpztojb9E
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.@TeamMinot B-52s navigate the @Southcom AOR & conduct aerial refueling with a @MacDill_AFB KC-135, Nov 6. @US_STRATCOM units routinely conduct global operations in coordination with other combatant commands, services & participating US govt agencies to defend the US & its Allies
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There is a lapse in appropriations, and there will be limited updates.
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B-2 Spirit bombers are combat-proven, #AlwaysReady because of thousands of trained & equipped #USSTRATCOM warfighters, guided by the warrior ethos, delivering #PeaceThroughStrength. @USAirForce @OfficialCSAF Gen David Allvin spoke about their performance: https://t.co/4AUpXrRgX7
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“Maintaining our current capability and actively demonstrating through flight testing that the system is ready to respond if called upon is central to ensuring our nation’s #PeaceThroughStrength." -Vice Adm. Johnny R. Wolfe, @USNavy SSP Director https://t.co/Wol2KEbhqx
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ATLANTIC OCEAN - The U.S. Navy’s Strategic Systems Programs conducted four scheduled missile test flights of unarmed Trident II D5LE missiles from an Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine off the
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