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#ICYMI, and exercised defensive capabilities across multiple islands during #KeenSword23. #FreeAndOpenIndoPacific
#FriendsPartnersAllies
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United States Strategic Command
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“With these updates, we will have the support equipment needed to sustain MMIII operations for the remainder of the weapon system’s life cycle."
- Maj. Cory Seaton, 320th Missile Squadron assistant director of operations
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Upgrades to readiness
Launch control centers for the Minuteman III are undergoing tech upgrades at @90thMissileWing, ensuring the U.S. ICBM fleet stays fully capable and ready to deter any threat.
@US_STRATCOM @20thAirForce
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. Gen. Anthony Cotton relieved Adm. Charles Richard as #USSTRATCOM commander, taking responsibility for the nation's nuclear triad during an unprecedented need to deter two near-peer nuclear adversaries at the same time.
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Today's the day
At 10 a.m. CST, Adm. Charles A. Richard closes his three-year tenure at USSTRATCOM, transferring responsibility for #StrategicDeterrence & 150,000 warfighters to Gen. Anthony J. Cotton
Watch the Change of Command ceremony live here or at dvidshub.net/webcast/30636
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Congratulations to Gen. Bussiere and all of #StrikerNation! The tradition of outstanding #Deterrence leadership continues.
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On Dec 7th, we welcomed Gen Bussiere back to #StrikerNation as the new Global Strike Commander!
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In just two days, Adm. Charles A. Richard will turn over command of #USSTRATCOM to Gen. Anthony J. Cotton, handing over responsibility for our Nation's nuclear triad.
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“Every step of the way forward is not necessarily obvious, but one of the things that's really clear ... is that in this moment, it's a time to be close with friends.”
- Australian Minister for Defence
🇺🇸 #UnbreakableAlliance 🇦🇺
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#WelcomeHome! airmen return home to Minot AFB, ND, after completion of historic Bomber Task Force rotation in Europe. Our commercial partners are critical to our success. #TogetherWeDeliver
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#COCOMSpotlight:
As the most flexible leg of the nuclear triad, the long-range strategic bomber force & the #BTF missions they support represent the U.S.'s commitment to our allies & global #StrategicDeterrence 24/7-365
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A @usairforce KC-135 Stratotanker refuels a B-1B during a BTF mission. Tankers provide U.S. and allied aircraft unlimited range, making it possible to be anywhere in the world in a matter of hours. #TogetherWeDeliver
@INDOPACOM @PACAF @KadenaAirBase
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Friday, Adm. Charles Richard closes out three years leading USSTRATCOM’s 150,000 global warfighters, and decades of honorable service to the , our Nation & our allies.
The Change of Command begins at 10 a.m. CST - - - watch the livestream here.
Peace is our Profession…
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"We will continue to make clear to any potential foe the folly of aggression against the United States at any time, or any place, in any theater, or any domain."
- Lloyd J. Austin III
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Welcome to Helsinki, USS Paul Ignatius!
USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117) arrived in Helsinki after the completion of the ship’s participation in the exercise Freezing Winds 22 in the Baltic Sea's challenging weather conditions. ⚓️🇺🇸 🇫🇮
#FRWI22
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"The B-21 is deterrence the American way... It’s a testament to our strategy of deterrence—with the capabilities to back it up, every time and everywhere."
- Lloyd J. Austin III
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One week from today, Admiral Charles A. Richard will relinquish command of #USSTRATCOM to General Anthony J. Cotton.
Watch the ceremony here at 10 a.m. (CST) next Friday, December 9.
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As the most survivable leg of the Nuclear Triad, the Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarines are unmatched in their capability to deter and, if necessary, respond from anywhere on the globe at any given time.
#StrategicDeterrence
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China continues to accelerate its nuclear expansion. The now estimates the PRC now has more than 400 nuclear warheads and can have around 1500 by 2035. Read about China's continued #StrategicBreakout in the 2022 China Military Power Report.
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“We are displaying a capability here to rapidly generate & deploy [the B-2] under greater scrutiny & time restraints than the normal day-to-day flying mission."
- Capt. Richard Collier, Aircraft Maintenance Squadron D.O.
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#DYK that Security Force Regiment provides security forces for strategic weapons.
Marines of Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team Pacific Company provided security for USS West Virginia (SSBN 736) in port, so the SSBN could provide #StrategicDeterrence while at sea.
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USS West Virginia's sustained deterrence operations in the & areas of responsibility emphasize the unmatched capabilities of an SSBN to deter and, if necessary, respond from anywhere on the globe.
#StrategicDeterrence |
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"This deployment brought together an incredible group of Allies and partners with one single focus – to contribute to a peaceful, stable, and conflict-free Atlantic region through our combined naval power.”
- Vice Adm. Dan Dwyer, commander
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#ICYMI: Three carrier strike groups, 🇫🇷, Cavour CSG 🇮🇹, and 🇺🇸 demonstrated 's commitment to Euro-Atlantic Area security and stability during recent multicarrier operations.
#IntegratedDeterrence | #WeAreNATO
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Check this video of #MinotAFB #Airmen along with their counterparts as they participated in exercise Prairie Vigilance. PV tested the 5BW’s ability to conduct strategic-bomber readiness operations. #8thAirForce
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“These exercises enable the entire wing to maintain a high state of readiness and proficiency, validating that we’re ready to strike. . . anytime, anywhere.”
-Col. Daniel Hoadley, 5th Bomb Wing commander
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Today and every day, we are thankful for the 150,000 , , , , and Civilian personnel around the world who plan and conduct global #StrategicDeterrence operations to help guarantee the security of our Nation and our allies.
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"By harnessing these new unmanned technologies and combining them with artificial intelligence, we will enhance regional maritime security and strengthen deterrence. This benefits everybody.”
- Vice Adm. Brad Cooper, commander
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Carrier Strike Group 5 joined the 🇦🇺 & 🇯🇵 for tri-lateral operations in the Philippine Sea, including the first replenishment at sea between a new Australian oiler & a aircraft carrier.
#FriendsPartnersAllies
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#OTD in 1988, the B-2 Spirit strategic bomber publicly debuted at Plant 42 in Palmdale, Calif.
NEXT FRIDAY: the B-21 Raider strategic bomber will publicly debut at the same plant in the same city.
#Modernization
Learn more about the B-21: ow.ly/9ATc50LL5GP
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"These carriers deliver deterrence, and they help keep our sea lines of communication open. Our strength sends a clear message that NATO will protect and defend every inch of Allied territory."
- Oana Lungescu
#WeAreNATO | | #IntegratedDeterrence
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#같이납시다 | #WeFlyTogether
ROK-US combined training brings B-1B strategic bombers, F-35As and F-16s together
🇰🇷 #ROKUSAlliance 🇺🇸
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Details: ow.ly/JiNO50LIMQj
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#ICYMI: The Republic of Korea & U.S. conducted a combined air training event with B-1B bombers.
The training shown in 's video demonstrates our ironclad commitment to providing #ExtendedDeterrence in defense of the Korean Peninsula.
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Partnership in numbers.
#ICYMI: Five carrier strike groups from four nations - 🇺🇸🇬🇧🇫🇷🇮🇹- are working together for the collective defense of the Alliance.
#IntegratedDeterrence | #FriendsPartnersAllies | #WeAreNATO
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A B-1B Lancer, forward deployed to Andersen AFB in Guam, conducted a hot pit refuel in Misawa Air Base, Japan.
Hot pit refueling lets an aircraft rapidly take on fuel and then return to their #BomberTaskForce mission with minimal downtime.
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