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The Orbital ATK Minotaur-C rocket, carrying 10 small satellites owned by Planet, launched from Space Launch Complex 576-E at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., Oct. 31, 2017.

Vandenberg Launches a Minotaur-C Rocket

The Orbital ATK Minotaur-C rocket launched from Space Launch Complex 576-E at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., Oct. 31, 2017.
U.S. Air Force maintainers assigned to Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., inspect a B-2 Spirit before it takes off Oct. 28, 2017. The B-2 conducted a conducted a long-range mission to the U.S. Pacific Command area of responsibility this weekend. Long-range missions familiarize aircrew with air bases and operations in different geographic combatant commands, enabling them to maintain a high state of readiness and proficiency.

B-2 Spirit conducts long-range mission to the Pacific

U.S. Air Force maintainers assigned to Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., inspect a B-2 Spirit before it takes off Oct. 28, 2017. The B-2 conducted a conducted a long-range mission to the U.S. Pacific Command area of responsibility this weekend. Long-range missions familiarize aircrew with air bases and operations in different geographic combatant commands, enabling them to maintain a high state of readiness and proficiency.
PUGET SOUND, Wash. (Oct. 15, 2017) The Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Louisiana (SSBN 743) transits the Hood Canal as it returns to its homeport following a strategic deterrent patrol. Louisiana is one of eight ballistic-missile submarines stationed at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor providing the most survivable leg of the strategic deterrence triad for the United States. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Michael Smith/Released)

USS Louisiana (SSBN 743) Returns to Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor

The Ohio-class ballistic-missile submarine USS Louisiana (SSBN 743) transits the Hood Canal as it returns to Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor, Wash., following a strategic deterrent patrol, Oct. 15, 2017.
A team of Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen from the 341st Missile Wing at Malmstrom AFB, Mont., launched an unarmed Minuteman III ICBM during an operational test on Wednesday, May 3, 2017, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Daniel Brosam)

Special Report: 21st Century Nuclear Deterrence and Missile Defense

The 21st century strategic environment demands our national deterrence strategy accounts for uncertainty and the expanding capability of world actors. Rebuilding and modernizing defense capabilities and infrastructure is essential to the continued effectiveness and resiliency of the U.S. nuclear deterrent. Click to learn more in the Defense.gov special report: 21st Century Nuclear Deterrence and Missile Defense.
A National Reconnaissance Office payload on a United Launch Alliance Atlas V launches from Space Launch Complex-3, Sept. 23, 2017, Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif.

Atlas Launch Successful

Team Vandenberg successfully launched a National Reconnaissance Office payload on a United Launch Alliance Atlas V at Vandenberg AFB, Calif., Sep. 23.
Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis (center) is greeted by U.S. Air Force Gen. John. E. Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), upon his arrival at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Sept. 13, 2017. During his visit, Secretary Mattis met with USSTRATCOM leadership to discuss strategic deterrence in the 21st century. This was Secretary Mattis’ first visit to USSTRATCOM as 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.

Secretary of Defense visits USSTRATCOM headquarters

Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis is greeted by Gen. John Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Sept. 13, 2017. During his visit, Secretary Mattis met with USSTRATCOM leadership to discuss strategic deterrence in the 21st century. This was Secretary Mattis’ first visit to USSTRATCOM as Secretary of Defense. Click on image for story. Photo by Steve Cunningham.
Commander U.S. Pacific Command Adm. Harry Harris, Gen. John Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command, Gen. Vincent K. Brooks, commander of U.S. Forces Korea, Combined Forces Command and United Nations Command, Gen. Kim, Byeong Joo, deputy commander of Combined Forces Command, Lt. Gen. Samuel Greaves, commander of Missile Defense Agency, and Brig. Gen. Sean A. Gainey, 94th Army Air and Missile Defense commander visited the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) site, Aug. 22, 2017 in the eastern part of the Korean peninsula. The leaders visited service members and discussed the weapon systems' layered defense capabilities in light of North Korea's evolving ballistic missile tests.

U.S. military leaders visit THAAD site in South Korea

(Left to right, front) Gen. John Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command, Gen. Vincent Brooks, commander of U.S. Forces Korea, and Adm. Harry Harris, commander of U.S. Pacific Command, visit the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) site, Aug. 22, 2017 in the eastern part of the Korean peninsula.

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Members of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) honored Dr. William Astley, resiliency coordinator, during a retirement ceremony at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Nov. 30, 2017. Astley retired after 36-plus years of service as an Air Force officer and government civilian. Throughout his 11 years with USSTRATCOM, Astley led a team that developed several programs and activities to ensure members of the command remain sharp, fresh and productive. Read about Dr. Astley's accomplishments and how it's the "little things" that make the biggest difference at http://www.stratcom.mil/Media/News/News-Article-View/Article/1385683/usstratcom-resilience-coordinator-retires-says-little-things-make-the-biggest-d/
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