Latest "us strategic command" stories

US nuclear forces chief ‘very concerned’ by Russia-China cooperation

In the wake of Russia and China’s strengthened ties, the U.S. admiral who oversees America’s nuclear forces said Tuesday he was “very concerned” about potential “cooperative aggression” between Russia and China.

15 months ago

Decision on Minuteman missile to shape US nuclear policy for decades

The head of U.S. Strategic Command says Minuteman is so old that Air Force technicians have had to perform magic to keep it fully functional.

By Robert Burns, The Associated Press

2 years ago

Cryptic US Strategic Command tweet was no code; it was toddler gibberish

The Twitter account of the U.S. Strategic Command, which has its headquarters at Offutt Air Force Base, sent a tweet Sunday night that said: “;l;;gmlxzssaw."

2 years ago

Judge permits former Army colonel’s sex assault case against Joint Chiefs No. 2

Air Force Gen. John Hyten, who was confirmed last September as the nation's second highest-ranking military officer, flatly denied the claims during his confirmation hearing.

3 years ago

When will the US military return to pre-COVID normal? Probably never, this admiral says

“We’ve learned some things along the way that I don’t want to go back on, right?”

By Diana Stancy Correll

3 years ago

Navy IT chief charged with sharing classified info with a Russian national

Several of the alleged crimes took place while he was stationed with U.S. Strategic Command

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

3 years ago