Maj. David “Jobs” Phillips & Finland’s Jyri Lavikainen won the 2024 Gen. Larry D. Welch Deterrence Writing Award & #USSTRATCOM Consultation Committee-sponsored monetary prize yesterday. The SCCC’s Mr. Terry Kroeger, CJCS General CQ Brown, Jr. & Gen. Anthony Cotton honored the awardees.

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Seamless collaboration with our Combatant Command partners improves joint-force interoperability while encouraging the critical thinking necessary to continuously advance in kinetic and non-kinetic environments. #IntegratedDeterrence

As B-2 strategic bombers train down under with our Royal Australian Air Force allies 🇦🇺, the Spirit has also returned to its original Edwards Air Force Base test site. There, functional upgrades & the Spirit Realm 1 system architecture will enhance the B-2 fleet's global combat capability. Whiteman AFB

Innovation fuels #ForceModernization of Nuclear Command, Control & Communications. Teaming with government, industry & academia to incorporate advanced concepts helps safeguard our integrated, secure & survivable strategic nuclear communication capability. 20af.af.mil/News/Article-D…

September is #SuicidePreventionAwarenessMonth. We must be committed to creating a supportive community where no one battles alone, and it is crucial for us to #KnowTheSigns of those in need so we can prevent suicides and save lives.

This #LaborDay, we recognize our resilient, equipped and trained #CombatReadyForce, plus those who support their global #StrategicDeterrence mission. (@USAirForce graphic by Senior Airman Sarah Post)

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#Striker Airmen from Whiteman AFB have been conducting B-2 Spirit bomber ops & bilateral exercises with Royal Australian Air Force as part of a routine #BomberTaskForce deployment. Read more about our BTFs: afgsc.af.mil/About/Fact-She… Photos: MSgt Norman, TSgt Hetlage, SSgt Erhart, FSGT Dickson

Nuclear Command, Control & Communications are key #StrategicDeterrence components.

September 11th, 2001 forever changed the course of American history. Today, we pause to honor the sacrifice and bravery of the heroes who lost their lives on that fateful day. We stand united in remembrance and gratitude. #NeverForget #PatriotDay

#FreeAndOpenIndoPacific

B-52H Stratofortess strategic bombers recently integrated with our NATO allies over U.S. European Command's AOR. The reach of our strategic assets enables maximum operational flexibility, assuring our regional partners that we're #AlwaysReady to respond anywhere in the world. USAFE-AFAFRICA

People are the foundation of U.S. Strategic Command, and ensuring the well-being of our #CombatReadyForce is how we win.

Today Marks the start of #HispanicHeritageMonth The Defense Department honors the rich contributions and dedication of Hispanic & Latino Americans in our military and beyond. Your legacy strengthens our nation.