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Air Force Global Strike Command hosted its inaugural Deterrence Symposium Thursday, March 24 at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana. The symposium featured a panel of four retired general officers who spoke to the importance of the command’s deterrence mission and answered questions from the audience. (From left to right) Gen. Gregory S. Martin, former U.S. Air Force Materiel Command commander; Gen. Larry D. Welch, former Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force and served as the commander for Strategic Air Command from 1985-86; Gen. William M. Fraser III, former U.S. Transportation Command commander; and Gen. Douglas Fraser, former U.S. Southern Command commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Luke Hill)

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Air Force Global Strike Command hosted its inaugural Deterrence Symposium Thursday, March 24 at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana. The symposium featured a panel of four retired general officers who spoke to the importance of the command’s deterrence mission and answered questions from the audience. (From left to right) Gen. Gregory S. Martin, former U.S. Air Force Materiel Command commander; Gen. Larry D. Welch, former Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force and served as the commander for Strategic Air Command from 1985-86; Gen. William M. Fraser III, former U.S. Transportation Command commander; and Gen. Douglas Fraser, former U.S. Southern Command commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Luke Hill)

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Joe Becker, 39th Airlift Squadron greets his family after returning from a deployment at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Sept. 19, 2016. Air Force Global Strike Command is dedicating 2017 to Airmen, their loved ones and the total force at large and will focus on areas that greatly affect their quality of life. These areas include they live, learn, play, pray and receive care. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rebecca Van Syoc)

Lt. Gen. Lee K. Levy II, Commander Air Force Sustainment Center, addresses Air Force Global Strike Command wing, vice wing and operations group commanders about how AFSC can support the deterrence mission during the Senior Officer Sustainment Course. The two-day course focused on logistics, maintenance and asset management processes. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Joseph Raatz)

A B-52H Stratofortress takes off in support of the 5th Bomb Wing's support of U.S. Pacific Command’s Continuous Bomber Presence at Andersen AFB, Guam. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Keith Ballard)

From top to bottom, Gen. John E. Hyten, U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) commander; Adm. Cecil D. Haney, former USSTRATCOM commander; and Gen. Joseph Dunford, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, salute Secretary of Defense Ash Carter at USSTRATCOM’s change of command ceremony at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Nov. 3, 2016. Carter presided over the change of command and provided remarks during which he thanked Adm. Cecil D. Haney, outgoing USSTRATCOM commander, for his service. He also congratulated Gen. John E. Hyten on his appointment as the new USSTRATCOM commander. Additionally, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph F. Dunford provided remarks during the ceremony and presented the Joint Meritorious Unit Award to USSTRATCOM. Hyten previously served as commander of Air Force Space Command, and Haney will retire from active military duty during a separate ceremony in January. One of nine DoD unified combatant commands, USSTRATCOM has global strategic missions assigned through the Unified Command Plan that include strategic deterrence; space operations; cyberspace operations; joint electronic warfare; global strike; missile defense; intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; combating weapons of mass destruction; and analysis and targeting. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Byron C. Linder)

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter (right) provides remarks during the U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) change of command ceremony at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Nov. 3, 2016. Carter, who presided over the change of command, congratulated Gen. John E. Hyten (seated right) on his appointment as the new USSTRATCOM commander. He also thanked Adm. Cecil D. Haney (seated center), outgoing USSTRATCOM commander, for his service. Additionally, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph F. Dunford (seated left) provided remarks during the ceremony and presented the Joint Meritorious Unit Award to USSTRATCOM. Hyten previously served as commander of Air Force Space Command, and Haney will retire from active military duty during a separate ceremony in January. One of nine DoD unified combatant commands, USSTRATCOM has global strategic missions assigned through the Unified Command Plan that include strategic deterrence; space operations; cyberspace operations; joint electronic warfare; global strike; missile defense; intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; combating weapons of mass destruction; and analysis and targeting. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Lovelady)

Gen. John E. Hyten, commander of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) provided remarks during the change of command ceremony at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Nov. 3, 2016. Secretary of Defense Ash Carter presided over the change of command and provided remarks during which he congratulated Hyten on his appointment as the new USSTRATCOM commander. He also thanked Adm. Cecil D. Haney, outgoing USSTRATCOM commander, for his service. Additionally, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph F. Dunford provided remarks during the ceremony and presented the Joint Meritorious Unit Award to USSTRATCOM. Hyten previously served as commander of Air Force Space Command, and Haney will retire from active military duty during a separate ceremony in January. One of nine DoD unified combatant commands, USSTRATCOM has global strategic missions assigned through the Unified Command Plan that include strategic deterrence; space operations; cyberspace operations; joint electronic warfare; global strike; missile defense; intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; combating weapons of mass destruction; and analysis and targeting. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Lovelady)

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter provides remarks during the U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) change of command ceremony at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Nov. 3, 2016. Carter, who presided over the change of command, congratulated Gen. John E. Hyten on his appointment as the new USSTRATCOM commander. He also thanked Adm. Cecil D. Haney, outgoing USSTRATCOM commander, for his service. Additionally, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph F. Dunford provided remarks during the ceremony and presented the Joint Meritorious Unit Award to USSTRATCOM. Hyten previously served as commander of Air Force Space Command, and Haney will retire from active military duty during a separate ceremony in January. One of nine DoD unified combatant commands, USSTRATCOM has global strategic missions assigned through the Unified Command Plan that include strategic deterrence; space operations; cyberspace operations; joint electronic warfare; global strike; missile defense; intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; combating weapons of mass destruction; and analysis and targeting. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Lovelady)

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph F. Dunford (left) attaches the Joint Meritorious Unit Award streamer on the U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) guidon during a change of command ceremony at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Nov. 3, 2016. The award was presented to USSTRATCOM and its components, who distinguished themselves by exceptionally meritorious service from Nov. 16, 2013, to Nov. 3, 2016. Secretary of Defense Ash Carter presided over the change of command and thanked Adm. Cecil D. Haney (right), outgoing USSTRATCOM commander, for his service. He also congratulated Gen. John E. Hyten on his appointment as the new USSTRATCOM commander. Also pictured is USSTRATCOM Senior Enlisted Leader Chief Master Sgt. Patrick F. McMahon (center). Hyten previously served as commander of Air Force Space Command, and Haney will retire from active military duty during a separate ceremony in January. One of nine DoD unified combatant commands, USSTRATCOM has global strategic missions assigned through the Unified Command Plan that include strategic deterrence; space operations; cyberspace operations; joint electronic warfare; global strike; missile defense; intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; combating weapons of mass destruction; and analysis and targeting. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Lovelady)

Gen. John E. Hyten (right), accepts the command guidon from Secretary of Defense Ash Carter as he assumes command of U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) during a change of command ceremony at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Nov. 3, 2016. Carter presided over the change of command and provided remarks during which he congratulated Hyten on his appointment as the new USSTRATCOM commander. He also thanked Adm. Cecil D. Haney, outgoing USSTRATCOM commander, for his service. Additionally, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph F. Dunford provided remarks during the ceremony and presented the Joint Meritorious Unit Award to USSTRATCOM. Hyten previously served as commander of Air Force Space Command, and Haney will retire from active military duty during a separate ceremony in January. One of nine DoD unified combatant commands, USSTRATCOM has global strategic missions assigned through the Unified Command Plan that include strategic deterrence; space operations; cyberspace operations; joint electronic warfare; global strike; missile defense; intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; combating weapons of mass destruction; and analysis and targeting. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Lovelady)

Adm. Cecil D. Haney (front row, center), U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) commander; Vice Adm. Charles A. Richard (front row, fourth from left), USSTRATCOM deputy commander; and other senior command leaders host representatives from the U.K. and Canada for exercise Global Thunder 17 at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., Oct 28, 2016. More than 20 representatives from the U.K. and Canada traveled to the command’s headquarters for the exercise and discussions on continuing collaboration in exercise and real-world operations. The U.K. team was led by Operations Director for the U.K. Ministry of Defence Air Vice Marshal Edward Stringer (front row, fifth from right); and the Canadian team was led by Canadian Armed Forces Director General for Cyberspace Brig. Gen. Frances Allen (front row, fourth from right). Hosting these international participants supports USSTRATCOM’s priority to build, support and sustain partnerships with allies to confront challenges with agility and innovation. (USSTRATCOM photo by Steve Cunningham)

Col. Craig Ramsey, 576th Flight Test Squadron commander, secures the old 576th FLTS flag before the unveiling of a new one during a realignment ceremony, Sept. 30, 2016, Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. The Air Force Global Strike Command Operations Directorate transferred administrative control of the 576th FLTS to the 20th Air Force commander, effective Oct. 1. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Robert J. Volio/Released)

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