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A B-52H Stratofortress takes off during a rapid launch for exercise Prairie Vigilance 16-1 at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Sept. 16, 2016. Approximately 3,500 Airmen from across the 5th Bomb Wing demonstrated safe, secure, reliable nuclear-capable weapons standards and procedures during the weapons generations and fly-off. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christian Sullivan)


Prairie Vigilance 16: Anytime, Anywhere

A B-52H Stratofortress takes off during a rapid launch for exercise Prairie Vigilance 16-1 at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Sept. 16, 2016. Approximately 3,500 Airmen from across the 5th Bomb Wing demonstrated safe, secure, reliable nuclear-capable weapons standards and procedures during the weapons generations and fly-off. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christian Sullivan)

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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Hayley James (right) assumes command of the 625th Strategic Operations Squadron (STOS) from U.S. Air Force Col. Robert Billings (left), commander of the 595th Command and Control Group, during a change of command ceremony at U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) headquarters on Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., June 16, 2017. As commander of the 625th STOS, James leads an organization that executes and supports USSTRATCOM and Air Force Global Strike Command missions with continuous, rapid, accurate and survivable nuclear operations. Airmen from the 625th STOS serve on the U.S. Navy’s E-6B Mercury aircraft to provide a survivable means to launch the nation’s intercontinental ballistic missile force. James previously served as the 625th STOS director of operations before succeeding U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Deane Konowicz as squadron commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Lovelady)
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Hayley James delivers remarks after assuming command of the 625th Strategic Operations Squadron (STOS) during a change of command ceremony at U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) headquarters on Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., June 16, 2017. As commander of the 625th STOS, James leads an organization that executes and supports USSTRATCOM and Air Force Global Strike Command missions with continuous, rapid, accurate and survivable nuclear operations. Airmen from the 625th STOS serve on the U.S. Navy’s E-6B Mercury aircraft to provide a survivable means to launch the nation’s intercontinental ballistic missile force. James previously served as the 625th STOS director of operations before succeeding U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Deane Konowicz as squadron commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Lovelady)
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)
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)
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)
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)
A B-52H Stratofortress forward deployed to Royal Air Force Fairford, England, awaits a training mission in support of either, BALTOPS or Saber Strike. The focus of Saber Strike is to promote interoperability with regional partners and improve joint operational capabilities in a variety of missions. The goal of BALTOPS is to promote mutual understanding, confidence, cooperation and interoperability among forces and personnel of participating nations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Malia Jenkins)
B-52 Stratofortress aircrew from Barksdale Air Force Base, La. prepares for takeoff April 17, 2016 at Minot AFB, N.D. in preparation of Constant Vigilance 2016, an annual Air Force Global Strike Command training event that exercises the command’s ability to support its conventional and nuclear missions. This exercise included simultaneous elements testing AFGSC’s policies, training and techniques at tactical and operational levels. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jessica Weissman)
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Robert Thomas, left, the 90th Communications Squadron NCO in charge of visual imagery and intrusion detection systems, and Master Sgt. George V. Shepherd III, a 90th Missile Security Forces Squadron flight chief, read an informational book about the retired Oscar-1 missile alert facility at Whiteman Air Force Base (AFB), Mo., April 14, 2016. Members of the 90th Missile Wing at F.E. Warren AFB, Wyo., visited Whiteman to observe how the 509th and 131st Bomb Wings execute vital strategic deterrence missions on a day-to-day basis and during heightened-alert operations.
Airman 1st Class Christian Sullivan
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