Type: Government Agency
On the web: http://www.stratcom.mil

You might find comfort in knowing the United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) has a commanding strategy for deterring and defending against weapons of mass destruction. A unified combatant command of the US Department of Defense, the USSTRATCOM is responsible for early warning of and defense against missile and long-range conventional attacks. The command also oversees the interrelated areas of space, information, and computer network operations, giving the US president and secretary of defense one single resource to understand specific global threats and rapidly respond to them. The command is located on Offutt Air Force Base near Omaha, Nebraska.

Officers:
Commander: Gen. Kevin P. Chilton
Deputy Commander: US Federal Government Agencies

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