Two years ago, the Pentagon charged the U.S. Strategic Command with ensuring the U.S. military’s leadership in the world of electronic warfare.
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The U.S. Strategic Command officially stood up the Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations Center during a ceremony at StratCom's Offutt Air Force Base headquarters July 26.
Offutt Air Force Base is a center of talent for electronic warfare on the electromagnetic spectrum because of the work of airmen aboard its Offutt-based fleet of RC-135 reconnaissance aircraft, says Rep. Don Bacon, a retired electronic warfare officer.
Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class David Aguilera monitors the electromagnetic spectrum of air and surface contacts in the combat information center aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage in 2014. The Defense Department in July established a new office within U.S. Strategic Command to take charge of military use of the electromagnetic spectrum, which is the medium for critical military functions such as radio communications, radar and GPS.
Photos: Offutt runway opens after 18-month reconstruction
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A TC-135 lands at Offutt Air Force Base Friday following an 18-month runway reconstruction project.
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A crowd watches one of the 55th Wing’s RC-135s land at Offutt Air Force Base on Friday following an 18-month runway reconstruction. In all, eight RC-135s landed to mark the runway’s reopening.
Offutt runway reopens after 18-month runway reconstruction
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Col. Kristen Thompson speaks at a ceremony celebrating the completion of the runway reconstruction at Offutt. Thompson took over command of the Offutt-based 55th Wing in June 2021 when the project was in progress. Behind her is the air traffic tower.
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A RC-135 lands at Offutt Air Force Base Friday following an 18-month runway reconstruction project.
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Lt. Col. Ryan Davis brings his new son, Beckett, to see the new runway at Offutt Air Force Base on Friday.
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A TC-135 is the first plane to land at Offutt Air Force Base Friday following a complete rebuild of the base's runway. The project took 18 months.
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Attendees hold their phones up to get photos of the first plane to land at Offutt Air Force Base, a TC-135, Friday following an 18-month runway reconstruction project.
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Rep. Don Bacon, left, and U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer were guests of honor at Friday’s ceremony. Bacon is a former 55th Wing commander.
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Gen. Mark Kelly, commander of Air Combat Command, speaks Friday about the new Offutt runway. The project cost more than $200 million.
