Written on September 14, 2009 at 6:00 am by

U.S. Air Force Strengthens Operations to Support Nuclear Deterrence Mission

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New initiatives underway at the U.S. Air Force consolidate commands, modernize systems and strengthen human capital.  The goal is to emphasize nuclear security.  Maj. Gen. Donald Alston, Assistant Chief of Staff, Strategic Deterrence and Nuclear Integration, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, told bloggers and online journalists that post-Cold War geopolitical realities are behind the shift in focus.

To listen to the roundtable, click here.

To access Maj. Gen. Alston’s bio, click here.

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Joining us on the call was Chuck Simmons of northshorejournal.org, the U.S. Air Force Public Affairs Agency, Andrew Lubin of themilitaryobserver.com, and Colin Clark of DoDBuzz.com.

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  • Joseph Hebert

    I think that the safety that in emphasized in Nuclear Deterrance is not only a Priorty of the US Air Force, but should be emphasized by all branches of the Armed Forces due to the fact that we all are playing a similar role in keeping the world a much safer place. Thank you General for all your had work and dedication to one of the most important programs in the US and Globally.

  • http://www.america.gov Jacqui Porth

    Nuclear safety and safeguards is important in the context of both military and civilian use.

    Since you are interested in this subject, you might also be interested in a new feature entitled: Toward a Nuclear-Free World recently published on America.gov

    A number of private and public sector officials talk about future steps that need to be taken.

    There are also some articles below the fold on current talks and historical issues related to disarmament.

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