USAF’s 55th Mobile Command and Control Squadron, Offutt AFB, Neb., officially stood down Sept. 27, closing out nearly 30 years of service as the alternate, mobile command center in the event of a Cold War nuclear attack upon the United States. The squadron was part of a strategy designed to deter such an attack, and the strategy worked, noted Lt. Gen. Robert Kehler, deputy commander of US Strategic Command. Maj. Karen Hibbard, squadron commander, said that even though evolving world events and advancing technologies had spelled the end of the squadron, its legacy of service would live on. She added, “At the end of the day, we can all say, ‘Mission complete.’ ”
Competitors Not Picked for CCA Look Forward to Increment 2
April 25, 2024
While none of the major aircraft contractors were selected to develop the Collaborative Combat Aircraft, all three say they are seeking further autonomous aircraft work for the Navy, foreign partners, or in the classified arena, and maybe future versions of the CCA itself.