Leadership
In 2007, General Kevin P. Chilton took over command of USSTRATCOM. He served as the senior commander of the joint military forces from the four branches of the military assigned to the command. He is the leader, steward and advocate of the nation's strategic capabilities.
His responsibilities include integrating and coordinating the necessary command and control capability to provide support with the most accurate and timely information for the President of the United States, the Secretary of Defense, and to regional combatant commanders.
On 7 May 2009, Chilton stated that the United States would not be constrained in its response to a cyber attack, therefore demonstrating the utility of his command which combines cyber defense with global strike.
| No. | Image | Name | Start of Term | End of Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | General George L. Butler, USAF | 1992 | 1994 | |
| 2. | Admiral Henry G. Chiles, Jr., USN | 1994 | 1996 | |
| 3. | General Eugene E. Habiger, USAF | 1996 | 1998 | |
| 4. | Admiral Richard W. Mies, USN | 1998 | 2002 | |
| 5. | Admiral James O. Ellis, Jr., USN | 2002 | 2004 | |
| 6. | General James E. Cartwright, USMC | 2004 | 2007 | |
| Acting | Lt. Gen C. Robert Kehler, USAF | 4 August 2007 | 17 October 2007 | |
| 7. | General Kevin P. Chilton, USAF | 2007 | 2011 | |
| 8. | General C. Robert Kehler, USAF | 2011 | Present |
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