US Department of Defense:
WASHINGTON — The men and women of U.S. Strategic Command are ready to respond to any threat, Stratcom’s commander said yesterday in La Vista, Nebraska.
Speaking to reporters during a deterrence symposium, Air Force Gen. John E. Hyten noted positive developments regarding North Korea, including the United States and South Korea engaging in talks with that country.
There is the potential for denuclearization, he added. “I can tell you from a Stratcom perspective, any time statements are coming out [and] politicians are talking, I’m much happier,” Hyten said. “Nonetheless, our responsibility is to always be ready — and so we will always be ready.”
The force is fully ready and fully postured to deal with any threat that comes out of North Korea, the general said. “The missile defense capabilities in Alaska are fully prepared, California [is] fully prepared, and our deterrent force is on alert, fully prepared right now,” he stressed.
