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U.S. Strategic Command is making it known
that deterrence is its number one priority.

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STRATCOM commander Air Force
General John Hyten has made his vision and intent clear.

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The three priorities
for U.S. Strategic command are number one

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above all else we will provide a strategic
deterrent.

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Priority number two if deterrence fails we will provide a decisive response.

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Priority three we'll do it with a combat ready force.

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Defense Secretary Jim Mattis' comments

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further emphasize the Department of Defense's stance on being prepared.

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I am absolutely convinced that having this safe secure and effective deterrent is critical

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the most critical piece of our nation's
defense.

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184,000 troops make up STRATCOM

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and Hyten believes they are the backbone of 21st
century deterrence