It was established on 19 July 2006 [1] when the Joint Functional Component for Space and Global Strike stood down.
"Bob" Elder Jr., who simultaneously served as the commander of the 8th Air Force.
JFCC-GS was inactivated on October 2, 2017 as part of USSTRATCOM's effort to reorganize its components into a more streamlined war fighting structure.
[3] The official mission statement stated that "JFCC-GSI optimizes planning, integration, execution and force management of assigned missions of deterring attacks against the U.S., its territories, possessions and bases, and should deterrence fail, by employing appropriate forces.
"[4] JFCC GSI integrates all elements of military power as it conducts, plans and presents global strike effects.