Established in 2009
Merged Air Force Global Strike Command and Air Force Space Command
Responsible for two-thirds of the nation’s nuclear arsenal
• The mission of AFGSC is to provide strategic deterrence, global strike, and combat support
• Conducts continuous bomber presence operations to provide assurance to allies and deter potential adversaries
• Maintains readiness to deliver rapid, decisive, and sustainable global strike capabilities anytime, anywhere.
• Ensure the safety, security, and effectiveness of the nuclear deterrent
• Deliver integrated, synchronized, and flexible global strike capabilities
• Lead the innovation and development of game-changing technologies and concepts for the joint force.
Command HQ
-Barksdale AFB, Louisiana
All other bases
-Warren AFB, Wyoming, Minot AFB, North Dakota, Malstrom AFB, Montana, Kirtland AFB, New Mexico, Dyess AFB, Texas, Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota, Whiteman AFB, Missouri
• Aircraft
-B-2 Spirit
-B-52 Stratofortress
-B-1 Lancer
Equipment
- Ground-based Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBMs)
• Nuclear-capable bombers and missiles are maintained and operated personnel, supported by advanced command and control systems
History of the Command
Command Mission
Vision of the Command
Current Commander
Command’s Headquarters Location
Location of All Bases in The Command
The Aircraft and Equipment Used