AFSWC

**AFSWC** stands for **Air Force Special Weapons Center**, a pivotal unit in the history of the United States Air Force. Established in 1949 at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, the AFSWC was responsible for research, development, and testing of nuclear weapons and their delivery systems during the early Cold War era. The center played a crucial role in advancing nuclear technology, coordinating with the Atomic Energy Commission, and ensuring the readiness and safety of the Air Force's strategic arsenal. In 1963, the AFSWC was reorganized and its functions were absorbed into other Air Force commands, but its legacy continues in the realms of nuclear stewardship and advanced weapons development.