AIR FORCE GLOBAL WEATHER CENTER

The Air Force Global Weather Center (AFGWC) was established in 1958 at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, to centralize and enhance meteorological support for U.S. Air Force operations worldwide. The center rapidly became the primary provider of comprehensive weather analysis, forecasts, and climatological data for military planning, utilizing advanced computing technology and global observation networks. Throughout the Cold War and beyond, the AFGWC played a pivotal role in supporting strategic air missions, space launches, and global deployments with timely and accurate weather intelligence. In 1991, the AFGWC merged with the Fleet Numerical Oceanography Center, evolving into the modern Air Force Weather Agency, continuing its legacy of meteorological excellence.