Amy BERTSCH

Offutt Air Force Base, located near Omaha, Nebraska, has played a pivotal role in U.S. military history since its establishment in 1918 as Fort Crook. Transformed into an airfield in the 1920s, it became the site of the Martin Bomber Plant during World War II, where the famous Enola Gay and Bockscar B-29 bombers were built. In 1948, Offutt AFB became the headquarters of Strategic Air Command (SAC), the nerve center for America’s strategic nuclear deterrent throughout the Cold War. Today, Offutt serves as the headquarters for U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), maintaining its legacy as a central hub for global command and control operations.

USAF

U.S. Air Force

The United States Air Force (USAF) is the aerial warfare branch of the United States Armed Forces. It is responsible for air defense, air support, and aerospace operations. The USAF was officially established as a separate branch of the military in 1947, but its roots can be traced back to the formation of the Aeronautical Division of the U.S. Signal Corps in 1907. The USAF has a global presence, with bases and operations in countries around the world to protect U.S. interests and provide support to allies.