Offutt Air Force Base, located in Nebraska, is a U.S. Air Force base that plays a significant role in space operations, serving as the headquarters for U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM). USSTRATCOM is responsible for space operations like military satellites, missile defense, global command and control, and strategic deterrence. The 55th Wing, the largest wing in Air Combat Command, is stationed at Offutt and provides global reconnaissance, intelligence, and electronic warfare capabilities. Offutt AFB partners with organizations like the Air Force Weather Agency and supports national security missions including nuclear deterrence and cybersecurity.
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The Air Force conducted environmental assessments of five other locations considered reasonable alternatives for U.S. Space Command: Peterson Space Force Base, Kirtland Air Force Base, Offutt Air Force Base, Port San Antonio, and Space Coast Spaceport.
U.S. Strategic Command created the NC3 Enterprise Center at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, with a second location in the Washington area to design an NC3 blueprint and break down stovepipes across the Defense Department.