Omaha, Nebraska

:For other uses, see Omaha (disambiguation).

Military

The Omaha metropolitan area is home to Offutt Air Force Base (Offutt AFB) which is located just south of Omaha in the city of Bellevue. During the Cold War, Strategic Air Command (SAC) headquarters was located at Offutt. The successor to SAC, the United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) is now also headquartered at Offutt. The base is controlled by the 55th Wing and hosts several tenant units including Air Force Weather Agency, and the United States Air Force Heartland of America Band.

Related Topics:
Offutt Air Force Base - Bellevue - Cold War - Strategic Air Command - Headquarters - United States Strategic Command - Air Force Weather Agency

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On May 2, 2005, the Omaha World Herald reported that the economic impact of base upon the local community amounted to approximately $2 billion annually.

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