Air Force Global Strike Command

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Air Force announces permanent location for Global Strike command headquarters

Published June 22, 2009
By Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs

WASHINGTON -- Today the Air Force announced Barksdale AFB, La. as the permanent location of Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) headquarters, a new major command focused on the nuclear and global strike mission.

Barksdale AFB was previously identified as the Air Force's preferred alternative for purposes of the environmental analysis process that is now complete. AFGSC will be activated on August 7.

"The environmental assessment, which included a 30-day public comment period, resulted in a Finding of No Significant Impact which allows for the SECAF to take the additional steps of making a final basing decision and formally standing up AFGSC," said Kathleen Ferguson, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Installations.

"The standup of this new command will provide clear lines of authority and responsibility dedicated to the nuclear and conventional global strike mission--a key component of strategic deterrence," said Lt. Gen. Frank Klotz, designated commander for AFGSC.