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Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) is a Major Command (MAJCOM) of the United States Air Force, headquartered at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana. AFGSC provides combat-ready forces to conduct strategic nuclear deterrence and global strike operations in support of combatant commanders. It is subordinated to the USSTRATCOM.

Air Force Global Strike Command is the direct descendant unit of the Cold War-era Strategic Air Command (SAC). It holds the lineage, history and honors of SAC.

Overview;

Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) was established for the improvement of the management of the USAF portion of the United States' nuclear arsenal, which accounts for two-thirds of America's nuclear deterrent. It assumed responsibility for the nuclear-capable assets of Air Force Space Command on 1 December 2009 and the nuclear-capable assets of Air Combat Command on 1 February 2010.

The creation of Air Force Global Strike Command was outlined in the recommendations of the investigation following the 2007 United States Air Force nuclear weapons incident. The command was activated 7 August 2009, at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana.

The mission of Air Force Global Strike Command is to "Develop and provide combat-ready forces for nuclear deterrence and global strike operations --Safe --Secure --Effective to support the President of the United States and combatant commanders."

AFGSC consists of over 31,000 personnel assigned to nine wings, two geographically-separated squadrons and one detachment in the continental United States and deployed to locations around the globe.

Changes to the AFGSC units began with the announcement of the 377th Air Base Wing's realignment in December 2014. In mid-April 2015, Air Force Times reported that "B-1 bombers from Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota and Dyess Air Force Base in Texas will be joining their long-range B-2 and B-52 bomber counterparts under a single Air Force command as part of a leadership shift announced Monday." This means that two bomb wings formerly under Air Combat Command will shift into AFGSC. The units came under the command on 1 October 2015. On 6 October 2016, the 595th Command and Control Group was activated at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska to assume the responsibility for the Boeing E-4 NAOC mission.

Units;

The command has a worldwide area of responsibility (AOR) as a subordinate component command of United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM). AFGSC is one of two USAF component commands in USSTRATCOM, the other being Air Force Space Command (AFSPC). Installations assigned to AFGSC include Barksdale Air Force Base, Malmstrom Air Force Base, Minot Air Force Base, F. E. Warren Air Force Base, Dyess Air Force Base, Ellsworth Air Force Base, Kirtland Air Force Base, and Whiteman Air Force Base.

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Feb. 15, 2023) - Security forces personnel respond to a simulated threat during an active shooter training exercise held at Naval Health Clinic Annapolis. The training exercise was completed as part of Citadel Shield-Solid Curtain, which is an annual anti-terrorism and force protection exercise designed to challenge the response and capabilities of Navy security forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sarah M. Thielen)

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Bryson Rhodes, a fire team member assigned to the 169th Security Forces Squadron, demonstrates an M-4 rifle firing position at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, South Carolina Air National Guard, March 7, 2023. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Danielle Dawson)

Women march on the side of anti-government protesters.

Security forces squadron Airmen and law enforcement members receive training on safely firing weapons at enemies during Progressive Combat Solutions training at Scott Air Force Base, Ill., April 8, 2014. The Progressive Combat Solutions trains military and law enforcement personnel in a decision making process originally benchmarked by the Air Force known as observe, orient, decide and act. The Air Mobility Command and the 375th Security Force Squadron hosted this training with the goal of implementing it across AMC in the future. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kiana Brothers/Released)

Airmen and Soldiers of the Massachusetts National Guard take a photo they respond together to help their communities during the COVID-19 response. Security Forces Airmen from the 104th Fighter Wing, Barnes Air National Guard Base, Mass., and Soldiers with the 747th Military Police Company, Massachusetts Army National Guard, are providing 24-hour security for testing sites and shelters for the homeless who may be positive COVID-19. The Airmen and Soldiers are working with interagency partners Springfield Police Department to ensure security and safety for the supplies, patients, and staff. Massachusetts National Guard units were activated at the request of Governor Charlie Baker and are helping at the testing facilities as a joint-task force. (Left to Right: Private 1st Class Donovan Sawyer, Tech. Sgt. Shomeret Chevalier and Spc. Haley MacDonald) (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Senior Master Sgt. Julie Avey)

Tech. Sgt. Andrew Montgomery, an Air Force military working dog handler, comforts his dog Diesel inside an Army UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter operated by A Company, 3rd Battalion, 142nd Assault Helicopter Company, 42nd Combat Aviation Brigade, during a familiarization exercise for the dogs on Jan. 10, 2014, somewhere in southwest Asia.

The working dogs can be transported by helicopter quickly and efficiently to wherever they're needed once they become comfortable with the aircraft.

The 42nd CAB, New York Army National Guard, is currently deployed overseas in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Harley Jelis/Released)

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Israel Garcia from the 36th Security Forces Squadron looks down the sights of an M-4 assault rifle during training at the Pacific Air Forces Regional Training Center on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Nov.7, 2011. Each defender in training was taught war-fighting techniques by cadres assigned to the 736th Security Forces Squadron Commando Warrior Fight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Benjamin Wiseman)

A young Afghan girl sits on her mother's lap during a graduation ceremony for her mother and other graduates of a photojournalism training course in Farah City, Feb. 17. Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) Farah attended the graduation ceremony for a two-week photojournalism course for Farahi journalists to recognize the achievements of the graduates and to further develop relationships built during the program. PRT Farah's mission is to train, advise, and assist Afghan government leaders at the municipal, district, and provincial levels in Farah province Afghanistan. Their civil military team is comprised of members of the U.S. Navy, U.S. Army, the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Matthew Stroup/released)

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Brian VanNote, Kapisa Provincial Reconstruction Team platoon sergeant from Brockport, N.Y., identifies his target prior to engaging it with his M-4 rifle during reflexive fire training at Forward Operating Base Morales-Frazier, March 31. The PRT members constantly train to ensure that they are ready for any situation that is presented. The mission of Kapisa PRT is to help facilitate the local and national governments of Afghanistan working together to help provide for the development and security needs of the Afghan people.

Provincial Reconstruction Team Kapisa

Photo by Staff Sgt. Kyle Brasier

Date Taken:03.31.2011

Location:FORWARD OPERATING BASE MORALES-FRAZIER, AF

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Joshua Aleprete (left) with the 116th Security Forces Squadron, Georgia Air National Guard, and Airman 1st Class Antonio Diaz with the 142nd Security Forces Squadron, Oregon Air National Guard, prepare to extract a simulated unconscious casualty from a collapsed building during civil disturbance response training at the Guardian Center of Georgia during the PATRIOT South 19 exercise, Mar. 5, 2019. PATRIOT is a Domestic Operations disaster-response training exercise conducted by National Guard units working with federal, state and local emergency management agencies and first responders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Zach Holden) www.dvidshub.net

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Cullen Thomas, 324th Expeditionary Base Defense Squadron military working dog handler, and his military working dog Klepa perform a perimeter check at Nigérien Air Base 201, Niger, Dec. 9, 2018. The military working dog section plays a critical role in keeping service members safe and base assets secure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Asselta)

U.S. and Portuguese airmen compete in the Defender Challenge May 30, 2014, at Lajes Field, Azores, Portugal. The Portuguese air force held the challenge in celebration of the 59th anniversary of the Air Police Squadron. The challenge tested the airmen’s strength, endurance and ability to work together to accomplish tasks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Guido Melo/Released)

Members of the Alaska Air National Guard’s 176th Security Forces Squadron conducted small arms training on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Feb. 18. The Guardsmen qualified on the M240 and M249 machine guns during their annual training in preparation for future deployments. (Alaska Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Edward Eagerton/released)

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joseph Vandergrift stands for a portrait in combatives gear on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., March 9, 2019. Vandergrift is a security forces specialist with the New Jersey Air National Guard’s 108th Security Forces Squadron. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Matt Hecht)

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Afghan National Army soldiers take break during a patrol down a busy road with many known IED hotspots during a multi-day operation Aug. 21 in Alingar District, Laghman province. The PRT, combined with assets from the 45th Infantry Brigade, conducted a cordon and search in a village thought to be home to IED makers and Taliban fighters.

Provincial Reconstruction Team Laghman

Photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Crane

Date Taken:08.21.2011

Location:FOB MEHTAR LAM, AF

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Senior Airman Nicole Kaehler, 48th Security Forces Squadron, a dog handler from Royal Air Force Lakenheath, Great Britain, and her K-9, Harras, search packages at the RAF Lakenheath post office for bombs or other dangerous articles following the terrorist attacks in the United States on February 4, 2003. Security has been tighter to help prevent another occurrence of the tragedies that struck New York and Washington, D.C. (USAF photo by Staff Sergeant William Greer)

The 343rd Training Squadron held the 15th Annual Fallen Defender Memorial Ruck March on Nov. 4, 2022, at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas. The purpose of the event is to honor all Security Forces members who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Over 2,000 participants marched 4.76 miles, which inlcuded personnel from the 343rd TRS, Bexar County Sherriff's Office, San Antonio Police Department, Gold Star Families, JBSA-Lackland mission partners, and other units from around the world.

Senior Airman Cullen Thomas, 824th Expeditionary Base Defense Squadron military working dog handler, and his military working dog Klepa perform a perimeter check at Nigérien Air Base 201, Niger, Dec. 9, 2018. The military working dog section plays a critical role in keeping service members safe and base assets secure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Asselta)

U.S. Army 1st Lt. Robert Wolfe, a security force platoon leader with the Farah Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT), provides security during a key leader engagement in Farah, Afghanistan, Feb. 25, 2013. Civilian and military representatives with the Farah PRT visited a new family center operated by the Afghan-led Voice of Women Organization to discuss gender issues, conduct a site survey and monitor programming. The mission of the Farah PRT was to train, advise and assist Afghan government leaders at the municipal, district and provincial levels. (DoD photo by Lt. j.g. Matthew Stroup, U.S. Navy/Released)

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kristopher Smith, left, a patrolman with the 802nd Security Forces Squadron (SFS), and Airman 1st Class Johnathon Teal, an entry controller with the 802nd SFS, stand in front of a patrol car April 2, 2014, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. (DoD photo by Airman 1st Class Krystal Ardrey, U.S. Air Force/Released)

Idaho National Guard Airman assigned to the 124th Security Forces Squadron participate in heavy weapons qualifications, June 6, 2025, at the Sayler Creek Range, Idaho. Each Airman had to qualify on the M240 machine gun, M249 Squad Automatic Weapon, and Mk19 grenade launcher. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff. Sgt. Jadyn Eisenbrandt)

Senior Airman Austin Schreiner, of the 219th Security Forces Squadron, handcuffs a simulated intruder during training at the Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Dec. 10, 2019. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Chief Master Sgt. David H. Lipp)

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Senior Airman Drew Nicholson, of the 451st Expeditionary Support Squadron Security Forces Flight, inspects an M240 machine gun mounted to a common remote operating weapons station at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Jan. 21, 2016. Security forces members at Kandahar Airfield are responsible for the security of more than 150 aircraft and $2.2 billion of resources. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Robert Cloys)

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. John Cooley, assigned to Nemesis Troop, 4th Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, provides perimeter security during a key leader engagement between members of the Farah Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) and the director of agriculture, irrigation and livestock in Farah city, Farah province, Afghanistan, Sept. 28, 2013. Farah PRT's mission was to train, advise and assist Afghan government leaders at the municipal, district and provincial levels in Farah province. (DoD photo by Lt. Chad A. Dulac, U.S. Navy/Released)

Conducting a traffic stop on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington.

More than 30 alumni and spouses from the 366th Security Police Squadron K9 visited Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, May 5, for what would be their final reunion tour. The former 366 SPS K9 handlers had served together in Da Nang, Vietnam, many having met their spouses prior to their service there. The trip to the 37th Training Wing included a visit to the 341st Training Squadron, the Transportation Security Administration, the Security Forces Museum and the U.S. Military Working Dog Teams National Monument. (U.S. Air Force photo Christa D’Andrea)

A young Farahi girl looks on as her brother and friends talk with security force team members for Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) Farah outside a key leader engagement in Farah City, Feb. 25. Civilian and military representatives from the PRT visited a newly constructed Family Guidance Center operated by the Afghan-operated NGO Voice of Women in Farah City to discuss gender issues, conduct a site survey and monitor programming. PRT Farah's mission is to train, advise, and assist Afghan government leaders at the municipal, district, and provincial levels in Farah province Afghanistan. Their civil military team is comprised of members of the U.S. Navy, U.S. Army, the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Matthew Stroup/released)

Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah

Photo by Lt.j.g. Matthew Stroup

Date Taken:02.25.2013

Location:FARAH CITY, AF

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ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Feb. 15, 2023) - Security forces personnel respond to a simulated threat during an active shooter training exercise held at Naval Health Clinic Annapolis. The training exercise was completed as part of Citadel Shield-Solid Curtain, which is an annual anti-terrorism and force protection exercise designed to challenge the response and capabilities of Navy security forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sarah M. Thielen)

The 343rd Training Squadron held the 15th Annual Fallen Defender Memorial Ruck March on Nov. 4, 2022, at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas. The purpose of the event is to honor all Security Forces members who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Over 2,000 participants marched 4.76 miles, which inlcuded personnel from the 343rd TRS, Bexar County Sherriff's Office, San Antonio Police Department, Gold Star Families, JBSA-Lackland mission partners, and other units from around the world.

The 343rd Training Squadron held the 15th Annual Fallen Defender Memorial Ruck March on Nov. 4, 2022, at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas. The purpose of the event is to honor all Security Forces members who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Over 2,000 participants marched 4.76 miles, which inlcuded personnel from the 343rd TRS, Bexar County Sherriff's Office, San Antonio Police Department, Gold Star Families, JBSA-Lackland mission partners, and other units from around the world.

Members of the 9th Security Forces Squadron Bravo Flight stands at the ready during civil disturbance training Jan. 25, 2013, at Beale Air Force Base, Calif. The squadron trains constantly to stay proficient in base defense. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Shawn Nickel)

The 343rd Training Squadron held the 15th Annual Fallen Defender Memorial Ruck March on Nov. 4, 2022, at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas. The purpose of the event is to honor all Security Forces members who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Over 2,000 participants marched 4.76 miles, which inlcuded personnel from the 343rd TRS, Bexar County Sherriff's Office, San Antonio Police Department, Gold Star Families, JBSA-Lackland mission partners, and other units from around the world.

The 343rd Training Squadron held the 15th Annual Fallen Defender Memorial Ruck March on Nov. 4, 2022, at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas. The purpose of the event is to honor all Security Forces members who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Over 2,000 participants marched 4.76 miles, which inlcuded personnel from the 343rd TRS, Bexar County Sherriff's Office, San Antonio Police Department, Gold Star Families, JBSA-Lackland mission partners, and other units from around the world.

Airman 1st Class Christian Mejia and Staff Sergeant Duron Arnold, 376th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron Fly Away Security Team members, perform a security check around a disabled C-130 Hercules aircraft at Forward Operating Base Shank, Logar Province, Afghanistan, June 6, 2013. Mejia and Duron are forward deployed from Manas Air Base, Kyrgyzstan.

(USAF Photo/Master Sgt. Ben Bloker)

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Feb. 15, 2023) - Security forces personnel respond to a simulated threat during an active shooter training exercise held at Naval Health Clinic Annapolis. The training exercise was completed as part of Citadel Shield-Solid Curtain, which is an annual anti-terrorism and force protection exercise designed to challenge the response and capabilities of Navy security forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sarah M. Thielen)

A woman walks down a sidewalk in Farah City, Afghanistan, Jan. 6, 2012. (DoD photo by Lt. j.g. Matthew Stroup, U.S. Navy/Released)

The 343rd Training Squadron held the 15th Annual Fallen Defender Memorial Ruck March on Nov. 4, 2022, at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas. The purpose of the event is to honor all Security Forces members who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Over 2,000 participants marched 4.76 miles, which inlcuded personnel from the 343rd TRS, Bexar County Sherriff's Office, San Antonio Police Department, Gold Star Families, JBSA-Lackland mission partners, and other units from around the world.

Trucks wait in place as the sun sets on Forward Operating Base Nolay for the last time before Security Force Assistance Advisor Team 2-215 exits the Sangin Valley, Helmand province, Afghanistan, May 4, 2014. The service members with SFAAT 2-215 are completing a seven-month deployment as the last advisors in support of the 2nd Brigade, 215th Corps, Afghan National Army. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua Young/Released)

Rank and name: Airman 1st Class Michael Claus

Duty Title/Unit: Missile Maintenance Technician, 705 Muns

Hometown: Midlothian, Texas

“I’m an Airman 1st Class and I play a big part in the Air Force mission from my perspective… For me, being a part of the nuclear mission is an amazing feeling given the fact that we are the not (only) deterring for our nation, but the entire globe. Hearing other nations talk about the caliber of our deterrent force and highlighting the fact that we have enlisted members working on nuclear weapons, gives me a sense of pride. How many people in the world can say that there are 21 years old and working directly with a key component of the nuclear triad?

I’m a lot further away from home than my parents expected me to be. When I first joined the military, I thought I would be assigned much closer to home, but it’s all working out now. My parents still push me and provide the biggest support for me. My Mom will give me those small pushes when I need them; that could be a simple phone call, but they come when I need them most. Being that our mission is important, I can say that her push is a behind-the-scenes push protecting America.”

(U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Brandon Shapiro)

A collection of the top shots captured by public affairs Airmen assigned to the 6th Air Refueling Wing

The 343rd Training Squadron held the 15th Annual Fallen Defender Memorial Ruck March on Nov. 4, 2022, at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas. The purpose of the event is to honor all Security Forces members who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Over 2,000 participants marched 4.76 miles, which inlcuded personnel from the 343rd TRS, Bexar County Sherriff's Office, San Antonio Police Department, Gold Star Families, JBSA-Lackland mission partners, and other units from around the world.

More than 600 Airmen assigned to the 320th Training Squadron graduated from Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, June 28-29, 2023. Col. Kevin A. Davidson, Commander, 47th Flying Training Wing, Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas., reviewed the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christa D'Andrea)