This Day in History – November 9: Strategic Air Command moves headquarters to Offutt Air Force Base

November 9, 1948 – At 12:01 a.m. on Nov. 9, 1948, Offutt Airforce Base gained national prominence as it became the home of Strategic Air Command headquarters.

The U.S. Air Force Secretary chose Offutt due to its location in the middle of the country, far from the borders of the continental U.S.

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