Omaha City Wire

Washington – U.S. Senators Deb Fischer (R-NE) and Pete Ricketts (R-NE), along with U.S. Representatives Don Bacon (R-NE-02), Mike Flood (R-NE-01), and Adrian Smith (R-NE-03) announced that the U.S. Air Force plans to activate a new wing at Offutt Air Force Base. This move is part of the Air Force’s reorganization efforts to address emerging security challenges faced by the United States.

The new organization, designated as the 95th Wing, will be a subordinate unit of the Air Force Global Strike Command. Its mission will focus on strategic command and control and will include the 595th Command & Control Group (595 CACG) at Offutt AFB, NE; the 610th Command & Control Squadron (610 CACS) at Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ; and the 253rd Command & Control Group (253 CACG) at Wyoming ANGB, WY. The establishment of this wing is expected to bring an additional 70 personnel to Offutt AFB in the near term.

“It speaks volumes that Offutt is the Air Force’s installation of choice for the new 95th Wing. Nebraska is the center of gravity for nuclear command, control, and communications (NC3) missions, and we are proud of our indispensable role in America’s national defense,” said Sen. Fischer.

“Today’s decision reinforces the critical role Offutt Air Force Base plays in ensuring a credible strategic deterrent against existing and emerging threats posed by adversaries like the PRC and Russia. I look forward to welcoming the women and men who will call Omaha, Nebraska home as part of this newly activated unit,” said Sen. Ricketts.

“This decision represents the culmination of years of work by the Air Force and congressional defense committees to ensure the United States is fully prepared to deter and defeat any adversary who threatens our national security,” said Rep. Bacon, member of the HASC Strategic Forces Subcommittee. “Omaha Nebraska is the right location for this new capability, and we will be prepared to do everything necessary to ensure these airmen's success in defending the nation. Nuclear command and control is our competitive advantage and a natural mission for Offutt Air Force Base.”

“For a century, Offutt Air Force Base has been a pivotal part of our Armed Forces' mission to protect America's safety and security. The decision to activate the 95th Wing at Offutt is great news. This will not only add a mission to base but also continue creating more opportunities in Bellevue and greater Omaha area," said Rep. Flood.

“This expansion of capabilities at Offutt affirms Nebraska’s leadership in national security and air defense,” said Rep. Smith.“Modern war technologies make defense readiness and command efficiencies more critical than ever before.The activation of 95th Wing will strengthen American military effectiveness aligned with standout record service in our state.”

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