Nuclear Weapons Center
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| Nuclear Weapons Center | |
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 Nuclear Weapons Center emblem |
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| Active | 2006-Present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Type | Nuclear Experts |
| Role | Combat Support |
| Size | Center |
| Part of | Air Force Materiel Command |
| Garrison/HQ | Kirtland Air Force Base |
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[edit] Mission
The center's mission is to ensure safe, secure, and reliable nuclear weapon systems to support the National Command Structure and the United States Air Force warfighter.
[edit] History
On 31 Mar 2006, the United States Air Force established the Nuclear Weapons Center at Kirtland Air Force Base, the unit which oversees both the 377th Air Base Wing and 498th Armament Systems Wing. The NWC is on the east side of Kirtland AFB, N.M.
The Vision of the NWC is to be the Air Force's Center of Excellence for all nuclear weapon systems activities.
NWC strategic principle: Provide war-winning nuclear capabilities ... on time, on cost
Strategic goals · Maintain nuclear weapons system surety through timely and credible processes
· Enable the development and implementation of nuclear technology to maintain air, space and information dominance
· Sustain war-winning nuclear capabilities to ensure operational readiness and effectiveness
· Provide the work force with career development and progression opportunities
· Maintain and provide a quality work facility/environment
· Sustain a healthy, fit, safe, and ready work force
[edit] Assignments
[edit] Major Command
- Air Force Materiel Command (2006-Present)
[edit] Previous designations
- Nuclear Weapons Center (2006-Present)
[edit] Subordinate Units
- 377th Air Base Wing (2006-Present)
- 498th Armament Systems Wing (2006-Present)
[edit] Locations
- Kirtland AFB, New Mexico (2006-Present)
