Strategic Air Command, the United States' former command responsible for the country's strategic nuclear arsenal, has a few synonyms that are commonly used. One term that is often used interchangeably with Strategic Air Command is the abbreviation SAC, which is still frequently referenced in popular culture despite the command being deactivated in 1992. Another synonym that is sometimes used is Strategic Air Force, which is a more general term that refers to any air force that has a strategic mission. Additionally, some people also use the term Strategic Bomber Command to refer to the same organization, as it was primarily responsible for the country's strategic bombers.