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Camp Springs became Andrews Field on 2 May 1945 to honor one of the Air Force's founders, Lieutenant General Frank M. Andrews. Shortly after the Air Force became a separate service in 1947, the base's name changed to Andrews Air Force Base. [4] Lockheed VC-121E Super Constellation '53-7885' Colombine III at Andrews AFB during 1960
Andrews Air Force Base was designated on 24 June 1948, and in June 1950, Andrews rapidly became involved in combat readiness training for B-25 Mitchell medium bomber crews. Combat readiness training and proficiency flying for military pilots assigned non-flying duties in the Washington area have remained two key elements in the local mission ...
Air Force Spectrum Management Office (AFSMO) Fort George G. Meade, Maryland: Air Force Historical Research Agency (AFHRA) Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base, Alabama: Air Force Inspection Agency (AFIA) Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico: Air Force Legal Operations Agency (AFLOA) Joint Base Andrews, Maryland: Air Force Logistics Management Agency ...
The 316th Wing (316 WG) is an active wing of the United States Air Force.It is the host wing at Joint Base Andrews Naval Air Facility, Maryland.As host wing, the 316 WG operates, administers and maintains the base.
Home to the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center, Air Force Safety Center and Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center. The 58th Special Operations Wing and the New Mexico Air National Guard's 150th Special Operations Wing train special operations crews to operate the CV-22B Osprey , HC-130J Combat King II , MC-130J Commando II , HH-60G ...
18 September 1947, however, is considered the District of Columbia Air National Guard's official birth concurrent with the establishment of the United States Air Force as a separate branch of the United States military under the National Security Act. [3] F-16C from the 121st Fighter Squadron lands at Andrews Air Force Base, April 3, 2012.
Air Force Bases, Vol. I, Active Air Force Bases Within the United States of America on 17 September 1982 (PDF). Washington, DC: Office of Air Force History. ISBN 0-912799-53-6. Ravenstein, Charles A. (1984). Air Force Combat Wings, Lineage & Honors Histories 1947–1977. Washington, DC: Office of Air Force History. ISBN 0-912799-12-9.
The commander is responsible for four detachments and 23 operating locations with an authorized strength of 734 military and civilian personnel. Its mission is to provide service and support to the Air National Guard and help accomplish its total Air Force mission.