Welcome

The 11th Wing, under the auspices of the Air Force District of Washington, assumed host-unit responsibilities at Joint Base Andrews, on October 1st, 2010. The mission of the 11th Wing is to defend national leaders, deploy combat ready Airmen, showcase the USAF, provide presidential support to Airmen and their families, and to foster joint teamwork within and around the wing.

Often called “The Gateway to the Nation's Capital,” Andrews has seen not only our U.S. government leaders, but kings, queens, prime ministers and military/civilian leaders from more than 50 nations and numerous non-governmental organizations fly on its aircraft and transit the base.

People stationed here may see or even participate in events and operations that directly affect the course of world events. Andrews is constantly featured in the public spotlight on national and international television, radio, newspapers, and magazines. Some of the most recent events included the Nuclear Security Summit in April 2010, hosting over 50 international countries and NGOs. In May, Andrews hosted the largest Joint Service Open House in the Department of Defense, with over 205,000 in attendance over three days.

Approximately 17,000 people, including Active Duty, Guard and Reserve personnel and their families, civilian employees, and contractors live and/or work at Andrews, performing both routine and exceptional duties.

The 11th Wing is host to more than 60 separate organizations, including the 89th Airlift Wing (responsible for providing safe, reliable, worldwide airlift and logistical support for the president of the United States, vice president, Cabinet members and other high-ranking U.S. and foreign government officials), units for the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force Reserve and National Guard, as well as oversees the operations of the Air Force Band, Honor Guard, and Chaplaincy as of October 1st, 2010.

In addition to recreational facilities found at most other bases, Andrews features unlimited points of

interest in surrounding communities, which can make your stay here a pleasant and memorable one.

Families not accustomed to living in a large metropolitan area may go through a period of adjustment, but the benefits of an assignment here cannot be matched.

Again, welcome! Use this guide to become better acquainted with the base and the local area. For information not found in this guide, and for the latest news, photos, and videos of Team Andrews, visit www.andrews.af.mil.