The host unit at Andrews, the 1001st Air Base Wing, underwent significant organizational changes with many of its groups being either redesignated as squadrons or discontinued altogether.
Feb. 4, 1971
The Federal Aviation Administration designated portions of the airspace around Washington National Airport and Andrews as the Washington Terminal Control Area.
Feb. 5, 1971
The 1st Helicopter Squadron received its first three (temporarily assigned) UH-1N helicopters.
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