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Andrews AFB
is located in the Prince George County in the state of
Maryland, approximately 10 miles outside the Washington, D.C.
city limits. The base is physically located in the town of
Camp Springs MD, and is bordered by three other towns
(Clinton, Morningside, and Forestville). If you are not able
to live in military housing at Andrews AFB, urban, suburban,
small town, and country housing options are all within
reasonable commuting distance of Andrews AFB. The base
operator's phone number is 301-981-1110 or DSN 312-858-1110.
History
During the Civil War, Union troops occupied a small country
church near Camp Springs, MD. That church is still used
on-base and is known as Chapel Two. Later, on August 25, 1941,
Camp Springs Army Air Field was established and Andrews'
flying history began. The base became operational May 2, 1943.
The name of the base was changed to Andrews Field on March 31,
1945, in honor of Lt. Gen Frank M. Andrews, Commander of
European Operations for all Army Air Forces. In July 1961,
Andrews became the home of the official presidential aircraft,
known as "Air Force One" when the president is on board. In
1963, Naval Air Facility (NAF) Anacostia, originally
established on the Potomac River at Anacostia Naval Air Field
near Bolling AFB in 1919, moved to the east side of Andrews
AFB. At that time the name was changed from NAF Anacostia to
NAF Washington. NAF handles Naval VIP flight operations and is
home for a Marine Corps detachment that flies the FA-18
Hornet. With more than 10 AMC units, 60 tenant units the Naval
Air Facility housed on the base, and Malcolm Grow Medical
Center (3rd largest hospital in the Air Force), we're a busy
community proud of our history. For more information on
Andrews' history visit the installation's homepage.
Mission
To provide safe and reliable worldwide airlift and logistical
support for the President, the Vice President, Cabinet
members, the Congress and other high ranking U.S. and foreign
officials. It is not unusual to have 20-30 Distinguished
Visitor (DV) movements per week, including an average of one
head of state DV movement per day. In addition, more than 60
partner (tenant) units and special missions are also located
here.
Population Served
 Active
Duty Air Force: 5,791
Active
Duty Navy: 234
Active
Duty Marines: 16
Active
Duty Army: 55
Family
Members: 10,000
Total Force Strength: (AD, Guard, Reserve & Civilians): 10,953
Base Transportation
The base shuttle bus operates Monday through Friday, 6:00 A.M.
- 6:00 P.M. There are no hours on Saturdays, Sundays or
holidays. The base shuttle and the METRO bus system interface
outside the Main Gate, except weekends and holidays. Any
questions or comments about the base shuttle should be
directed to Vehicle Operations at 301-981-1182. Copies of the
schedule are available by calling 301-981-2872, or DSN
312-858-2872.
Sponsorship
If you have not yet requested a sponsor, you must do so
through your Local Military Personal Flight (MPF). The Andrews
MPF will not assign a sponsor unless requested through MPF
channels. If you are reporting to Andrews AFB or NAF
Washington and do not have a sponsor, you will be missing out
on valuable information and assistance. The Washington DC
region is a large and diverse area and can be both confusing
and intimidating to newcomers. The 89th Airlift Wing Commander
enthusiastically supports the Sponsor program. Your sponsor is
your personal link to both the Andrews local community and
your new work section. Your sponsor is responsible for
ensuring that you receive timely and factual information
before you get here, are properly taken care of upon arrival,
and may even become your new best friend. If you have been
assigned a sponsor who is not responding to your needs or who
is not performing to your expectations, contact the Community
Readiness Consultant (CRC)/Relocation Assistance Program (RAP)
Manager at your current base, or the Andrews CRC/RAP Manager
(301-981-7087 or DSN 312-858-7087) for assistance.
If you arrive at Andrews after normal duty hours, the Gateway
Inn (lodging) office acts as the 24-hour Welcome Center. You
can contact the Gateway Inn at DSN 312-858-4614 or
301-981-4614. Your sponsor should work with you to coordinate
reserving lodging accommodations or setting up a room in the
unaccompanied quarters for you.
Only members living in the dorms will be assigned a Post
Office Box at the PSC. Those living off-base or in on-base
housing units will use the General Delivery Address for
Andrews AFB: Your name c/o General Delivery Box 5000, 1668 D
Street, Andrews AFB MD 20762-5000
Those members not residing in dormitories will have general
delivery service available until a permanent quarters address
is established. Mail service may be continued for a reasonable
period, not to exceed 90 days after residence is established.
Postal employees state that mail should not be directed to the
new address earlier than 30 days of arrival from overseas, and
15 days for a stateside-to-stateside move. Civilians may also
establish a PSC box. Send a copy of your orders to your
sponsor. They will need to go to the post office. The Postal
Service Center telephone number is 301-981-2560/DSN
312-858-2560.
Temporary Quarters
Base lodging is available through the Gateway Inn. You should
coordinate with your sponsor to ensure that reservations are
made as early as possible to ensure that you have a place to
stay upon your arrival. Due to the unique mission here at
Andrews, the possibility exists that you may end up having to
stay off base in one of the fine area hotels until
accommodations become available. You can make advance
reservations via the Internet, or by calling the Gateway Inn (DSN
312-858-4614 or 301-81-4614).
Relocation Assistance
To encourage sponsorship, the RAP manager does not mail
Welcome Packages to individuals directly. Your sponsor is
responsible for compiling and mailing your Sponsor/Welcome
Aboard Packet and addressing your specific questions. (See
above to learn how to request a sponsor.) We provide sponsors
with local area maps, tourism information, on-base services,
schools and spouse employment information.
Additionally, we maintain a limited Lending Closet with items
available for check out including sleeping mats, dish packs,
coffee pots and irons.
Upon your arrival, be sure to inquire about the Newcomers DC
Bus Tour and METRO Orientation, which is usually provided
monthly to all new arrivals with a valid ID Card, 16 years of
age or older. Paid childcare is available to assist with
maximum participation of eligible family members. Inquire at
time of signup for the tour.
Critical Installation Information
There are literally hundreds of assignments and worksites in
the Washington DC capital region (at Andrews AFB/NAF
Washington alone we have over 60 tenant units). Note: your
orders must be for Andrews AFB or NAF Washington (West and
East side of the base, respectively) in order for your family
to be eligible to live on main base at Andrews. Personnel
assigned to the Pentagon are housed by Bolling AFB. We manage
a remote housing area, Summerfield Housing that we share with
Bolling AFB, as well as Naval District Washington and Ft
Meade.
However, because individuals living off-base reside in 5
states, some 60 counties and 300 communities in the Washington
metro area (scattered across the states of Maryland, Virginia,
Delaware, and West Virginia as well as the District of
Columbia) you should know that a one-way commute of 45-60
minutes is not uncommon in the Andrews area. Traffic jams are
a daily reality. A recent study showed that Washington DC area
commuters lose an average of 78 hours per year in traffic tie
ups, making it the 2nd worst commuter traffic situation in the
U.S. (Los Angeles was first). If you do not live on-base, it's
highly recommended you confine your housing search to areas
east and south of Andrews AFB, due to major construction and
expansion of the Woodrow Wilson Bridge over the Potomac.
Be sure to view the Welcome to Andrews AFB base video tour,
available from your local A&FRC/ACS office. When making local
calls to off-base numbers or when using an off-base phone, the
entire number--including area code--is dialed as if it were a
long distance number, but without the "1" in front of it,
e.g., 301-981-7087. If the number you are calling is actually
long distance, the phone system will alert you to that fact.
The Andrews AFB base locator can be reached at DSN
312-858-6161 or 301-981-6161/1110. For after hours emergencies
contact the Andrews Command Post at 301-981-5058 or DSN
312-858-5058.
A tour at Andrews AFB is more expensive than at most other
CONUS locations. Therefore, housing, eating out, insurance and
taxes may be significantly higher than what you are accustomed
to. On the positive side, there are lots of free recreational
activities and cultural events. |
MAJOR
UNITS
316th
Comptroller Squadron
Contact Information:
Command Support Staff
COM: 301-981-5737
DSN: 312-858-5737
316th Logistics Readiness Squadron
Contact Information:
Command Support Staff
COM: 310-981-6292
DSN: 312-858-6292
316th Services Squadron
Contact Information:
Command Support Staff
COM: 301-981-9333
DSN: 312-858-9333
89th Communications Squadron
Contact Information:
Commander
COM: 301-981-3601
DSN: 312-858-3601
Naval Air Facility
Contact Information:
Commanding Officer
COM: 240-857-3783
DSN: 312-857-3783
459th Aerospace Medicine Squadron
Contact Information:
Commander
COM: 240-857-1945
DSN: 312-857-1945
COM FAX: 240-857-1947
316th
Operations Group
Contact Information:
Command Support Staff
COM: 301-981-3376
DSN: 312-858-3376
201st
Airlift Squadron
Contact Information:
Commander
COM: 240-857-6935
DSN: 312-857-6935
79th Medical Operations Squadron
Contact Information:
Commander
COM: 240-857-4951
DSN: 312-857-4951
79th Dental Squadron
Contact Information:
Commander
COM: 240-857-2809
DSN: 312-857-2809
316th Security Forces Squadron
Contact Information:
Commander
COM: 301-981-2005
DSN: 312-858-2005
99th Airlift Squadron
Contact Information:
Commander
COM: 301-981-7806
DSN: 312-858-7806
1st Helicopter Squadron
Contact Information:
Command Support Staff
COM: 301-981-4866
DSN: 312-858-4866
316th Contracting Squadron
Contact Information:
Commander
COM: 301-981-6501
DSN: 312-858-6501
316th Civil Engineering Squadron
Contact Information:
Commander
COM: 301-981-7284
DSN: 312-858-7284
Army Jet Detachment
Contact Information:
Commander
COM: 301-981-6667
DSN: 312-858-6667
COM FAX: 301-736-6884
459th Maintenance Group
Contact Information:
Commander
COM: 240-857-2859
DSN: 312-857-2859
COM FAX: 240-857-5626
AFOSI
Contact Information:
Commander
COM: 240-857-1102
DSN: 312-857-1102
113th Wing
Contact Information:
Commander
COM: 240-857-2811
DSN: 312-857-2811
Air
National Guard Readiness Center
Contact Information:
Commander
COM: 301-836-8001
DSN: 312-278-8001
459th Military Personnel Flight
Contact Information:
MPF Administration
COM: 240-857-5257
DSN: 312-857-5257
COM FAX: 240-858-1100
DC Air National Guard
Contact Information:
Exec. Support Staff
COM: 240-857-5856
DSN: 312-857-5856
Presidential Logistics Squadron
Contact Information:
Commander
COM: 301-981-9043
DSN: 312-858-9043
459th Aeromedical Evacuation Sq.
Contact Information:
Commander
COM: 240-857-7123
DSN: 312-857-7123
COM FAX: 240-857-6517
459th Security Forces Squadron
Contact Information:
Commander
COM: 240-857-4150
DSN: 312-857-4150
COM FAX: 240-857-5941
79th Aerospace Medicine Squadron
Contact Information:
Commander
COM: 240-857-9639
DSN: 312-857-9639
COM FAX: 240-857-2452
89th Airlift Wing
Contact Information:
Commander
COM: 301-981-5702
DSN: 312-858-5702
89th Operations Support Squadron
Contact Information:
Commander
COM: 301-981-5714
DSN: 312-858-5714
1st
Airlift Squadron
Contact Information:
Commander
COM: 301-981-3828
DSN: 312-858-3828
459th Operations Support Flight
Contact Information:
Commander
COM: 240-857-3188
DSN: 312-857-3188
COM FAX: 240-857-9597
459th Operations Group
Contact Information:
Commander
COM: 240-857-7252
DSN: 312-857-7252
COM FAX: 240-857-9879
89th Aerial Port Squadron
Contact Information:
Commander
COM: 301-981-3522
DSN: 312-858-3522
79th Medical Support Squadron
Contact Information:
Commander
COM: 240-857-8009
DSN: 312-857-8009
457th Airlift Squadron
Contact Information:
Commander
COM: 240-857-3892
DSN: 312-857-3892
89th Maintenance Group
Contact Information:
Command Support Staff
COM: 301-981-2442
DSN: 312-858-2442
316th Mission Support Squadron
Contact Information:
Command Support Staff
COM: 301-981-6662/6663
DSN: 312-858-6662/6663
79th Medical Group
Contact Information:
Commander
COM: 240-857-3001
DSN: 312-857-3001
316th Operations Support Squadron
Contact Information:
Sq. Section Commander
COM: 301-981-3361
DSN: 312-858-3361
COM FAX: 301-858-3412 |
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