Andrews Air Force Base
Moving to Andrews Air Force Base? The 316th Wing — the base’s host wing — is responsible for maintaining emergency reaction rotary-wing airlift and other National Capital Region contingency response capabilities critical to national security and for organizing, training, equipping and deploying combat-ready forces for Air and Space Expeditionary Forces. The wing also provides installation security, services and airfield management to support the President, Vice President, other U.S. senior leaders and more than 50 tenant organizations and federal agencies.
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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.
Andrews Air Force Base is located in Prince Georges County, Maryland. It is a short drive to the District of Columbia and the base features access to the major highway link between the District and the Maryland suburbs. Prince Georges County is one of Marylands largest and diverse counties. It is home to quaint small towns like Laurel and larger cities like Bowie. The University of Maryland is located just north of the base in College Park.
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 18,000 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.
Prices for homes near Andrews Air Force base run the gamut from moderate to high. The home styles available include condo’s, townhomes and single family homes. If you would like to see what is available you can use this link. SEARCH
If you find you need more information or would like to set up a time to view one of the homes contact Mr. MacArthur and he will make arrangements. He can be reached at 301-509-5111
