What is Security Forces Squadron?

The 811th Security Forces Squadron operates the largest executive security mission in the Air Force, they ensure around-the-clock protection of the Air Force One complex and provide executive protection for the President and other senior leaders as they transit the installation.

What units are at Joint Base Andrews?

Joint Base Andrews is home to Air Force District of Washington’s 316th Wing — the base’s host wing — with several partner units on base including Air Mobility Command’s 89th Airlift Wing, Air Force Reserve Command’s 459th Air Refueling Wing, D.C. Air National Guard’s 113th Wing, the Naval Air Facility, and Army and …

Can civilians get on Joint Base Andrews?

Unofficial Visitor Access: Bond Dr., Joint Base Andrews, MD 20762) from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. All guests must be accompanied to the Main Gate by their sponsor. Due to the suspension of the Trusted Traveler program, all escort authority for installation access to JBA is also suspended, indefinitely.

What command is Andrews AFB?

Air Force District of Washington (AFDW) is the parent command to the 316th Wing and 844th Communications Group and the 11th Wing at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling.

Where is the 316th Wing in the Air Force?

316th Wing. The 316th Wing (316 WG) is an inactive wing of the United States Air Force. It was the host wing at Joint Base Andrews Naval Air Facility, Maryland. As host wing, the 316 WG operated, administered and maintained the base.

When did the 316th Wing join the JBA?

The 316th Wing was activated on June 11, 2020, becoming the host wing for JBA and taking on the Airmen and units of the 11th Wing . The wing’s Operations Group was a highly decorated C-47 Skytrain unit that served with Ninth Air Force and Twelfth Air Force in the European Theater of Operations and the Mediterranean theaters during World War II .

When did the 316 TAW become an operational wing?

In late 1967, the 316 TAW relinquished its training mission and became a typical operational tactical airlift wing with the C-130 E Hercules. As an operational wing, the organization operated three tactical airlift squadrons in addition to its various maintenance and support squadrons.

What is the mission of the 459th Fighter Wing?

The 459th recruits, trains and equips its 1,300 Citizen Airmen to fly and maintain the KC-135 Stratotanker to help the Air Force protect its interests in air and space power. The Wing’s mission is to provide unsurpassed air refueling and agile combat support from our nation’s Capital to the world!