79th Medical Wing

The 79th Medical Wing was originally activated in 2006 at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, succeeding the 89th Medical Group to provide comprehensive medical care for military personnel and VIPs in the National Capital Region. As part of the Air Force Medical Service, its mission included aeromedical evacuation, specialized clinical care, and support of presidential and high-level government operations. The wing played a vital role in supporting contingency operations, humanitarian missions, and disaster response. In 2017, the 79th Medical Wing was inactivated, with its personnel and responsibilities integrated into the newly established 11th Medical Group under the 11th Wing.