Naval air station andrews afb

Naval Air Station Andrews Air Force Base, now known as Joint Base Andrews, is a prominent U.S. military installation located in Maryland. Established in 1942 as Camp Springs Army Air Field, it was later renamed Andrews Field in honor of Lieutenant General Frank Maxwell Andrews. The base has served as a critical hub for airlift operations, distinguished as the home of Air Force One and supporting both Air Force and Navy aviation units. Over the decades, it has played a vital role in national defense, presidential transport, and joint service operations, reflecting its enduring strategic importance.