The 316th Wing, under the auspices of the Air Force District of Washington, assumed host-unit responsibilities at Andrews Air Force Base in June 2006. The mission of the 316 WG is to provide contingency-response capability critical to national security. This capability includes emergency reaction rotary-wing airlift for the National Capital Region, combat-ready Airmen for Air and Space Expeditionary Forces, and a secure installation and robust infrastructure to support base organizations.
Andrews Air Force Base honors Lt. Gen. Frank Maxwell Andrews, one of the most influential leaders behind the creation of today's modern Air Force. General Andrews was a significant figure in the early days of the Army Air Corps.
The history of Andrews Air Force Base dates back to the Civil War when the Union occupied a small country church as its headquarters for Soldiers camped nearby. Today, that church is known as Chapel Two, and the base community still uses it for worship services.
The 316th Wing provides contingency-response capability critical to national security. This capability includes emergency reaction rotary-wing airlift for the National Capital Region, combat-ready Airmen for Air and Space Expeditionary Forces, and a secure installation and robust infrastructure to support base organizations.
Upon arriving on base, your first stop should be the newcomers' 24-hour arrival point, located at the Gateway Inn, Building 1375, on Arkansas Road. The personnel there will assist newcomers in obtaining quarters and contacting their sponsor or commander's support staff.
