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Construction for Camp Springs Air Base commenced prior to its official designation.
Answer: False
Camp Springs Air Base was officially designated on September 5, 1942, and construction commenced on September 16, 1942, indicating construction began after designation.
Camp Springs Army Air Base achieved operational status with the arrival of the first Republic P-47 Thunderbolts on May 2, 1943.
Answer: True
The operational commencement of Camp Springs Army Air Base occurred on May 2, 1943, marked by the arrival of the initial Republic P-47 Thunderbolts.
The 367th Fighter Squadron was stationed at Camp Springs Army Air Base during April 1943.
Answer: True
The 367th Fighter Squadron was stationed at Camp Springs Army Air Base on April 21, 1943.
Camp Springs served as the initial headquarters for Continental Air Forces (CONAF) following its expansion.
Answer: True
Camp Springs was expanded to serve as the initial headquarters for Continental Air Forces (CONAF), which was activated in December 1944.
Andrews Field was named in honor of Lieutenant General Frank Andrews on February 7, 1945.
Answer: True
Andrews Field was officially named on February 7, 1945, in honor of Lieutenant General Frank Andrews.
Andrews AFB transitioned from Army to Air Force jurisdiction in 1947.
Answer: True
The jurisdiction of Andrews AFB shifted from Army control to Air Force control in 1947.
Andrews AFB was initially assigned to the 12th Air Force in September 1942.
Answer: False
Andrews AFB was initially assigned to the First Air Force starting September 5, 1942, not the 12th Air Force.
HQ Strategic Air Command was stationed at Andrews AFB from 1946 to 1948.
Answer: True
HQ Strategic Air Command was assigned to Andrews AFB from October 20, 1946, to November 8, 1948.
In what year did President Franklin D. Roosevelt direct the utilization of land for the airfield that would eventually become Andrews AFB?
Answer: 1941
President Franklin D. Roosevelt directed the use of the land for an airfield in 1941, which laid the groundwork for Andrews AFB.
When did construction commence for Camp Springs Air Base?
Answer: September 16, 1942
Construction for Camp Springs Air Base commenced on September 16, 1942.
What event marked the operational commencement of Camp Springs Army Air Base?
Answer: The arrival of the first Republic P-47 Thunderbolts
The operational commencement of Camp Springs Army Air Base occurred on May 2, 1943, marked by the arrival of the initial Republic P-47 Thunderbolts.
Camp Springs played a significant role in the formation of which major command?
Answer: Continental Air Forces (CONAF)
Camp Springs was expanded to serve as the initial headquarters for Continental Air Forces (CONAF), which was activated in December 1944.
Andrews Field was named in honor of which military leader?
Answer: Lieutenant General Frank Andrews
Andrews Field was officially named on February 7, 1945, in honor of Lieutenant General Frank Andrews.
Andrews AFB was initially assigned to which Air Force command in September 1942?
Answer: First Air Force
Andrews AFB was initially assigned to the First Air Force starting September 5, 1942.
In 1946, Andrews AFB operated independently of Bolling Field.
Answer: False
In 1946, Andrews AFB served as a sub-base of Bolling Field from January 3 to November 20, indicating it did not operate independently.
The F-80 Shooting Star was the first permanently assigned propeller-driven aircraft at Andrews AFB.
Answer: False
The F-80 Shooting Star was the first permanently assigned *jet-powered* aircraft at Andrews AFB in 1947, not propeller-driven.
Andrews AFB became the primary USAF flight installation for the D.C. area as a consequence of the closure of Bolling AFB's runway.
Answer: True
The closure of the runway at Bolling AFB by early 1962 led to Andrews AFB assuming the role of the primary USAF flight installation for the Washington, D.C. area.
During the 1950s, Andrews AFB hosted F-102 Delta Daggers and F-106 Delta Darts to bolster its air defense capabilities.
Answer: True
Andrews AFB hosted F-94 Starfires, F-102 Delta Daggers, and F-106 Delta Darts during the 1950s to enhance its air defense role.
In 1961, military air transport units from Washington National Airport were transferred to Andrews AFB.
Answer: True
The final flying units of the Military Air Transport Service were transferred from Washington National Airport to Andrews AFB in 1961.
Andrews AFB was assigned to Strategic Air Command from March 1946 until its transfer to Military Air Transport Service.
Answer: True
Andrews AFB was under the command of Strategic Air Command from March 1946 until its assignment to the Military Air Transport Service in November 1948.
The 4th Fighter Wing was assigned to Andrews AFB from 1947 to 1949.
Answer: True
The 4th Fighter Wing was assigned to Andrews AFB during the period of August 15, 1947, to April 25, 1949.
Scheduled commercial flights are currently available from Andrews AFB.
Answer: False
As of February 2025, scheduled commercial flights are not available from Andrews AFB.
What was the administrative relationship between Andrews AFB and Bolling Field in late 1946?
Answer: Andrews AFB served as a sub-base of Bolling Field.
In 1946, Andrews AFB served as a sub-base of Bolling Field from January 3 to November 20.
Which type of aircraft marked the first permanently assigned jet-powered aircraft at Andrews AFB in 1947?
Answer: F-80 Shooting Star
The F-80 Shooting Star was the first permanently assigned jet-powered aircraft to arrive at Andrews AFB in 1947.
What event in the early 1960s led to Andrews AFB becoming the primary USAF flight installation for the Washington, D.C. area?
Answer: The closure of the runway at Bolling AFB.
The closure of the runway at Bolling AFB by early 1962 resulted in Andrews AFB becoming the primary USAF flight installation for the Washington, D.C. area.
Which fighter interceptor aircraft were stationed at Andrews AFB during the 1950s for air defense purposes?
Answer: F-94 Starfires, F-102 Delta Daggers, and F-106 Delta Darts
During the 1950s, Andrews AFB hosted F-94 Starfires, F-102 Delta Daggers, and F-106 Delta Darts to enhance its air defense role.
What significant transfer of military units occurred in 1961 involving Andrews AFB?
Answer: Transfer of Military Air Transport Service units from Washington National Airport.
In 1961, the final flying units of the Military Air Transport Service were transferred from Washington National Airport to Andrews AFB.
Within the structure of Joint Base Andrews, Andrews Air Force Base's primary role is that of administrative headquarters.
Answer: False
Andrews Air Force Base constitutes the airfield and flight operations area of Joint Base Andrews, rather than its primary administrative headquarters.
The 316th Wing currently functions as the host unit at Andrews Air Force Base.
Answer: True
The 316th Wing serves as the host unit responsible for operations at Andrews Air Force Base.
The 316th Wing, stationed at Andrews AFB, reports directly to the U.S. Strategic Command.
Answer: False
The 316th Wing is assigned to the Air Force District of Washington, not directly to the U.S. Strategic Command.
A principal responsibility of the 316th Wing involves providing emergency reaction airlift capabilities within the National Capital Region.
Answer: True
The 316th Wing is tasked with maintaining emergency reaction airlift and contingency response capabilities critical to national security within the National Capital Region.
The duties of the 316th Wing at Andrews AFB are confined exclusively to operational flight support.
Answer: False
Beyond operational flight support, the 316th Wing also provides installation security, services, and airfield management.
Ceremonial support functions at Andrews AFB, including the Air Force Band and Honor Guard, are managed under the purview of the 316th Wing.
Answer: True
The 316th Wing is responsible for ceremonial support, encompassing the United States Air Force Band, Honor Guard, and the Air Force Arlington Chaplaincy.
Colonel Tyler R. Schaff currently serves as the Command Chief Master Sergeant for the 316th Wing.
Answer: False
Colonel Tyler R. Schaff holds the position of Wing Commander for the 316th Wing; Chief Master Sergeant Thomas C. Daniels serves as the Command Chief Master Sergeant.
The 89th Military Airlift Wing was redesignated as the 89th Airlift Wing and assumed the role of host wing on July 12, 1991.
Answer: True
On July 12, 1991, the 89th Military Airlift Wing underwent a redesignation to the 89th Airlift Wing and became the host wing at Andrews AFB.
The Air Force District of Washington (AFDW) was reactivated in 2005 with the objective of managing air traffic control for the region.
Answer: False
The AFDW was reactivated in January 2005 to serve as the primary Air Force entity for planning and implementing solutions within the National Capital Region, not solely for air traffic control.
The 79th Medical Wing was formed through the combination of medical units from Andrews AFB and Bolling AFB.
Answer: True
On May 12, 2006, the 89th Medical Group at Andrews AFB and the 11th Medical Group at Bolling AFB were consolidated to establish the 79th Medical Wing, headquartered at Andrews.
The 316th Wing became the host unit for Andrews AFB in June 2006, operating under the command of the Air Mobility Command.
Answer: False
When the 316th Wing became the host unit for Andrews AFB in June 2006, it operated under the command of the Air Force District of Washington (AFDW), not Air Mobility Command.
As part of the 316th Wing's activation, the 1st Helicopter Squadron was transferred from the 89th Airlift Wing.
Answer: True
Following the activation of the 316th Wing, the 1st Helicopter Squadron was transferred from the 89th Airlift Wing to the 316th Operations Group.
In May 2007, the Air Force District of Washington (AFDW) relocated from Andrews AFB to Bolling AFB.
Answer: False
In May 2007, the Air Force District of Washington (AFDW) and the 844th Communications Group relocated *to* Andrews AFB from Bolling AFB, not from Andrews to Bolling.
The 1254th Air Transport Wing, subsequently known as the 89th Airlift Wing, has been continuously assigned to Andrews AFB since July 1961.
Answer: True
The lineage of the 89th Airlift Wing, originating as the 1254th Air Transport Wing, has been continuously assigned to Andrews AFB since July 10, 1961.
The Air Force District of Washington has been assigned to Andrews AFB since May 2007.
Answer: True
The Air Force District of Washington has maintained its assignment to Andrews AFB since May 1, 2007.
What is the primary function of Andrews Air Force Base within the organizational structure of Joint Base Andrews?
Answer: To function as the dedicated airfield and flight operations area.
Andrews Air Force Base serves as the airfield portion of Joint Base Andrews, meaning it is the area dedicated to flight operations.
Which unit currently serves as the host organization at Andrews Air Force Base?
Answer: The 316th Wing
The 316th Wing currently functions as the host unit at Andrews Air Force Base.
To which command is the 316th Wing, stationed at Andrews AFB, assigned?
Answer: Air Force District of Washington
The 316th Wing is assigned to the Air Force District of Washington.
What is a primary responsibility of the 316th Wing concerning the National Capital Region?
Answer: Providing emergency reaction airlift and contingency response capabilities.
The 316th Wing is responsible for maintaining emergency reaction airlift and other contingency response capabilities critical to national security within the National Capital Region.
Beyond operational support, what other essential services does the 316th Wing provide at Andrews AFB?
Answer: Installation security, services, and airfield management.
The 316th Wing also provides installation security, services, and airfield management to support various leadership figures and over 50 tenant organizations and federal agencies.
Which ceremonial support elements are mentioned as falling under the 316th Wing's responsibility?
Answer: The United States Air Force Band, Honor Guard, and Air Force Arlington Chaplaincy.
The 316th Wing is responsible for ceremonial support, including the United States Air Force Band, Honor Guard, and the Air Force Arlington Chaplaincy.
Who is identified as the wing commander of the 316th Wing?
Answer: Colonel Tyler R. Schaff
Colonel Tyler R. Schaff holds the position of Wing Commander for the 316th Wing.
What designation change occurred for the 89th Wing on July 12, 1991?
Answer: Redesignated as the 89th Airlift Wing and became the host wing.
On July 12, 1991, the 89th Military Airlift Wing underwent a redesignation to the 89th Airlift Wing and assumed the role of host wing at Andrews AFB.
What was the stated purpose for the reactivation of the Air Force District of Washington (AFDW) in January 2005?
Answer: To serve as the primary Air Force entity for solutions within the National Capital Region.
The AFDW was reactivated in January 2005 to serve as the primary Air Force entity for planning and implementing solutions within the National Capital Region.
Which two medical groups were combined on May 12, 2006, to form the 79th Medical Wing headquartered at Andrews AFB?
Answer: The 89th Medical Group (Andrews AFB) and 11th Medical Group (Bolling AFB)
On May 12, 2006, the 89th Medical Group at Andrews AFB and the 11th Medical Group at Bolling AFB were combined to form the 79th Medical Wing, headquartered at Andrews.
Under whose command did the 316th Wing operate when it became the host unit for Andrews AFB in June 2006?
Answer: Air Force District of Washington
When the 316th Wing became the host unit for Andrews AFB in June 2006, it operated under the command of the Air Force District of Washington (AFDW).
Which organizations relocated from Bolling AFB to Andrews AFB in May 2007?
Answer: The Air Force District of Washington and the 844th Communications Group
In May 2007, the Air Force District of Washington (AFDW) and the 844th Communications Group relocated from Bolling AFB to Andrews AFB.
The aircraft designated 'Air Force One' are permanently stationed at Andrews AFB, irrespective of the President's current location.
Answer: False
While Andrews AFB is the home base for the 'Air Force One' aircraft (Boeing VC-25A), their designation as 'Air Force One' is specific to when the President is aboard and traveling. They are not permanently 'Air Force One' when on the ground or not in use by the President.
Andrews AFB commonly serves as the principal departure and arrival point for the President of the United States undertaking air travel from the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.
Answer: True
Andrews AFB is frequently utilized as the primary airport for presidential air travel originating from or returning to the Washington, D.C. region.
The 89th Airlift Wing is commonly known as 'The President's Wing,' reflecting its primary mission of VIP transport.
Answer: True
The 89th Airlift Wing is recognized as 'The President's Wing' due to its principal responsibility for global VIP transportation.
What specific type of aircraft, based at Andrews AFB, are famously designated 'Air Force One' when the President is aboard?
Answer: Boeing VC-25A aircraft
Andrews AFB is the home base for two Boeing VC-25A aircraft, which are designated 'Air Force One' when the President of the United States is aboard.
The 89th Airlift Wing is commonly known by what nickname, reflecting its primary mission?
Answer: The President's Wing
The 89th Airlift Wing is recognized as 'The President's Wing' due to its principal responsibility for global VIP transportation.
Andrews Air Force Base is situated in Virginia, in proximity to Richmond.
Answer: False
Andrews Air Force Base is located in Maryland, near Washington, D.C., not in Virginia near Richmond.
Chapel Two at Andrews AFB possesses historical ties to the Civil War, having been utilized by Union troops.
Answer: True
Chapel Two, situated near Camp Springs, Maryland, served as sleeping quarters for Union Civil War troops.
By 1944, the runways at Camp Springs Airfield measured approximately 7,000 feet.
Answer: False
By 1944, the runways at Camp Springs Airfield measured 5,500 feet (1,700 meters), not approximately 7,000 feet.
The total area of the Andrews AFB CDP is approximately 18 square kilometers, with a significant portion comprising water.
Answer: False
The Andrews AFB CDP has a total area of 6.9 square miles (18.0 km²), of which only 0.51% is water, not a significant portion.
The resident population of the Andrews AFB CDP exceeded 7,000 according to the 2020 census.
Answer: False
According to the 2020 census, the resident population of the Andrews AFB CDP was 3,025, not over 7,000.
In 2000, the median household income at Andrews AFB was reported to be in excess of $50,000.
Answer: False
In the year 2000, the median household income reported for Andrews AFB was $44,310, which is not over $50,000.
Andrews Air Force Base is situated in which U.S. state and in proximity to which major metropolitan area?
Answer: Maryland, near Washington, D.C.
Andrews Air Force Base is located in Maryland, near the suburban area of Washington, D.C.
What historical significance does Chapel Two at Andrews AFB possess concerning the American Civil War?
Answer: It served as sleeping quarters for Union Civil War troops.
Chapel Two, located near Camp Springs, Maryland, served as sleeping quarters for Union Civil War troops.
The runway lengths at Andrews AFB are approximately:
Answer: Western: 11,300 ft, Eastern: 9,750 ft
The western runway at Andrews AFB measures 11,300 feet (3,400 meters), and the eastern runway measures 9,750 feet (2,970 meters).
According to the 2000 census, what percentage of households at Andrews AFB consisted of married couples living together?
Answer: 86.1%
In the 2000 census, 86.1% of households at Andrews AFB consisted of married couples living together.
What was the median age in the Andrews AFB CDP in the year 2000?
Answer: 24 years
In the year 2000, the median age in the Andrews AFB CDP was 24 years.
The official establishment of Joint Base Andrews in 2009 resulted from the consolidation of Andrews Air Force Base and Naval Air Facility Washington.
Answer: True
Joint Base Andrews was formally established in 2009, integrating Andrews Air Force Base and Naval Air Facility Washington into a single installation.
The Naval Air Facility (NAF) relocated to Andrews AFB in 1963, having been originally established in 1919.
Answer: True
The Naval Air Facility (NAF), established in 1919 at NAS Anacostia, relocated to Andrews AFB in 1963.
The BRAC Commission recommended realigning Naval Air Facility Washington by relocating its functions to Andrews AFB.
Answer: True
The Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Commission's 2005 recommendation involved realigning Naval Air Facility (NAF) Washington by moving its installation management functions to Andrews AFB, leading to the creation of Joint Base Andrews-Naval Air Facility Washington.
The separate airfield identifiers KNSF and NSF, associated with Naval Air Facility Washington, were discontinued in March 2009.
Answer: True
Prior to the merger, the distinct airfield identifiers for Naval Air Facility Washington, NSF and KNSF, were discontinued on March 29, 2009.
The 11th Wing became the host organization for Joint Base Andrews in 2010, following the merger of the 11th and 316th Wings.
Answer: True
On October 1, 2010, the 11th Wing assumed the role of host base organization for Joint Base Andrews subsequent to the merger of the 11th and 316th Wings.
The 11th Wing's period of assignment at Andrews AFB spanned from October 2010 to September 2020.
Answer: True
The 11th Wing served as the host organization at Andrews AFB from October 1, 2010, to September 30, 2020.
Which two entities were consolidated in 2009 to officially establish Joint Base Andrews?
Answer: Andrews Air Force Base and Naval Air Facility Washington
Joint Base Andrews was officially established in 2009 through the merger of Andrews Air Force Base and Naval Air Facility Washington.
When did the Naval Air Facility (NAF), originally established in 1919, relocate to Andrews AFB?
Answer: 1963
The Naval Air Facility (NAF), established in 1919 at NAS Anacostia, relocated to Andrews AFB in 1963.
The Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Commission's 2005 recommendation regarding Naval Air Facility Washington involved:
Answer: Moving its installation management functions to Andrews AFB.
The BRAC Commission recommended realigning Naval Air Facility (NAF) Washington by moving its installation management functions to Andrews AFB, creating Joint Base Andrews-Naval Air Facility Washington.
What happened to the separate airfield identifiers (NSF and KNSF) for Naval Air Facility Washington?
Answer: They were discontinued on March 29, 2009.
The distinct airfield identifiers for Naval Air Facility Washington (NSF and KNSF) were discontinued on March 29, 2009, prior to the merger.
Which wing became the host organization for Joint Base Andrews on October 1, 2010?
Answer: The 11th Wing
On October 1, 2010, the 11th Wing became the host base organization for Joint Base Andrews following the merger of the 11th and 316th Wings.
The annual air show at Andrews AFB, presently known as the Joint Services Open House, originated in the early 1960s.
Answer: False
The annual open house and air show at Andrews AFB, which evolved into the Joint Services Open House, originated in the late 1950s, not the early 1960s.
During Operation Desert Storm, Andrews AFB was utilized as a makeshift hospital located within its tennis center.
Answer: True
Andrews AFB served as a medical facility during Operation Desert Storm, treating 16,540 patients in makeshift hospitals situated within the base's tennis center.
Sports car races were held at Andrews AFB in May 1954, utilizing a circuit constructed from runways and access roads.
Answer: True
On May 2, 1954, sports car races took place at Andrews AFB on a 4.3-mile circuit formed by runways and access roads.
The annual open house and air show at Andrews AFB, now known as the Joint Services Open House, originated in which decade?
Answer: 1950s
The annual open house and air show at Andrews AFB, which evolved into the Joint Services Open House, originated in the late 1950s.
During Operation Desert Storm, Andrews AFB served a critical role by:
Answer: Serving as a primary medical facility for returning patients.
Andrews AFB functioned as a medical facility during Operation Desert Storm, treating 16,540 patients in makeshift hospitals located within the base's tennis center.