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Welcome to Andrews
The 11th Wing, under the auspice of the Air Force District of Washington, assumed host-unit responsibilities at Joint Base Andrews in June 2006. The 11 WG supports contingency operations in our nation's capital with immediate response rotary-assets. It also provides security for the world's highest visibility flight line and is responsible for ceremonial support with the United States Air Force Band, Honor Guard and Air Force Arlington Chaplaincy.
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Often called "The Gateway to the Nation's Capitol," Andrews has seen not only our own government leaders, but kings, queens, prime ministers and military leaders from more than 50 nations fly on its aircraft and transit through the base. People stationed here may see or even participate in events and operations that directly affect the course of world events. Andrews is constantly featured in the public spotlight on national and international television, radio, newspapers and magazines.
Despite the wide media coverage, Andrews is no different from any other Air Force base. Approximately 13,000 people, including Active Duty, Guard and Reserve personnel and their families, civilian employees, and contractors live and/or work at Andrews, performing both routine and exceptional duties.
The 11 WG is host to more than 60 separate organizations here, including not only the 89th Airlift Wing (responsible for providing safe, reliable, worldwide airlift and logistical support for the president of the United States, vice president, Cabinet members and other high-ranking U.S. and foreign government officials), but also units from the Army, Navy, Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard.
Families not accustomed to living in a metropolitan area may go through a period of adjustment, but the benefits of an assignment here cannot be matched. In addition to recreational facilities found at most other Air Force bases, Andrews features unlimited points of interest in surrounding communities, which can make your stay here a pleasant and memorable one. |
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From Main Gate:
Turn right on West Perimeter Rd.
Turn left on Colorado Ave.
Turn left on F St.
Turn left on Brookley Ave.
Turn right on Westover Dr.
Turn left on Arnold Ave. (Arnold Ave. will become North Perimeter Rd.)
Turn right on Patrick Ave.
Road will bear left after 2 hangars and become Fetchet Dr. Go ½ block and turn right on East Perimeter Rd.
Navy Ops is second building on right (bldg 3198)
From Maryland Gate
Turn left on North Perimeter Rd.
Turn right on Patrick Ave.
Road will bear left after 2 hangars and become Fetchet Dr. Go ½ block and turn right on East Perimeter Rd.
Navy Ops is second building on right (bldg 3198)
From Virginia Ave Gate
Turn right on South Perimeter Rd.
Continue around South Perimeter Rd. until you pass both runways (South Perimeter Rd. will become East Perimeter Rd.)
Navy Ops will be the first building on the left after you pass four hangars (bldg 3198)
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From 95/495 North to Main Gate:
· Take exit 9 and follow loop around
· Take Right at Stop Sign
· At the light turn right onto Allentown road
· Turn left at next light
· Proceed through the Main Gate
From Suitland PKWY to Virginia Gate:
· Heading southbound on Suitland Pkwy.
· Exit on to Route 5 South (Branch Avenue)
· Follow Branch Avenue (route 5) south; take the Coventry way exit
· Turn left onto Coventry Way, staying in the right lane
· Turn right onto Old Alexandria Ferry Road
· Turn left at Virginia Ave, and proceed through the Virginia Gate
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From North or South 95/495 to Virginia Gate:
· Take exit 7A, Route 5 South (Branch Avenue)
· Follow Branch Avenue (route 5) south; take the Coventry way exit
· Turn left onto Coventry Way
· Turn right onto Old Alexandria Ferry Road
· Turn left at Virginia Ave, and proceed through the Virginia Gate
From 95/495 North to North Gate:
· Take exit 9 and follow around
· At light make left onto Allentown Road
· Follow Allentown Road
· Merge onto Suitland Parkway
· Take Andrews Air Force Base, North Gate exit
· Proceed through North Gate
From 95/495 South:
· Take exit 11A, Route 4 South /Pennsylvania Avenue
· Stay to the right
· Go through the first Light
· At the next light, make a right onto Suitland Parkway
· Take Andrews Air Force Base, North Gate exit
· Proceed through North Gate
From Suitland Parkway to Pearl Harbor Gate:
· Heading southbound on Suitland Parkway
· Take Route 4 South/ Pennsylvania Avenue
· Stay in the right lane
· Turn right at the light onto Dower house Road
· Turn left onto Pearl Harbor Drive
· Proceed through Pearl Harbor Gate
From 95/495 North:
· Take exit 9 and follow around
· Turn left onto Allentown Road
· Merge onto Suitland Parkway/Pennsylvania Avenue
· Take right onto Dower house Road
· Turn right onto Pearl Harbor Drive and proceed through Pearl Harbor Gate
From 95/495 South:
· Take exit 11A, Route 4 South /Pennsylvania Avenue
· Make a right at the light onto Dower house Road
· Turn right onto Pearl Harbor Drive and proceed through Pearl Harbor Gate
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About the base 
