Former President Bush Departs Andrews

Former President George W. Bush and his wife wave farewell to the crowd before their departure from Andrews AFB on Jan 20. The Commander-in-Chief’s last speech and farewell to all the men and women in uniform took place here, marking the end of one administration and beginning of another. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Giang Nguyen)

Former President Bush Departs Andrews

Former President George W. Bush and first Lady Laura Bush give a final wave to the crowd of more than 1,000 people gathered at Andrews AFB, MD, there to wish them a fond farewell prior to their final departure aboard a VC-25. The President and Mrs. Bush are headed to Dallas, Tx, where they will reside after eight years of living in the White House. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Craig Clapper)

President visits the 911th Airlift Wing

President George W. Bush prepares to board Air Force One for departure from the 911th Airlift Wing, March 24, as he returns from a fund-raiser for Senator Rick Santorum.

President Bush visits the 911th Airlift Wing

President George W. Bush waves to the crowd as he exits Air Force One, March 24. The president was on his way to a fund-raiser in Sewickley Heights, Pa., for Senator Rick Santorum.

President of the United States

DOBBINS AIR RESERVE BASE, Ga. -- Air Force One takes off from Dobbins.

Presidential visit

RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas (AFPN) -- Air Force One takes off from this training base Jan. 1. The president was in San Antonio to visit with injured servicemembers at Brooke Army Medical Center. He also presented some of the troops Purple Heart Medals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)

Air Force One

TOLEDO, Ohio -- Air Force One lands here on May 4. The mission of the VC-25 aircraft -- Air Force One -- is to provide air transport for the president of the United States. The presidential air transport fleet consists of two specially configured Boeing 747-200B's -- tail numbers 28000 and 29000 -- with the Air Force designation VC-25. When the president is aboard either aircraft, or any Air Force aircraft, the radio call sign is "Air Force One." (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Slater)

Air Force One

MINNEAPOLIS -- Air Force One lifts off from here April 26th. Principal differences between the VC-25A and the standard Boeing 747, other than the number of passengers carried, are the electronic and communications equipment aboard Air Force One, its interior configuration and furnishings, self-contained baggage loader, front and aft air-stairs, and the capability for in-flight refueling. These aircraft are flown by the presidential aircrew, maintained by the presidential maintenance branch, and are assigned to Air Mobility Command's 89th Airlift Wing, Andrews Air Force Base, Md. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jeremy Mashek)

VC-25A

FILE PHOTO -- Air Force One flies over Mount Rushmore. Principal differences between the VC-25A and the standard Boeing 747, other than the number of passengers carried, are the electronic and communications equipment aboard Air Force One, its interior configuration and furnishings, self-contained baggage loader, front and aft air-stairs, and the capability for in-flight refueling. These aircraft are flown by the presidential aircrew, maintained by the presidential maintenance branch, and are assigned to Air Mobility Command's 89th Airlift Wing, Andrews Air Force Base, Md. (U.S. Air Force photo)