First in 60 Years: Andrews Stands Up New Helicopter Squadron
August 28, 2026
August 28, 2026
JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Maryland, Aug. 28 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base Andrews (316th Wing) issued the following news:
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A First in 60 Years: Andrews Stands Up New Helicopter Squadron
By Senior Airman Gabriel Jones 316th Wing
Joint Base Andrews activated the 5th Helicopter Squadron Aug. 27, 2026, marking the installation's first U.S. Air Force helicopter squadron activation in 60 years.
The squadron stands up at a time wh . . .
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A First in 60 Years: Andrews Stands Up New Helicopter Squadron
By Senior Airman Gabriel Jones 316th Wing
Joint Base Andrews activated the 5th Helicopter Squadron Aug. 27, 2026, marking the installation's first U.S. Air Force helicopter squadron activation in 60 years.
The squadron stands up at a time wh . . .