On President Ronald W. Reagan’s Inauguration Day Jan. 20, 1981, an Air Force security policeman stands guard on the side of one of the presidential helicopters (VH-3A) at Andrews Air Force Base.

Presidential inauguration traditions continue at Joint Base Andrews

With a history dating back to World War II, Joint Base Andrews has played a pivotal role in U.S. presidential inaugurations, from arrivals of president-elects to serving as a key logistical hub for military support and ceremonial preparations.

MEDIA ADVISORY: President Biden to depart Joint Base Andrews in sendoff ...

President Joseph R. Biden Jr. and First Lady Jill Biden will depart from Joint Base Andrews in a sendoff ceremony on Monday, Jan. 20 following the presidential inauguration. President Biden will deliver his first speech as a former President of the

A U.S. Airman assigned to the Joint Task Force-National Capital Region participates in a street cordon rehearsal at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 16, 2025. This rehearsal prepared the service members for street cordon duties at the 60th Presidential Inauguration on Jan. 20, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julia Lebens)

Joint Base Andrews conducts street cordon rehearsal for 60th Presidentia...

U.S. Airmen assigned to the Joint Task Force-National Capital Region participate during a street cordon rehearsal at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 16, 2025. The rehearsal included participation from the 316th Wing, 844th Communications Group, and

A snowplow removes snow from the flight line.

The quiet heroes: 316th CES works round the clock to ensure airfield is ...

The 316th Civil Engineer Squadron was responsible for clearing the snow and ice from the airfield the day before the state funeral procession for former President Jimmy Carter was scheduled to arrive, ensuring the flight could land safely..