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A First in 60 Years: Andrews Stands Up New Helicopter Squadron
August 27, 2026 — 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. ...

1st Helicopter Squadron flyover opens D.C. United vs. Inter Miami match
August 26, 2025 — U.S. Airmen assigned to the 1st Helicopter Squadron coordinated and executed a flyover of three UH-1N helicopters over Audi Field in Washington, D.C., Aug. 23, 2025. The mission highlighted the squadron’s role in ceremonial operations and the teamwork required between ground personnel and aircrew to support community events in the National Capital Region...

Wings of tomorrow: Inspiring young minds toward Air Force careers
February 26, 2024 — U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Daniel A. DeVoe, Air Force District of Washington and 320th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, hosted a tour of the 1st Helicopter Squadron for Oxon Hill High School students who participate in the Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps program as part of the “GO Inspire” program, Feb. 21...

316th Operations Group changes command
July 22, 2023 — Col. Matthew Shrull took command of the 316th Operations Group from Col. John Ross during a change of command ceremony July 14...

Washington Commanders get first-hand experience with 1st Helicopter Squadron
May 12, 2023 — Washington Commanders’ players and staff visited with the 1st Helicopter Squadron May 9, 2023...

Joint Base Andrews honorary commanders tour 316th Wing
April 12, 2022 — Col. Tyler Schaff, 316th Wing and Joint Base Andrews installation commander, hosted a tour of the 1st Helicopter Squadron for the JBA Honorary Commanders (HCCs) on April 4, 2022...

UVA ROTC cadets take flight
August 31, 2021 — The 1st Helicopter Squadron flew more than 50 cadets from the University of Virginia's ROTC Detachment 890 here, Aug. 27, 2021...

1 HS celebrates 50th anniversary at gala event
December 12, 2019 — The 1st Helicopter Squadron here celebrated its 50th anniversary with a gala on base Dec. 6, 2019. The 1st HS has approximately 120 aircrew members, 22 helicopters and flies over 5,000 mission hours. July 1, 1969 the U.S. Air Force activated the 1st HS to assume control of a proud past of helicopter operations at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, and JBA. Since its activation, the unit has provided local airlift for senior military, civilian leaders, high-ranking dignitaries, distinguished visitors, Defense Support of Civil Authorities and emergency medical evacuation...

UH-1N Precautionary Landing in Suitland, Md.
July 21, 2017 — A UH-1N Iroquois helicopter assigned to the 1st Helicopter Squadron based at Joint Base Andrews,...

Amidst accident aftermath: 1st HS executes F-16 pilot evacuation
April 15, 2017 — During the F-16 Fighting Falcon crash incident April 5, the 1st Helicopter Squadron sent two UH-1N Iroquois to the scene to medically evacuate the downed pilot...

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U.S. Army Capt. Latoiya Templeton poses for a photo.

One Hundred and One Military Working Dogs: A Military Veterinarian's purpose

Who is U.S. Army Capt. Latoiya Templeton? That’s a question even she struggled to answer. “Oh gosh, I am so many things, I am a mom, I’m a veterinarian, I’m a sister, I’m a daughter. All the things,” said Templeton, Joint Base Andrews branch chief...

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Lt. Col. Jonathan Bonilla gives remarks during the 5th HS activation ceremony.

Joint Base Andrews

Excellence is not optional

Thank you all for being here today to witness this historic moment. Today is about much more than an assumption of command. Today marks the beginning of a new chapter in Air Force rotary-wing history.And to the Airmen of the Fifth Helicopter...