The 744th Communications Squadron (744 CS) is part of the Air Force District of Washington at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. It provides communications and information support to various missions at Joint Base Andrews, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, the Pentagon, and worldwide. The 744 CS patch traces it roots to the 2189 CS at Comiso Air Station, Sicily. The squadron’s motto is: “Wired Up, Fired Up! All Day Baby!”

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The 82nd Airborne Division Association was formed out of blood and brotherhood in combat during World War 2. Simply formed by the troopers that wanted to keep the bonds of friendship alive after the war was over as most returned back to civilian life, along with honoring the memory of friends killed liberating Europe. The Washington DC Chapter is one of original chapters that formed the basis of the 82D Airborne Division Association. Since 1947, the 82nd Airborne Division Association has held an annual convention in various cities. Washington DC was host to the 1964 Convention honoring the 20th anniversary of Normandy. The DC Chapter would go on to host the 1975 and 1990 (50th Anniversary of US Army Airborne) Conventions. The 73rd Convention of the 82nd Airborne Division Association will be held in Washington DC., August 7-11, 2019 at the Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel. This historic convention will honor the combat jumps by the 82nd Airborne Division into Normandy and Holland and the 3,228 paratroopers killed in the liberation of Europe.

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The 457th Airlift Squadron (457 AS) is part of the 375th Air Mobility Wing and is stationed at Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland. It operates C-21 aircraft providing executive airlift to our nation’s military leaders. This poster artwork commemorates the 75th anniversary of the founding of the 457th Airlift Squadron (1942-2017). Established in mid-1942 (WWII) under II Bomber Command as a B-17 Flying Fortress Replacement Training Unit (RTU). Operated until March 1944 with the end of Heavy Bomber training. Re-designated on 1 April 1944 as a B-29 Superfortress Very Heavy bombardment squadron. When training was completed, it moved to North Field Guam in the Mariana Islands of the Central Pacific Area in January 1945 and assigned to XXI Bomber Command, Twentieth Air Force. Its mission was the strategic bombardment of the Japanese Home Islands and the destruction of its war-making capability. - During Vietnam, they received their nickname “the Hustlers” flying much need cargo in the C-7 caribou.  Their Motto: "The Wings of Command". Joint Base Andrews is a United States military facility located in Prince George's County, Maryland. The facility is under the jurisdiction of the United States Air Force 11th Wing, Air Force District of Washington (AFDW). In 2009, Andrews Air Force Base and Naval Air Facility Washington were merged to form Joint Base Andrews. The Learjet Model 35 and Model 36 are a series of American multi-role business jets and military transport aircraft manufactured by Learjet.

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Marine Helicopter Squadron One (HMX-1), is a United States Marine Corps helicopter squadron responsible for the transportation of the President of the United States, Vice President, Cabinet members and other VIPs. A Marine helicopter which has the President aboard uses the call sign "Marine One". Located in the Washington DC area. Nicknamed "Nighthawks". They are headquartered at Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico, Virginia, and maintain detachments at Naval Support Facility Anacostia in Washington, D.C. and Joint Base Andrews Naval Air Facility in Maryland.

The Marine Corps VH-60N is a helicopter transport for the President of the United States, Vice President, and other visiting heads of state. It has seating provisions for 10 passengers and the aircrew consists of a pilot, co-pilot, crewchief, and a communication system operator. The Sikorsky VH-3D "Sea King" is the primary short-range transport aircraft for the President, Vice President, White House cabinet and staff. Operated by Marine Corps aviators from HMX-1, the Sea King includes Day/night/all-weather operations. The Bell Boeing V-22 "Osprey" is an American multi-mission, tiltrotor military aircraft with both a vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL), and short takeoff and landing (STOL) capability. It is designed to combine the functionality of a conventional helicopter with the long-range, high-speed cruise performance of a turboprop aircraft.

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Marine Helicopter Squadron One (HMX-1), is a United States Marine Corps helicopter squadron responsible for the transportation of the President of the United States, Vice President, Cabinet members and other VIPs. A Marine helicopter which has the President aboard uses the call sign "Marine One". Located in the Washington DC area. Nicknamed "Nighthawks". They are headquartered at Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico, Virginia, and maintain detachments at Naval Support Facility Anacostia in Washington, D.C. and Joint Base Andrews Naval Air Facility in Maryland.

The Sikorsky VH-3D "Sea King" is the primary short-range transport aircraft for the President, Vice President, White House cabinet and staff. Operated by Marine Corps aviators from HMX-1, the Sea King includes Day/night/all-weather operations. The Bell Boeing V-22 "Osprey" is an American multi-mission, tiltrotor military aircraft with both a vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL), and short takeoff and landing (STOL) capability. It is designed to combine the functionality of a conventional helicopter with the long-range, high-speed cruise performance of a turboprop aircraft.

See the "VH-60N" 2nd version of this artwork HERE.

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This vintage art deco style military aviation travel poster "Andrews UH-1 Huey - 1st HS" is dedicated to all the hard working men and women at Joint Base Andrews.

The 1st Helicopter Squadron is a United States Air Force unit based at Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland and is assigned to the 811th Operations Group, 11th Wing.  It supports the Washington D.C. capital area with airlift for the Executive Branch, high-ranking dignitaries and military leaders as well as other VIPs. The squadron is tasked to support key government officials as well as search and rescue missions. Andrews Air Force Base and Naval Air Facility Washington were merged to form Joint Base Andrews.

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