Air Force One
Air Force One is the official air traffic control call sign for any U.S. Air Force aircraft carrying the President of the United States, though it commonly refers to the specialized Boeing 747-200B series aircraft (VC-25A) used since 1990. These planes serve as a flying White House, equipped with advanced communications, security systems, and a medical suite, enabling the president to conduct duties from anywhere in the world. The tradition of dedicated presidential aircraft began in 1943 under Franklin D. Roosevelt, evolving from a modified C-54 Skymaster to the iconic, highly secure jets of today.
Joint Base Andrews
Joint Base Andrews is a U.S. military installation located near Washington, D.C., formed in 2009 by merging Andrews Air Force Base and Naval Air Facility Washington. It is best known as the home of Air Force One and the primary base for presidential air travel, with a history dating back to its establishment as Camp Springs Army Air Base in 1942. The base also supports a variety of other military and government flight operations.
