Motto(s) First and Foremost | Garrison/HQ Andrews Air Force Base | |
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Active 20 April 1944 – 12 November 19451 July 1969 – Present Part of Air Force District of Washington11th Wing11th Operations Group | ||
The 1st Helicopter Squadron is a United States Air Force unit based at Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland assigned to the 811th Operations Group, 11th Wing that supports Washington D.C. Capitol area airlift for the Executive Branch, high-ranking dignitaries, high-ranking military leaders and other VIPs. The squadron is tasked to support key government officials as well as search and rescue missions. Currently the squadron operates UH-1N Huey helicopters acquired in the early 1970s. Air Force Global Strike Command also operates the UH-1N and has proposed the Common Vertical Lift Support Platform (CVLSP) program to seek a replacement to their UH-1Ns.
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The 1st flew combat missions in the China Burma India Theater from 14 February to 9 May 1945 as a fighter unit. Since 1969 it has provided local airlift for the Executive Department, high-ranking dignitaries, and distinguished visitors, as well as support for emergency evacuation of key government officials, search and rescue, and emergency medical evacuation.