The U.S. Air Force is utilizing Joint Base Andrews for operations, receiving a VC-25B from Boeing to provide secure airlift for a head of state.

The entities involved

• United States Air Force →

  air service branch of the United States Armed Forces

  • Lackland Air Force Base is currently dealing with an ongoing flu outbreak among its personnel.Mon 15:10
  • Boeing provides weapon systems officers and pilots for operations at Edwards Air Force Base, with Alexander Davis being from Lancaster.Mon 06:43
• Joint Base Andrews →

  United States military facility and census-designated place in Prince George's County, Maryland

  • Donald Trump is set to greet Chinese President Xi Jinping at Joint Base Andrews.Mon 12:29
  • Douglas A. Schiess held a ceremony at Joint Base Andrews and advises on matters to the Chairman.Sun 11:20
• Boeing →

  American global aerospace and defense corporation

  • The FAA certified the MAX-7 after technical issues, while Southwest Airlines is modernizing its fleet with upgraded 737s.Mon 17:19
  • United and Southwest are refusing new 737 MAX planes, and the FAA is investigating a software glitch issue.Mon 17:19
• head of state →

  official who holds the highest-ranked protocol position in a sovereign state

  Nothing else this week.

Related events

• Joint Base Andrews is utilizing Boeing C-17 aircraft for operations.Aug 25
• Military families received support services at Joint Base Andrews.Sep 9
• Donald Trump used a presidential aircraft manufactured by Boeing while at Joint Base Andrews on September 9, 2026.Sep 9
• Boeing secured contracts for F-18 systems and spare parts from the U.S. Navy, alongside Air Force contracts.Aug 18
• Donald Trump waited to board an aircraft at Joint Base Andrews on September 9, 2026.Sep 9