ANDREWS AFB, Md., Nov. 2 -- The U.S. Air Force District of Washington issued the following news release:
Joint Base Andrews marked a historic milestone Nov. 2, 2026, with the arrival of the first HH-60W Jolly Green II, bringing a new generation of Air Force rotary-wing capabilities to the nation's capital for the first time in 60 years.
The Air Force has flown the UH-1N "Huey" out of Andrews for decades, but with the arrival of the HH-60W, the service will now bring significantly expanded capabilities to the National Capitol Region.
"Our leaders recognized the need for change and decided to rapidly modernize the equipment that we use to protect our nation," said U.S. Air Force Col. Karl W. Seekamp, 316th Wing and installation commander. ...