President-elect arrives at Joint Base Andrews

By Airman 1st Class Gabrielle Spalding, 11th Wing Public Affairs / Published January 19, 2017

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President-Elect Donald Trump and his family land at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 19, 2017. Trump arrived from New York in preparation for his inauguration ceremony, to take place Jan. 20, 2017. This marks the first time Trump will have arrived at JBA in an official capacity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gabrielle Spalding)

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Members of Team Andrews greet President-Elect Donald Trump as he arrives at Joint Base Andrews, Jan. 20, 2017. Trump arrived here in prepartion for the 58th Presidential Inauguration, Jan. 20, where he will take the oath as the President of the United States. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Rustie Kramer)

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President-Elect Donald Trump waves to a crowd, alongside his wife, Melania Trump, as they depart an aircraft at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 19, 2017. Trump arrived here in preparation for the 58th Presidential Inauguration, Jan. 20, where he will take the oath as the President of the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gabrielle Spalding)

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President-Elect Donald Trump salutes Col. Casey D. Eaton, 89th Airlift Wing commander, at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 19, 2017. Trump arrived here in prepartion for the 58th Presidential Inauguration, Jan. 20, where he will take the oath as the President of the United States. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Rustie Kramer)

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. -- Trump’s arrival marks his first official arrival at what will become the main airfield location for his travels aboard Air Force One.

Upon exiting the aircraft, the Trump family was greeted by Col. Casey D. Eaton, 89th Airlift Wing commander.

"This event was a historic moment for America's Airmen because we had the privilege of showcasing exactly what our mission and capabilities are here at JBA and the 89th Airlift Wing,” Eaton said. “In less than 24 hours, President-Elect Donald Trump will become our 45th President and for me to have the opportunity to represent America's Air Field was a tremendous honor."

Various organizations including the 89th AW, 811th Security Forces Squadron, U.S. Secret Service, 11th Wing Public Affairs and the 11th Logistics Readiness Squadron all came together to create a combined team effort with the ultimate goal of ensuring the safety of the President-elect.