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The 79th Medical Wing is the Air Force's single medical voice for planning and implementing Air Force and joint medical solutions within the National Capital Region.  This page contains links to fact sheets related to 79th Medical Wing. For additional Air Force fact sheets and other related information, including biographies, special interest topics and other reading material, please visit the Fact Sheets page on Air Force.mil, the official Web site of the U.S. Air Force.


tab79th Medical Wing Fact Sheet 
79th Medical WingThe 79th Medical Wing (MDW) has oversight for medical care at Air Force bases and work sites across Maryland, Washington, D.C. and Virginia. Activated on May 12, 2006.

The 79th MDW is a mission partner on Joint Base Andrews, with two subordinate units, the 779th Medical Group (779th MDG), located on Joint Base Andrews, and the 579th Medical Group (579th MDG), located on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling. Additionally, these groups have medics working across the National Capital Region (NCR), including Walter Reed National Miiltary Medical Center, Fort Belvoir, Fort George Meade and the Pentagon. View full fact sheet.

tab779th Medical Group Fact Sheet 
779th Medical Group at Joint Base Andrews, MD779th Medical Group (779th MDG) is also known as Malcolm Grow Medical Clinic, which is named in honor of the first Air Force surgeon general. The multi-functional medical facility has been in operation since 1958, and located on the west side of Andrews. The 779th MDG maintains medical readiness for worldwide contingencies with 1,564 staff members and 56 residents.  View full fact sheet.
  • 779th Medical Operations Squadron (SGO)
  • 779th Dental Squadron (SGD)
  • 779th Aerospace Medicine Squadron (SGP)
  • 779th Medical Support Squadron (SGS)
  • 779th Surgical Operations Squadron (SGC)

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79th MDW: (240) 857-5911
Joint Base Andrews: (301) 981-1110
DoD-wide: (703) 545-6700

79th Medical Wing Public Affairs

79th MDW Public Affairs does not act as an operator service or base locator. They do not have the capability to redirect incoming calls to other offices. Please contact the operators for these services.

Malcolm Grow Medical Clinic
1050 W. Perimeter Road, Ste. E1-24
Andrews AFB, MD 20762

Email: 79mdw.pa@afncr.af.mil
Office: 240-857-2849
DSN: 857-2849

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