Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling

Announcement

The Air Force Memorial will be closed to all visitors from March 23 to April 24 for cleaning and inspection of the spires. This closure impacts all visitors, including those arriving by vehicle or on foot. All events and ceremonies currently scheduled at the Memorial during this timeframe are canceled. Technicians climbing and descending the spires may be visible during maintenance and are a normal part of the process.
We appreciate your understanding as we work to ensure the Air Force Memorial remains a safe and welcoming environment for all guests through these essential maintenance efforts.
For updates, please visit https://www.afdw.af.mil/afmemorial/ or https://www.facebook.com/AirForceMemorial.

The U.S. Air Force Band’s Singing Sergeants perform musical theater selections at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C., March 12, 2026. The Singing Sergeants celebrated American musical contributions as part of the 250th birthday celebration of the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jordan Powell)

Air Force Band celebrates American music at Smithsonian

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Seth Ebersole, the baritone saxophonist with The U.S. Air Force Band’s Airmen of Note, meets with audience members after a Jazz Heritage Series concert in Alexandria, Va., March 12, 2026. In 1990, the Airmen of Note established the Jazz Heritage Series, featuring the Air Force ensemble in concert with legendary icons of jazz to highlight America’s jazz legacy and connect with the community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Hayden Hallman)

Air Force Band honors American music with communit

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Air Force Honor Guard performs during NBA halftime show

USAF Honor Guard visits Georgia high schools

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Terrance Patrick, a ceremonial guardsman with the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Firing Party, fires a three-round volley during training on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., March 3, 2026. Historically, three volleys of rifle fire indicated that casualties had been cared for in a combat environment and that the fighting could resume. These volleys became an official military custom that survives to this day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Hayden Hallman)

Air Force Firing Party trains for solemn mission

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Airmen Step Up to the Plate at Nationals Park ALS Graduation

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kamya Dagami, a supply technician with the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Supply, burns threads on a medal rack at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., March 4, 2026. Created in 1948 to support the newly-formed Air Force Honor Guard, Honor Guard Supply prepares flags for upcoming missions, issues uniform items and inspects vehicles, among many other responsibilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brandon Thomas)

Air Force Honor Guard Supply supports important mission

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U.S. Air Force 11th Wing master sergeants selected for promotion gather for a photo at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., March 6, 2026. The Air Force promoted 1,474 out of 13,315 eligible master sergeants in recognition of the selectee's operational leadership experience and potential to lead at the strategic leadership level. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brandon Thomas)

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By Airman 1st Class Brandon Thomas | March 20, 2026

Leadership and Airmen from the U.S. Air Force’s 11th Wing came together to recognize their newest senior master sergeants select during a release party at the Bolling Club on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C.,...

Air Force Band celebrates American music at Smithsonian

By Staff Sgt. Jordan Powell and Airman 1st Class Brandon Thomas | March 20, 2026

The United States Air Force Band’s Singing Sergeants performed at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History during the museum’s “Voices from the Hearts of America” series in Washington, D.C., March 12, 2026. The...

The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team performs a weapons drill routine during an NBA halftime show in Atlanta, Ga., March 12, 2026. Originally created in 1948, the Drill Team performs more than 100 times a year at national sporting events, international military tattoos, community celebrations and school events, showcasing the Air Force’s readiness and excellence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Sergio A. Gamboa)

Air Force Honor Guard performs during NBA halftime show

By Tech. Sgt. Sergio A. Gamboa | March 17, 2026

The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team performs a weapons drill routine during an NBA halftime show in Atlanta, Ga., March 12, 2026. The Drill Team traveled to Georgia to perform for five high schools, a community event,...

U.S. Air Force Capt. Andrew Paquin, ceremonial operations officer in charge of the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill team, stands at attention during a performance at Ronald McNair Sr. High School in Atlanta, Ga., March 11, 2026. The Drill Team showcased the Air Force’s readiness and excellence, which they do through more than 100 performances a year worldwide, including major sporting events, international military tattoos, community festivals and school events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Sergio A. Gamboa)

USAF Honor Guard visits Georgia high schools

By Tech. Sgt. Sergio A. Gamboa | March 12, 2026

The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team performs during visits to high school in Atlanta and Smyrna, Ga., March 11, 2026. The Drill Team traveled to Georgia to perform for five high schools, a community event, and during a...

Air Force Band honors American music with community

By Hayden Hallman | March 12, 2026

The U.S. Air Force Band’s Airmen of Note performed a Jazz Heritage Series concert in Alexandria, Va., March 12, 2026. The Airmen of Note performed to support their mission of honoring those who have served, inspiring American...