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.

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Military dependents run down a basketball court during a Hoops for Troops youth basketball clinic hosted by the Washington Wizards at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., Jan. 23, 2026. The Wizards hosted the event at the installation to give back to military families and teach basketball drills to children. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Sergio A. Gamboa)

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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

By Airman 1st Class Brandon Thomas and Hayden Hallman | March 10, 2026

U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Firing Party conducted routine memorial honors training on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., March 3, 2026. The Firing Party trained on supporting memorial operations which consisted...

Edwin Oshiba, Director of Administration and Management to the Secretary of the Air Force, left, and U.S. Air Force Col. James M. Clark, commander of Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling and 11th Wing, right, talk after visiting a facility during a tour at JBAB, Washington, D.C., Feb. 27, 2026. Oshiba visited JBAB to gain an understanding from the 11th Civil Engineer Squadron’s perspective on what challenges and opportunities Civil Engineers juggle while servicing Air Force requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Sergio A. Gamboa)

Air Force senior executive visits JBAB

By Tech. Sgt. Sergio A. Gamboa | March 9, 2026

Air Force Memorial upcoming closure

By 11th Wing Public Affairs | March 4, 2026

The Air Force Memorial will be closed to all visitors from March 23 to April 24 for cleaning and inspection of the spires...

U.S. Air Force Maj. Matthew Tholl, optometrist with the Bolling Medical Squadron, demonstrates an eye exam at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., Feb. 20, 2026. This exam assessed vision and measured risk for glaucoma, cataracts and systemic health issues for patients and ensured the standard of excellence for patient care in the National Capital Region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Shanel Toussaint)

Bolling Medical Squadron takes care of their mission

By Airman 1st Class Shanel Toussaint | Feb. 27, 2026

The Bolling Medical Squadron delivers preventive, acute and chronic medical and dental care to 500,000 Tri-Service beneficiaries assigned to the National Capital Region and supports 184 geographically separated units...

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 11th Civil Engineer Squadron respond to a simulated mass casualty scenario during Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force (Prime BEEF) training at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., Feb. 19, 2026. Prime BEEF training focuses on skills required to establish, sustain, protect, and recover bases for the employment of joint and multinational operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Sergio A. Gamboa)

11th CES BEEF up training

By Tech. Sgt. Sergio A. Gamboa | Feb. 25, 2026

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 11th Civil Engineer Squadron conducted Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force (Prime BEEF) training at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., Feb. 19, 2026...