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Jennifer McDonnell, 11th Civil Engineer Squadron environmental team chief, releases a basket of mussels during a freshwater mussel deployment event at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., May 15, 2026. Freshwater mussels serve as natural biological filtration systems; a single mussel can filter gallons of water daily, removing algae, bacteria, and particulates from the water column. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Shanel Toussaint)
JBAB’s environmental team executes a freshwater mussel deployment in Potomac
By Senior Airman Shanel Toussaint | May 21, 2026
Members of the 11th Civil Engineer Squadron Civil Engineer Installation Environmental execute a freshwater mussel deployment event at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., May 15, 2026.   The mussel nursery program...

His Majesty of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, King Charles III, waves during a military departure ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, April 30, 2026. The ceremony consisted of an Armed Forces full honor cordon lining the red carpet and representing all six services, musical honors rendered by the U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own,” and presentation of colors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Hayden Hallman)
Honor guard supports King Charles III state visit departure
By | May 19, 2026
His Majesty of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, King Charles III, concludes the first royal state visit to the United States since His Majesty's ascension to the throne during a departure ceremony at...

U.S. Navy Seaman Payton Wilke, assigned to the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard, salutes at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., May 15, 2026. Wilke served as the bell ringer for JBAB’s Police Week 2026 closing ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jordan Powell)
JBAB honors National Police Week 2026
By Hayden Hallman | May 19, 2026
Every year, the nation pauses to honor the dedication, service, and sacrifice of military and civilian law enforcement professionals who put their lives on the line...

Jason Knudsen, the U.S. Air Force’s acting deputy director of security forces, and deputy chief of staff for logistics, engineering and force protection, delivers remarks during the opening ceremony for National Police Week on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., May 11, 2026. Knudsen asked defenders to remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving and use Police Week as an opportunity to build camaraderie, strengthen resilience, and continue professional growth. JBAB has participated annually in Police Week, paying tribute to local, state and federal law enforcement officers for their service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Hayden Hallman)
JBAB kicks off National Police Week 2026
By U.S. Air Force photo by Hayden Hallman | May 12, 2026
The Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling community and mission partners participated in an opening ceremony for National Police Week on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., May 11, 2026. Since 1962, National Police Week...

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Kymon G. Carriker, development advisor with the 11th Force Support Squadron and 811th Force Support Squadron, smiles in front of the waterfront at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., April 9, 2026. In addition to the role of development advisor to Airmen, he has coordinated and taught courses for Goose University, a professional development program at JBAB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Shanel Toussaint)
Development advisor leads with transparency, resilience, support
By Senior Airman Shanel Toussaint | May 7, 2026
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Kymon G. Carriker, development advisor with the 11th Force Support Squadron and 811th Force Support Squadron, has spent his career helping Airmen build their futures. But behind the mentorship...