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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11th SFS Airmen compete during night land navigation

A contractor scales the U.S. Air Force Memorial during a periodic cleaning operation in Arlington, Va., March 24, 2026. Completed in 2006, the memorial undergoes cleaning and inspection every five years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brandon Thomas)

Air Force Memorial scaled for cleaning

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SecAF, CSAF host Indian Air Force Chief of the Air Staff

A Kalani Coast Guard Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadet asks U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Marco Amaro, noncommissioned officer in charge of the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team’s Hawaii tour, a question about exhibition drill in Kalani, Hawaii, April 1, 2026. The Kalani JROTC is one of 16 Coast Guard JROTC programs in the nation and in its second year of operation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jordan Powell)

Air Force Drill Team performs for three Hawaii high schools

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Dave Newman, field supervisor for TTI Environmental Inc, operates an excavator on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., March 26,2026. The heavy equipment operators removed debris for the replacement of aging fuel lines, resulting in increased safety and improved quality of life on the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Shanel Toussaint)

JBAB’s environmental team leads base gas station revamp

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Honor Guard supports Pacific Regional Drill Meet

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Brandon Alford, commander of the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard, addresses Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets during a tour of Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., March 9, 2026. Alford explained the Honor Guard’s mission of connecting the American people to the Air Force and U.S. Space Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brandon Thomas)

JROTC cadets visit JBAB

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Members of the Bolling Medical Squadron’s Public Health unit gather for a photo in front of the Bolling Medical Clinic at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., April 8, 2026. During the past year, BMS Public Health supported the Food Safety and Sanitation program by inspecting 37 food facilities and 17 public facilities on the JBAB installation to protect more than 18,000 military personnel, federal civilian employees and military family members against foodborne illnesses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Shanel Toussaint)

JBAB’s public health team tackles preventative care

By Senior Airman Shanel Toussaint | April 15, 2026

Bolling Medical Squadron Public Health ensures the medical mission readiness for military members, federal civilian employees and military families throughout Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling and supporting agencies in the...

Airmen assigned to the 11th Security Forces Squadron compete in land navigation at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., April 7, 2026. The challenge consisted of a race between five groups and their commander where they had to locate as many assigned points as possible within three hours in pre-dawn darkness before meeting back at the starting point. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Geneva Nguyen)

11th SFS Airmen compete during night land navigation

By Senior Airman Geneva Nguyen | April 14, 2026

Airmen assigned to the 11th Security Forces Squadron compete in land navigation at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., April 7, 2026...

Air Force Memorial scaled for cleaning

By Airman 1st Class Arlene Carrara and Airman 1st Class Brandon Thomas | April 14, 2026

Contractors climb the spires at the Air Force Memorial in Arlington, Va., March 24, 2026. The contractors are a part of a team that conducts cleaning and maintenance of the memorial’s stainless steel spires, a process...

U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach holds a meeting in honor of India Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh in the Pentagon, Arlington, Va., Aprl 8, 2026. The two leaders met to discuss mutual aid and plans for a productive future for both countries. (U.S. Air Force photo by SSgt. Anthony Nin Leclerec)

SecAF, CSAF host Indian Air Force Chief of the Air Staff

By | April 10, 2026

U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach hosted Indian Air Force Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh to advance shared priorities in support of the strong and growing U.S.-India defense...

The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team and Kahuku Army Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets pose together for a group photo in Kahuku, Hawaii, April 1, 2026. The Kahuku Army JROTC program organized the event to host the drill team’s performance for 1,400 students. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jordan Powell)

Air Force Drill Team performs for three Hawaii high schools

By Staff Sgt. Jordan Powell | April 8, 2026

The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team performed for three high schools across Oahu, Hawaii, March 30 and April 1, 2026. The team coordinated with Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps programs to showcase military...