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.

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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photo silhouette of an air force Airmen inside a dark warehouse with some light coming in behind him

11th CES BEEF up training

JBAB leadership announces updated strategic priorities

Medical to Logistics: Air Force lieutenant brings enlisted perspective forward

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)

Wizards host hoops for JBAB troops, families

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Award recipients pose for photo with group leadership.

JBAB celebrates annual awards

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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 Honor Guard Supply supports important mission

By Airman 1st Class Brandon Thomas | March 12, 2026

U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Supply prepares inventory for upcoming missions and uniform item issue at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., March 4, 2026. Since the inception of the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard in...

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...