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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.

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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The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard marches during the Savannah St. Patrick’s Day parade in Savannah, Ga., March 17, 2026.

Air Force Honor Guard participates in St. Patrick’s Day parade

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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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 Capt. Andrew Paquin, center, officer in charge of operations with the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard, marches through spinning weapons during a drill team performance in Honolulu, March 28, 2026. The drill team performed at a Junior ROTC drill competition at President William McKinley High School as the headline event prior to the JROTC awards ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jordan Powell)

Honor Guard supports Pacific Regional Drill Meet

By Staff Sgt. Jordan Powell | April 2, 2026

The event highlighted the combined efforts of students, instructors and military members to develop leadership, discipline and a commitment to excellence among the next generation...

Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets watch as the U.S. Space Force Honor Guard performs drill movements at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C. March 9, 2026. North Point High School (Md.) JROTC cadets experienced a “day-in-the-life” of an Honor Guard member and also learned about The U.S. Air Force Band during their JBAB visit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brandon Thomas)

JROTC cadets visit JBAB

By Airman 1st Class Brandon Thomas | March 25, 2026

North Point High School (Md.) Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets visit Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C. March 9, 2026. The tour provided JROTC cadets firsthand insight into the operations of the U.S...

An athlete from Joint Base Andrews breaks through the line to reach the quarterback at the Battle of the Bases flag football tournament at the Washington Commanders BigBear.ai Performance Center in Ashburn, Va., March 22, 2026. The event emphasized physical fitness, competitive spirit and unit cohesion throughout the tournament as part of maintaining a ready and connected force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brandon Schneider)

JBAB hosts Battle of the Bases flag football tournament with Washington Commanders

By Staff Sgt. Brandon Schneider | March 25, 2026

On March 21 and 22, 2026, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling hosted the Battle of the Bases flag football tournament in partnership with the Washington Commanders, bringing together service members and federal government employees...

A young boy watches the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard march during the Savannah St. Patrick’s Day parade in Savannah, Ga., March 17, 2026. The parade was the 202nd annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration in the city and brought tens of thousands of guests and participants to Savannah for the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Sergio A. Gamboa)

Air Force Honor Guard participates in St. Patrick’s Day parade

By Tech. Sgt. Sergio A. Gamboa | March 20, 2026

A young boy watches the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard march during the Savannah St. Patrick’s Day parade in Savannah, Ga., March 17, 2026. The parade was the 202nd annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration in the city and brought...

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)

JBAB celebrates senior master sergeants select

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.,...