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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.

Virginia JROTC cadets visit JBAB

2026 National Capital Region Chief Recognition Ceremony

From left: U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Michael Hooper, first sergeant with the 11th Civil Engineer Squadron; Sgt. 1st Class Robert Cox, operations flight chief with the 11th Security Forces Squadron; Cheryl Grant, security assistant for reports and analysis with the 11th SFS; Master Sgt. Devin Garcia, financial management flight chief with the 11th Comptroller Squadron; and Welth Cooper, commodities and services flight chief with the 11th Contracting Squadron, gather during the Air Force District of Washington annual award ceremony at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., April 9, 2026. The event honored outstanding performance and achievements across AFDW. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Arlene Carrara)

11WG recognized at AFDW awards ceremony

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Senior Airmen Aaron Miles, left, and Wijeury Collado, right, U.S. Air Force Honor Guard ceremonial guardsmen, hold the Joint Service Drill Exhibition trophy at the Jefferson Memorial in Washington, D.C., April 11, 2026. Military drill teams from all U.S. military services performed while being evaluated on factors such as military bearing, precision, and crowd interaction. The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team won the annual exhibition for the first time in 14 years. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)

Drill Team wins 2026 Joint Service Drill Exhibition

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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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U.S. Air and Space Force ceremonial guardsmen talk to Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets about their mission during a base tour at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., April 16, 2026. The tour gave selected high school students from Virginia a firsthand look at the operations of the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard, whose mission is to provide premier ceremonial honors, inspire the nation and represent all Airmen and Guardians worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Geneva Nguyen)

Virginia JROTC cadets visit JBAB

By Senior Airman Geneva Nguyen | April 23, 2026

Junior JROTC cadets from 3 Virginia high schools visited Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., April 16, 2026, to gain insights into the 11th Wing's mission...

From left, U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Terence White, and Staff Sgt. Dylan Clay, both base defense operations controllers with the 11th Security Forces Squadron, communicate during a tactical training event at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., April 14, 2026. The team showcased the readiness and preparedness of the squadron in combat environments during the training event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Shanel Toussaint)

11th SFS Defenders conduct training exercise

By Senior Airman Shanel Toussaint | April 22, 2026

The 11th Security Forces Squadron defenders conduct a combat training exercise at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., April 14, 2026. The unit strengthened mission readiness in preparation for deployment

New chief master sergeant selects walk down the hallway during the Chief Recognition Ceremony at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., April 10, 2026. Chiefs from Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Fort George G. Meade and Joint Base Andrews came together to recognize 49 Airmen and Guardians who were promoted, putting them in the top 1% of the enlisted force to reach the rank of chief master sergeant. (U.S. Air Force photo Senior Airman Geneva Nguyen)

2026 National Capital Region Chief Recognition Ceremony

By Senior Airman Geneva Nguyen | April 20, 2026

Chiefs from Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Fort George G. Meade and Joint Base Andrews came together at JJBAB, Washington, D.C., April 10, 2026 to recognize 49 Airmen and Guardians who were promoted, putting them in the top 1%...

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Zephrendae Buford, U.S. Air Force Honor Guard ceremonial guardsman, spins a rifle during a drill performance in Waipahu, Hawaii, April 2, 2026. Buford was approached by young girls in the audience as the only female member of the performance team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jordan Powell)

Drill Team performs for Waipahu, Aiea high schools

By Staff Sgt. Jordan Powell | April 17, 2026

The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team performed for two high schools on Oahu, Hawaii, April 2, 2026. The team showcased precision drill to represent Air Force excellence for 6,000 students across seven performances.

11WG recognized at AFDW awards ceremony

By | April 17, 2026

Members from the 11th Wing gather with Air Force District of Washington leadership during the AFDW annual award ceremony at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., April 9, 2026. The event honored outstanding...