News

Sept. 25, 2021

Thirty-six teams compete for 2021 US House Softball title

Thirty-six teams made of U.S. House of Representative staffers competed in an all-day softball tournament Sept. 18, 2021 at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., in the battle for the 2021 U.S. House Softball League title. The competition is the culmination of the season of play involving 75 teams across the nation. The U.S. House and Senate softball leagues collaborate with Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling as a prime location in the National Capital Region to host this annual morale engagement.

Sept. 23, 2021

Myths and facts about the vax — debunking common COVID-19 vaccine myths

The COVID-19 vaccine has been mandated across the Department of Defense and despite its demonstrated effectiveness and safety, a host of myths have left some Airmen and Guardians hesitant to receive it. While social media posts and some news outlets may make it harder to keep up with what is fact or fiction, the science is clear … approved COVID-19 vaccines work.

Sept. 21, 2021

JBAB hosts Honorary Commander Tour

JBAB hosts Honorary Commander Tour at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Sept. 14, 2021. The mission of the Honorary Commander’s program is to educate community leaders about military life and local missions and foster a mutually beneficial relationship with the community.

Sept. 20, 2021

JBAB competes in Battle of the Bases Championship

Teams from JBAB and Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall compete for the Battle of the Bases title at National Park in Washington, D.C. National Capital Region military installations look to identify and develop outreach opportunities that strengthen military and local community relationships.

Sept. 20, 2021

United States Air Force Honor Guard performs Honor Flight Chicago veterans at Air Force Memorial

Senior Airman Phillip Reyes, U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team ceremonial guardsman, performs for Honor Flight Chicago veterans at the Air Force Memorial, Arlington, Va., Sept. 16, 2021. The Honor Flight Network offers American military veterans free transportation to the nation's memorials in Washington, D.C. The group was made up of veterans

Sept. 15, 2021

Two Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling leaders commission into U.S. Space Force

Two members of the United States Air Force Honor Guard transferred into the U.S. Space Force during a ceremony Aug. 10 at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling.

Sept. 10, 2021

JBAB honors fallen on 20th anniversary of 9/11 terror attacks

Mission partners from across the National Capitol Region gathered at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling on Sept. 10, 2021 to honor those who died 20 years ago during the terror attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon on September 11, 2001.

Sept. 10, 2021

Team JBAB protects base against Hurricane Ida flooding

Members across Team JBAB protected low-lying facilities at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Sept. 1, 2021, prior to flooding anticipated from the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, which made landfall along the Gulf Coast Aug. 29, 2021.

Sept. 9, 2021

JBAB Airmen nominated for 2021 Tuskegee Airmen award

Three Airmen from the 11th Wing, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C. were nominated for the 2021 Tuskegee Airman, Inc. annual military awards. The Airmen will now compete at the Air Force District of Washington direct-reporting unit and major command level.

Sept. 8, 2021

Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling moves to HPCON BRAVO+

Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling moved to HPCON BRAVO+ on Sept. 8, 2021.