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Photo of children at CDC

June 25, 2021

Air Force tests child care subletting app

The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is testing a mobile app designed to centralize and streamline the subletting of short-term slots at military child development centers this summer.

Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling

June 11, 2021

11th Wing celebrates one year at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling

JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING, Washington D.C. — The 11th Wing – The Chief’s Own celebrates one year after being activated on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling June 12. The activation was one of a series of events to prepare the installation for a transfer from U.S. Navy to U.S. Air Force responsibility Oct. 1, 2020.

Sign at the entrance to Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington D.C., June 12, 2020.

June 5, 2021

AFIMSC collaboration leads to JBAB charter school

After more than a year of collaboration between the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center, other Defense Department agencies and local leaders, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., will soon be home to a new community charter school.

11th CES change of command ceremony

June 3, 2021

11th Civil Engineer Squadron Change of Command

JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING, DC — U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Ryan LeBlanc relinquishes command of the 11th Civil Engineer Squadron as Lt. Col. Steven Schuldt assumes command at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, DC. LeBlanc previously led at the Public Works Department before assuming command of the 11th Civil Engineer Squadron.

Contractors install a new gas for Hangar 2 on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington D.C., April 7, 2021. The construction will decentralize the heat plan for the base and aims to eliminate the risk of cascading failure of multiple heating units, reduce costs and increase response-ability throughout JBAB’s main buildings. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Tanenbaum)

June 2, 2021

11th CES project to improve heating, cooling infrastructure

JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING, Washington, DC — The 11th Civil Engineer Squadron has partnered with Washington Gas since 2020 to work towards decentralizing and rebuilding the heating infrastructure to improve the overall quality of life on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington D.C.

U.S. Air Force Col. Erica Rabe, 11th Wing and Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling vice commander, gives the Honorary Commander's Oath to the inaugural class of honorary commanders at the Bolling Club on JBAB, Washington D.C., May 14, 2021. The mission of the Honorary Commander's program is to educate key community leaders about unit missions and foster a supportive relationship with the community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Tanenbaum)

June 2, 2021

JBAB Inducts inaugural group of honorary commanders

JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING, Washington, DC — Sixteen units from across Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling inducted their first group of honorary commanders at a ceremony in the Bolling Club, on May 14, 2021.

Chief Master Sergeant Bass listens to The U.S. Air Force Band.

May 25, 2021

CMSAF Bass visits JBAB

JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING, DC — Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass visits the 11th Wing at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, DC, May 25, 2021. Chief Bass received tours, team demonstrations and performances by the U.S. Air Force Band, U.S. Air Force Honor Guard and Air Force Arlington National Cemetery Chaplaincy highlighting the capabilities, power and precision.

After a change in Department of Defense policy, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service opened its doors to DoD and Coast Guard civilian employees at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, on May 1, 2021. The DoD announced the policy change April 29. Access to ShopMyExchange.com will start later this year. Opening exchange access to DoD and Coast Guard civilian employees working on installations will improve dividends to Quality-of-Life programs, leverage the military exchanges’ buying power and strengthen the Exchange benefit for Soldiers, Airmen and Guardians—past, present and future. (Courtesy graphic)

May 11, 2021

DoD, Coast Guard civilians can now shop in store at JBAB Exchange

JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING, Washington DC — After a change in Department of Defense policy, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service opened its doors to DoD and Coast Guard civilian employees at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, on May 1, 2021. The DoD announced the policy change April 29th.  Access to ShopMyExchange.com will start later this year.

Group photo of R&O Team in front of 11th Wing Building

May 7, 2021

Infrastructure a key focus in improving readiness during service-lead transfer changes

Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Public Affairs — The 11th Civil Engineer Squadron Requirements and Optimizations section is checking off a long list in verifying and tracking all of the real property assets on the installation.

U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Zuhlsdorf, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling and 11th Wing commander, Amy Nowak, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Sexual Assault Response Coordinator, Gina Rodriguez, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Victim Advocate, and Chief Master Sgt. Christy Peterson, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling’s command chief master sergeant, pose for a picture after the leadership team’s signing of the Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month Proclamation at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington DC, April 5, 2021. The Sexual Assault Prevention and Response team on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling provides victim support and resources, civilian and military training, and community awareness. Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month is commemorated every April, and annual events are organized by the SAPR office. This year’s events include a virtual fun run, a calendar of daily reflections, and a proclamation signed by 11WG leadership, which will travel throughout the installation where passersby may add their signatures and support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Technical Sgt. Katie Edelman)

May 6, 2021

Not Just April: Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling makes SAPR year-round priority

JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING, Washington DC — Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling continues its commitment to creating the appropriate culture to eliminate sexual assault and requiring a personal commitment from all service members.