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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Robert Ferry, U.S Air Force Tech. Sgt. Christian Kampe and U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. La Donna Winston, assigned to the 11th Security Forces Squadron on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, prepare to clear a room during a training event at the Metropolitan Police Academy, Washington, D.C., Nov. 24, 2021. During the training, participants conducted building searches, room clearing and tactical team movements. Participating in these training opportunities prepares the JBAB team to enable joint, interagency and community missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Smith)

Jan. 19, 2022

11th Security Forces Squadron conducts tactical preparedness training

JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING, Washington, D.C. — The 11th Security Forces Squadron Defenders, their civilian teammates and an Office of Special Investigations agent assigned to Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling participated in a training event at the Metropolitan Police Academy in Washington, D.C., Nov. 24, 2021.

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Jan. 10, 2022

Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling increases to Health Protection Condition CHARLIE

JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING, Washington, D.C. — Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling is increasing the Health Protection Condition from BRAVO PLUS to CHARLIE effective 5 a.m. Jan. 11.

Retired U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Donnie Welch, housing management supervisor at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., prepares bags for donated cookies in the Bolling Club on Dec. 17, 2021. The Cookie Caper is an annual charitable holiday event led by the base housing staff that has allowed for the collection and distribution of more than 80 thousand cookies to unaccompanied military members in the JBAB dormitories since 2010. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kayla White)

Dec. 20, 2021

Cookie Caper volunteer event brings cheer to Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling

JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING, Washington, D.C. — Volunteers gathered at the Bolling Club for the last day of the Cookie Caper on Dec. 17, 2021, at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C.

Dec. 9, 2021

The United States Air Force Band performs during virtual holiday concert

JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING, Washington, D.C. — The United States Air Force Band and its Singing Sergeants ensemble rehearse on Dec. 9, 2021 at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C. for their first interactive, live streamed holiday performance, set for Dec. 10, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. EST. The Band will be joined during the performance by guests Broadway star Christopher Jackson and beatbox legend Christylez Bacon. The special virtual performance will allow for elementary and middle school students from all 50 states to tune in.

Pre-K students from LEARN D.C. sang “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” during the annual tree lighting ceremony on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington D.C., Dec. 3, 2021. The tree-lighting ceremony marked the beginning of the holiday season at the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Brian Nestor)

Dec. 8, 2021

Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling hosts annual tree-lighting ceremony

If you didn't make it out to JBAB's annual tree lighting Dec. 3, you missed out on a great time! Pre-K students from the Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling LEARN D.C. charter school sang some holiday songs and Santa Claus, Ms. Claus and several elves stopped by the event to take pictures with children and their families. Be sure to check out the pictures of the event.

Air Force Chaplain (1st Lt.) Joshua Zarzana, left; Staff Sgt. Ryan Vega, 11th Wing religious affairs Airman; and Senior Master Sgt. Mohammed Abouhashem, United States Honor Guard first sergeant, load food outside the chapel at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., Nov. 19, 2021. A group of more than 50 volunteers made up of U.S. Airmen, Sailors, and base and local community volunteers joined forces to support the chapel and first sergeant association holiday charitable food drive. Volunteers packed bags with frozen chickens and turkeys, pasta, apple cider, fresh vegetables, and canned foods and distributed them to military families on base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Benjamin Matwey)

Nov. 30, 2021

JBAB and community volunteers help with holiday charitable food drive

JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA BOLLING, Washington, D.C. — A group of more than 50 volunteers made up of U.S. Airmen, Sailors, and base and local community volunteers joined forces to support the chapel and first sergeant’s holiday charitable food drive in the chapel at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., Nov. 19, 2021. Volunteers packed bags with frozen chickens and turkeys, pasta, apple cider, fresh vegetables, and canned foods and distributed them to military families on base. Volunteers also filled out greeting cards to share with veterans in local retirement homes.

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Evaughn Aponte, left, 11th Comptroller Squadron finance technician, and Airman 1st Class Jasmine Butler, 11th CPTS financial analysis technician, work to complete the successful fiscal year 2021 closeout for the 11th Wing at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., Sept. 30, 2021. Every year in September, comptroller and contracting squadrons work long hours to close out the fiscal year with intention and precision. Fiscal years 2020 and 2021 were unique for JBAB as the Air Force transitioned to the service responsible for the joint installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Michael Chua)

Nov. 30, 2021

JBAB contracting and comptroller squadrons close out unprecedented fiscal year

JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING, Washington, D.C. — Every year in September, comptroller and contracting squadrons work long hours to close out the fiscal year with intention and precision. Fiscal years 2020 and 2021 were unique for the 11th Wing at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., as the Air Force transitioned to the service responsible for the joint installation.

Nov. 23, 2021

Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling offers Reveille, Retreat, Taps courtesies guidance

JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING, Washington, D.C. — As Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling continues to focus on Readiness, Partnerships, and Heritage, the base is bringing forward one additional initiative to focus on military heritage here on the installation. On weekdays, the base will continue to play the Reveille bugle call at 7 a.m. and “To The Color” and the national anthem at 5 p.m. Beginning Dec. 1, JBAB will play Taps at 9 p.m.

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jessica Kelley, administrative NCO to the sergeant major of the Army, teaches a Brent Elementary School student how to salute during a military immersion event on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., Nov. 6, 2021. U.S. Air Force, Army and Coast Guard members held demonstrations for the military and civilian students to learn about military customs and courtesies while increasing their understanding of the military lifestyle. Kelley taught students basic military drill and stationary movements. JBAB hosted this event to support the ongoing effort to foster understanding and support between the military and civilian communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Smith)

Nov. 19, 2021

JBAB hosts Brent Elementary students for military immersion event

JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING, Washington, D.C. — Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling welcomed students and parents from Brent Elementary School for a military appreciation event Nov. 6, 2021.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Langford, 794th Communications Squadron cable antenna technician, inspects fiber optic cables at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., Nov. 9, 2021. Inside the manhole Airmen from the 794th CS cable and antenna systems shop, or cable dawgs, maintain fiber optic cable used to run communication lines throughout the entire base.
By installing and maintaining fiber optics, copper and coaxial lines, cable and antenna systems specialists, ensure the installation has efficient means of communication required to accomplish mission needs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airmen 1st Class Anna Smith)

Nov. 17, 2021

794th Communications Squadron continues infrastructure improvements

JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING — JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING, Washington, D.C. – The 794th Communications Squadron has been working a massive upgrade to the communication infrastructure on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C. The 794th CS was activated June 15, 2020, to support the standup of the 11th Wing on JBAB as the wing prepared to take on responsibility as the host unit to the installation in the Department of Defense’s first-ever joint base service lead transfer.