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Battalion Fire Chief for the Naval District Washington Jeffrey Roberts salutes during the playing of Taps during a 9/11 memorial ceremony on Sept. 10, 2021 at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington D.C. Mission partners from across the National Capitol Region gathered at JB Anacostia-Bolling to honor those who died 20 years ago during the terror attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon on September 11, 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kayla White)

Sept. 10, 2021

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

JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING, Washington D.C. — 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

JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING, Washington, D.C. — 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.

U.S. Air Force Maj. Justin Boyd, United States Air Force Honor Guard director of operations, participates as a ceremonial marcher in an 59th Presidential Inauguration rehearsal for President Joseph R. Biden Jr. in Washington, D.C., Jan. 18, 2021. Boyd was nominated for the 2021 Tuskegee Airman, Inc. General Benjamin O. Davis Jr. Military Award for field grade officers at the 11th Wing, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C. Nominees exhibited outstanding performance in both professional and community service. Three Airmen nominated in three categories from the 11th Wing at JBAB will now compete at the Air Force District of Washington direct-reporting unit and major command level. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jacob Holmes)

Sept. 9, 2021

JBAB Airmen nominated for 2021 Tuskegee Airmen award

JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING, Washington, D.C. — 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, Washington D.C. — Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling moved to HPCON BRAVO+ on Sept. 8, 2021.

Sept. 1, 2021

JBAB contracting officer earns competitive unlimited warrant

JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING, Washington D.C. — The unlimited warrant, or the ability to create and sign contracts of any dollar amount with taxpayer money on behalf of the government, signifies the pinnacle for enlisted and officer contracting Airmen. Master Sgt. Marlese Yelardy, 11th Contracting Squadron contracting officer, recently accomplished this career milestone.

Aug. 30, 2021

The United States Air Force Band’s Airmen of Note performs at the Lincoln Memorial

JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING, Washington D.C. — The United States Air Force Band’s Airmen of Note jazz performs in front of a live audience during the Music at the Monuments concert at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., Aug. 18, 2021. The Airmen of Note is the premier jazz ensemble of the United States Air Force. The outdoor concert is part of the Music at the Monument series, offering

Aug. 19, 2021

Airmen of Note to make first performance at Lincoln Memorial

JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING, Washington D.C. — The. U.S. Air Force Band’s Airmen of Note will conduct a rare performance for the public against the backdrop of the Lincoln Memorial at 8 p.m. on Aug. 21.

Dr. Jill Gaitens, LEARN D.C. executive director, poses for a portrait on May 11, 2021, at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C. Gaitens is one of a team of individuals and organizations helping to bring the first charter school system to JBAB starting this August for children in pre-kindergarten through first grade. The school will eventually serve children through eighth grade. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kayla White)

Aug. 9, 2021

Charter school construction continues on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling

JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING, Washington D.C. — Construction is on track for an August 30 opening day of LEARN D.C., Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling’s first charter school.

Aug. 3, 2021

Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling returns to HPCON Bravo

JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING, Washington D.C. — Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) is returning to Health Protection Condition (HPCON) Bravo effective August 3, 2021 at 6 a.m.

Aug. 2, 2021

Pride: Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling sees strength in commitment to diversity, inclusion

JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING, Washington D.C — Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington, D.C. continued its commitment to diversity and inclusion when it joined the nation in supporting the LGBTQ community during the entire month of June. Yet, it’s important to remember that these monthly observances are about more than just the month in which they’re observed. Every individual has their own unique story and own view of what Pride Month means to them year round.