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Air Force Drill Team performs for the first time in Qatar
December 19, 2025 — The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team made their debut performing in the Middle East at the first Doha International Music and Marching Festival in Doha, Qatar, from Dec. 16-20, 2025... MORE

The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team rehearses for Qatar’s International Festival of Military Music and Marching in Doha, Qatar, Dec. 15, 2025.

JBAB Airman receives STEP promotion
December 17, 2025 — The U.S. Air Force’s 11th Wing leadership and members of the 11th Military Personnel Flight gather during a Stripes for Exceptional Performers promotion ceremony for U.S Air Force Tech. Sgt. Tomarra Woods, the noncommissioned officer in charge of outbound assignments with the 11th MPF, on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., Nov. 25, 2025. Woods attained the rank of technical sergeant through the STEP program that rewards outstanding Airmen for exceptional performance with a special and limited promotion to the ranks of staff sergeant, technical sergeant or master sergeant. The STEP promotion program authorized Col. James M. Clark, commander of JBAB and the 11th Wing, to immediately promote Woods for exceptional performance. (U.S. Air Force photos by Hayden Hallman)... MORE

From left, U.S. Air Force Col. James M. Clark, commander of Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling and the 11th Wing, Tech. Sgt. Tomarra Woods, the noncommissioned officer in charge of outbound assignments with the 11th Military Personnel Flight, and Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Thompson Jr., senior enlisted leader for JBAB and 11th Wing command chief, gather for a photo during Woods’ promotion ceremony on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., Nov. 25, 2025. Woods received the Stripes for Exceptional Performers promotion for her outstanding performance as an NCO at the 11th MPF. (U.S. Air Force photo by Hayden Hallman)

11th Force Support Squadron hosts Winterfest at JBAB
December 17, 2025 — McKayla Kerr, left, and her daughter, Elizabeth, color together during the Winterfest celebration at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., Dec. 6, 2025. The event featured a boat parade, various vendors, a bonfire, Santa Claus and a holiday light display. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Shanel Toussaint) MORE

McKayla Kerr, left, and her daughter, Elizabeth, color together during the Winterfest celebration at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., Dec. 6, 2025. The event featured a boat parade, various vendors, a bonfire, Santa Claus and a holiday light display. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Shanel Toussaint)

Drill Team rehearses in Doha, Qatar
December 17, 2025 — Members of the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team rehearse for the inaugural Doha International Festival of Music and Marching, Dec. 15, 2025. The Drill Team strengthened relations between the U.S. Air Force and the seven participating nations, including Qatar, Jordan, Oman, Kazakhstan, Turkiye and the United Kingdom by emphasizing the... MORE

JBAB kicks off holiday season with annual tree lighting
December 10, 2025 — Santa Claus greets families and children during the annual tree lighting ceremony at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., Dec. 5, 2025... MORE

Protocol: Putting the pomp in the circumstance
December 9, 2025 — The crisp crackle of a speaker signals the beginning of a ceremony. Soon after, attendees rose as the vibrant colors of the U.S. flag waved past them while the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard marched by. The master of ceremonies starts their speech as one team watches closely, making sure the event continues without a hitch. The small details that may not be noticed are elements in which the four-member 11th Wing Protocol Office take pride in perfecting. The office leads planning and execution of official events hosted or presided over by members of the 11th Wing command team... MORE

Group photo of three 11th Wing Protocol Office members posing straight on for a portrait.

JBAB updates on inclement weather, road conditions
December 5, 2025 — In the event of inclement weather affecting Joint Base Anacostia–Bolling (JBAB) in Washington, D.C., the installation uses multiple communication channels to announce base closures, delayed openings, or staggered releases. Base status updates including closures, delays, or changes to operations—will typically be released early in the morning to give personnel sufficient time to plan accordingly. ... MORE

This infographic highlights and defines different road condition statuses on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., Dec. 5, 2025. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Brandon Schneider)

Learning to Drill
December 5, 2025 — U.S. Air and Space Force Honor Guard students learn the foundation of drill movements with ceremonial weapons during technical training school at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington D.C., Nov. 3-4, 2025... MORE

11th CES Airmen leverage joint partnership for training
December 4, 2025 — The 11th Civil Engineer Squadron leveraged their partners with the Mississippi National Guard as they trained on convoy operations at Fort Belvoir, Va., Oct. 16, 2025. Not only did this visit accomplish multiple training tasks for the Airmen, but it provided the Soldiers with a valuable opportunity honing their leadership and teaching skills. We're... MORE

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 11th Civil Engineer Squadron conduct convoy training in a Humvee at Fort Belvoir, Va., Oct. 16, 2025.

Air Force celebrates 75 years of excellence by the Honor Guard Drill Team
December 2, 2025 — For 75 years, the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team has represented the discipline, precision and professionalism of the service to audiences around the world... MORE

The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team performs during the 2025 Joint Base Andrews Air Show at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Sept. 13, 2025. The Honor Guard Drill Team performs world-wide, displaying their integrity, discipline, teamwork and professionalism through precise ceremonial drill routines. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Missy Sterling)