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A Colonel finds her place
June 5, 2026 — With highly polished shoes, a pressed uniform and a cadence echoing across the drill pad, a 14-year-old girl found herself leading her high school's Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps drill team. The commands she called carried across the formation with a confidence that belied her age. Surrounded by mentors, teammates and a mission larger than herself, she discovered not only a passion for military service, but also a sense of belonging that would shape the next 25 years of her life... MORE

Then-U.S. Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Cadet Kelli R. Moon, far right, leads the drill team at Belton-Honea Path High School, Honea Path, South Carolina in 1997. Moon retired from the Air Force as a colonel in 2026 after 25 years of service and credited her JROTC experience with igniting her interest in an Air Force career. (Courtesy photo provided by Col. Moon)

11th Civil Engineer Squadron wins annual awards
June 2, 2026 — The 11th Civil Engineer Squadron was recognized for their excellence and hard work by the unit’s major command at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington D.C., May 27, 2026. The awards were presented by U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Daniel DeVoe and Command Chief Master Sgt. Michael Wynne, command team for the Air Force District of Washington and the 320th Air Expeditionary Wing. (U.S. Air Force photos by Senior Airman Shanel Toussaint Airman 1st Class Brandon Thomas)... MORE

An Airman assigned to the 11th Civil Engineer Squadron attends the Civil Engineer Functional Annual Awards at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., May 27, 2026. The ceremony recognized and celebrated the excellence, hard work and leadership of the 11th CES. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brandon Thomas)

Military Family Readiness Center leads hurricane excercise
May 29, 2026 — Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling recently conducted an Emergency Family Assistance Center (EFAC) exercise to strengthen installation preparedness and ensure personnel are ready to support Airmen, civilians, and families during hurricane season and other emergencies... MORE

U.S. Air Force members assigned to the 11th Wing Inspection Team observe a member of the 11th Wing Judge Advocate Squadron during a hurricane training event for the emergency family assistance center (EFAC) at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., on April 14, 2026. The EFAC acted as a disaster-response facility providing crisis counseling, financial aid and logistical support to families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Shanel Toussaint)

JBAB hosts town hall
May 27, 2026 — U.S. Air Force Col. James M. Clark, commander of Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling and the 11th Wing, spoke to town hall attendees on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., May 26, 2026. Clark laid out his priorities to the attendees, which included facility improvements and safety measures around the installation and community. The event was... MORE

A man in camouflage speaks into a handheld microphone, standing between two seated people in the foreground.

JBAB’s environmental team executes a freshwater mussel deployment in Potomac
May 21, 2026 — Members of the 11th Civil Engineer Squadron Civil Engineer Installation Environmental execute a freshwater mussel deployment event at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., May 15, 2026. The mussel nursery program is a fundamental component of the 11th CES strategy to restore the Potomac River watershed, and represents a multi-year... MORE

Jennifer McDonnell, 11th Civil Engineer Squadron environmental team chief, releases a basket of mussels during a freshwater mussel deployment event at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., May 15, 2026. Freshwater mussels serve as natural biological filtration systems; a single mussel can filter gallons of water daily, removing algae, bacteria, and particulates from the water column. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Shanel Toussaint)

Honor guard supports King Charles III state visit departure
May 19, 2026 — His Majesty of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, King Charles III, concludes the first royal state visit to the United States since His Majesty's ascension to the throne during a departure ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, April 30, 2026. The U.S. Air and Space Force Honor Guard took part in a military color guard... MORE

King Charles III waves as his departs from his state visit.

JBAB honors National Police Week 2026
May 19, 2026 — Every year, the nation pauses to honor the dedication, service, and sacrifice of military and civilian law enforcement professionals who put their lives on the line... MORE

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JBAB kicks off National Police Week 2026
May 12, 2026 — The Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling community and mission partners participated in an opening ceremony for National Police Week on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., May 11, 2026. Since 1962, National Police Week has honored law enforcement officers at all levels, enabled agencies to build camaraderie and encouraged the nation to remember... MORE

Jason Knudsen, the U.S. Air Force’s acting deputy director of security forces, and deputy chief of staff for logistics, engineering and force protection, delivers remarks during the opening ceremony for National Police Week on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., May 11, 2026. Knudsen asked defenders to remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving and use Police Week as an opportunity to build camaraderie, strengthen resilience, and continue professional growth. JBAB has participated annually in Police Week, paying tribute to local, state and federal law enforcement officers for their service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Hayden Hallman)

Development advisor leads with transparency, resilience, support
May 7, 2026 — U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Kymon G. Carriker, development advisor with the 11th Force Support Squadron and 811th Force Support Squadron, has spent his career helping Airmen build their futures. But behind the mentorship loomed a personal battle that would test his resilience, redefine his leadership, and shape the legacy he hoped to leave... MORE

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Kymon G. Carriker, development advisor with the 11th Force Support Squadron and 811th Force Support Squadron, smiles in front of the waterfront at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., April 9, 2026. In addition to the role of development advisor to Airmen, he has coordinated and taught courses for Goose University, a professional development program at JBAB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Shanel Toussaint)

CMSAF addresses JBAB Airmen
May 7, 2026 — Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force David R. Wolfe visited Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., May 6, 2026, to host an all call with Airmen and leadership from across the National Capital Region. The event provided attendees an opportunity to engage directly with their top enlisted leader, ask questions and gain insight into the direction and priorities of the Air Force. The priorities included mission readiness and emphasized the importance of maintaining a warrior mindset in physical standards and mental health. He also emphasized the importance of modernization across the force while continuing to invest in Airmen and their families as a foundation for long-term mission success. During the visit, Wolfe also recognized Airmen for their achievements and volunteer efforts with challenge coins. (U.S. Air Force photos by Senior Airman Shanel Toussaint) MORE

Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force David R. Wolfe addresses Airmen at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., on May 6, 2026. The call provided Airmen an opportunity to directly engage with the top enlisted leader in the Air Force, ask questions, and gain insight on the direction of the force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Shanel Toussaint)

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