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Bagram Impact Zone: AFOSI Special Agent shares battle-tested leadership
May 13, 2025 — As she stood at the edge of Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, her eyes scanned a scene of devastation. An explosion had torn through the heart of the base Nov. 12, 2016, resulting in a brutal mass casualty incident that shocked the nation. What began as an ordinary morning became a defining moment in her life... MORE

11th Wing executes first-ever Combat Readiness Inspection
May 12, 2025 — For the first time ever, the Air Force’s 11th Wing completed a Combat Readiness Inspection May 2, 2025... MORE

An officer wearing a tactical helmet aims a training weapon.

Meet the team behind JBAB’S SAPR Program
May 9, 2025 — SAPR is a program within the Department of Defense that is designed to support survivors, promote awareness and foster a culture of respect across all military culture. The JBAB SAPR team is united by a shared mission: to empower survivors of sexual assault, foster awareness and create a culture of safety and respect... MORE

Sieda Jones, the sexual assault response coordinator (SARC) assigned to the 11th Wing, poses for a photo at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., April 7, 2025. The SAPR program provides advocacy, education and resources to prevent and support those affected by sexual assault. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Shanel Toussaint)

DC United Football hosts Military Appreciation Night
May 9, 2025 — U.S. Air Force Col. Ryan A.F. Crowley, commander of Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling and the 11th Wing, and Chief Master Sgt. Catrell Wilson, senior enlisted leader of the 11th Operations Group, participated in the opening ceremony coin toss for a DC United Football club match at Audi Field in Washington D.C., May 3, 2025. DC United invited JBAB leadership to conduct the ceremonial coin flip that decided which team will have the first kick, and military members to participate in their Military Appreciation Night. DC United also invited the Joint Armed Forces Color Guard to participate and honored veterans in attendance. (U.S. Air Force photos by Staff Sgt. Brandon Schneider)... MORE

U.S. Air Force Col. Ryan A.F. Crowley, center, commander of Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling and the 11th Wing, and Chief Master Sgt. Catrell Wilson, right, senior enlisted leader of the 11th Operations Group, wave to attendees and veterans during a DC United Football Club match at Audi Field in Washington D.C., May 3, 2025. Haiya Kofler, Left, football host, introduced Crowley and Wilson during DC Military Appreciation Night. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brandon Schneider)

REAL ID required for Base Visitors after May 7
May 5, 2025 — Visitors to all U.S. military installations, including Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, will need to present a REAL ID-compliant form of identification for access beginning May 7, 2025 as part of a nation-wide effort to enhance security and standardize identification requirements across federal facilities... MORE

Graphic showing Real ID deadline of May 7, 2025.

Space Force leaders visit Honor Guard, Band members
April 17, 2025 — Vice Chief of Space Operations Gen. Michael Guetlein and Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John F. Bentivegna visited the U.S. Air Force Band, USAF and U.S. Space Force Honor Guards at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., April 15, 2025. They came to JBAB to get insight of their team missions and view how important their operations are to not only the military, but the United States of America. The band’s mission is to honor, inspire, and connect with people around the world, promoting peace through demonstrations of military strength and precision. The Honor Guard’s mission is to deliver premier ceremonial honors, inspire the nation and represent all Airmen and Guardians around the world... MORE

Photo of U.S. Space Force Honor Guard members performing a standard-honors funeral sequence for USSF leadership as they sit in attendance.

Air Force Band rocks the Golden State
April 11, 2025 — Warm beaches line the golden coast of California as tall palm trees rise and the performing arts thrive. Whether at a motorsport event, a theme park or school, The U.S. Air Force Band’s Max Impact provided a unique opportunity to engage with military members in a personal and approachable way–with rock music. During a weeklong tour from April 2-8, 2025, Max Impact performed at several locations, including the Downtown Disney District, Disney California Adventure Park and the Orange County School of the Arts. ... MORE

A child watches members of The U.S. Air Force Band’s Max Impact perform during the Southern California tour at a Formula Drift event, Long Beach, Calif., April 5, 2025. The mission of Max Impact, a rock band, is to honor those who have served, inspire American citizens to heightened patriotism and service, and connect the global community on behalf of the Air Force and the United States. Max Impact consists of six active-duty musicians stationed at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C. (U.S. Air Force photo by Hayden Hallman)

JBAB enhances mission readiness with new armory
March 19, 2025 — JBAB recently bolstered its mission readiness by establishing a new armory. It highlights the base's commitment to maintaining operational efficiency and compliance with Air Force regulations... MORE

U.S. Air Force service members and logistical support members assigned to the integrated personnel equipment section of the 11th Logistics Readiness Squadron gather for a photo in Hangar 1 at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington, D.C., March 18, 2025. This team spearheaded the opening of the base’s first deployment armory which furthers JBAB’s mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Shanel Toussaint)

JBAB conducts readiness exercise
March 18, 2025 — Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling conducted exercise Ardent Sentry 2025 to increase readiness on JBAB, Washington, D.C., March 10-13, 2025. AS25 consisted of cargo loading for transportation across the globe, a pre-deployment function line to send troops at a moment’s notice and an active shooter drill to react to sudden threats. JBAB routinely conducts training and exercises to ensure the team’s capabilities and lethality. Events in the exercise were selected to sharpen the necessary skills needed to remain ready to swiftly respond to emerging situations. The outcome of the exercise showcases JBAB’s posture to respond to demanding scenarios, and its continuous focus on keeping forces ready for high-end missions to defeat those who threaten our homeland, our partners and allies, or the American way of life... MORE

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st ClassBrian Maldonado Villegas, a ground transportation journeyman with the 11th Security Forces Squadron on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, compresses the simulated shoulder wound of U.S. Space Force Spc. 4 Cameron Matthews, a ceremonial guardsman with the U.S. Space Force Honor Guard on JBAB, during a combat readiness exercise at JBAB, March 11, 2025. The exercise tested the base’s mission readiness and capabilities during an active shooter scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Shanel Toussaint)

11th SFS prepares Airmen for Mission Focused Rehearsal Training
March 10, 2025 — Airmen assigned to the 11th Security Forces Squadron complete a proficiency evaluation and training to prepare for Mission Focused Rehearsal Training (MFRT) for their upcoming deployment cycle at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., and Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., March 4-5, 2025... MORE

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