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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

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

security forces airmen prepare for deployment

US Air Force, Space Force Honor Guard host deployment readiness workshop
February 27, 2025 — Approximately 250 Airmen and Guardians assigned to the U.S. Air Force and Space Force Honor Guard participated in a one-day deployment readiness workshop dubbed “green day” at Dickens Hall on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., Feb. 25, 2025... MORE

Hero behind wheels: Airman's road to presidential support
February 21, 2025 — Senior Airman Cory Elliot was one of the Airmen from the 11th LRS tasked to support movements during both the state funeral of former President Jimmy Carter and the 60th presidential inauguration, which occurred within two weeks of each other. His duties included driving mission essential personnel to and from rehearsals and ensuring vehicles were ready for movement... MORE

Space Force General visits, coins Honor Guardsmen
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U.S. Space Force Gen. Mike Guetlein, Vice Chief of Space Operations, speaks to a room of U.S. Space Force Honor Guardsmen at Dickens Hall on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., Feb. 11, 2025. Guetlein stressed the importance of the vital role the Honor Guard plays in representing a growing Space Force and the future of the Space Force mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Shanel Toussaint)

JBAB honors victims of aircraft incident
February 20, 2025 — Service members, civilians and family attend a candlelight vigil held on the waterfront at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., Feb. 18, 2025... MORE

11th LRS provides presidential support
February 20, 2025 — The 11th Logistics Readiness Squadron supplied crucial logistical and manning support to ensure successful execution of the historical 60th presidential inauguration and 39th state funeral in Washington, D.C... MORE

Honor Guard members walking to coach bus

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