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11th FSS Outdoor Recreation supports winter adventures for military members
January 22, 2026 — As winter settles in and seasonal activities take center stage, the 11th Force Support Squadron Outdoor Recreation office at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., serves military members and their families by providing affordable outdoor gear rentals and access to discounted tickets for local attractions and recreational activities... MORE

outdoor recreation staff helps with winter rentals

JBAB celebrates the new chief selects
January 21, 2026 — Leadership from the 11th Wing and service members came together to recognize newest chief master sergeant selects during a release party at the Bolling Club on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., Jan. 15, 2026... MORE

Senior Master Sgt. Philip Barry, Secretary of the Air Force Office of Special Trial Counsel, right, shakes hands with Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Thompson Jr., left, senior enlisted leader for Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling and the 11th Wing, command chief, during a chief master sergeant release party at JBAB, Washington, D.C., Jan. 15, 2026. Chief master sergeant, the highest enlisted rank, is held by just 1% of the Air Force's enlisted force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Hayden Hallman)

JBAB shoots and scores
January 16, 2026 — Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling hosted a 3v3 basketball tournament to boost camaraderie and friendly competition. After some intense matchups, the winning team earned the JBAB Commander’s Trophy, presented by Michael Perry, JBAB’s fitness center director.The winning team consisted of Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Thompson Jr., Airman 1st Class Kentavious... MORE

JBAB Airmen and staff play a game of half-court 3-on-3 basketball in a gymnasium.

112 graduates awarded CCAF degree on JBAB
January 13, 2026 — One hundred twelve Community College of the Air Force associate degrees were awarded during a commencement ceremony at the Bolling Club on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., Jan. 9, 2026... MORE

Friends and family cheer at the conclusion of the Community College of the Air Force graduation at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., Jan. 9, 2026. The JBAB command team presented the degrees to 112 Airman and Guardian recipients from JBAB, Joint Base Andrews, Md., and the Pentagon (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Shanel Toussaint)

11th Wing leadership welcomes chief master sergeant selects
January 8, 2026 — Chief master sergeants from around the installation came together to celebrate newly selected chiefs on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., Jan. 6, 2026. Achieving the rank of chief master sergeant is a mark of distinction, recognizing years of dedication and the ability to lead at the highest levels of the enlisted force. Chief master sergeant, the highest enlisted rank, is held by just 1% of the Air Force's enlisted personnel. Below is a list of the master sergeant selects: CMSgt(s) Taylor Armstrong- United States Air Force Band CMSgt(s) Rahsheim Anderson- 811th Force Support Squadron CMSgt(s) Rochell Brown- 11th Force Support Squadron CMSgt(s) Joshua Cullum- United States Air Force Band ... MORE

Newly selected chief master sergeants and wing leadership from Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling gather for a photo on JBAB, Washington, D.C., Jan. 6, 2026. Chief master sergeant, the highest U.S. Air Force enlisted rank, is held by just 1% of the Air Force's enlisted personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Hayden Hallman)

A promise kept: An Airman’s commitment to excellence
January 8, 2026 — It’s been almost two years since I joined the team, and every moment has been an incredible ride. The countless hours of practice, early mornings and late nights led to those few minutes on stage where precision, pride, and purpose come together. What started as a temporary duty for me, turned into something that has shaped who I am at my core... MORE

Photo of an Air Force Airman with his mother during basic military training.

JBAB holds base housing tour for senior DoW leadership
January 7, 2026 — Members of the 11th Wing commander’s action group conduct a tour with Adam Dontz, Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for Housing, at the Furnari Hall unaccompanied service member housing facility on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., Dec. 9, 2025. The group met to tour existing housing facilities and discuss housing improvement projects for JBAB. (U.S. Air force photo by Airman 1st Class Shanel Toussaint) ... MORE

Members of the 11th Wing commander’s action group conduct a tour with Adam Dontz, right, Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for Housing, at the Furnari Hall unaccompanied service member housing facility on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., Dec. 9, 2025. The group met to tour existing housing facilities and discuss housing improvement projects for JBAB. (U.S. Air force photo by Airman 1st Class Shanel Toussaint)

Honor Guard honors retired Air Force pilot with dignity
January 6, 2026 — The 11th Operations Group, consisting of the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard, Arlington Chaplaincy and U.S. Air Force Band performed ceremonial honors for retired Lt. Col. Richard I. Erb in Arlington, Va., Dec. 3, 2025. The ceremony showcased the dedication and honor the Air Force held for those who served the nation. Erb’s grandson, Capt. Nicholas R... MORE

Honor Guardsmen carry an urn as the family observes.

2025 Year in photos
January 6, 2026 — U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Crìsdean J. Langan, U.S. Air Force Honor Guard ceremonial guardsman, marches with the Drill Team during a parade prior to performing at the Basel Tattoo in Basel, Switzerland, July 12, 2025. Held for nine days each July, the Basel Tattoo celebrated a longstanding tradition of pageantry, military drill and music and... MORE

us air force band and honor guard perform in switzerland

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.