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JBAB’s vital role to Air Force’s digital transformation after 9/11
September 10, 2025 — September 11, 2025 marks the 24th anniversary of the deadliest terrorist attacks on U.S. soil. During the attacks, nearly 3,000 people were killed and more than 6,000 injured in New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia. For a small U.S. Air Force personnel team located just across the Potomac River from the Pentagon crash site, nothing could have prepared them for this tragedy... MORE

retired air force commander tells his 9/11 story

New JBAB, AFDW leadership gain insight through immersion tour
September 4, 2025 — New Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling and Air Force District of Washington leadership attended an immersion tour at JBAB, Washington, D.C., Aug. 26, 2025. The tour gave new JBAB and AFDW leadership firsthand insight on the operations of the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard and The U.S. Air Force Band. The mission of the Honor Guard is to deliver premier ceremonial honors, inspire the nation, and represent all Airmen and Guardians to the world. The mission of The Band is to honor those who have served, inspire American citizens to heightened patriotism and service, and connect with the global community on behalf of the U.S. Air Force and the United States of America. (U.S. Air Force photos by Hayden Hallman)... MORE

U.S. Air Force Col. James M. Clark, commander of Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling and the 11th Wing, fist bumps Airman 1st Class Gabriel Viloria, a ceremonial guardsman with the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Firing Party, during an immersion tour at JBAB, Washington, D.C., Aug. 26, 2025. The tour gave new JBAB and Air Force District of Washington leadership firsthand insight on the operations of the Honor Guard whose mission is to deliver premier ceremonial honors, inspire the nation, and represent all Airmen and Guardians to the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Hayden Hallman)

JBAB releases mussels to aid Potomac River
September 2, 2025 — Members from the 11th Civil Engineer Squadron released buckets of young mussels into the Potomac River at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., Aug. 22, 2025. The 11th CES partnered with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and the Anacostia Watershed Society to release the mussels, which help clean the water by filtering excess nutrient pollutants. Located at the confluence of the Potomac and Anacostia Rivers, which empty into the Chesapeake Bay watershed, JBAB provides an ideal location for the release initiative. More than 1,000 young mussels were released during the project. (U.S. Air Force photos by Hayden Hallman) ... MORE

Jennifer McDonnell, left, installation management flight chief with the U.S. Air Force’s 11th Civil Engineer Squadron, and Ryan Soens, right, chief of environmental management with the 11th CES, place buckets of young mussels into the Potomac River at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., Aug. 22, 2025. The 11th CES partnered with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and the Anacostia Watershed Society to release the mussels, which help clean the water by filtering excess nutrient pollutants. Located at the confluence of the Potomac and Anacostia Rivers, which empty into the Chesapeake Bay watershed, JBAB provides an ideal location for the release initiative. More than 1,000 young mussels were released during the project. (U.S. Air Force photo by Hayden Hallman)

Air Force Band, Joint Service Color Guard perform for Honor Flight veterans
August 28, 2025 — U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Katie Edelman, soprano vocalist with The U.S. Air Force Band, performs the national anthem while the Joint Service Color Guard presents the colors for Honor Flight Chicago veterans at the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., Aug. 20, 2025. The event honored military veterans from WWII, the Vietnam War and the Korean War during their visit to the National Capital Region. The Air Force, Space Force and Navy members of the JSCG are assigned to Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C... MORE

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Katie Edelman, soprano vocalist with The U.S. Air Force Band, performs the national anthem while the Joint Service Color Guard presents the colors for Honor Flight Chicago veterans at the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., Aug. 20, 2025. The event honored military veterans from WWII, the Vietnam War and the Korean War during their visit to the National Capital Region. The Air Force, Space Force and Navy members of the JSCG are assigned to Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Geneva Nguyen)

11th Contracting Squadron tackles Field Training Exercise
August 26, 2025 — The U.S. Air Force’s 11th Contracting Squadron completed the Contingency Contracting Officer training course on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., Aug. 21, 2025. The capstone exercise ensured the squadron’s capability to provide operational support in a contested environment... MORE

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 11th Contracting Squadron don protective masks and Mission Oriented Protective Posture gear during an exercise at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., Aug. 19. 2025. The 11th CONS ensured preparedness through approximately 40 exercise scenarios, including a simulated chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear attack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jordan Powell)

Combat service support team breaks new ground during Northern Strike
August 22, 2025 — Members of the U.S. Air Force’s 23rd Air Task Force’s Combat Service Support Team from Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., broke new ground Aug. 9, 2025, when they completed the first-ever rapid runway repair operation on a live runway in Department of Defense history. During the exercise, the CSST, which is part of the Combat Air Base Squadron, executed operations as part of their 300-level training within the Air Force’s Force Generation cycle, designed to certify a unit’s ability to deploy, establish operations, and sustain combat airpower under contested conditions... MORE

United States Air Force service members perform repairs to an airfield taxiway

Chief Master Sergeant rides into retirement with a purpose
August 21, 2025 — Many retired service members struggle with finding a way to lead a purposeful life after dedicating years to military service. Retired U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sergeant Fredrick Edison discovered his way to find purpose while continuing to support the military community... MORE

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Karla Monroy, the noncommissioned officer in charge of The U.S. Air Force Band Commander’s Support Staff, participates in a horseback riding session in fall 2024. Retired Chief Master Sgt. Fredrick Edison, deputy director for the Military Personnel Flight with the11th Force Support Squadron, created his horseback riding mission, Freddy’s Heavenly Gaits, to support wellness for Airmen. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)

NFL Washington Commanders Honor Military with Salute to Service Boot Camp
August 18, 2025 — Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling and other military installations in the National Capital Region gathered along the sidelines of the Washington Commanders training fields for the Commanders 2025 training camp in Ashburn, Virginia, on Aug. 10, 2025. Salute to Service event honoring military members, offered service members the opportunity to watch and interact with players and staff before taking to the field for training exercises. Ten teams competed in five training camp events: the 40-yard dash, quarterback challenge, wide receiver challenge, three-cone shuffle and long jump. Each event tested participants’ athleticism and endurance... MORE

Audience member sees Drill Team in Edinburgh, becomes member
August 15, 2025 — The sound of rifles snapping into place echoed across a centuries-old stronghold filled with thousands of spectators. Among the precision of the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team stood one performer whose city isn’t just a stop on tour. It’s a return home. Senior Airman Crisdean Langan was born and raised in Edinburgh. Just three years ago, he was in the crowd watching the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Now he’s back as a member of the Drill Team. The Drill Team performed during the 75th annual Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Edinburgh, Scotland, August 1-23, 2025. The goal of the Drill Team’s attendance was to connect with allies and represent the U.S. Air Force... MORE

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Crìsdean James Langan, ceremonial guardsman with the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team, stands at port arms for a portrait at Edinburgh Castle during the 75th Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Edinburgh, Scotland, Aug. 1, 2025. Langan watched the performance of the Drill team at the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in 2022, which inspired him to enlist in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Hayden Hallman)

MLB Washington Nationals hosts JBAB Security Forces
August 14, 2025 — The Washington Nationals invited members of the U.S. Air Force’s 11th Security Forces Squadron from Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C. to attend a security Frontline Forum at Nationals Park in the district, August 13, 2025. The forum consisted of a tour of the stadium and its security command center. The Frontline Forum granted security forces members a backstage pass to see how Nationals Park ensures the safety of more than 40,000 attendees per event... MORE