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The United States Air Force Band performs during virtual holiday concert
December 9, 2021 — The United States Air Force Band and its Singing Sergeants ensemble rehearse on Dec. 9, 2021 at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C. for their first interactive, live streamed holiday performance, set for Dec. 10, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. EST. The Band will be joined during the performance by guests Broadway star Christopher Jackson and beatbox legend Christylez Bacon. The special virtual performance will allow for elementary and middle school students from all 50 states to tune in... MORE

The United States Air Force Band and its Singing Sergeants ensemble rehearsed on Dec. 9, 2021 at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C. for their first interactive, live streamed holiday performance, set for Dec. 10, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. EST. The Band will be joined during the performance by guests Broadway star Christopher Jackson and beatbox legend Christylez Bacon. The special virtual performance will allow for elementary and middle school students from all 50 states to tune in. (Courtesy photo)

Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling hosts annual tree-lighting ceremony
December 8, 2021 — If you didn't make it out to JBAB's annual tree lighting Dec. 3, you missed out on a great time! Pre-K students from the Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling LEARN D.C. charter school sang some holiday songs and Santa Claus, Ms. Claus and several elves stopped by the event to take pictures with children and their families. Be sure to check out the pictures of the event. MORE

U.S. Air Force Col. Cat Logan, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling and 11th Wing commander, and students from LEARN D.C. turn on the lights during the annual tree lighting ceremony on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington D.C., Dec. 3, 2021. The tree-lighting ceremony marked the beginning of the holiday season at the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Brian Nestor)

JBAB and community volunteers help with holiday charitable food drive
November 30, 2021 — A group of more than 50 volunteers made up of U.S. Airmen, Sailors, and base and local community volunteers joined forces to support the chapel and first sergeant’s holiday charitable food drive in the chapel at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., Nov. 19, 2021. Volunteers packed bags with frozen chickens and turkeys, pasta, apple cider, fresh vegetables, and canned foods and distributed them to military families on base. Volunteers also filled out greeting cards to share with veterans in local retirement homes. ... MORE

Air Force Chaplain (1st Lt.) Joshua Zarzana, left; Staff Sgt. Ryan Vega, 11th Wing religious affairs Airman; and Senior Master Sgt. Mohammed Abouhashem, United States Honor Guard first sergeant, load food outside the chapel at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., Nov. 19, 2021. A group of more than 50 volunteers made up of U.S. Airmen, Sailors, and base and local community volunteers joined forces to support the chapel and first sergeant association holiday charitable food drive. Volunteers packed bags with frozen chickens and turkeys, pasta, apple cider, fresh vegetables, and canned foods and distributed them to military families on base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Benjamin Matwey)

JBAB contracting and comptroller squadrons close out unprecedented fiscal year
November 30, 2021 — Every year in September, comptroller and contracting squadrons work long hours to close out the fiscal year with intention and precision. Fiscal years 2020 and 2021 were unique for the 11th Wing at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., as the Air Force transitioned to the service responsible for the joint installation... MORE

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Evaughn Aponte, left, 11th Comptroller Squadron finance technician, and Airman 1st Class Jasmine Butler, 11th CPTS financial analysis technician, work to complete the successful fiscal year 2021 closeout for the 11th Wing at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., Sept. 30, 2021. Every year in September, comptroller and contracting squadrons work long hours to close out the fiscal year with intention and precision. Fiscal years 2020 and 2021 were unique for JBAB as the Air Force transitioned to the service responsible for the joint installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Michael Chua)

Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling offers Reveille, Retreat, Taps courtesies guidance
November 23, 2021 — As Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling continues to focus on Readiness, Partnerships, and Heritage, the base is bringing forward one additional initiative to focus on military heritage here on the installation. On weekdays, the base will continue to play the Reveille bugle call at 7 a.m. and “To The Color” and the national anthem at 5 p.m. Beginning Dec. 1, JBAB will play Taps at 9 p.m... MORE

JBAB hosts Brent Elementary students for military immersion event
November 19, 2021 — Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling welcomed students and parents from Brent Elementary School for a military appreciation event Nov. 6, 2021... MORE

Members of the United States Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team interact with a Brent Elementary student following the drill team’s performance at a military immersion event on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., Nov. 6, 2021. U.S. Air Force, Army and Coast Guard members held demonstrations for the military and civilian students to learn about military customs and courtesies while increasing their understanding of the military lifestyle. Military and civilian students and families from the off-base D.C. school attended this event to experience military customs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Smith)

794th Communications Squadron continues infrastructure improvements
November 17, 2021 — JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING, Washington, D.C. – The 794th Communications Squadron has been working a massive upgrade to the communication infrastructure on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C. The 794th CS was activated June 15, 2020, to support the standup of the 11th Wing on JBAB as the wing prepared to take on responsibility as the host unit to the installation in the Department of Defense’s first-ever joint base service lead transfer... MORE

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Langford, 794th Communications Squadron cable antenna technician, inspects fiber optic cables at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., Nov. 9, 2021. Inside the manhole Airmen from the 794th CS cable and antenna systems shop, or cable dawgs, maintain fiber optic cable used to run communication lines throughout the entire base.
By installing and maintaining fiber optics, copper and coaxial lines, cable and antenna systems specialists, ensure the installation has efficient means of communication required to accomplish mission needs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airmen 1st Class Anna Smith)

Washington Wizards host Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Airmen, Sailors for basketball rivalry game
November 15, 2021 — U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Dexavious Hall, center, United States Air Force Honor Guard ceremonial guardsman memorial colors element, attempts a free throw during a basketball game at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., Nov. 5, 2021. The Washington Wizards hosted the Air Force Honor Guard and U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard from Joint Base... MORE

JBAB Airmen take part in Washington Wizards festivities
November 10, 2021 — U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Tristen Cortez, The United States Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team member, spins his rifle during the halftime show of a Washington Wizards game at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., Nov. 5, 2021. The Drill Team promotes the Air Force mission by showcasing drill performances at public and military venues to recruit,... MORE

Washington Nationals invite NCR service members for stadium workout
November 9, 2021 — Military personnel from around the National Capital Region, including members from the 113th Air Refueling Wing, the 316th Wing, and the 316 Civil Engineer Squadron, came together bright and early to participate in a group workout on Nov. 1, 2021 at Nationals Park, Washington, D.C... MORE

Service members from across the National Capital Region gather at Nationals Park for a group workout, Nov. 1, 2021.