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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. ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Space Force General visits, coins Honor Guardsmen
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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...

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...

USSF Honor Guard supports its first state funeral
January 13, 2025 — Joint Ceremonial Honor Guard members representing each military service are participating in the state funeral events honoring former President Jimmy Carter. The Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard Honor Guards have all participated in state funerals previously. However, this is the first state funeral for the newest U.S. military service – the Space Force...