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Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling making major gate changes effective March 4
February 22, 2022 — Beginning March 4, the South Gate will become Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling’s 24- hour access gate and the Arnold Gate will no longer be open at all hours... MORE

Air Force and Navy joint security operations at JBAB Arnold Gate

Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Soldier one of first 50 inter-service transfers to Space Force
February 14, 2022 — United States Army Sgt. Harly D. Gomme became one of the first 50 active-duty inter-service transfers to join the United States Space Force... MORE

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jane Dunn, 11th Force Support Squadron commander, officiates a ceremony for U.S. Army Sgt. Harly D. Gomme as he transfers into the U.S. Space Force.

11th Wing hosts first tiered mentorship panel, plans for more
February 10, 2022 — Members of the 11th Wing at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C. did just that when they facilitated a virtual mentorship panel Jan. 20 in honor of National Mentoring Month... MORE

AFDW outlines goals, objectives at strategic planning conference
January 20, 2022 — In strides to coordinate organizational efforts, Air Force District of Washington hosted a strategic planning conference Jan. 19, to develop a roadmap of success from now to as far as 2027-2032... MORE

Members of Air Force District of Washington sit around a large table in a conference room.

West Virginia schools welcome The United States Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team
January 19, 2022 — The United States Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team travel to West Virginia to perform in front of students and faculty at two high schools... MORE

11th Security Forces Squadron conducts tactical preparedness training
January 19, 2022 — The 11th Security Forces Squadron Defenders, their civilian teammates and an Office of Special Investigations agent assigned to Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling participated in a training event at the Metropolitan Police Academy in Washington, D.C., Nov. 24, 2021... MORE

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Robert Ferry, U.S Air Force Tech. Sgt. Christian Kampe and U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. La Donna Winston, assigned to the 11th Security Forces Squadron on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, prepare to clear a room during a training event at the Metropolitan Police Academy, Washington, D.C., Nov. 24, 2021. During the training, participants conducted building searches, room clearing and tactical team movements. Participating in these training opportunities prepares the JBAB team to enable joint, interagency and community missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Smith)

Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling increases to Health Protection Condition CHARLIE
January 10, 2022 — Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling is increasing the Health Protection Condition from BRAVO PLUS to CHARLIE effective 5 a.m. Jan. 11... MORE

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Cookie Caper volunteer event brings cheer to Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling
December 20, 2021 — Volunteers gathered at the Bolling Club for the last day of the Cookie Caper on Dec. 17, 2021, at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C... MORE

Retired U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Donnie Welch, housing management supervisor at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., prepares bags for donated cookies in the Bolling Club on Dec. 17, 2021. The Cookie Caper is an annual charitable holiday event led by the base housing staff that has allowed for the collection and distribution of more than 80 thousand cookies to unaccompanied military members in the JBAB dormitories since 2010. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kayla White)

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)