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Keeping JBAB Clean
October 21, 2020 — It’s a cool, crisp morning at the park, as an Airman starts her day strolling the base. Her shoes aren’t ideal for her walk and last night’s rain has her feet soaked. It doesn’t bother her and will not stop her. With gloves on her hands and a big black trash bag, she begins her mission. U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Ashley Keeks, AF Band premier vocalist, is one of 23 volunteers that gathered at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington D.C., on Oct. 13, 2020, to pick up garbage and fallen branches. ... MORE

Air Force takes responsibility of JBAB
October 1, 2020 — After more than 17 months of planning, a historical moment took place on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling on Oct. 1, 2020. Marked by a special ceremony, the Air Force officially took responsibility of JBAB, which was led by the Navy for the past 10 years. This is the first time in Department of Defense history that a joint installation switched direct responsibility from one branch of service to another. ... MORE

Keeping your workplace safe from fire
September 2, 2020 — To prevent your workplace from catching fire, whether that is your desk or on a ship, here are a few safety tips from The Naval District of Washington Emergency Services to prevent a potential fire from starting, and how to minimize damage if one does start. Extension cords and surge protectors are helpful when needing to plug in more equipment, but when used improperly they can start an electrical fire. When using an extension cord, be sure not to use it for more than eight to 12 hours, or to transfer power from one area to another. Surge protectors can be used for computers, printers and monitors, but should not be used with other surge protectors and extension cords... MORE

JBAB, 11th Operations Group NCO named Air Force Outstanding Airman of the Year
August 25, 2020 — U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Portia Short, 11th Operations Group United States Air Force Honor Guard ceremonial guardsman, was selected for one of the Air Force’s biggest honors. She earned recognition as one of the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year (OAY) for 2020. Every year an Air Force selection board considers nominees for the OAY award who demonstrate superior leadership, job performance and personal achievements. The Airman must earn the annual award at all subordinate unit tiers starting at the squadron level. If earned at the group, wing and major command levels, they then move on to compete at the Air Force level. ... MORE

Meet Deuce: A leader born and raised to serve
August 25, 2020 — One of the more common questions service members are asked is, “Why do you serve?” Some answer because of patriotism and for the love of the United States of America. Some answer because of opportunity, college or travel. For Col. Erica Rabe, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling and 11th Wing vice commander, the answer lies in a long family lineage of service members and a community that surrounded her family before, during and after her father's battle with cancer. ... MORE

Goose View: sharing our leader perspectives
August 21, 2020 — In order to better communicate with the JBAB Family, Col. Mike “Goose” Zuhlsdorf and will host a regular segment called Goose View, providing a leadership perspective on key issues at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling. Goose View will be delivered in two formats: a recorded video/audio podcast and a regular live video broadcast on the official JBAB Facebook page... MORE

Meet Goose Chief: A hard-working, family-centered, faith-filled, resilient leader
August 6, 2020 — For Chief Master Sgt. Christy L. Peterson, the command chief master sergeant for the 11th Wing, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington D.C., the journey to serving in the top enlisted rank started even before she joined the Air Force 24 years ago... MORE

Meet Goose: Colonel Mike Zuhlsdorf shares personal past, priorities, vision for JBAB
July 22, 2020 — For Col. Mike “Goose” Zuhlsdorf, commander of the 11th Wing, assuming command of Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, a strategically located base in the Nation’s capital, provides an incredible opportunity to use his experience as an Air Force officer, leader and career civil engineer... MORE

U.S. Air Force Col. Mike Zuhlsdorf, 11th Wing and Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling commander, thanks members in attendance while they applaud during the 11th Wing activation and assumption-of-command ceremony on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington D.C., June 12, 2020. Zuhlsdorf will be dual-hatted as the 11th Wing commander under an Air Force chain of command and the JBAB installation commander under a Navy chain of command. The 11th Wing -- The Chief’s Own was activated on the base in preparation for assuming host-wing responsibilities. The base will officially transfer from Navy to Air Force responsibility in October 2020. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Kali L. Gradishar)

11th Wing hosts 4 assumptions of command: CPTS, CONS, CES, SFS
June 30, 2020 — The 11th Wing commander hosted a ceremony encompassing four assumptions of command at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington D.C., June 26, 2020. The 11th Wing hosted the ceremony to officially activate the 11th Comptroller Squadron, 11th Contracting Squadron, 11th Civil Engineer Squadron and 11th Security Forces Squadron. The 11th Wing and subordinate units are standing up in preparation for the wing to take lead service responsibility of JBAB from the U.S. Navy by October 2020... MORE

JBAB reduces health protection condition to BRAVO, plans to reopen some services
June 29, 2020 — Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling is decreasing the Health Protection Condition for the installation from CHARLIE to BRAVO effective June 29. To lower the risk to the JBAB Team, many facilities on the installation have been closed for more than two months. Some JBAB facilities will reopen as they are determined to be able to do so safely. All facilities and services that reopen will still need to adhere to social distancing guidelines and other procedures to help ensure the well-being of all patrons... MORE