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Drill Team wins 2026 Joint Service Drill Exhibition
April 16, 2026 — Members of the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team compete in the Joint Service Drill Exhibition at the Jefferson Memorial, Washington, D.C., April 11, 2026. Military drill teams from all U.S. military services performed while being evaluated on factors such as military bearing, precision, and crowd interaction. The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team won the annual exhibition for the first time in 14 years. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Christopher Prelle and U.S. Air Force courtesy photos)... MORE

Senior Airmen Aaron Miles, left, and Wijeury Collado, right, U.S. Air Force Honor Guard ceremonial guardsmen, hold the Joint Service Drill Exhibition trophy at the Jefferson Memorial in Washington, D.C., April 11, 2026. Military drill teams from all U.S. military services performed while being evaluated on factors such as military bearing, precision, and crowd interaction. The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team won the annual exhibition for the first time in 14 years. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)

JBAB’s public health team tackles preventative care
April 15, 2026 — Bolling Medical Squadron Public Health ensures the medical mission readiness for military members, federal civilian employees and military families throughout Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling and supporting agencies in the National Capital Region by eliminating preventable hazards before they reach the community... MORE

Members of the Bolling Medical Squadron’s Public Health unit gather for a photo in front of the Bolling Medical Clinic at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., April 8, 2026. During the past year, BMS Public Health supported the Food Safety and Sanitation program by inspecting 37 food facilities and 17 public facilities on the JBAB installation to protect more than 18,000 military personnel, federal civilian employees and military family members against foodborne illnesses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Shanel Toussaint)

11th SFS Airmen compete during night land navigation
April 14, 2026 — Airmen assigned to the 11th Security Forces Squadron compete in land navigation at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., April 7, 2026... MORE

security forces airmen train on nighttime land navigation

Air Force Memorial scaled for cleaning
April 14, 2026 — Contractors climb the spires at the Air Force Memorial in Arlington, Va., March 24, 2026. The contractors are a part of a team that conducts cleaning and maintenance of the memorial’s stainless steel spires, a process performed once every five years. The Air Force Memorial is closed to the public during the maintenance period from March 23 to April 24, 2026. (U.S. Air Force photos by Airman 1st Class Arlene Carrara and Airman 1st Class Brandon Thomas)... MORE

A contractor scales the U.S. Air Force Memorial during a periodic cleaning operation in Arlington, Va., March 24, 2026. Completed in 2006, the memorial undergoes cleaning and inspection every five years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brandon Thomas)

SecAF, CSAF host Indian Air Force Chief of the Air Staff
April 10, 2026 — U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach hosted Indian Air Force Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh to advance shared priorities in support of the strong and growing U.S.-India defense partnership... MORE

U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach holds a meeting in honor of India Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh in the Pentagon, Arlington, Va., Aprl 8, 2026. The two leaders met to discuss mutual aid and plans for a productive future for both countries. (U.S. Air Force photo by SSgt. Anthony Nin Leclerec)

Air Force Drill Team performs for three Hawaii high schools
April 8, 2026 — The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team performed for three high schools across Oahu, Hawaii, March 30 and April 1, 2026. The team coordinated with Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps programs to showcase military precision to more than 1,700 students. Each performance was followed by a meet-and-greet between students and active-duty service members. (U.S. Air Force photos by Staff Sgt. Jordan Powell)... MORE

JROTC students pose for a group photo sitting in front of the standing Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team.

JBAB’s environmental team leads base gas station revamp
April 7, 2026 — Years before construction breaks ground to shape new projects at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, the 11th Civil Engineer Squadron’s environmental compliance team ensures plans follow laws, regulations and standards in accordance with federal and Air Force guidelines. Their efforts may go unnoticed, but their work is monumental for the continued vitality of base infrastructure... MORE

Josh Heflin, a field technician with TTI Environmental Inc., operates a backhoe during the base gas station construction project at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., March 26, 2026. The renovation replaced fuel lines and improved customer traffic flow during storage tank refueling, resulting in increased safety and improved quality of life on the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Shanel Toussaint)

Honor Guard supports Pacific Regional Drill Meet
April 2, 2026 — The event highlighted the combined efforts of students, instructors and military members to develop leadership, discipline and a commitment to excellence among the next generation... MORE

U.S. Air Force Capt. Andrew Paquin, center, officer in charge of operations with the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard, marches through spinning weapons during a drill team performance in Honolulu, March 28, 2026. The drill team performed at a Junior ROTC drill competition at President William McKinley High School as the headline event prior to the JROTC awards ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jordan Powell)

JROTC cadets visit JBAB
March 25, 2026 — North Point High School (Md.) Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets visit Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C. March 9, 2026. The tour provided JROTC cadets firsthand insight into the operations of the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard, whose mission is to deliver premier ceremonial honors, inspire the nation, and represent all Airmen and Guardians to the world. Cadets also experienced The U.S. Air Force Band, which honors those who have served, inspires American citizens, and connects with the global audiences on behalf of the U.S. Air Force and the nation. (U.S. Air Force photos by Airman 1st Class Brandon Thomas)... MORE

Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets watch as the U.S. Space Force Honor Guard performs drill movements at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C. March 3, 2026. North Point High School (Md.) JROTC cadets experienced a “day-in-the-life” of an Honor Guard member and also learned about The U.S. Air Force Band during their JBAB visit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brandon Thomas)

JBAB hosts Battle of the Bases flag football tournament with Washington Commanders
March 25, 2026 — On March 21 and 22, 2026, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling hosted the Battle of the Bases flag football tournament in partnership with the Washington Commanders, bringing together service members and federal government employees from across the National Capital Region for a weekend focused on competition, fitness and camaraderie.The tournament featured... MORE

An athlete from Joint Base Andrews breaks through the line to reach the quarterback at the Battle of the Bases flag football tournament.

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