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Super Bowl LVIII: Space Force flag added to the Joint Armed Forces Color Guard
February 9, 2024 — JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING, Washington, D.C. — Members of the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard and U.S. Space Force Honor Guard have arrived in Las Vegas, ready to present colors at Super Bowl LVIII on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024... MORE

The Joint Armed Forces Color Guard and drummers from The U.S. Navy Band presented the colors before Super Bowl LVIII where the San Francisco 49ers took on the Kansas City Chiefs on February 11, 2024, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. The JAFCG joined Reba McEntire in the end zone where she performed The National Anthem.

Beyond-the-Wall: JBAB beautifies community through perimeter cleanup
February 6, 2024 — JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING, Washington, D.C. — More than 50 volunteers came together on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., Feb. 6, 2024, to clean the base’s outer perimeter and collect nearly 50 bags of litter and debris... MORE

Volunteers from across Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling pick up trash at a base perimeter cleanup, JBAB, Washington, D.C., Feb. 6, 2024. JBAB officially took responsibility for the area through Adopt-A-Block, committing to keeping Overlook Avenue Southwest, from JBAB’s Arnold Gate to the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory’s main gate, clean for the community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kristen Wong)

JBAB unveils namesake statue
November 9, 2023 — JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING, Washington, D.C. – Members of Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling came together to celebrate their namesake, U.S. National Guard Col. Raynal C. Bolling, along with members of the Bolling family, during a statue unveiling ceremony at JBAB, Washington, D.C., Nov. 9, 2023... MORE

U.S. Air Force Col. Ryan A. F. Crowley, right, commander of Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling and the 11th Wing, and Judith Harding, granddaughter of JBAB’s namesake, unveil a statue of U.S. National Guard Col. Raynal C. Bolling during an unveiling ceremony, at JBAB, Washington, D.C., Nov. 9, 2023. Bolling is remembered for creating the first flying units in what would become the Air National Guard, as well as his many contributions to the war effort during World War I. The U.S. Army honored the fallen aviator in 1918 by naming the National Capital Region’s newest aviation facility Bolling Field, which would later become Bolling Air Force Base and then JBAB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kristen Wong)

The U.S. Air Force Band performs at The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
September 5, 2023 — The U.S. Air Force Band performs at The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo... MORE

The Massed Pipes and Drums march off the esplanade during the finale of The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo held at Edinburgh Castle, Scotland, Aug. 23, 2023. U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Adam Tianello of The U.S. Air Force Band performed with the Tattoo’s Pipes and Drums alongside bagpipers from around the world. Military tattoos are a historic tradition symbolizing the camaraderie and mutual respect shared among each nations’ armed forces and showcasing the excellence of their service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kristen Wong)

Lead the Way: Engineers restore power to JBAB
July 28, 2023 — Civil engineers from the 11th Civil Engineer Squadron, 316th Civil Engineer Squadron and civilian contractors worked continuously for over 20 hours to restore power to multiple entities on JBAB after an unexpected power outage... MORE

Members of the 11th Civil Engineer Squadron pause for a photo after restoring power on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., July 28, 2023. Comprised of Airmen (Active Duty and District of Columbia Air National Guard) and several civilian employees, the team worked more than 20 continuous hours July 24-25, 2023, restoring power to multiple base entities and residences after an unexpected power outage. In addition to the team pictured, nearly 20 Airmen from the 11th CES, 316th CES and civilian contractors played key roles in power restoration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anna Smith)

Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, 11th Wing welcome new commander
July 18, 2023 — Col. Catherine "Cat" Logan relinquishes command to Col. Ryan A. F. Crowley in a change of command ceremony... MORE

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Joel D. Jackson, left, Air Force District of Washington and 320th Air Expeditionary Wing commander; Col. Catherine “Cat” Logan, center, outgoing commander of Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling and the 11th Wing; and Col. Ryan A. F. Crowley, right, incoming commander of JBAB and the 11th Wing, stand at attention before the passing of the 11th Wing guidon during a change of command ceremony at JBAB, Washington, D.C., July 18, 2023. Logan relinquished command to Crowley, making him the third wing commander at JBAB since the Air Force assumed authority of the installation from the U.S. Navy during the Department of Defense’s first-ever joint base lead service transfer in 2020. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kristen Wong)

Employee-vehicle Certification and Reporting System
June 14, 2023 — Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling will begin participation in the Air Force Vehicle Self-Certification Program designed to demonstrate compliance with 42 USC 7418 Control of Pollution from Federal Facilities, the Clean Air Act Section 118(d) which governs emission from personally owned vehicles driven on Federal Installations, and AFMAN 32-7002 Environmental Compliance and Pollution Prevention, Para. 4.5.3. The program requires all military and government civilian personnel to certify compliance for their personally owned vehicles (POVs). The attached memorandum and information packet provides full details on how to fulfill this requirement. ... MORE

JBAB welcomes new honorary commanders
May 30, 2023 — JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING, Washington, D.C. – Seven new civic leaders were inducted into the 11th Wing Honorary Commander Program at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling on May 30, 2023... MORE

11th Wing and Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling leaders and honorary commanders pose for a photo after the 11th Wing Honorary Commander Induction Ceremony, May 30, 2023, JBAB, Washington, D.C. The 11th Wing Honorary Commander Program pairs commanders and civic
leaders to strengthen the bond between the base and the community through the exchange of ideas, increased understanding of the armed forces and advocacy for mutually beneficial initiatives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kristen Wong)

Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Reveille, Retreat, Taps courtesies guidance
April 24, 2023 — Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling proudly honors the nation’s military heritage by continuing the long-standing traditions of Reveille, Retreat, and Taps. As a reminder, on weekdays, JBAB plays the Reveille bugle call at 7 a.m., “To The Color” and the national anthem at 5 p.m., and Taps at 9 p.m. ... MORE

First responders recognized for life-saving response
April 21, 2023 — JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING, Washington, D.C. — If you ask first responders why they serve, many will simply say helping others provides their daily motivation... MORE

Life Saving and Significant Achievement Award recipients pose for a photo with leaders from the 11th Wing and Naval District Washington Fire and Emergency Services at the Life Saving Award presentation, April 13, 2023, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C. Members of NDWFES were recognized with Certificates of Life Saving and Significant Achievement for their quick response to an incident on JBAB which resulted in the patient’s second chance at life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kristen Wong)

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