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Air Force Band celebrates American music at Smithsonian
March 20, 2026 — The United States Air Force Band’s Singing Sergeants performed at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History during the museum’s “Voices from the Hearts of America” series in Washington, D.C., March 12, 2026. The ensemble performed two, one-hour shows as a living exhibit of American contributions to musical theater as part of the 250th birthday celebration of the United States. (U.S. Air Force photos by Staff Sgt. Jordan Powell and Airman 1st Class Brandon Thomas)...

Air Force Honor Guard performs during NBA halftime show
March 17, 2026 — The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team performs a weapons drill routine during an NBA halftime show in Atlanta, Ga., March 12, 2026. The Drill Team traveled to Georgia to perform for five high schools, a community event, and during the halftime show for the Atlanta Hawks vs. Brooklyn Nets game. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Sergio A...

USAF Honor Guard visits Georgia high schools
March 12, 2026 — The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team performs during visits to high school in Atlanta and Smyrna, Ga., March 11, 2026. The Drill Team traveled to Georgia to perform for five high schools, a community event, and during a halftime show for the NBA’s Atlanta Hawks. The Drill Team showcased the Air Force’s readiness and excellence, which they do through more than 100 performances a year worldwide, including major sporting events, international military tattoos, community festivals and school events. (U.S. Air Force photos by Tech. Sgt. Sergio A. Gamboa)...

Air Force Band honors American music with community
March 12, 2026 — The U.S. Air Force Band’s Airmen of Note performed a Jazz Heritage Series concert in Alexandria, Va., March 12, 2026. The Airmen of Note performed to support their mission of honoring those who have served, inspiring American citizens to heightened patriotism and service, and connecting the global community on behalf of the U.S. Air Force and the United States...

Air Force Honor Guard Supply supports important mission
March 12, 2026 — U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Supply prepares inventory for upcoming missions and uniform item issue at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., March 4, 2026. Since the inception of the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard in 1948, the Honor Guard Supply section has ensured ceremonial guardsmen are properly equipped to be the face of the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force while performing in ceremonies around the world and honoring the fallen at Arlington National Cemetery. (U.S. Air Force photos by Airman 1st Class Brandon Thomas)...

Air Force Firing Party trains for solemn mission
March 10, 2026 — U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Firing Party conducted routine memorial honors training on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., March 3, 2026. The Firing Party trained on supporting memorial operations which consisted of funeral honors, cordon, intermediate drill and parades. The seven-man teams rehearsed firing three rounds in perfect unison to honor the fallen. Historically, three volleys of rifle fire indicated that casualties had been cared for in a combat environment and that the fighting could resume. These volleys became an official military custom that survives to this day. (U.S. Air Force photos by Airman 1st Class Brandon Thomas and Hayden Hallman)...

Air Force senior executive visits JBAB
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Air Force Memorial upcoming closure
March 4, 2026 — The Air Force Memorial will be closed to all visitors from March 23 to April 24 for cleaning and inspection of the spires...

Bolling Medical Squadron takes care of their mission
February 27, 2026 — The Bolling Medical Squadron delivers preventive, acute and chronic medical and dental care to 500,000 beneficiaries assigned to the National Capital Region and supports 184 geographically separated units. Services supported included Family Health/Primary Care, Dental, Physical therapy, Pediatrics, Lab, Radiology, Pharmacy, Aerospace Medicine,...

11th CES BEEF up training
February 25, 2026 — U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 11th Civil Engineer Squadron conducted Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force (Prime BEEF) training at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., Feb. 19, 2026...