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JBAB enhances mission readiness with new armory
March 19, 2025 — JBAB recently bolstered its mission readiness by establishing a new armory. It highlights the base's commitment to maintaining operational efficiency and compliance with Air Force regulations... MORE

U.S. Air Force service members and logistical support members assigned to the integrated personnel equipment section of the 11th Logistics Readiness Squadron gather for a photo in Hangar 1 at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington, D.C., March 18, 2025. This team spearheaded the opening of the base’s first deployment armory which furthers JBAB’s mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Shanel Toussaint)

JBAB conducts readiness exercise
March 18, 2025 — Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling conducted exercise Ardent Sentry 2025 to increase readiness on JBAB, Washington, D.C., March 10-13, 2025. AS25 consisted of cargo loading for transportation across the globe, a pre-deployment function line to send troops at a moment’s notice and an active shooter drill to react to sudden threats. JBAB routinely conducts training and exercises to ensure the team’s capabilities and lethality. Events in the exercise were selected to sharpen the necessary skills needed to remain ready to swiftly respond to emerging situations. The outcome of the exercise showcases JBAB’s posture to respond to demanding scenarios, and its continuous focus on keeping forces ready for high-end missions to defeat those who threaten our homeland, our partners and allies, or the American way of life... MORE

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st ClassBrian Maldonado Villegas, a ground transportation journeyman with the 11th Security Forces Squadron on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, compresses the simulated shoulder wound of U.S. Space Force Spc. 4 Cameron Matthews, a ceremonial guardsman with the U.S. Space Force Honor Guard on JBAB, during a combat readiness exercise at JBAB, March 11, 2025. The exercise tested the base’s mission readiness and capabilities during an active shooter scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Shanel Toussaint)

11th SFS prepares Airmen for Mission Focused Rehearsal Training
March 10, 2025 — Airmen assigned to the 11th Security Forces Squadron complete a proficiency evaluation and training to prepare for Mission Focused Rehearsal Training (MFRT) for their upcoming deployment cycle at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., and Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., March 4-5, 2025... MORE

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US Air Force, Space Force Honor Guard host deployment readiness workshop
February 27, 2025 — Approximately 250 Airmen and Guardians assigned to the U.S. Air Force and Space Force Honor Guard participated in a one-day deployment readiness workshop dubbed “green day” at Dickens Hall on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., Feb. 25, 2025... MORE

Hero behind wheels: Airman's road to presidential support
February 21, 2025 — Senior Airman Cory Elliot was one of the Airmen from the 11th LRS tasked to support movements during both the state funeral of former President Jimmy Carter and the 60th presidential inauguration, which occurred within two weeks of each other. His duties included driving mission essential personnel to and from rehearsals and ensuring vehicles were ready for movement... MORE

Space Force General visits, coins Honor Guardsmen
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U.S. Space Force Gen. Mike Guetlein, Vice Chief of Space Operations, speaks to a room of U.S. Space Force Honor Guardsmen at Dickens Hall on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., Feb. 11, 2025. Guetlein stressed the importance of the vital role the Honor Guard plays in representing a growing Space Force and the future of the Space Force mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Shanel Toussaint)

JBAB honors victims of aircraft incident
February 20, 2025 — Service members, civilians and family attend a candlelight vigil held on the waterfront at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., Feb. 18, 2025... MORE

11th LRS provides presidential support
February 20, 2025 — The 11th Logistics Readiness Squadron supplied crucial logistical and manning support to ensure successful execution of the historical 60th presidential inauguration and 39th state funeral in Washington, D.C... MORE

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USSF Honor Guard supports its first state funeral
January 13, 2025 — Joint Ceremonial Honor Guard members representing each military service are participating in the state funeral events honoring former President Jimmy Carter. The Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard Honor Guards have all participated in state funerals previously. However, this is the first state funeral for the newest U.S. military service – the Space Force... MORE

U.S. service members with the Joint Task Force - National Capital Region Ceremonial Honor Guard rehearse for the State Funeral of former President Jimmy Carter at the U.S. Capitol Rotunda, Washington, D.C., Jan. 4, 2025. Carter, the 39th president of the United States and 2002 Nobel Peace Prize recipient for his humanitarian efforts, passed away on Dec. 29, 2024, at this home in Plains, Georgia, at the age of 100. (DoD photo by U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Harleigh Faulk)

USSF Guardians train to support 2025 Presidential Inauguration
January 11, 2025 — Forty-Five U.S. Space Force members from across the country recently came together at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB) to join with the U.S. Space Force Honor Guard for the 60th Presidential Inauguration, scheduled for Jan. 20, 2025... MORE

Photo of U.S. Space Force Guardians marching outside in pavement.