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U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team competes at Joint Services Drill Exhibition
April 18, 2023 — Under the shadow of the Washington Monument, the Air Force’s ambassadors in blue displayed focus and precision during a Joint Service Drill Exhibition on April 15, 2023. The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team competed alongside the Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard drill teams to continue the tradition of friendly competition between services... MORE

U.S. Air Force Capt. Brian Johnson of the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team completes the gauntlet during a performance at the Joint Services Drill Exhibition, April 14, 2023, Washington Monument, Washington, D.C. The Drill Team is an elite unit of 25 Airmen who train, on average, five days a week for eight to ten hours per day to obtain their level of mastery. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kristen Wong)

JBAB Personnel Deployment Function readies departing Airmen
April 10, 2023 — Service members deploy for the first time regularly across the Department of Defense. A joint base deploying units for the very first time, however, is a rare occurrence in recent history. As proof of increased readiness, JBAB completed its first large-scale Personnel Deployment Function on March 30, 2023... MORE

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Bakari Robinson, 11th Wing Civil Engineer Squadron water fuel system maintenance specialist, selects chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear protective equipment during a Personnel Deployment Function on March 30, 2023, at Joint Base Andrews, Md. Service members are required to complete a PDF to ensure they are mentally and physically prepared for their upcoming deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jason Treffry)

Engineers lead the way: AFDW Civil Engineer Squadrons train for Readiness Challenge IX
March 28, 2023 — FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. – It’s no easy feat to build a base but civil engineers are prepared for the job. To prove they are maintaining the necessary contingency skills, the Air Force Civil Engineer Center hosts the ultimate test for civil engineers to showcase their capabilities: the Air Force Civil Engineer Readiness Challenge... MORE

A civil engineer from 11th Civil Engineer Squadron connects lights for the Expeditionary Airfield Lighting System during a training event, March 14, 2023, Fort Indiantown Gap, Annville, Pa. Civil engineers from the 11th and 316th Civil Engineer Squadrons came together to form a team that will represent Air Force District of Washington at Readiness Challenge IX, a competition aimed to test Air Force Civil Engineers’ contingency capabilities. The EALS is a rapidly installed runway lighting system that supports flying operations during periods of reduced visibility on contingency airfields, and the installation of the system is one of the many potential competition events at the Readiness Challenge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kristen Wong)

JBA, JBAB rideshare program goes live
February 28, 2023 — Joint Base Andrews and Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., paired together to kick off a new program allowing the rideshare company Uber to transport passengers with installation access to and from the bases starting March 1, 2023. ... MORE

Joint Base Andrews and Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling launched a new rideshare program on March 1, 2023. The project was an effort to make traveling easier for the people who live, work or transit through the installations. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Staff Sgt. Spencer Slocum)

11th Wing manifests bright future on JBAB, releases strategic plan
February 21, 2023 — The 11th Wing released its Strategic Plan on Feb. 21, defining the Commander’s strategic purpose and vision for the Wing and, by extension, the entirety of Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling... MORE

Chief's Own Strategic Plan Graphic Feb 2023 (Courtesy graphic).

JBAB 2022 Annual Award nominees tour the NCR
February 6, 2023 — Active duty service members and civilian employees from Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling tour the Supreme Court of the United States and the U.S. Capitol, Feb 1, 2023, Washington, D.C. The group attended the tour as part of JBAB’s 2022 Annual Award nominees. MORE

The United States Capitol, Feb. 1, 2023, Washington, D.C. The Capitol is the seat of the U.S. Congress which serves as the legislative branch of the federal government. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jason Treffry)

New Capital Cove Marina after-hours policy
January 19, 2023 — Effective Jan. 19, 2023, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling has implemented increased security procedures for entry into Capital Cove Marina outside of normal duty hours.The new policy affects pedestrian and vehicle traffic accessing the Marina during non-duty hours. Outdoor Recreation and the Marina is open Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Individuals... MORE

Optometry: Eyes on vision readiness
January 10, 2023 — The 316th Medical Squadron Optometry Clinic on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling provides quality eye care for Airmen in the National Capital Region and ensures they remain ready for the Air Force mission... MORE

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kiara Warren, 316th Medical Squadron optometry technician, conducts an eye examination for U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Sarah Brehm, Air Force fellow, at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., Oct. 5, 2022. The 316th MDS Optometry Clinic provides comprehensive primary eye care for service members across the National Capital Region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kristen Wong)

JBAB hosts Extreme Football League's DC Defenders
December 22, 2022 — U.S. Air Force Col. Catherine "Cat" Logan and Command Chief Master Sgt. Clifford Lawton, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling and 11th Wing commander and command chief, met with members of the Extreme Football League's D.C. Defenders on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C. on Dec. 16, 2022. ... MORE

U.S. Air Force Col. Catherine "Cat" Logan and Command Chief Master Sgt. Clifford Lawton, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling and 11th Wing commander and command chief Chief Master Sgt. Clifford Lawton pose for a group photo with members of the Extreme Football League D.C. Defenders team at the JBAB fitness center on Dec. 16, 2022, JBAB, Washington, D.C. Engagements with sports teams in the greater D.C. area are one of many ways JBAB connects with the surrounding communities. Strong community partnerships foster trust and support, bridging the military-civilian gap in experience and understanding. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kayla White)

AFDW command team visits JBAB
December 12, 2022 — U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Joel D. Jackson, commander of the Air Force District of Washington and Chief Master Sgt. Leon O. Calloway, command chief for AFDW, visited Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Dec. 8, 2022. ... MORE

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Joel Jackson, commander of the Air Force District of Washington, speaks during an all-call at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington D.C., Dec. 8, 2022. Jackson highlighted the importance of the mission set of JBAB, which includes the unique role the base serves in supporting more than 70 mission partners spanning multiple military services and federal agencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bill Guilliam)

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