U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Brandi McAlister, ground transportation specialist assigned to the 11th Logistics Readiness Squadron, attaches a blank firing adapter to an M4 carbine at a pre-deployment function line during an exercise on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., March 12, 2025. This exercise provided commanders with a clear picture to further enhance the 11th Wing’s effectiveness and lethality. (U.S. Air Force photo by Hayden Hallman)

From left, U.S. Air Force Capt. Erin Carnick, judge advocate assigned to the 11th Wing Office of the Staff Judge Advocate, ensures the accuracy of legal information for Airman 1st Class Gabriel Roberts, finance operations technician assigned to the 11th Comptroller Squadron, at a pre-deployment function line during an exercise on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., March 12, 2025. The 11WG is postured to respond to demanding scenarios, and continuously focuses on keeping forces ready for high-end missions through training and readiness exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Hayden Hallman)

Members of the U.S. Air Force Band lay out a cargo net to prepare for loading during a readiness exercise at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., March 11, 2025. The exercise focused on how mission ready Airmen can adapt, anticipate and react to changes in a fast-paced operating environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Geneva Nguyen)

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)

U.S. Air Force Technical Sgt. Michael Watkins, flight sergeant for the 11th security force squadron at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling subdues Dylan Myers, flight sergeant for the 11th Security Forces Squadron while roleplaying an active shooter scenario during a combat readiness exercise at JBAB, March 11, 2025. The exercise tested the base’s mission readiness and capabilities during an active shooter drill. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Shanel Toussaint)

U.S. Air Force Technical Sgt. Michael Watkins, flight sergeant for the 11th Security Forces Squadron at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling subdues Dylan Myers, flight sergeant for the 11th security force squadron while roleplaying an active shooter scenario during a combat readiness exercise on JBAB, March 11, 2025. The exercise tested the base’s mission readiness and capabilities during an active shooter drill. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Shanel Toussaint)

Members of the 11th Wing are issued individual protective equipment by 11th Logistic Readiness Squadron staff for a pre-deployment function line during an exercise on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., March 12, 2025. The 11th WG regularly conducts exercises to ensure constant readiness, streamline lethality and maintain strategic advantage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Hayden Hallman)

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Brandi McAlister, ground transportation specialist assigned to the 11th Logistics Readiness Squadron, inspects an M4 carbine to assign an Airman the weapon at a pre-deployment function line during an exercise on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., March 12, 2025. The process of the PDF line is designed to relieve personnel of the stress and burden of movement, allowing them to focus entirely on the mission to win our nation’s wars. (U.S. Air Force photo by Hayden Hallman)

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Nicholas Mercurio, commander of the 11th Security Forces Squadron, speaks at a town hall meeting alongside U.S. Air Force Col. Ryan A.F. Crowley, commander of Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling and the 11th Wing, on JBAB, Washington, D.C., Nov. 21, 2024. Mercurio gave an overview on base security and answered questions from the community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jordan Powell)