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Air Force Band, Joint Service Color Guard perform for Honor Flight veterans
August 28, 2025 — U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Katie Edelman, soprano vocalist with The U.S. Air Force Band, performs the national anthem while the Joint Service Color Guard presents the colors for Honor Flight Chicago veterans at the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., Aug. 20, 2025. The event honored military veterans from WWII, the Vietnam War and the Korean War during their visit to the National Capital Region. The Air Force, Space Force and Navy members of the JSCG are assigned to Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C... MORE

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Katie Edelman, soprano vocalist with The U.S. Air Force Band, performs the national anthem while the Joint Service Color Guard presents the colors for Honor Flight Chicago veterans at the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., Aug. 20, 2025. The event honored military veterans from WWII, the Vietnam War and the Korean War during their visit to the National Capital Region. The Air Force, Space Force and Navy members of the JSCG are assigned to Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Geneva Nguyen)

11th Contracting Squadron tackles Field Training Exercise
August 26, 2025 — The U.S. Air Force’s 11th Contracting Squadron completed the Contingency Contracting Officer training course on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., Aug. 21, 2025. The capstone exercise ensured the squadron’s capability to provide operational support in a contested environment... MORE

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 11th Contracting Squadron don protective masks and Mission Oriented Protective Posture gear during an exercise at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., Aug. 19. 2025. The 11th CONS ensured preparedness through approximately 40 exercise scenarios, including a simulated chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear attack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jordan Powell)

Combat service support team breaks new ground during Northern Strike
August 22, 2025 — Members of the U.S. Air Force’s 23rd Air Task Force’s Combat Service Support Team from Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., broke new ground Aug. 9, 2025, when they completed the first-ever rapid runway repair operation on a live runway in Department of Defense history. During the exercise, the CSST, which is part of the Combat Air Base Squadron, executed operations as part of their 300-level training within the Air Force’s Force Generation cycle, designed to certify a unit’s ability to deploy, establish operations, and sustain combat airpower under contested conditions... MORE

United States Air Force service members perform repairs to an airfield taxiway

Chief Master Sergeant rides into retirement with a purpose
August 21, 2025 — Many retired service members struggle with finding a way to lead a purposeful life after dedicating years to military service. Retired U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sergeant Fredrick Edison discovered his way to find purpose while continuing to support the military community... MORE

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Karla Monroy, the noncommissioned officer in charge of The U.S. Air Force Band Commander’s Support Staff, participates in a horseback riding session in fall 2024. Retired Chief Master Sgt. Fredrick Edison, deputy director for the Military Personnel Flight with the11th Force Support Squadron, created his horseback riding mission, Freddy’s Heavenly Gaits, to support wellness for Airmen. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)

NFL Washington Commanders Honor Military with Salute to Service Boot Camp
August 18, 2025 — Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling and other military installations in the National Capital Region gathered along the sidelines of the Washington Commanders training fields for the Commanders 2025 training camp in Ashburn, Virginia, on Aug. 10, 2025. Salute to Service event honoring military members, offered service members the opportunity to watch and interact with players and staff before taking to the field for training exercises. Ten teams competed in five training camp events: the 40-yard dash, quarterback challenge, wide receiver challenge, three-cone shuffle and long jump. Each event tested participants’ athleticism and endurance... MORE

Audience member sees Drill Team in Edinburgh, becomes member
August 15, 2025 — The sound of rifles snapping into place echoed across a centuries-old stronghold filled with thousands of spectators. Among the precision of the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team stood one performer whose city isn’t just a stop on tour. It’s a return home. Senior Airman Crisdean Langan was born and raised in Edinburgh. Just three years ago, he was in the crowd watching the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Now he’s back as a member of the Drill Team. The Drill Team performed during the 75th annual Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Edinburgh, Scotland, August 1-23, 2025. The goal of the Drill Team’s attendance was to connect with allies and represent the U.S. Air Force... MORE

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Crìsdean James Langan, ceremonial guardsman with the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team, stands at port arms for a portrait at Edinburgh Castle during the 75th Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Edinburgh, Scotland, Aug. 1, 2025. Langan watched the performance of the Drill team at the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in 2022, which inspired him to enlist in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Hayden Hallman)

MLB Washington Nationals hosts JBAB Security Forces
August 14, 2025 — The Washington Nationals invited members of the U.S. Air Force’s 11th Security Forces Squadron from Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C. to attend a security Frontline Forum at Nationals Park in the district, August 13, 2025. The forum consisted of a tour of the stadium and its security command center. The Frontline Forum granted security forces members a backstage pass to see how Nationals Park ensures the safety of more than 40,000 attendees per event... MORE

Four intelligence squadron leaders assume command
August 13, 2025 — Four Lieutenant Colonels took command of the 2nd and 15th Intelligence Squadrons and 5th and 6th Intelligence Support Squadrons during two recent assumption of command ceremonies... MORE

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Kathryn Kenan, commander of the 5th Intelligence Support Squadron receives her first salute from Lt. Col. Sarah Peterson, 5th ISS Director of Operations, during an assumption of command ceremony at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, July 29, 2025.

Air Force Drill Team performs at 75th Edinburgh Tattoo
August 13, 2025 — The steady cadence of boots on stone echoed across cobblestone streets as twilight descended over Edinburgh Castle. The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team took their place under the floodlights surrounded by an audience from across the globe. The Drill Team performed to connect with allies and represent the U.S. Air Force during the 75th annual Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Edinburgh, Scotland, August 1-23, 2025. Along with the U.S. Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, the Drill Team represented the U.S. Department of Defense on this international stage... MORE

Members of the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team conduct a Marine pitchout drill movement during the rehearsal of the 75th Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Edinburgh, Scotland, July 31, 2025.

Air Force Drill Team rehearses for 75th Edinburgh Tattoo
August 5, 2025 — The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team and U.S. Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps rehearse for the 75th Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Edinburgh, Scotland, July 31, 2025... MORE

The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team finishes their repertoire as the U.S. Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps enters the stage during the rehearsal of the 75th Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Edinburgh, Scotland, July 31, 2025.