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How my sexual assault shaped me but did not break me
April 8, 2022 — One unexpected and devastating experience during my initial training changed me forever. My rape damaged not only my sense of self, but also my sense of belonging at a critical phase of my career. I became a member of the more than 20 thousand annual unreported cases of sexual assault, according to Department of Defense survey estimates... MORE

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kayla White, public affairs specialist assigned to the Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Public Affairs office, poses for a portrait on April 7, 2022, at JBAB, Washington, D.C. White wrote a commentary about her experience with sexual assault during her initial training at Fort Meade, Md. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Smith)

How I survived ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ and thrived beyond it
June 10, 2021 — Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling public affairs specialist Brady McCarron shares his experiences as a gay Airman serving under the Don't Ask Don't Tell policy, which prohibited gay and lesbian members from serving openly within the U.S. military... MORE

Brady McCarron, a civilian public affairs specialist assigned to Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington D.C., poses for a family portrait with his husband, Alex, and their two sons, Austin and Connor. McCarron served as a public affairs Airman until his retirement in 2007. (Courtesy photo)

Message to the Flock: JBAB support of historic events
January 14, 2021 — Though COVID and other factors have largely changed the makeup of the events, the base is in the midst of supporting the Presidential Inauguration. Some may have noticed a flurry of activity as an influx of support resources are being staged across the base. Every four years, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling plays a critical logistical role in facilitating this National event. Even while many of the inaugural events have been scaled back, this is no small task and your JBAB Team remains active in supporting the endeavor. We truly are the Sentinels of the Capital!... MORE

AFDW Commander: JBAB transfer to bring great opportunities
June 25, 2020 — There are big changes at work for the Air Force District of Washington and Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C. These changes mean incredible opportunities to enhance the Air Force’s service to the National Capital Region... MORE

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Ricky Rupp, Air Force District of Washington commander, provides comments during the 11th Wing activation and assumption-of-command ceremony on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington D.C., June 12, 2020. The 11th Wing -- The Chief’s Own will be one of two installation host-unit wings that fall under the AFDW purview. The wing was activated on the base in preparation for assuming host-wing responsibilities when the base officially transfers from Navy to Air Force responsibility in October 2020. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Kali L. Gradishar)