Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling

ARMY 251 | The Army has stood ready with strength, resilience, and dedication to something greater than self since 1775.

When the Army hits the dirt, America means business.

The U.S. Air Force traces its history to the Army Air Corps and the Army Air Forces before it became a separate branch in 1947. JBAB is proud to host Active Duty and Reserve Component Army units and Soldiers on base.

Happy birthday Army!

Graphic by Justin Moeller

NEWLY MINTED | Congratulations to ’s newly selected master sergeants! As senior NCOs they will focus on leading teams and shaping the future of the force. They actively integrate subordinates' talents, skills and abilities with other teams to effectively accomplish the mission.

We look forward to your leadership!

SENTINELS SPORTS DAY | Team JBAB had a day of friendly competition focused on physical fitness and fostering teamwork!

Events included a fitness bootcamp, tire flip, Humvee push, ultimate frisbee, rock climbing, beach volleyball, 3v3 basketball and a tug-of-war.

Congrats to the 794th Communications Squadron for taking home the trophy!

See more photos at the Flickr link in the comments.

BIVOUAC | Airmen with the 11th Civil Engineer Squadron conducted the squadron’s first bivouac exercise, a bare base setup and defense, at Fort Indiantown Gap, PA.

“I was really proud of how the team responded to the scenarios we gave them,” said Senior Airman Bohdan Ruehle. “The noncommissioned officers particularly took our planned training to heart and paired it with their deployment experiences."

Read more below!

CBRN READY | The Bolling Medical Squadron recently conducted training and assessments to evaluate their ability to receive, triage, and decontaminate patients during a chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear event. Exercises like these help ensure our medical teams remain ready to respond and protect the health and safety of the community!

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D-DAY | Today marks the 82nd anniversary of D-Day, a day of courage and sacrifice when Allied forces launched the largest amphibious invasion in history, paving the way for the liberation of Western Europe during World War II.

We honor the bravery of those who served and remember the sacrifices made on June 6, 1944.

FULL-CIRCLE | With highly polished shoes, a pressed uniform and a cadence echoing across the drill pad, a 14-year-old girl found herself leading her high school's JROTC drill team.

“I felt like I had found my place,” she reminisced. “So ending up as the operations group commander has felt like a full-circle moment.”

Read more below!

ENGINEER EXCELLENCE | The 11th Wing Civil Engineer Squadron won multiple awards at the major command level. Maj. Gen. Daniel DeVoe and Command Chief Master Sgt. Michael Wynne presented the awards to our outstanding team.

See all individual winners at the Flickr link below!

HURRICANE SEASON PREP | 🌪️ Hurricane season is here!

JBAB recently hosted an Emergency Family Assistance Center (EFAC) exercise to help prepare for hurricane season and emergency response operations.

Take time now to prepare your family by building a 72-hour emergency kit, knowing your HURCON levels, and understanding AFPAAS accountability requirements in the event of an evacuation.

Read more in the comments!