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JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING
MISSION AND TENANT UNITS Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling is populated by a very committed, patriotic workforce that assumes responsibility for varied missions with the utmost dedication to duty.
THE 11TH OPERATIONS GROUP The Air Force's 11th Operations Group, a mission unit at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, is part of the historic 11th Wing. The 11th OG supervises the operations and scheduling of the Air Force's premier ceremonial, musical, and chaplain units.
The United States Air Force Band The United States Air Force Band is the premier musical organization of the U.S. Air Force. Stationed on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling at historic Hangar II, The USAF Band's official military life began Sept. 24, 1941, with the formation of the Bolling Army Air Forces Band. Through numerous international concert tours with performances in more than 50 countries and 42 world capitals, the Band has come to be known as "America's International Musical Ambassadors." Also, the Band entertains troops deployed overseas and presents concerts from coast to coast through local performances and national concert tours. The USAF Band's ensembles include the Air Force Strings, Airmen of Note, Ceremonial Brass, Concert Band, Max Impact and Singing Sergeants. Collectively, these groups present more than 2,000 live performances annually. • The highly acclaimed Guest Artist Series is held on Sunday afternoons in February and March at the 3,700-seat Daughters of the American Revolution Constitution Hall in Washington,D.C. • The Band's popular Summer Concert Series is held regularly during June, July and August at the Air Force Memorial and at other locations in the National Capital Region. The Jazz Heritage Series, presented each fall, features the Airmen of Note in concert with the world's foremost jazz artists. • Annual Holiday Concerts are presented the first weekend each December. In addition to regular programs in the National Capital Region, the USAF Band can be heard in performances at area high schools, colleges, universities and concert halls. All performances are free and open to the public. For the latest information on all performances, call the concert information line 202-767-5658 or visit the USAF Band's website at www.USAFBand.af.mil.
Chaplaincy at Arlington National Cemetery Paying final respects to departed heroes, Air Force chaplains and chaplain assistants provide spiritual care and guidance to families as they commemorate their departed family members. They help
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provide the "final tribute on behalf of a grateful nation" in over 1,000 chapel and graveside funeral services annually at the nation's premier military shrine.
The United States Air Force Honor Guard The United States Air Force Honor Guard is home to more than 200 men and women directly responsible for providing final military funeral honors at Arlington National Cemetery. "Sharp, crisp, and motionless," the members of the USAF Honor Guard are also called upon to train other Air Force base honor guards, and to support State Funeral plans any where they may occur. Members of the Air Force Honor Guard represent the Air Force in a variety of military and civilian ceremonies conducted throughout Washington, D.C., including events at the White House, Pentagon, Arlington National Cemetery and the Tomb of the Unknowns. The Honor Guard also operates the Air Force's only precision drill team, which is dedicated to inspiring Air Force awareness among military and civilian audiences. Through its complex drill routines, the drill team attempts to personify the integrity, discipline, teamwork, and professionalism of every military mission.
579th Medical Group The 579th Medical Group has a proud history and enjoys a reputation of being an indisputable leader in quality medical and dental care. The group provides health care services supporting JBAB, Headquarters Air Force, the Defense Intelligence Agency, Headquarters Air Force District of Washington, three wings and 233 geographically separated units in 126 countries. The group delivers medical and dental care to 20,000 tri-service beneficiaries assigned to the National Capital Region, including SECDEF, SECAF and CSAF. The group also directs an Advanced Education General Dentistry Residency Program, and plans, trains and deploys to support worldwide contingencies. The 579th Medical group consists of three squadrons:
579th Medical Operations Squadron The 579th Medical Operations Squadron supports the health and readiness of Airmen and Sailors and their families on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling and across the National Capital Region. Operating out of a number of locations across JBAB and at the Pentagon, the squadron offers a broad range of clinical and health promotion services, including family health, pediatrics, flight medicine, mental health, family advocacy, substance abuse, drug testing, optometry, public health, force health, bioenvironmental engineering, health and wellness, immunizations. Committed to the highest quality standards,