Upon joining the 11th Wing, not only will you be a member of a world-class organization, you will also have the opportunity to volunteer your time to help continue building a world-class community.

Together with our civilian neighbors, we share the same communities; our children go to the same schools and we worship in the same churches. As a result, just as any family, we're concerned with the same social issues and how they affect our members and our local communities.

Wing members participate in many community events throughout the year such as the D.C. Special Olympics, Earth Week, food and clothing drives, Public Service Recognition Week, “So Others May Eat,“ visiting and cleaning the Soldiers and Airmen Home, Salute To Veterans and many others.

The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard participates in a monthly cleaning of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the Company Grade Officers Council supports the Potomac River clean-up program and the U.S. Air Force Band engages with the community through the Summer Concert Series, Guest Artist Series and holiday concerts, in addition to the Young Artists' Competition and music education outreach.

“Operation Fly Straight,“ an 11th Wing community relations program, has been delivering a “say no to drugs and yes to education“ message since 1987 to local public schools through dedicated volunteers. Each school year, the program touches the lives of more than 13,000 elementary-school students.

Wing members also volunteer their time for the 11th Wing Mentoring Program. The program has taken the lead and accepted the challenge of mentoring and sponsoring three schools in the District of Columbia. Volunteers meet weekly, reaching out to more than 100 students annually.

Strengthening Community Ties

The wing's Community Partners Program creates an informal partnership between Bolling and business, community, educational and religious leaders. This partnership helps promote understanding and acceptance of our mission in the community and how it relates to our nation's defense. By interacting with our civilian counterparts regularly, the 11th Wing hopes to build public trust and support in the community.