Joint Base Anacostia–Bolling in the context of "Southwest, Washington, D.C."

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⭐ Core Definition: Joint Base Anacostia–Bolling

Joint Base Anacostia–Bolling (JBAB) is a 905-acre (366 ha) military installation, located in Southwest Washington, D.C., established on 1 October 2010 in accordance with congressional legislation implementing the recommendations of the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure Commission. The legislation ordered the consolidation of Naval Support Facility Anacostia and Bolling Air Force Base, which were adjoining but separate military installations into a single joint base, one of twelve formed in the country as a result of the law. The base hosts the Defense Intelligence Agency Headquarters amongst its other responsibilities. The only aeronautical facility at the base is a 100-by-100-foot (30 by 30 m) helipad (ICAO: KBOF).

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👉 Joint Base Anacostia–Bolling in the context of Southwest, Washington, D.C.

Southwest (SW or S.W.) is the southwestern quadrant of Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States, and is located south of the National Mall and west of South Capitol Street. It is the smallest quadrant of the city, and contains a small number of named neighborhoods and districts, including Bellevue, Southwest Federal Center, the Southwest Waterfront, Buzzard Point, and the military installation known as Joint Base Anacostia–Bolling.

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Joint Base Anacostia–Bolling in the context of Bolling Air Force Base

Bolling Air Force Base or Bolling AFB is a United States Air Force installation located in Washington, D.C. In 2010, it merged with Naval Support Facility Anacostia to form Joint Base Anacostia–Bolling. From its establishment, the base has served as a joint site for both the Army Air Corps (predecessor to today's Air Force) and Navy aviation and support elements.

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Joint Base Anacostia–Bolling in the context of Naval Support Facility Anacostia

Naval Support Facility (NSF) Anacostia is a United States Naval Base in Washington, D.C., close to where the Anacostia River joins the Potomac River. On 1 October 2010 the base was conjoined with the adjacent Bolling Air Force Base to form the Joint Base Anacostia–Bolling in accordance with congressional legislation implementing the recommendations of the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure Commission. NSF Anacostia fell under the command of Naval Support Activity Washington.

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Joint Base Anacostia–Bolling in the context of Defense Intelligence Agency Headquarters

The Defense Intelligence Agency Headquarters (DIA HQ) is the main operating center of the Defense Intelligence Agency. It is located on the premises of Joint Base Anacostia–Bolling in Washington, D.C.

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LINKED FROM (PARENTS)
← Southwest, Washington, D.C. ← Bolling Air Force Base ← Washington, D.C. (southwest) ← Southwest (Washington, D.C.) ← Naval Support Facility Anacostia ← Defense Intelligence Agency Headquarters
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Southwest (Washington, D.C.) → Base Realignment and Closure → Naval Support Facility Anacostia → Bolling Air Force Base → Joint base → Defense Intelligence Agency Headquarters → International Civil Aviation Organization airport code →