Washington, District of Columbia
JB Anacostia-Bolling Crashpad — TDY lodging that feels like home
Looking for a JB Anacostia-Bolling crashpad? JBAB sits on the east bank of the Potomac in Southwest D.C., home to the 11th Wing, DIA headquarters, and Naval District Washington — which means a steady stream of TDYs into the most expensive per diem market in the country. A furnished crashpad priced inside the government rate, with a real kitchen and DTS-ready receipts, beats a Crystal City hotel room every time.
Mission
11th Wing (Air Force District of Washington) — ceremonial honors, mission support, and contingency operations for the National Capital Region
Host units
11th Wing (U.S. Air Force Honor Guard, U.S. Air Force Band, 11th Security Forces Group) · Defense Intelligence Agency headquarters · Naval District Washington and the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard · White House Communications Agency and Coast Guard Station Washington
Commute
From Navy Yard or Capitol Hill it is 10–15 minutes down South Capitol Street to Arnold Gate; from the Andrews/Clinton side of Maryland plan on 20–30 minutes via Suitland Parkway and I-295, and from Alexandria 15–25 minutes over the Woodrow Wilson Bridge and up I-295.
Homes near the gate
Crashpads serving JB Anacostia-Bolling
4 fully furnished properties positioned for the JB Anacostia-Bolling commute.
Why stay in a crashpad near JB Anacostia-Bolling?
Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling has no flightline — the runway closed in 1962 — but it supports roughly 17,000 military and civilian personnel across about 70 mission partners on a 900-plus-acre riverfront installation. The 11th Wing took over as host in October 2020 and runs the Air Force Honor Guard, the Air Force Band, and the security forces that guard the capital, while DIA headquarters and Naval District Washington drive a constant churn of temporary-duty travelers. On-base lodging is limited to the Navy Lodge since the Air Force Inn closed in 2022, and D.C. hotel rates swing from $183 to $276 a night depending on the month, with hotel taxes on top. A crashpad gives you a bedroom, a kitchen, parking, and a quiet place to work between DIA badge appointments and Pentagon meetings, at a flat rate that stays under per diem. Our D.C.-area houses sit on the Maryland side, a straightforward run up Suitland Parkway and I-295 to the South Gate.
Who we host at JB Anacostia-Bolling
- DIA, HQ Air Force, and joint-staff personnel on TDY to the Pentagon and DIA headquarters
- Honor Guard and Band members supporting state funerals, arrivals, and ceremonial season
- Students attending short courses and conferences at the joint agencies on base
- Security forces, comm, and cyber augmentees for National Special Security Events
- PCS families waiting for a Bolling Family Housing unit or a lease to open up across the river
Per diem, DTS, and your wallet
Every JB Anacostia-Bolling stay is priced at or below the Washington government lodging rate. You'll receive itemized, DTS-ready receipts for your travel voucher — for a typical TDY that means zero out-of-pocket lodging cost. Read the full breakdown in our TDY per diem guide, or run your own numbers: the per diem calculator use the same rates DTS does. PCSing here instead? Check BAH for JB Anacostia-Bolling.
Local intel
JB Anacostia-Bolling crashpad FAQs
Is there Air Force lodging at JB Anacostia-Bolling?
Not anymore. The Air Force Inn at JBAB permanently closed in May 2022, and the Navy Lodge Washington DC (12 Beyer Road SW, Bldg 4412, 202-563-6950) is the only lodging on the installation. If it cannot take your dates, get a non-availability statement and lodge off base at the FY2026 D.C. rate, which ranges from $183 to $276 a night depending on the month.
Which gate do I use if I do not have a CAC yet?
The South Gate. It is the only entrance that processes visitors without a DoD ID, and the Joint Visitor Center (Bldg 256) sits right there. Arnold Gate and Firth Sterling Gate are open around the clock but do not admit visitors. Confirm current hours on the JBAB Visitors and Base Access page before you drive over.
Will a crashpad be reimbursed on my TDY orders?
Yes, as long as your nightly rate is at or below the D.C. locality lodging rate and you submit an itemized receipt. Our D.C.-area crashpads are priced inside the government rate and come with DTS-ready receipts; ask your orders-issuing office about a non-availability number if the Navy Lodge is full.
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