Buckley Space Force Base News https://www.buckley.spaceforce.mil Buckley Space Force Base News RSS Feed en-us Fri, 14 Oct 2022 17:52:09 GMT Sun, 15 Sep 2024 09:01:33 GMT Hispanic Heritage: Family Values https://www.buckley.spaceforce.mil/NEWS/Article/3188993/hispanic-heritage-family-values/ Originally from San Juan, Puerto Rico, Col. Miguel “MAC” Cruz, Space Delta 4 commander at Buckley Space Force Base, commissioned into the Air Force when he was 24 years old.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2022/Oct/14/2003096226/150/150/0/220920-X-AJ766-0057.JPG' alt='A military member poses with his wife and two sons.' /> <br /> Fri, 14 Oct 2022 17:52:09 GMT Airman 1st Class Aleece Williams https://www.buckley.spaceforce.mil/NEWS/Article/3188993/hispanic-heritage-family-values/ Family Buckley’s AFAF kickoff supports Airmen and Guardians https://www.buckley.spaceforce.mil/NEWS/Article/2531154/buckleys-afaf-kickoff-supports-airmen-and-guardians/ This month marks the annual kickoff for the Air Force Assistance Fund at Buckley Air Force Base which is scheduled to run from March 8 to April 16. Through the adversities of last year, members across the installation raised over $17,000 in 2020 and are on pace to raise $23,740 in 2021. <br/> Tue, 09 Mar 2021 23:22:06 GMT 2nd Lt. Nathan Poblete https://www.buckley.spaceforce.mil/NEWS/Article/2531154/buckleys-afaf-kickoff-supports-airmen-and-guardians/ People Family DEL 4 CC commissions into USSF https://www.buckley.spaceforce.mil/NEWS/Article/2463172/del-4-cc-commissions-into-ussf/ Surrounded by his loved ones and esteemed leaders, Col. Richard Bourquin, Space Delta 4 commander, commissioned into the U.S. Space Force on Jan. 5, 2021.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2021/Jan/05/2002560420/150/150/0/210105-X-DR389-0066.JPG' alt='Col. Richard Bourquin (left), Space Delta 4 commander, is commissioned into the U.S. Space Force by 1st Lt. Sydney Hauver (right), 11th Space Warning Squadron executive officer, during a small ceremony at Buckley Air Force Base, Colo., Jan. 5, 2021.' /> <br /> Wed, 06 Jan 2021 00:20:01 GMT Staff Sgt. Jazmin Smith https://www.buckley.spaceforce.mil/NEWS/Article/2463172/del-4-cc-commissions-into-ussf/ Mission Family Breaking ground on Buckley Garrison's Community Playground https://www.buckley.spaceforce.mil/NEWS/Article/2454364/breaking-ground-on-buckley-garrisons-community-playground/ From left to right, Debbie Southee, 460th Force Support Squadron civilian leader, Luke and Madi<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2020/Dec/21/2002555848/150/150/0/201221-F-AI758-0002.JPG' alt='From left to right, Debbie Southee, 460th Force Support Squadron civilian leader, Luke and Madi Pepper, Alicia Pepper, Col. Devin Pepper, Buckley Garrison commander, Chief Master Sgt. Robert Devall, BGAR command chief, Jenny Meadlin, 460th Contracting Squadron contracting officer, and Col. Brian Chellgren, 460th Mission Support Group commander, dig their shovels into the soil outside of the construction site for Buckley Garrison’s Community Playground near Rocky Mountain Lodge during the groundbreaking ceremony on Buckley Air Force Base, Co., Dec. 21, 2020.' /> <br /> Tue, 22 Dec 2020 00:10:54 GMT Staff Sgt. Jazmin Smith https://www.buckley.spaceforce.mil/NEWS/Article/2454364/breaking-ground-on-buckley-garrisons-community-playground/ People Community Events Family Ceremonies New Colorado Occupational License Bill Passed https://www.buckley.spaceforce.mil/NEWS/Article/2234286/new-colorado-occupational-license-bill-passed/ Colonel Devin Pepper, 460th Space Wing commander, along with his wife, Alicia Pepper and several spouses from Buckley AFB to include Sara Rodriguez, President of the Buckley Spouses Group, Meljun Kruk, 2018 Air Force Space Command, Spouse of the Year and Ann Brushier, wife of Lt. Col. Ray Brushier, 460 Cyber Squadron commander, witnessed Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, sign into law, Colorado House Bill 20-1326, the “Create Occupational Credential Portability Program Act,” at the Colorado State Capitol building in Denver on June 25, 2020.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2020/Jun/26/2002322530/150/150/0/200625-F-DR389-1043.JPG' alt='Colorado Gov. Jared Polis gives a speech during the signing of Colorado House Bill 20-1326 at the Colorado State Capitol Building in Denver, June 25, 2020.' /> <br /> Fri, 26 Jun 2020 20:28:00 GMT Airman 1st Class Joshua T. Crossman https://www.buckley.spaceforce.mil/NEWS/Article/2234286/new-colorado-occupational-license-bill-passed/ People Family Beyond Buckley Team Buckley supports one another through angel tree program https://www.buckley.spaceforce.mil/NEWS/Article/1719080/team-buckley-supports-one-another-through-angel-tree-program/ <br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2018/Dec/20/2002074965/150/150/0/181219-F-AI758-0037.JPG' alt='Emily Russell, Buckley Spouses Group member, uncovers a gift donated to the Angel Tree program prior to sorting at Buckley Air Force Base, Colorado, Dec. 19, 2018.' /> <br /> Thu, 20 Dec 2018 19:02:28 GMT Senior Airman Jazmin Smith https://www.buckley.spaceforce.mil/NEWS/Article/1719080/team-buckley-supports-one-another-through-angel-tree-program/ People Family Volunteer Local community comes together to memorialize fallen Colorado veterans https://www.buckley.spaceforce.mil/NEWS/Article/1714357/local-community-comes-together-to-memorialize-fallen-colorado-veterans/ For three nights, the stars were mirrored over two and a half acres as more than 6,000 luminaries flickered, each representing a life sacrificed in service to the nation. From Nov. 29 to Dec. 1, 2018, volunteers trickled in from the local community to assist in setting up, and then lighting the luminaries at the Colorado Freedom Memorial in Aurora, Colorado. <br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2018/Dec/14/2002073002/150/150/0/181201-F-AI758-0244.JPG' alt='Visitors view over 6,000 names inscribed on the Colorado Freedom Memorial wall in Aurora, Colorado, Dec. 1, 2018.' /> <br /> Fri, 14 Dec 2018 20:41:18 GMT Senior Airman Jazmin Smith https://www.buckley.spaceforce.mil/NEWS/Article/1714357/local-community-comes-together-to-memorialize-fallen-colorado-veterans/ People Community Events Family Beyond Buckley Volunteer Team Buckley families get peek behind operations curtain https://www.buckley.spaceforce.mil/NEWS/Article/1037239/team-buckley-families-get-peek-behind-operations-curtain/ The 460th Operations Group pulls back the curtain to show attendees of Team Buckley Spouse and<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2016/Dec/22/2001682372/150/150/0/161222-F-EB935-015.JPG' alt='The 460th Operations Group pulls back the curtain to show attendees of Team Buckley Spouse and Family Day operators working and flying the satellites controlled inside the Mission Control Center on Buckley AFB, Colo., Dec. 22, 2016. The event consisted of families given access to see the 460th Space Wing mission up close, with demonstrations from the operators, Defenders, and firefighters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Nicholas Rau/Released)' /> <br /> Thu, 22 Dec 2016 23:33:00 GMT Tech. Sgt, Nicholas Rau https://www.buckley.spaceforce.mil/NEWS/Article/1037239/team-buckley-families-get-peek-behind-operations-curtain/ Family