Buckley children experience basic training, mock deployment

The 460th Force Support Squadron hosted the 6th Annual Operation Future Forces Sept. 13 at Camp Rattlesnake.OFF allows children ages 8-18 to experience what military members endure from basic training to technical school to a mock deployment, ending with a homecoming party. "The youth mock

Team Buckley remembers 9/11

Team Buckley paid tribute to the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the U.S. during a Patriot Day 5K and a retreat ceremony Sept. 11 on Buckley Air Force Base, Colo.Patriot Day is the national day of service and remembrance in memory of the 2,977 killed in the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. On this

Two brothers, two branches: Buckley reunites siblings

It's not uncommon for military service to run in families. Many join because their parents or grandparents served the nation. Choosing to serve means running the risk of leaving loved ones and friends behind. However, for Trevor and Brady Wentlandt, serving has done just the opposite.After being

Website provides health tips for military families

The U.S. Air Force has a website to help service members and their families get fit.USAF FitFamily is a site designed to help families get more involved in fitness and develop a healthier living lifestyle. The site provides information such as articles on family sports, nutrition, health, fitness,

Air Force revamps AEF

The Air Force will deploy Agile Combat Support Airmen under its redesigned air expeditionary force construct October 1.The primary purpose of the redesign was to look at ways to deploy more ACS Airmen with their units and standardize dwell times across the Air Force as much as possible to present a

CIPP: AFPC to host Facebook live chat Sept. 9

The Air Force Personnel Center will host a Facebook live chat Sept. 9 from 9 to 10 a.m. central time to answer questions about the Career Intermission Pilot Program, officials said today.Approved in the 2009 National Defense Authorization Act, the program allows selected high-performing active duty

Groundbreaking ceremony held for new APS P-8 school

Aurora Public Schools is one step closer to opening its new preschool through 8th grade school following a groundbreaking ceremony for the new APS Community Campus P-8 school Sept. 3 west of Buckley Air Force Base.The new school is being built in order to accommodate the rapid student enrollment

460th SW commander shares vision for Team Buckley

Who is your commander, and what makes him tick? For some, joining the military can be a challenging transition. But from an early age, Col. John Wagner, 460th Space Wing Commander, had his head in the game.The son of two Air Force service members, Wagner always knew what he wanted to be when he grew

Buckley competes in Tri-Wing Sports Challenge

Team Buckley members traveled to Peterson Air Force Base to participate in the Tri-Wing Sports Challenge Aug. 27, which included a variety of sports, camaraderie and a good time.Buckley was one of three Colorado bases that participatd in the event. The Panthers went head to head against the 50th

7 year old becomes 'Airman for a day'