Immunization Awareness Month Kicks Off in August

August is National Immunization Awareness Month, and while vaccines are important for people of all ages, they're vital to the Defense Department's fighting force, the director of the Military Vaccine Agency, Vaccine Healthcare Centers Networks said.Army Col. (Dr.) Margaret Yacovone emphasized that

460th CES offers snake safety tips

From March through the beginning of November, your chances of encountering snakes increase exponentially. When snakes first appear after a long winter, they are looking for a meal and then a mate. As temperatures increase during the spring through the end of summer, you may occasionally see snakes

ARPC officials host Team Buckley quarterly awards

Air Reserve Personnel Center officials hosted the Team Buckley quarterly awards ceremony here for the first time Aug. 8.Brig. Gen. Samuel C. Mahaney, ARPC commander and Chief Master Sgt. Ruthe Flores, ARPC command chief, personally congratulated the following 2nd quarter award winners:Junior

Denver MEPS returns to permanent location

The Denver Military Entrance Processing Station has returned to their newly renovated location at the Denver Federal Center Aug. 4.The General Services Administration moved the Denver MEPS three years ago after renovations were required at their facility."They moved us out because GSA determined

BAFB marks construction start for community-enhancing projects

Members of Team Buckley broke ground on two new base projects aimed at enhancing the community environment and improving playtime for children Aug. 5 at the chapel. The new construction includes an accessible community park complete with pathways, picnic areas and bike racks, as well as an

460th MDOS recieves new commander

Legal office: An enlisted point of view

Whether assisting commanders and first sergeants on appropriate actions to take or providing legal counsel to Airmen and their families, the paralegals from the 460th Space Wing Legal Office play a vital role here at Buckley.Working under the supervision of a judge advocate general, paralegals

A1C Hargrove award presented to delta crew

TRICARE Nurse Advice Line offers health care guidance

TRICARE beneficiaries in the continental U.S., Alaska and Hawaii can now access the Nurse Advice Line to receive health care guidance and advice.The service, launched in April 2014, offers professional help by phone at a moment's notice, officials said."Our mission at Walter Reed National Military

Buckley member earns Air Force-level Honor Guard award

For the first time, the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force recognized a member of the Mile High Honor Guard for their contribution to military honors and ceremonies.Staff Sgt. Diana Fishman, Mile High Honor Guard assistant flight chief, was selected for the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force