AF promotes 17 of Buckley's finest to master sergeant

During the 2014 promotion release May 22, 17 Team Buckley members were notified of selection to master sergeant.Congratulations to the following technical sergeants:460th Space WingJason Brooks - 460th Security Forces SquadronJulio Cedeno - 460th Security Forces Squadron Jeffrey Dausey - 460th

Base Honor Guard impacts community, pays final respects

An Airman renders a silent salute as he pays final respects to a fellow comrade. The Airman does not know him. In fact, they have never met. But it is the Mile High Honor Guard's mission to pay final respects to members of the Air Force, Army Air Force and Army Air Corps who are originally from the

Tools of the trade

On an uncharacteristically cool, crisp night, deep in the heart of Louisiana, efforts to evade capture by an opposition force came to a halt when, quite unintentionally, I managed to gift-wrap myself in the painful spirals of razor-sharp concertina wire that had been maliciously stretched across my

Combat Dining Out soaks Team Buckley with good, clean fun

Team Buckley to host Military Retiree Appreciation Day

Team Buckley will host the 15th Annual Military Retiree Appreciation Day from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 14, at the leadership development center on base.Retired service members and their families are invited to attend the event to honor military retirees from all branches of service in northern

Colorado ANG, Jordan: 10 years of brotherhood

When Airmen from the Colorado Air National Guard's 140th Wing arrived May 11 as judges for exercise Eager Tiger here, it marked the reunion of a partnership 10 years in the making.The Colorado ANG and Royal Jordanian air force, or RJAF, were paired up in 2004 under the National Guard Bureau's State

Leading isn't easy when you genuinely care

I was watching an episode of "Game of Thrones" recently when I heard one of the many so-called kings boldly say, "It's easy to be a leader when you're not facing any danger." I quickly reached for my remote control and hit rewind for a repeat of the scene. I wanted to make sure I heard it right, and

Four-legged service members take bite out of crime

With leash in hand, Staff Sgt. Robert Aikins, 460th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, opens his passenger car door to allow his partner outside. Tail wagging, she jumps out and runs through a grassy field. After carefully circling the premises, she lies next to a spot on the

ALS Graduating Class 14-D

Buckley celebrates National Police Week

Every year, Air Force bases across the world come together to celebrate National Police Week by honoring the men and women who serve, have served and who have made the ultimate sacrifice. National Police Week is held annually to honor police officers, both military and civilians, who have lost their