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  • DOD to mandate documentation for lost, stolen CAC cards

    Later this year, the Defense Department will begin fully enforcing a previously optional policy regarding the reissuance of lost or stolen common access cards, a defense official said here today.Sam Yousef, a program manager for identity and benefits policy at the Defense Human Resources Activity,

  • 460th SW Public Affairs amasses AFPSC awards

    Congratulations to the entire 460th Space Wing Public Affairs Office for earning numerous 2013 Air Force Space Command-level Public Affairs Communication Excellence Awards and Air Force Media Contest Awards. The PA office earned the following Public Affairs Communication Excellence Awards:Senior

  • Top ANG enlisted chief embraces 'one Air Force' concept

    Emphasizing the importance of embracing a "one Air Force" concept, Chief Master Sgt. James Hotaling, command chief master sergeant of the Air National Guard, addressed newly minted Air Force chief master sergeants attending the Air Force District of Washington Chief's Orientation and Recognition

  • Gone in 72 hours: 710th SFS deploys at moment’s notice

    The 710th Security Forces Squadron, a Team Buckley base partner, is a combat ready reserve force that deploys with a 72-hour notification in support of peacetime, contingency and wartime operations.The mission of the 710th SFS, a U.S. Air Force Reserve unit, is simply this: train to deploy. Their

  • Buckley Chapel hosts National Prayer Luncheon

    The Buckley Chapel hosted the National Prayer Luncheon Feb. 5, celebrating a heritage of spirituality and encouraging the use of prayer to enhance attendees' spiritual life.More than 350 Team Buckley members shared a meal at the luncheon while sharing in conversation and listening to the guest

  • Buckley Fire Department wins two AFSPC awards

    The Buckley Fire Department won two 2013 Air Force Space Command awards for their dedication to base safety.The Buckley Fire Department earned the 2013 AFSPC Fire Prevention Program of the Year award and Michael Anderson, Buckley Fire Department inspector, earned the 2013 AFSPC Civilian Officer of

  • JFCC Space, 14th Air Force welcome new commander

    Lt. Gen. John W. "Jay" Raymond assumed command of Joint Functional Component Command for Space and 14th Air Force during a ceremony at the Joint Space Operations Center here Jan. 31, 2014. Raymond, who was promoted to lieutenant general an hour prior to the change of command, previously served as

  • Reserve, Guard options for staying blue

    The 460th Force Support Squadron, Veterans Affairs office and service component recruiters have been working diligently to ensure service members and civilians are prepared to make an informed decision during recently implemented force management initiatives. Airmen eligible for or affected by force

  • Chief's return to tradition is 'investment in Airmen'

    To answer questions before four decorated chief master sergeants or high-ranking officers is tough, but to do it in a competition against the best the wing has to offer - that's a whole other level of pressure.However, that is exactly the type of challenge that defines a 460th Space Wing annual