Academy to host Falcon 50 race series

The U.S. Air Force Academy will host the 4th Annual Falcon 50 Race Series beginning May 3 at the Stillman Parade Field at the Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. This event will include a 26.2-mile marathon, a 26.2-mile ruck and 50-mile ultramarathon. All trails are located on the Academy grounds.In

Base exchange to modify hours of operation

The Exchange will implement new hours of operation beginning Feb. 1.The new hours are as follows:Monday through Saturday: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.Sunday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Buckley offers tax assistance options

Multiple tax assistance programs are available to Team Buckley members.Buckley Air Force Base offers a free Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program that provides free basic income tax return preparation to active-duty service members. The VITA program uses Internal Revenue Service-certified

Colorado AFA chapter to host AF ball

The Air Force Association will be hosting the Air Force Ball Feb. 14 at the Broadmoor Hotel and Resort in Colorado Springs, Colo. Cocktails will be served at 6 p.m. with dinner being served at 7 p.m. "Blue Steel" the Air Force Academy's band, will provide the entertainment for the evening.The cost

HAWC reopens healthy cooking class

Team Buckley members filled the Buckley Health and Wellness Center's classroom Jan. 17 for the first healthy cooking class of the year."I came to see what the HAWC offered," said Tech. Sgt. Nadia Barahona, Aerospace Data Facility-Colorado. "If you have the time and nothing critical is going on at

460th SW commander addresses State of the Base

Col. Dan Wright, 460th Space Wing commander, presented his annual State of the Base address Jan. 22 at the Paul Beck Recreation Center to inform community leaders and Aurora Rotary and Aurora Chamber of Commerce members about the base's activities and economic impact to the local area. Buckley's

Military honored at the Colorado Mammoth Military Appreciation Night

Service members honored at Denver Nuggets game

AF uniform policy update: Welcome back morale t-shirts, badges, limitless athletic shoes

The Air Force updated the policy governing uniform wear Jan. 17, with a goal of not financially burdening Airmen. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark. A. Welsh III approved several updates to Air Force Instruction 36-2903, Air Force Dress and Appearance, with many of the changes coming directly from

Habitats built with hope

Beyond the construction fence, hammers nailing and saws buzzing are the sounds of hope for families in need.Buckley Air Force Base members joined Habitat for Humanity Jan. 10 for a local project in Aurora. Nineteen members volunteered to saw windows and doorways while others climbed ladders three