TRICARE issues statement about government shutdown

On Oct. 1, the Defense Health Agency issued the following statement:"We know that those who rely on the Military Health System are concerned about how the government shutdown might impact their health care.While we can't predict the exact consequences of a shutdown on every part of our MHS, we will

Team Buckley youth get chance to deploy

Operation Future Forces, a mock deployment for Team Buckley youth, is scheduled 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 5 starting at the Buckley Youth Center. OFF is designed to place youth through a mock deployment process that includes simulated basic and technical training, capping off with a fake deployed

Buckley celebrates 66th Air Force birthday

Team Buckley honored the 66th Air Force birthday during an Air Force Ball Sept. 27 at the Renaissance Hotel in Denver."The Air Force Ball was awesome," said Col. Dan Wright, 460th Space Wing commander. "We celebrated the heritage of the Air Force and Buckley Air Force Base."More than 350 people

Services not open, changing hours due to government shutdown

Due to the government shutdown, various on-base services will either close or reduce hours. Below is a list of on-base services and their status during the shutdown:Open Normal Hours:Child Development Centers (A-Basin and Crested Butte)Community Activity CenterOutdoor RecreationLodgingNAF Human

Exchange operations to continue in event of government shutdown

The Army & Air Force Exchange Service will continue operations in the event of a U.S. Government shutdown on Oct. 1.The Exchange will be largely unaffected by the shutdown as it is a non-appropriated instrumentality. Nearly 97 percent of its funding is generated by sales and less than three percent

Buckley strengthens bonds with community leaders

Team Buckley commanders and civilian counterparts gathered Sept. 26 at the Panther's Den to meet and greet during the community commanders program meeting.The main objective of the Co-Commanders Program is to educate community leaders by coupling them with Buckley senior leaders and informing them

CANCELLED: CFC to kick off with charity event, fair

DUE TO THE GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.To kick off the Combined Federal Campaign season, the Rocky Mountain Federal Campaign is hosting the 2013 Team Buckley Kick-off and Charity Fair 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 2 at the Leadership Development Center on base.According to CFC

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Memo Prepares DOD Employees for Government Shutdown

Although Defense Department officials believe a government shutdown can be avoided when the new fiscal year begins Oct. 1, they want DOD employees to be prepared for the possibility, Deputy Defense Secretary Ash Carter said in a memo issued to the workforce today.The fiscal year ends Sept. 30, and

CANCELLED: Buckley to hold Junior Enlisted Warrior Day

DUE TO THE GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.The Team Buckley 5/6 Association has invited all Team Buckley members grades E-1 through E-4 to participate in the Junior Enlisted Warrior Day 1-4 p.m. on Oct. 2 at Camp Rattlesnake on base.Junior Enlisted Warrior Day is designed as a day