Wright assumes command of 460th SW

Col. Daniel D. Wright III, 460th Space Wing commander, assumed command of the 460th SW from Col. Dan A. Dant, who served as the commander since July 2011, during a change-of-command ceremony June 28 on base. During the ceremony, Lt. Gen. Susan Helms, 14th Air Force commander, officially passed the

Buckley Attic gets makeover

Forty-four 460th Operation Support Squadron volunteers rolled up their sleeves, built shelving units, bolted down unstable furniture and fixed cosmetic issues June 24 for the Buckley Attic."It's good to help an organization that helps out our Airmen," said Tech. Sgt. Daniel Kendell, 460th OSS

Team Buckley members selected for TSgt promotion

There were 29 Team Buckley staff sergeants notified they were selected for promotion to technical sergeant following the 2013 promotion release June 27. The promotion selectees include the following staff sergeants:460th Security Forces SquadronMichael ClarkMichael CramerBrandon DinkinsClinton

Buckley bans open fires

Fire danger, forecasted high temperatures and dry ground have led to an open-burning ban on Buckley beginning June 26.The ban applies to all portions of Buckley, including base housing and the base family camp.Open burning is defined as the use of the following: - Fireworks- Campfires- Fires in

Colorado's extreme climate: Don't get caught off guard

To many people summer means having fun in the sun, but that fun can end quickly when one is not prepared for the ever-changing Colorado weather. With hot summer days comes the increased chance of thunderstorms. According to the National Weather Service website, there is an average of 53 lightning

Safety tips to help keep Team Buckley safe this summer

The summer has brought peak temperatures and cause for summer safety tips; the Air Force Critical Days of Summer campaign promotes all Airmen and their families stay aware of summer hazards."The safety office has high-risk activity worksheets and briefings that individuals can attend," said Stephen

Buckley members participate in Sexual Assault Prevention and Response day

Cyclists to pedal for pancakes

Exchange those cars keys for a helmet and join bike commuters for Denver Bike to Work Day June 26. BWD participants have the opportunity to indulge in free pancakes afterward at the community center from 6:30 -9 a.m. The Buckley Outdoor Recreation will have a drawing for giveaways; cyclists will

Buckley Commissary closures to begin July 8

The Buckley Commissary will be closed Mondays from July 8 - Sept. 30 due to furloughs."We determined that Monday closures would present the least pain for our patrons, employees and industry partners," said Joseph H. Jeu, the Defense Commissary Agency director and CEO.One hundred Buckley Commissary

Soldiers finally arrive home