Exchange Transitioning to Rip-Stop Airman Battle Uniform

As the Air Force transitions from the Airman Battle Uniform (ABU) to the Rip-Stop Airman Battle Uniform (RABU), the Army & Air Force Exchange Service will no longer be able to order the ABU once the Defense Logistics Agency's stock is depleted and will sell only the RABU. "While the ABUs will still

Defenders move into new building

Leadership from the 460th Space Wing and 460th Mission Support Group cut the ribbon during the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new 460th Security Forces Squadron building June 6. "Eight years ago this squadron was simply an 18-person security element," said Maj. David Haigh, 460th SFS commander,

Under Secretary of the Air Force Eric Fanning visits Buckley Air Force Base

City of Aurora honors Buckley commander

Col. Dan Dant, 460th Space Wing commander, received an award from Mayor Steve Hogan and Aurora City Council members, June 3, at the Aurora Municipal Center, Colo. The mayor presented Dant with an award, thanking him for his time and dedication to the community and wished him luck on his upcoming

Buckley, community leaders team up to collaborate ideas

Key installation and community members came together to collaborate ideas as part of the Air Force Community Partnership Initiative initial planning meeting May 30.Buckley is one of 15 bases in the first group of Air Force installations to press forward with the initiative. The focus is aimed at

Buckley takes steps to combat smoking

In an effort to increase readiness the updated Air Force Instruction 40-102 Air Force Tobacco Policy which limits tobacco use will be in full effect June 1.The use of any tobacco product on the base will only be allowed in designated tobacco areas, which are 50 feet away from the building and are

Veterans find therapy through rock and roll

For the last three years a group of musical veterans have lifted spirits in veteran affairs clinics, nursing homes and base exchanges through the playing of rhythm and blues.Vets in Tune is a band of disabled veterans from the Denver area that served in a variety of eras between the Vietnam War and

Team Buckley members graduate NCOA

Congratulations to three Team Buckley members who graduated May 23 from the Vosler NCO Academy Class 13-4 at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo.Of the more than 120 members of the class, Tech. Sgt. Nathan Bardwell, 460th Medical Operations Squadron, earned a distinguished graduate award. Other Team

Armed Forces Kids Run

Buckley Airmen march for Memorial Day

Twenty-four Airmen from the 460th Space Wing and Buckley partner units marched in the 2013 Memorial Day Parade May 25 in Denver. The formation was one of approximately 40 entries in the parade, which was hosted by the Denver United Veterans Council. At the conclusion of the parade, a U.S. flag was