Team Buckley honors national fitness, military appreciation month

In recognition of National Physical Fitness and Sports and Military Appreciation Months, Team Buckley will host an information fair 11 a.m. May 22 at The Exchange. Located outside of the exchange, the fair will provide information on women's health and special programs that offer support to the

Rattlesnake safety could save a life

Several rattlesnakes have recently been spotted around base housing.Colorado State Parks reported two types of rattlesnakes, the Western or Prairie Rattlesnake and the Massasauga, inhabit Colorado. Both snakes are considered non-aggressive, but bite when threatened.A rattlesnake's first line of

'Give Parents a Break' event provides peace and quiet

The 460th Force Support Squadron is scheduled to host the "Give Parents a Break" event 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 18 at the Crested Butte Child Development Center.The event is open to active duty Air Force and Army members only. To participate in the program, individuals must submit a request to the CDC

Message from Secretary Hagel on Furloughs

To all Department of Defense personnel:As you are fully aware, the Department of Defense is facing a historic shortfall in our budget for the current fiscal year. This is the result of current law that went into effect March 1. It imposes deep across-the-board cuts on DoD and other federal agencies.

Colonel to assume wing command, leaves legacy

"Two words: just phenomenal."That is how Col. Tracey Hayes, 460th Space Wing vice commander, described her third assignment to Buckley. It could also illustrate the opportunity she will undertake this summer when she assumes command of the 90th Missile Wing, F.E. Warren AFB, Wyo."What being a wing

54 complete additional-duty first sergeant training

Fifty-four Team Buckley grade officers, Senior NCOs and NCOs graduated the Additional-Duty First Sergeant Symposium May 10 at the Buckley Leadership Development Center.The five day symposium, hosted by the Buckley First Sergeant Council, taught technical sergeants and above how to deal with many

Team Buckley members go the distance

Brave Defender trains Kandahar-bound Airmen

As a security forces Airman, you've just arrived for your deployment to the Joint Defense Operations Center at Kandahar Air Field, Afghanistan. The Airman you replaced left early so there's no transition period. You've only been at your desk for five minutes when an alarm sounds and bombs are

May is National Fitness Month: Keeping Team Buckley active

 Buckley's Health and Wellness Center, and Fitness Center staff are hosting a variety of training and running classes through May in recognition of National Physical Fitness and Sports Month."One thing people take for granted is their health," said Alan Muriera, HAWC director. "The purpose of

Not a diamond, but just as sharp

There are some additional duties in the Air Force for which Airmen volunteer; there are some that they are "volun-told" for; and then there are duties exclusive to a limited number of top-notch Airmen.Additional-duty first sergeants are just that."The position is not for everybody," explained Master