MilPDS upgrade successful

The successful upgrade of the Military Personnel Data System calls for no action from service members.MilPDS is the primary records database for personnel data and actions that occur throughout every Airman's career. MilPDS is also used to initiate pay actions, maintain Air Force accountability and

Buckley partners with rideshare program

Members of Team Buckley who have a 30 minute or more commute or drive more than 15 miles one way have the option of carpooling or vanpooling through the Denver Regional Council of Governments. The Way to Go carpool program allows two or more people and the vanpool allows groups of five to 15 people

Chapel services available for Easter

The Buckley Chapel has scheduled several Easter services during the holiday weekend of March 29 through March 31.Below is the list of events, all of which are hosted at the chapel. 11 a.m., March 29, Good Friday Protestant Service. Noon, March 29, Good Friday Catholic Mass, "Passion of Our

Buckley Bike Rides to begin on base

The Buckley Health and Wellness Center is bringing back Buckley Bike Rides to the base starting April 1 through Sept. 30. Rides will be held 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Each ride starts in front of the HAWC, Bldg. 35. The rides are open to all base members who are at

Community Assessment survey requests coming soon

The 2013 Community Assessment surveys will soon reach the email inboxes of randomly selected active-duty, Guard and Reserve Air Force members, appropriated-fund civilians, and military spouses. The survey is completely anonymous and takes approximately 30 minutes or less to complete. While not all

"Drink it while you can:" AF coffee ban to begin 2014

Hot on the heels of sequestration, top Air Force officials said April 1 that they would ban coffee beginning fiscal 2014."Coffee causes a major adverse effects to our readiness," explained Col. John Folgers, Air Force Policy Center, Buckley AFB. "As studies have shown, there is decreased

Stormwater Awareness: Colorado’s high desert is thirsty

Buckley is located in geographical location with more than 300 days of sunshine each year and limited days of precipitation. Many people appreciate all the sunshine, but it comes at a cost. There is a limited supply of water and a lot of thirsty people, lawns, farms, manufacturing and other water

Hagel Announces Fewer Furlough Days for Civilians

The Defense Department has revised from 22 to 14 the number of days hundreds of thousands of civilian employees could be furloughed this year because of the budget sequester, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announced today.In addition, a senior Defense Department official speaking on background told

6th CMSAF offers words of hope to Team Buckley

The sixth chief master sergeant of the Air Force paid a visit while he was in Colorado to Team Buckley members who gathered March 26 in the fitness center for an enlisted call. Chief Master Sgt. William Ward, 460th Space Wing command chief, introduced retired Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James

Buckley members donate blood to Children's Hospital Colorado